ABOUT Vanuatu
Practical Tips
Visa - For most visitors, a visa is granted
upon arrival for one month and may be extended up to 4 months. For
further queries contact the immigration Office in Port Vila.
Currency - the vatu is the national
currency, although exchange of pigs, shells and hand woven mats are
still acceptable in some rural areas.
Credit cards are on only accepted in Port Vila and Luganville. When
traveling to the outer islands it is advisable to carry small cash
denominations of Vatu.
Communications - whilst the rural Bungalows
operations have a telephone and a few have a fax, many do not have this
facility. However all islands have either a radio telephone.
Roads and transport - the large majority of
roads in the outer islands are unsealed and often in poor condition
after heavy rains. Open pick-ups are often used for transfers and it can
be pretty bumpy!
Health - please ensure that you carry
sufficient stock of any medication that you may need. Anti- malarial
treatment is recommended. A good supply of suntan cream, a long sleeved
shirt and a sun hat is a good idea. Whilst our Bungalows are fitted with
mosquito nets, bring plenty of mosquito repellent for the evenings.
Guides - all of our Tours are accompanied
by our own Tour guide. All speak either French or English. Few
have had any formal training. Their friendliness and enthusiasm
compensate for these shortcomings.
Useful Items - A good pair of walking shoes
– is a valuable asset for bushwalkers, particularly on the longer tours,
as are long lightweight trousers to protect your legs from prickly
undergrowth. In many places there is no electricity and you will be
provided with kerosene lamp, but a torch is very useful- bring extra
batteries.
Fitness - Most of the tours are suitable
for a person of average fitness. However one or two of the most
strenuous hiking tours proposed in our programmes are not adapted to
children or frail or elderly people.
Women – According to the ancient customs
which are still observed in many areas, access to certain areas is often
limited to men only. The Ni- Vanuatu are gentle and apologetic about
these restrictions but as it is an important part of their traditional
ways it is necessary to respect their rules.
Children - all our bungalow operations
welcome kids. The Ni- Vanuatu love children and the village children are
curious and friendly. Babysitters are always available and both reliable
and inexpensive.
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