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Adventure Volcano - Yasur Volcano Travel

- expedition to Yasur volcano, Tanna Island, Vanuatu -

Observation of Yasur volcano at nightStrombolian eruption at Yasur
  • 4 days each for observation of the active volcano Yasur
  • Close meeting of the traditional life and culture of the Vanuatu people
  • Relax on paradise beaches
The cone of Yasur volcano seen from the eastA woman in a local village dyeing bands from banana leavesTree fernTropical beach at Port ResolutionFireworks at night (Yasur volcano)Explosion of lava from Yasur volcano
Tour code: VAN_YVT
Tour type: Volcano tour: active volcanoes - photography - nature & culture
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: variable: 2-10 days (1-8 on Tanna)

Dates:

Custom and scheduled dates
space available10-15 Sep 10

Price (p.p.): from ca. 800 EUR p.p.

Included:

  • Domestic flights (return) Efate (Port Vila) - Tanna Island
  • All transfers as described in the itinerary, in particular:
  • airport transfers
  • 1 day trip (return transfer) to Port Resolution transfer
  • 1 day trip (return transfer) to John Frum village
  • 2 nights in good hotel in Port Vila (1st and last day)
  • All other nights accommodation on Tanna island in spartanic bungalows in the rainforest near the volcano
  • (group tours only:) Full board from arrival on Tanna island to last night in Port Vila, including drinking water
  • (individual departures:) Half board on Tanna Island
  • Entry fees for Yasur volcano (unlimited number of visits) + 2x village entry fees for excursions in the area
  • Experienced local guide for Tanna Island & Yasur volcano
  • (group tours and on individual tours upon request:) Professional photojournalist or volcanologist guide from VolcanoDiscovery (Ulla Lohmann, Yashmin Chebli or Tom Pfeiffer)

Eruption from a vent at Yasur volcanoGroup at Yasur volcano
This tour is for you if you are interested in getting to know in depth one of the world's most active volcanoes - Yasur on Tanna Island. Accompanied by an expert guide on Yasur volcano you spend several days near and around the volcano to offer multiple possibilities to watch its activities. Visits in colorful local villages where the old kastom culture of Vanuatu is still alive, splendid rainforest trails, goergeous beaches and good local food round out the trip, which can be highly customized according to your preferences.

Tanna Island & Yasur volcano

Note:
This sample itinerary corresponds to the second half of the Volcanoes in the South Sea and is only an indication for the planned program. Changes due to unexpected events, volcanic activity, weather etc. are possible. Customized versions can be offered on request.

Day 1:

Arrival on Vanuatu (Port Vila, Efate Island)
Arrival at the Airport of Port Vila & transfer to Port Vila town.
Acc.: good hotel in Port Vila (D)

Day 2:

Flight to Tanna - Transfer to Yasur volcano
In the morning, we fly to Tanna island. A 4WD pick-up brings us accross the island to a simple, but charming guesthouse directly at the feet of Mt. Yasur volcano. After lunch, we drive and hike to Yasur volcano to enjoy its spectacular volcanic activity from close, as long as we wish...
Acc.: guesthouse on Tanna (B, L, D)

Day 3:

Eruption watching at Yasur volcano
Today is fully dedicated to observe Yasur's spectacular firewors during day and night. In the company of your experienced guide expert (volcanologist on request) you can discover Yasur's fascinating geology and volcanic activity from close: magnificent incandescent jets, impressive sounds and fire.
Acc.: as before (bungalows) (B,D)

Day 4:

Relaxing day at the jungle oasis & the Yasur volcano
Day to relax in the beautiful rainforest and ascent of Yasur volcano in the afternoon.
Acc.: as before (Jungle Oasis) (B, D)

Day 5:

Day-trip to Port Resolution beach & Yasur volcano
Relaxing day-trip to Port Resolution combined with a magificient lunch on one of the world's most beautiful beaches... Visit of Yasur volcano in the evening/night.
Acc.: as before (Jungle Oasis) (B, L, D)

Day 6:

Hike to the village of John Frum & local village celebration
Hike to the village of John Frum and swim at the hot volcano springs, traditional celebration of the village people. (Note: this will be done on a Friday)
Acc.: as before (Jungle Oasis) (B, L, D)

Day 7:

Visit of Yakel, a traditional village
We stay in the traditional village Yakel and experience a non-modern life in a world without modern tools.
Acc.: Traditional accommodation & food at the Yakel village (B, L, D)

Day 8:

Flight Tanna - Port Vila, free afternoon
Flight Tanna - Port Vila. Transfer to the hotel, free lunch & afternoon. Farewell dinner at the seafront.
Acc.: hotel in Port Vila (B, D)

Day 9:

Flight back home, or option for extension.
Flight back home, or option for extension.
Acc.: none (B)

Overnight Volcano Tour to Yasur (2-days package)

Note:
If you're interested only in a short excursion to see Yasur volcano, this is an example of an overnight tour that leaves you almost a whole day and night to watch Yasur erupt!
Of course, additional days on Tanna can be added.

Day 1:

Flight to Tanna - Transfer to Yasur volcano
In the morning, we fly to Tanna island. A 4WD pick-up brings us accross the island to a simple, but charming guesthouse directly at the feet of Mt. Yasur volcano. After lunch, we drive and hike to Yasur volcano to enjoy its spectacular volcanic activity from close, as long as we wish...
Acc.: guesthouse on Tanna (B, L, D)

Day 2:

Flight Tanna - Port Vila, free afternoon
Flight Tanna - Port Vila & Transfer to the hotel. End of service
Acc.: none (B)

Arrival info:

The tour starts and ends in the capital Port Vila on Efate Island where international flights arrive (usually from Brisbane or Sydney in Australia or via Aukland New Zealand). Participants normally arrange their own flight tickets, but on request we can help with that.

Accommodation:

Mixed, ranging from comfortable hotel rooms, spartanic bungalows in the rainforest to expedition-style camps in the rainforest.


Jungle Oasis bungalow

Jungle Oasis bungalow
Jungle Oasis bungalow

Jungle Oasis bungalow
Camp kitchen

Camp kitchen

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