Q. Why Is Mt. Yasur Such A Famous Vanuatu Tourist Attraction?

A. Yasur Volcano on Tanna Island is constantly active BUT very easy to reach. Part of the volcano is underground in the sea. Just flying over Yasur is breathtaking in itself. Standing on the edge of Mount Yasur is even more spectacular. This Tanna Island Volcano Tour is a "once-in-lifetime" experience, and truly awesome - both by day and especially at night.

Q. Is It Dangerous?

A. Generally not. Yasur is the most active and spectacular during the rainy season from late February to April but even then, it is seldom too active to cause cancellation of any Mt Yasur Volcano Tour. Still, volcanoes are unpredictable by nature and so you should follow your tour guide's instructions, particularly as regards staying away from any areas of the vent that are known to be potentially dangerous.

Q. Has Anyone Ever Fallen Into The Crater?

A. No, there have been no documented cases that we know of. As you get close to the crater of this Vanuatu volcano, you find that the force of the hot air that constantly rises upwards has a tendency to almost blow you BACK from the edge. In addition, the sight and sound of Yasur hurling huge pyrocyclismic clouds of red hot molten lava, ash, and volcanic rock will automatically warn you to keep well back from from the crater's edge!

Q. What type of volcano is Mt. Yasur?

A. It is a Vulcanian type of strato volcano with Strobolian type eruptions. This means that it is made up of layers of different types of rocks and has magma erupting from a central crater, along with glowing lava, rocks and plumes of ash, steam and smoke.

Q. Can Children Go To See Mount Mt. Yasur?

A. Yes. Virtually children of any age can go, provided they are closely supervised by an adult.

Q. Are Local Villagers Affected By Volcanic Activity?

A. Yes, very much so. While Mount Yasur has pyrocalstic eruptions and has been responsible for causing a tsunami, it is volcanic ash fallout that really affects local villagers. Their gardens, crops and drinking water suffer enormous damage due to the nature and extent of volcanic ash. Ash clouds from Mount Yasur can reach over 6,500 feet and travel considerable distances.

Cash is not a common commodity in the outer islands so local villagers are subsistence farmers in that they depend on their gardens for food. Fresh drinking water is also essential for their survival. As a result of volcanic ash fallout, these villagers have experienced severe food and water shortages over recent years. Ash mud landslides have also destroyed whole villages.

When you visit Mt Yasur, you are not only in for the treat of a lifetime, you are also helping to provide much-needed employment to the indigenous Ni Vanuatu whose crops, homes and livelihood can, and have been destroyed, by the awesome power of Yasur Volcano.

Q. I Notice That You Charge 5.5% If I Pay By Credit Card. How Can I Avoid This Extra Cost?

A. We only charge this payment service fee to offset the high charges the banks here levy us for credit card transactions. You can easily avoid this cost by simply securing your Vanuatu Tourist Attraction booking by providing us with your credit card details as a guaranteee, but actually pay for your Unity Airlines tour in cash upon your arrival here in Vanuatu.

Q. Do I Need To Email Unity Airlines To Find Out Current Prices?

A. No, the prices quoted on this website are current and are reviewed whenever a price change occurs. However, please note that these rates may be subject to fuel surcharge adjustments.

Q. I Have A Bad Back. Is Your Mt Yasur Volcano Tour Going To Be Too Much For Me?

A. If you go on the Mt Yasur Volcano Tour, then the answer could well be "yes". The one and a half hour 4WD trip is rough and may cause you unnecessary discomfort. If you have a chronic back problem, we recommend that you take advantage of one of our other aerial Vanuatu Volcano Tours.

Q. Do The Prices Quoted Apply to Young Children?

A. If your child is 12 years or older, then they are considered an adult (from a weight point of view) and the prices quoted apply equally to them. Where you have a child who is under 12 years old, we charge 80% of the prices quoted.

Q. What Is The Difference Between Your Vanuatu Volcano Tours And Those Offered By Air Vanuatu?

A. When you fly Air Vanuatu you can easily miss the spectacular aerial views of Yasur and other Vanuatu Tourist Attractions because you're often flying above the cloud cover. Secondly, you don't receive the same level of personalised service, which can make the difference between simply being a tourist, as opposed to meeting other fellow travellers and making long-lasting friendships with them and locals alike.

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