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Vanuatu Tanna Island

White Grass Ocean Resort

White Grass Ocean Resort is the perfect place to base your stay on Tanna Island. From here you can laze away the day beneath a swaying palm or take part in one of a number of safari tours, horse riding, sea kayaking, mountain bike riding, trekking and much more. A photographer’s delight, Tanna is also known as the “island of Fire”, so called for its most awesome feature – Mt Yasur – the world’s most accessible volcano. So whether you yearn for a lazy getaway or a soft-adventure, White Grass Ocean Resort is awaiting.

Accommodation
Tanna is an island where tourism is new to the local inhabitants. White Grass Ocean Resort is a delightful haven for travellers offering excellent 3 star accommodation in romantic island style bures. Rooms facilities include: ensuite bathrooms, hot water, 24hr lighting, quality linen

Dining
Dining is in an ocean front restaurant which adjoins a cosy guest lounge. The restaurant serves the freshest lobster and seafood and is designed to take full advantage of the amazing ocean views and sunsets.

Resort Facilities include a Restaurant, Bar, Library, Board Games, Tennis, Pitch n Putt Golf, Bocce, Badminton, Volleyball, Sea Kayaks, Mountain Bikes, 4 fully maintained 4WD Safari Vehicles

Activities
Day Tours and 4WD Adventures available from White Grass Ocean Resort

Yasur Volcano & Tanna Highlands Safari - This safari will take you through the Middle Bush area, past the wild horses on the White Grass plains, coffee plantations, and many highland villages reaching Mt. Loanialu at 552m, across the ash plain moonscape Isiwi area, terminating at the peak of Mt. Yasur. A further 15 minute walk will place you at the crater’s edge (dependant on volcano activity at the time) where one can ponder over the awesome power of nature.
Custom Village - This safari will take you into the forest to experience a way of life that has not changed through time. There will be locally made authentic handicrafts available to purchase. If time permits you will also visit the main town of Lenakel on the return journey.
Lamkail Rainforest Tour - Meet the villagers, visit their lovely beach and explore an ancient rainforest including a majestic Banyan Tree, Coconut Crab habitat and view trees filled with sleeping flying Foxes. Your guide will demonstrate the importance of the rainforest and show you traditional hunting traps and fishing outriggers. There is plenty of time on this tour to wander the beach, have a swim, buy some local handicrafts or mingle with the Lamkail people.
Surf Beach & Waterfall Safari - A thrilling 4WD adventure to the spectacular black sand surf beach on the wild east coast of Tanna. Visit the magnificent Louniel waterfall, deep in the forest, then experience traditional foods and cooking methods. Enjoy a picnic on the black sand surf beach before a swim, surf or optional horse ride along the 5km shoreline. Bathe in the fresh water spring then collect some handicrafts from the villagers, before late afternoon returning to the resort.
Jon Frum Village Tour - Every Friday evening the followers of Jon Frum come from surrounding areas to celebrate with song and dance to encourage the ‘messiah’ to return, bringing all the cargo he promised.

Beaches
White Grass Ocean Resort has a 300m private white sand beach with large rock pools to explore and swim in. Within 5 minutes walk there is the tiny “Kiss Kiss” beach so named due to its unique access; a cave created over millions of years by water erosion, it’s hidden. The second beach is a further 2 minutes walk. It is called the “family beach” due to its enclosed aspect and is sheltered with soft sand for the kiddies. This is also an ideal site to learn snorkelling. The next beach is a further 50m. Here you can access the “Blue Hole”. An underwater lake vaguely oval in shape, 50m between its furthest point and 30m at it’s narrowest. The blue hole is everyone’s favourite snorkelling spot. It is rare to find more than 3 snorkellers at any one time in this marine haven.

Package Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip Economy Air from Los Angeles (upgrades available – please ask for details)
  • Meet and Greet with Flower Lei
  • Round-trip transfers from Airport to Resort
  • 7 Nights accommodation in a Bure (upgrades available – please ask for details.)
  • Continental Breakfast Daily

7 Night Package from $1,979 per person

The above rates are valid for departures up until – 31 March 10. The flight prices included in this package are based on the lowest fare and subject to availability. To get this rate we recommend you book early. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Add-on fares available from other cities. Hotels are subject to availability. US/foreign taxes/fees/fuel surcharges of approximately $258, including September 11th Security Fee, are additional. Prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made by cash/check. There are no discounts for payment made by credit cards. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply. There may be black-out dates on this package. Prices are subject to change at any time due to availability or exchange rates.