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Adventure in Paradise
7 nights Port Vila & Santo, Vanuatu from $1517.00 per person based on double occupancy
Looking for a secluded and romantic island escape? Enjoy this getaway to Port Vila and the island of Santo in Vanuatu.
INCLUSIONS
- 4 nights Iriki Island Resort
- 2 nights Bokissa Island Resort
- 1 night Port Vila
- Roundtrip land transfers airport/resort
- Roundtrip inter-island transfers Port Vila/Santo
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive Port Vila and transfer to your exotic home for the next four nights, Iriki Island Resort.
Iririki Island Resort - a wonderfully romantic, serene and peaceful destination for couples of all ages, to relax, unwind and enjoy. The Resort is situated on an idyllic private 69 acre island in Port Vila Harbour that was formerly home to the British High Commissioner of the New Hebrides and just a quarter-mile offshore from the capital city Port Vila. A courtesy ferry operates 24 hours a day taking only three minutes each way.
Accommodation comprises 70 tastefully decorated individual “fare’s” (bungalows) that are elevated above the ground to capture the cool sea breeze, you will enjoy your stay in one of the wonderful overwater fares. A shaded full-width balcony gives stunning views of Port Vila’s yacht studded harbor and township. Enjoy a cool drink on your balcony as the rest of your day is enjoyed at your leisure.
DAYS 2 - 4
Your stay in Port Vila is yours to enjoy and discover at your leisure. Port Vila, the sleepy capital, is set within a magnificent natural harbor. It is a charming potpourri of cultures, blending elements of Melanesian, English, French and Chinese tastes.
Cosmopolitan in character, with modern buildings and a fine natural harbor, the town is the country’s chief port. Its proximity to Australia has enabled Port-Vila to develop as a tourist center.
Wander through rows of tropical fruits, vegetables, flowers, shells, artifacts, coconut crabs and souvenir stalls. Savour the aroma of brewed coffee and freshly baked pastries tinged with the scent of blooming frangipani.
Probably the most fascinating landmark of Vanuatu’s capital is the Cultural Center, which contains one of the most extensive artifact collections in the South Pacific.
But these are only a few of the sights and interests in Port Vila - after all, half the fun of a vacation is discovering these things for yourself!
DAY 5
Today you will travel to the island of Santo. Santo is the largest and oldest island in the group, with the greatest range of natural sights, Espiritu Santo is a truly romantic island and a great place for diving. Spend two nights here at the Bokissa Eco Island Resort. Out on the frontier of the Pacific exists the original coral eco island, Bokissa, in an atmosphere that’s a little wild - and seriously private.
If you long for a mix of adventure and seclusion, big wreck scuba diving and lazy afternoon hammock siestas, marlin fishing and poolside candlelit dinners, private beachfront snorkelling and fine table wines, tropical rainforest walks and air-conditioned private bungalows, then you will love Bokissa!
DAY 6
Today is yours at leisure to simply relax on Santo or discover. Santo is Vanuatu’s largest island, and is fascinating in its diversity.
Santo has Vanuatu’s highest mountains, Mt Tabwemasana, which rises out of dense vegetation covering an entire chain that runs along the full length of the island on the western side. This also makes Santo home to many species of beautiful orchids and interesting birds. Divers are drawn to Santo by its famous wrecks and spectacular marine life. The President Coolidge, Million Dollar Point and pristine dive sites on the east coast and near Elephant Island, are just a few of the many depths to explore.
DAY 7
Return to Port Vila today.
DAY 8
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.