Guidebook for Lenakel

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Guidebook for Lenakel

Food Scene

Lenakel market is on every day except Saturday. Come along to explore the colourful market offerings of woven baskets, fruits and root crops - you might even see fruit bats for sale, a local delicacy. Price: 2500 Vatu (or $A30) includes guide and transfers to and from the village.
Lenakel
Lenakel market is on every day except Saturday. Come along to explore the colourful market offerings of woven baskets, fruits and root crops - you might even see fruit bats for sale, a local delicacy. Price: 2500 Vatu (or $A30) includes guide and transfers to and from the village.

Arts & Culture

The whole village comes together to sing and dance in this traditional Kastom dancing celebration. Words can't properly describe this experience, it feels like you get a glimpse into their living culture. A contribution of 1000 Vatu ($A12) helps with community needs. The community will regroup during the day and teach you the dances - prepare to get your dancing skirt on! A contribution of 1000 Vatu ($A12) helps with community needs.
Tanna
The whole village comes together to sing and dance in this traditional Kastom dancing celebration. Words can't properly describe this experience, it feels like you get a glimpse into their living culture. A contribution of 1000 Vatu ($A12) helps with community needs. The community will regroup during the day and teach you the dances - prepare to get your dancing skirt on! A contribution of 1000 Vatu ($A12) helps with community needs.

Parks & Nature

Mount Yasur is a stratovolcano that has been erupting near continuously for 3 years usually several times an hour. Amazingly this is a volcano you can usually approach safely to give you a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to experience an active volcano. The surrounding moonscape around the vicinity of Mount Yasur is nearly as captivating. A more expensive excursion as it is run by a state tour company called Yasur. But it is impossible to miss. The cost is includes collection from the village, return transfers (it takes over 1.5 hours one way), tour guide, lunch and the entrance fee. Ask for price as it changes and we don't want to give the wrong price.
Mount Yasur (Active Volcano)
Mount Yasur is a stratovolcano that has been erupting near continuously for 3 years usually several times an hour. Amazingly this is a volcano you can usually approach safely to give you a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to experience an active volcano. The surrounding moonscape around the vicinity of Mount Yasur is nearly as captivating. A more expensive excursion as it is run by a state tour company called Yasur. But it is impossible to miss. The cost is includes collection from the village, return transfers (it takes over 1.5 hours one way), tour guide, lunch and the entrance fee. Ask for price as it changes and we don't want to give the wrong price.
The Blue Cave Tour is an incredible nature feature that is hard to miss. Dive through the opening of this cave with crystal blue water bathed in sunlight through an opening in the roof. Take in the tranquility of the cave above and the colourful array of fish and coral below. This all inclusive diving trip at a cost of 12,000 Vatu ($A145) includes return transfers in a 4WD, snorkelling equipment, lunch and experienced guide to accompany you and entrance fee (2,000 Vatu). Spend as long as you want in this natural wonder and the nearby sandy beach.
Lownapaiu
The Blue Cave Tour is an incredible nature feature that is hard to miss. Dive through the opening of this cave with crystal blue water bathed in sunlight through an opening in the roof. Take in the tranquility of the cave above and the colourful array of fish and coral below. This all inclusive diving trip at a cost of 12,000 Vatu ($A145) includes return transfers in a 4WD, snorkelling equipment, lunch and experienced guide to accompany you and entrance fee (2,000 Vatu). Spend as long as you want in this natural wonder and the nearby sandy beach.
Hike to see an Ancient Banyan Tree. These are paths not often trodden by foreigners, enjoy the landscape and the stunning views. Two hour hike return for a contribution of 2000 Vatu ($A24) includes a tour guide and refreshments.
Lowkwaria
Hike to see an Ancient Banyan Tree. These are paths not often trodden by foreigners, enjoy the landscape and the stunning views. Two hour hike return for a contribution of 2000 Vatu ($A24) includes a tour guide and refreshments.