PORT VILA – WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Plenty! After you have visited the open air markets, cultural museum, craft markets, duty free and local shops, kava bars, swum in the hotel pool, read a book, had some French pastries, improved your suntan, checked your emails at an internet café, written post cards, and dined out at some great restaurants - what else can you do? PLENTY!  For a detailed list of other things to do click on READ MORE...

What To Bring With You

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We recommend travellers to Vanuatu consider the following suggestions...

“Stunning Locations, Extraordinary People, Unforgettable Experiences.”

Vanuatu Custom Travel is a cultural tourism and community development project specialising in professionally arranged “authentic island escapes”.  VCT collaborates with selected small island communities in stunning locations to deliver small group tours with local guides offering a rare and valuable holiday experience.  VCT can also connect you with a specialist travel agency in Australia to book your flights, transfers, hotel or resort accommodation and travel insurance.

Providing exciting unique travel options that depart weekly, Vanuatu Custom Travel assists independent travellers (singles, couples or small groups) of all ages to experience the living culture of Vanuatu by providing valuable access with professional service to some stunning locations, extraordinary people and unforgettable experiences.

Our specialty niche is authentic tropical island escapes on Rah and Mota Lava islands in the northern Banks region.  We offer unique locations, excellent bungalow hosts, local tour guides, genuine cross cultural interactions and unique local activities plus the happy satisfaction of experiencing an authentic simple way of island life with professional standards and friendly helpful service. 

We arrange your transport, accommodation, meals and activities from arrival on Mota Lava Island until you depart – leaving you to relax and enjoy the hospitality and environment around you.  We have done the hard work to make your vacation as enjoyable, fun and stress free as possible.

If you have travelled around the outer islands of Vanuatu you will appreciate the need for what we have set up. Without our help there are usually big differences between what visitors expect and what the people in the islands deliver. By assisting local communities and smoothing the way for travellers we offer a very worthwhile service to both visitors and people of Vanuatu.

Vanuatu Custom Travel’s knowledge, standards, unique access and experience with authentic communities and remote locations in the Vanuatu islands provides a rare opportunity well worth experiencing.  Our guest’s feedback confirms you will be welcomed as a special guest and leave as a friend. 

Simon Humphries

Culture and Tourism Consultant & Founder of Vanuatu Custom Travel

To find out how you can have an unforgettable experience in a stunning location with extraordinary people contact Vanuatu Custom Travel for details.

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CODES OF CONDUCT IN THE ISLANDS & VILLAGES

WELCOME TO VANUATU

Another world. Unique island cultures.

TO SHOW RESPECT - Know what is tabu (Forbidden)

When you visit Vanuatu with Vanuatu Custom Travel you will have access to very special people, places and events not frequented by many foreigners. You will be entering small village and local community environments. The local people will treat you with respect. They have asked us to politely inform you that as part of the agreement of having rare access to their island home and culture, you simply return their hospitality with respect for a few simple local customs. Our aim is for everyone to enjoy the tourism experience – guests and locals alike.

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