YASUR VOLCANO DAY TOUROur Yasur Volcano Day Tour departs Port Vila airport at approx. 9.00 am and arrives back in Port Vila at 3.30 pm. The scenic one-hour flight to Tanna takes in the spectacular views of Port Vila Harbour, South Efate, Erromango and its beautiful coastline (weather permitting). Arrival time in Tanna is 10.00 am. On the approach to White Grass Airport, you will have a great view of the magnificent landscape of Tanna Island.
You will be met by friendly 4WD Safari Staff and taken to Tanna Evergreen Resort for refreshments. At approx 11.00 am the Volcano Tour begins. You will travel in a 4WD across the island, passing local custom villages, dense native bush, stunning views and passing over volcanic ash plains as you approach Yasur Volcano. At approximately 12.30 am you will be reaching the top of the summit. From the parking area you will have a short 10 minute uphill walk to the rim of the crater, where you will experience the awesome power of one of the World's most accessible, active volcanoes. Mt. Yasur also boast the world's only Volcano Post - so take some post cards with you for sending with the unique postmark of Yasur Volcano. Don't forget to take your camera with you!
Price includes return airfare, refreshments, drive to and from the volcano through custom villages, volcano entrance fee, a nice lunch, the volcano tour, airport transfers, landing fees, government tax as well as pick-up and re-delivery to your resort/hotel in Port Vila (metropolitan area only). There is an additional 200 Vatu departure tax payable at each airport - as ATMs are not available on Tanna Island, please ensure you carry cash for this tax and any purchases. Tour Tips: Bring Sunscreen Wear Closed shoes Bring a bottle of water and your favourite snacks Bring camera and tripod Bring mosquito repellent Flights fill up fast, so early booking is recommended Mt Yasur, the most accessible, active volcano in the world. This ancient volcano is conspicuously located in one of the most pristine, unspoiled corners of the globe. The Island of Tanna is itself a beautiful, natural paradise with so much to see and do. As such, Tanna is a favourite destination for volcanologists, adventure travellers and tourists the world over.
In the local native dialect, Yasur means 'Old Man'. This Vanuatu volcano is 361 meters above sea level. The crater itself is 300 meters wide and 100 meters deep. You can be driven to within 150 meters of the craters edge and even walk around the entire perimeter. Evening tours enable you to see the volcano during daylight and then the magnificent displays of molten magma in darkness. Visiting Mount Yasur is a 'once in a lifetime' experience. This is your opportunity to watch nature at work. Enjoy the magnificent fireworks display as you listen to the deep groans and roars coming from within. See and hear explosions of rock and ash thrown high into the sky and then thud back into the crater. Feel the earth tremble beneath your feet. * Note: itinerary and trip times are approximate and may be subject to change. |
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Duration*: 6-7 hrs
Flight Time: 80-120 mins Package Includes: Airport Transfers in Vila and Tanna Greetings at Tanna Airport Refreshments 4x4 safari to Mt Yasur Volcano Lunch Volcano entrance fee Drive by local villages Itinerary*:
0730: Hotel Pickup 0800: Arrive at Airport 0900: Depart Port Vila 1000: Arrive in Tanna 1100: 4x4 Safari to Volcano 1230: Arrive at Mt Yasur 1330: Leave Mt Yasur 1430: Depart Tanna 1530: Return to Vila |