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TANNA TANNA & SIGHTSEEING

The island of Tanna is most famous for its volcano, Mt Yasur, considered to be the most easily accessible active volcano in the
world. A night tour to the edge of this mighty volcano is an experience you will never forget. The rumbling of the explosions and
the vibrations of the ground can only be described as “awesome”! Best visited at dusk so that you can experience the
transformation that takes place as darkness settles in.

Tanna is also known for its wild horses, coffee plantations, fantastic snorkelling and Custom Villages. Many of Tanna’s inhabitants
adhere closely to the lifestyles of their ancestors maintaining their traditions, customs and ceremonies. Special arrangements can
ensure a visit to a traditional Custom Village where people still dress and live in the traditional ways. Be touched by age-old village
culture and feel the emotion well up as the children sing and give you the local flowers they have picked especially for you.

How to get there: Air Vanuatu flies from Port Vila to Tanna Island daily. The flight takes approximately 35 minutes.

Must see & do • Discover the beauty of the Blue Holes – Visit the coral hole in the reef face,

• Climb up Mount Yasur – Climb to the crater rim of one of the world’s famous here you can swim or snorkel in the stunning blue hole which is filled with
colourful coral and fish.
active volcano’s. Best viewed at dusk where the wonderful colours explode
into the night’s sky. • Go for a horse ride – Explore the island’s breath taking landscape on

• Take a cultural tour – Learn about the local village’s customs and culture, horseback. Visit the Banyan tree, Louniel Village on the east coast or ride
along Vanuatu’s longest black sand beach.
be entertained by songs and traditional dance. You can pick up some great
handicrafts to take home as souvenirs.

Sightseeing Visit a kustom village

Mt Yasur Volcano The people from Tanna Island are very proud of their traditional customs,
managing to keep ‘kastom’ strong, while allowing visitors to witness their century
Located in the south-east, Tanna’s most famous attraction is regarded as the old ways. You can experience the daily life of a local tribe, some of their ancient
world’s most accessible active volcano. Over the centuries, ash rain from Yasur customs and culture, their dress.
has built up huge black sand dunes, creating a stark moonscape.
The young children are delighted to share their singing and traditional games.
Visitors can climb up to the crater rim, where they are treated to a magnificent Tours operate daily to different villages.
fireworks display. Night-time viewing is best.

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