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Gaua offers spectacular treks to crator lake, a volcano, falls. The highest point, Mt Garet (797m). At the base of the crator is absolutely pretty Lake Letas. You can either a day trek to Lake and return, or over night to climb volcano & waterfalls. There is no vehicle on the island most of the time, therefore you will be expected to walk anywhere.
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Trek to Lake Letas & Mt Garet
About Tour: About 3 - 4 hours from your bungalows to the Lake, canoe around the lake and return as a day trip or camp over night there then canoe across to climb the volcano next day, then trek down to the magnificent waterfall. Your guide will catch delicious fresh water prawns for your dinner.
Duration of the tour : Full day or an over night.
Things to bring: Swim wear, towel, sun block,
hat, insect repellent, trekking shoes, tent (for an overnight tour), food, camera
NOTE - At the moment, the Vanuatu government has issued a level 2 warning of the volcano activity. Not good time to climb. |
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Siri Waterfall
About Tour: Canoe across from the camp area on the Lake Letas to climb down or make a day trip from the east coast. Recommend an over night trip to climb volcano and lake.
Duration of the tour : Full day or over night
Things to bring: Swim wear, towel, sun block,
hat, insect repellent, trekking shoes, snack, camera.
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Woman's Water Music
About Tour: A long time ago, woman and children were washing in the creek near a cave. The sound of the water echoed around them, inspiring them to use both hands to slap and splash the water to create unique music.
Duration
of the tour : About 2 hours including refreshments and village string band.
Things to bring: Camera !
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Mweltortor custom culture and art
About tour: George is an artist creating many sculptures from black palm trees, stones, and coconuts tree bark. Culture dance by man and children. George has transformed his Nakamal into an art gallery showcasing his work.
Duration of the tour : About 2 hours
Things to bring: Camera and some cash if you wish to purchase his art.
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Deadman's tour
About tour: Chief Paul will guide you into the rainforest where his ancestors used to live. Stone ruins are testament to these ancient village sites. Here you will learn the legend of three giant brothers who used magic to protect themselves from the people in from the west, but were finally defeated and turned to stone, and the legend about a big chief use to perform magic to help villagers, who died alone, turning to stone.
Duration of the tour: About 4 hours
Things to bring: Walking shoes,
sun block, hat, insect repellent and camera.
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Wongrass Bungalow
About
bungalow: Owned and managed by Charles & his wife Angela. Closest to the airport, only 5 minutes walk . Oldest bungalow in Gaua. Charles is very knowledgeable and highly respected.
Bungalow Facility: Communal dining room, cold water shower, flush toilet and public phone. All meals provided.
Room Categories:
2 bungalows - 4 rooms 11 people max.
Room Facilities: Bed, Mosquito net.
Services: Laundry.
Activities: Tour to volcano, lake and waterfall, water music and all.
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Fresh Wind Bungalow
About
bungalow: Owned and managed by Colette Vanva. Situated in the west coast. About 30 minutes boat ride from the airport, closest from the Waterfall. Newest bungalow in Gaua.
Bungalow Facility: Communal dining, lounge room, cold water shower, flush toilet. Own boat. All meals provided (Best meals in Gaua). Generator power at night. Cold drinks(BYO).
Room Categories:
1 large bungalow - 6 rooms 7 people max.
Room Facilities: Bed, Mosquito net.
Services: Laundry.
Activities: Tour to volcano, lake and waterfall, water music and all. Walk to nearby white sand beach suitable for snorkeling.
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