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Tours & Activities TOURS & ACTIVITIES Chief Roi Mata domain Join us on a must do personalized tour to the UNESCO World heritage listed, Chief Roi Mata Domain. This tour begins at the resort Jetty, from where you will be taken by boat to the site of the legendary chiefs village Mangass and later Fells cave, with views of his burial site of Retoka(Hat Island). During the tour you will learn of the cultural practices and traditions that this famous Chief began. A noteworthy point is that many of our Havannah team are descendants of the famous chief and the associated "Naflack" (clan system) he introduced some 450 years ago. The Havannah Vanuatu is proud to support the Chief Roi Mata domain and all proceeds from this tour go to supporting the custodians of this culturally significant area. Optional extra: Participants of the tour receive free entry voucher to the Vanuatu National Museum and Cultural Centre in Port Vila where you can view first-hand the archaeological findings of Chief Roi Mata as well as ancient Managss and Lapita pottery. This can be done on any of the remaining days of your stay. To visit the Museum take the 10 am Havannah shuttle to Port Vila and asked to be dropped off to the Museum. After visiting the Museum you can hail a bus for 150 vt per person and be dropped off at the Port Vila Market. At 1 pm and 4 pm resort shuttle departs central Port Vila to take you back to The Havannah. Summary Environment, nature and culture Tour duration approx. 3.5hrs (10 am-1.30 pm) return in time for lunch at the resort Cost: 7,500 vt per person Inclusions: Guided tour, bottled water, fruit & pastry snack. Optional: Free entry voucher to Vanuatu Cultural Museum Tips: Bring reef shoes, sun hat, sunscreen & camera This tour is highly recommended! Turtle Sanctuary Visit Just a short boat trip across Havannah Harbour, on Moso Island, is the Tranquility Island Dive base and Turtle Sanctuary. Here you can witness local efforts in conservation of the Hawksbill turtle. This species of turtle is currently on the critically endangered species list. At the Turtle Sanctuary there are generally upwards of two hundred juvenile turtles raised from hatch-lings until they are about 12 months, before being released into the ocean. To-date over 1,200 healthy Hawksbills have been raised and released. Departure times from The Havannah jetty is daily (11.20 and 2pm) Allow approx. 1.5 hours to complete this activity. For an additional fee of Vt1, 000 per person landing fee. Couple this excursion with a Moso island picnic or return to the resort for lunch. Summary Environment and nature Tour duration: 1.5 hours Cost: 1,500 vt per person Inclusion: Boat trip and entry Donations accepted in VUV, AUD and USD Your visit contributes to the on-going maintenance of this project Helicopter Tour Northern Explorer & Extinct Volcano Tour Vanuatu helicopters will pick you up on the beach in front of the resort and take you on an amazing scenic flight over the northern shores of Efate. You will experience fantastic views of a second world war US Corsair wreck near Kakula Island, then over Pele Island and on to the extinct volcano of Nguna. Here you will land for a brief stop off on the crater rim before taking off again and making your way back to the Havannah. On the return trip you will pass Moso Island. Look out for turtles, whales, dugongs and pods of dolphins as well as appreciating the breathtaking scenery. You will return to The Havannah in great style, landing back on the Samoa Point beach. Summary Adventure & environment Duration: 30 minutes flying time and 30 minutes on the volcano crater Cost: 2 passengers minimum booking 39,000 vt per person or 4 passengers 31,500 vt per person. Turtle Reef Cruise Taking you to a place where time stands still and villagers from surrounding islands still paddle their outrigger canoes. Cruise through the pristine waters of Havannah Harbour to a beautiful protected cove with coral reef and home to a wide variety of marine life. Great snorkeling! If you don't feel like swimming you can look through the windows of our spacious Glass Bottom Boat as we slowly cruise over our remarkable coral garden. Summary Natural environment, cultural interest and soft adventure Duration:3 hours (9.30-12.30) Cost: 6,500 vt per person Tips: Bring a towel, reef shoes, sun hat, sunscreen & camera Coongoola Cruise Visit secluded coves and beaches of fine white coral sand aboard the historic 23 meter ketch (ex- Sydney to Hobart radio relay vessel). Snorkel or dive in crystal clear warm water. Feed tame fish, maybe see our dolphin friends at play. Also visit the baby turtle conservation rookery on Moso Island. Day trips throughout the week. Cruise includes transfer, morning / afternoon tea, BBQ lunch snorkeling gear. Summary Soft adventure & natural environment Cost 10,710 vt per person Duration: Full day 9.30 am-4 pm Pick up (and drop off )from Havannah jetty Tips: Bring a towel, reef shoes, sun hat, sunscreen & camera Lelepa Island Tour Lelepa Island is a stunningly beautiful tropical island just across the harbour. The team from Lelepa Island Tours will take you on an unforgettable day exploring their beautiful island. The tour includes bush walking through rain forest. Snorkeling in the pristine waters. Visiting historical caves, the local village and relaxing on the powder white sandy beaches Summary Natural environment, cultural interest and soft adventure Cost: 10,900 vt per person Duration: Full day tour (9.30 am-4 pm) Pick up and drop off from The Havannah Jetty Inclusions: Transportation and lunch is included. Tips: Bring a towel, reef shoes, sun hat, sunscreen & camera Scuba Diving Tranquility Dive Centre 5 star PADI DIVE CENTRE Dive Rates Just across the harbour on Moso Island. Tranquility Dive base 5-star PADI Dive Centre offering a range of diving packages, introductory dives and gear hire. Rates shown here are for day visitors to the island and include pick up from The Havannah jetty and return. Daily rate (two dives) including equipment Includes pick-up and return to The Havannah jetty, 2 tank dives, lunch and refreshments, weights, belt & full equipment hire. Price 14,900 vt Daily rate (two dives) with own equipment Includes pick-up and return to The Havannah jetty, 2 tank dives, lunch and refreshments, weights & belt. Price 12,500 vt Diver Companion Guide Only when accompanying a diver Price: 8,300 vt Scuba review For those who haven’t been diving for a while. Skills and theory refresher-add this to the Daily rate (two dives) package. Price: 3,000 vt Discover Scuba: For those who have always wanted to try scuba diving Includes theory and skills practice all gear hire & introductory guide to scuba, pick up and return to The Havannah jetty and lunch Price: 13,900 vt Sports fishing Havannah Harbour Fishing Charters Enjoy fishing on a 2601 Seaswirl Striper All Shimano fishing rods and reels Bottled water provided with all charters Target Fish: Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellow Fin Tuna, Dog Tooth Tuna, Giant Trevally Price for the boat with up to 4 anglers/passengers 4 hours for VT 50, 000 6 hours for VT 70, 000 8 hours for VT 90, 000 Includes water and soft drinks pick up and return to The Havannah jetty. The Havannah will provide your lunch. Please place your lunch order at the time of booking with the Havannah Concierge. Departure time 8 am Crusoe fishing Fish abaord one of Crusoe fishing’s 34 foot vessels, Nevagiveup or Reel capture. The Crusoe fishing boats offer space and comfort for up to 6 anglers and they will get you to the fishing grounds fast, maximizing each day fishing and offering a comfortable ride. Departure time 8 am from the Havannah Jetty Price for the boat with up to 5 anglers/passengers 6 hours for VT 90,000 8 hours for VT 120,000 Includes water and soft drinks pick up and return to The Havannah jetty. The Havannah will provide your lunch. Please place your lunch order at the time of booking with the Havannah Concierge. Departure time 8 am The Havannah urges the practice of catch and release fishing Tanna Volcano Twilight Tour Unity airlines twin engine aircraft Tour includes: Transfer from Havannah to the airport and return Return flights Vila-Tanna Greeting at Tanna Airport 4 x 4 safari to Yasur volcano Volcano Entrance fee Drive by local villages Itinerary 8.30 Depart the resort by Havannah Vehicle 9.00 Arrive at Airport 10.00 Depart Port Vila 11.00 Lunch (Guests pay their own at Tanna resort) or Excursion lunch provided by Havannah 12.00 4x4 Safari to Volcano 13.30 Arrive at Mt Yasur volcano 15.30 Leave Mt Yasur volcano 17.30 Depart Tanna 17.45 Leave Tanna 18.45 Arrive in Port Vila (picked up by Havannah Vehicle) 19.15 Arrive back to The Havannah Tour Tips: Bring sunscreen, wear closed shoes and a jacket Bottled water 400 vt per person for domestic airport tax (Vila 200 vt per person and Tanna 200 vt per person) Flights fill up fast, so booking early is recommended. Summary: Cost 59,900 vt per person Area of interest: Adventure, environment, nature & cultural Duration: 7-8 hours Flight time 45-50 minutes each way Pentecost Land Diving Tour Nangol Tour April to June only aboard Unity airlines twin engine aircraft Duration: 6 hours Flight Time: 80-120 mins Package Includes: Airport Transfers in Vila Flights to Pentecost Scenic overfly of 3 Volcanoes Greetings at Pentecost Lunch Jump Entrance fee Six to Ten Jumps Local Refreshments Itinerary: 0730: Depart Havannah by resort transport 0800: Check in at Vila domestic airport 0900: Depart Vila 0930: Overfly Volcano (weather permitting) 1000: Arrive at Pentecost 1030: Jumps Begin 1300: Depart Pentecost 1315: Overfly Volcanoes (If not done in morning) 1400: Arrive at Vila Havannah transport back to resort Cost 52,900 vt per person Round Island Tour Private Round Island Tour: Cost 11,000 per person inclusive of entry fees and refreshments.
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