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Trip Highlights

 

Your "Taste of Volunteering" Project

The volunteer projects here are very diverse and where possible aim to make best use of any specialist skills you may have.  They range from building repairs to environmental care, teaching and medical interventions. No matter what the activity, you will always remember the time you spent with these warm and generous people.

 

Trip Description

The beautiful islands of Vanuatu are characterised by; rugged coastline and rolling lush green countryside, gushing rivers, cascading waterfalls, remote sandy bays and lagoons. This is a perfect place to luxuriate and get to know the warm and hospitable people that call these islands home.

Explore tropical forests, plunge into crystal clear pools in the middle of the jungle, snorkel on majestic reefs and cruise the islands on out-rigger boats.

The highlight of the trip is your volunteer project and immersion into the vibrant and fun loving culture of the diverse inhabitants, of these magnificent islands. Form bonds with the locals as you work along side them in the repair and renovation of houses, schools, and bridges. Help protect the unique environmental, or share your knowledge and teach business and computing. Regardless of the activity, you will relish the time you spend with these wonderful and inquisitive people.

For more information please contact us.

If you like this trip, you may also be interested in:
Vanuatu - Islands & Volcanoes
Vanuatu - Taste of Vanuatu

 

Feel free to contact us if you have any enquiries about this trip.   contact us

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Info
Tour Code:
VU002
Length:
15 Days
Activity Level:
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Comfort Level:
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Projects:
Repairs and Renovations
Medical
IT and Admin
Police Check:
None Needed
Guest Numbers:
2 - 12

Pricing
US$1,900

Approximately:
NZ$ 2,700
GB£ 1,250
AU$ 2,150
CA$ 2,000
EUR€ 1,450
Single Supplement:
US$ 840



The price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. We can tailor-make a trip to meet your exact requirements.
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With one person booking, please contact us for the price of your trip.
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Dates

You can choose your own trip start dates. Please contact us if you would like to proceed or require any further information.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Port Vila and environs (D)
Day 2: Grand tour of Efate Island (B,L,D)
Day 3:
Rivers and cascades, farms, gardens (B,L,D)
Day 4: Museums and cultural tour (B,L,D)
Day 5: Lelepa Island tour - swimming and snorkelling (B,L,D)
Day 6: 4WD trip to Tanna Village (B,L,D)
Day 7-10: Volunteer project (B,L,D)
Day 11: 4WD trip to Port Vila; rest day (B,L,D)
Day 12: Marine Park Adventure; glass bottom boat; snorkelling (B,L,D)
Day 13: Cruising in Moso Islands (B,L,D)
Day 14: Mele Cascades; swimming and kayaking (B,L,D)
Day 15: Morning free; Trip ends (B,L)


B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner


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