Marine Science Excursion in Vanuatu

Your overseas adventure has begun as you travel to Port Vila. As your plane descends, take a look out of your window to see Vanuatu’s crystal rainforests, volcanoes, and crystal waters. A local guide will be waiting to transfer you to your beachfront resort. 

The afternoon is yours to explore your environment. Go for a nature walk on a nearby trail, stroll along the beach, or take a dip in the hotel infinity pool. In the evening, you’ll meet with your group and guide for authentic South Pacific cuisine, offering a great opportunity to get to know your guides and ask questions about your upcoming adventures

Get in touch with nature on today’s excursion as you visit the Blue Lagoon. Its water has an extraordinarily vibrant blue shade due to limestone breakdown. Splash in the tidal sea water and swing like a monkey on the rope swing if you dare. Enjoy organic fruit and juice on the shoreside. Next, you are off to the Rarru Cascades and Waterfall. Next, you will arrive at Turtle Bay to swim with turtles and sharks. If you arrive in the right season, you’ll also get the opportunity to release hatchlings into the sea. For lunch, enjoy rice, chips, salad, and a choice of varying plant-based proteins. 

A professional marine scientist will accompany you throughout the trip to learn about the marine life you encounter, as well as their interactions with the environment. Be sure to ask lots of questions to learn return home as an expert marine scientist.

Feel the wind in your hair as you take on Vanuatu by the sky. Arrive at Summit Gardens to harness up and ascend high into the trees to begin your adventure. From treetop to treetop, admire panoramic views of the island and the ocean. Notice the varying shades of the sea. Following your ride, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the jungle. Next, enjoy a jungle walk through the summit tropical gardens. Keep an eye out for wildlife around the streams and rivers, such as snakes and turtles.

Travel by yacht to the southern tip of Vanuatu to reach uninhabited, crystal-clear blue waters. Put on your snorkel gear and jump in! Underwater you will be greeted by colorful tropical fish and fantastic coral formations. Turtles and stingrays will swim in the waters below as you travel to shark cave. If you see a particular marine animal you want to know more about, point it out to your guide. As you swim through untouched reefs, be sure to explore the shipwreck remains below.

More adventures await, as you arrive at the Garden of Eden. Climb into a safety harness before being guided into Vanuatu’s tropical rainforest. Along your journey, you’ll learn about the different plants, trees, and animals that you see. Embrace your bravery as you reach the bridges circuit on the Rentapau River. Balance carefully on the small rope holding your weight! Following this, take a swim in the river or wander through the rainforest a bit more. Finally, enjoy a platter of tropical fruit grown in the Garden of Eden.

Take flight this morning to view breathtakingly spectacular reefs and islets from the sky on your seaplane. You’ll soar over the first volcano, Lopevi Volcano, which dramatically rises from the sea. Reach Ambrym Island to see more of the world’s most active volcanoes, which have almost continuously erupted for over 200 years. Touch down at Lamen Bay to reach Epi Island for lunch at the Sunset Bungalows. Suntan on the beach or snorkel for turtles and sea-grass. Finally, you’ll board a boat in search of dugong before heading back to your resort.

It has been both an adventurous and educational week. We hope you had lots of fun, but it’s now time to leave. Enjoy a final breakfast with your group and guides. Talk about your favorite memories and what you have learned. Next, head to the airport for your departure flight home.