Vanuatu Tour - Efate Island Tour
4th-10th October 2009
Vanuatu Tour Sunday 4th Oct Day 1
Arrive in Port Vila
Met at airport and transferred to Island Magic Resort (IMR)
Settle in
5-6pm Meet in BBQ Hut at resort.
Nibbles supplied please BYO drinks
Talk by Bluedog Team Leader on the week ahead.
6.15pm
Walk to Benjor Restaurant for dinner – dinner and drinks at own cost
Vanuatu Tour Monday 5th Oct Day 2
Port Vila Tour
Depart IMR at 9am
Visit World War II Memorial and lookout
New Hebride Market and down town Port Vila
Craft Markets – wander through the craft markets set alongside the bay.
These wonderful markets are stocked with local hand made artifacts
Food Markets – shop at the local food markets where food is bought in from around Efate.
Food shopping at supermarket
From 4.30pm Review of photographers images in tutor’s bungalow
Dinner: Self catering
Included: Transfers from IMR to memorial, to and from food market, to supermarket and return to IMR
Own costs: Lunch, shopping, souvenirs
Vanuatu Tour Tuesday 6th Oct Day 3
Mele Magic Tour 9am – 4pm (tour and lunch included)
Depart IMR at 9am
Visit Mele Cascades, Mele Village (biggest village in Vanuatu), lookout, Mele Botanic Gardens
Tour includes all transfers, local knowledgeable guide, lunch at Mele Cascades.
Please Note: We have booked this bus to be exclusive of our tour group so we can stop when we want, get out, take photos and spend as long as we want in each place!
From 4.30pm Review of photographers images in tutor’s bungalow
6pm Island Magic Feast in BBQ at Island Magic Resort
Taste local foods and hear a local string band and watch basket weaving.
Dinner included. BYO drinks
Vanuatu Tour Wednesday 7th Oct Day 4
Free Day
Options:
Hire a glass bottom kayak and explore the surrounding Mele Bay
Go snorkelling at IMR – the reef out from IMR is one of the best in Vanuatu - snorkelling gear available for free.
Visit Hideaway Island and the only underwater Post Office in the world.
Go scuba diving, take a sailing cruise or simply relax and enjoy the facilities at IMR – bicycles available for free (see below for details on IMR). Other activity options will be provided to those attending.
Review of photographers images in tutor’s bungalow
Vanuatu Tour Thursday 8th Oct Day 5
Round Island Tour - Depart IMR 8.30am
Tour, lunch and all entry fees included
Please Note: We have booked this bus to be exclusive of our tour group so we can stop when we want, get out, take photos and spend as long as we want in each place!
From 4.30pm Review of photographers images in tutor’s bungalow
Vanuatu Tour Friday 9th Oct Day 6
Free Day
Options:
Hire a glass bottom kayak and explore the surrounding Mele Bay
Go snorkelling at IMR – the reef out from IMR is one of the best in Vanuatu - snorkelling gear available for free.
Visit Hideaway Island and the only underwater Post Office in the world.
Go scuba diving, take a sailing cruise or simply relax and enjoy the facilities at IMR – bicycles available for free (see below for details on IMR)
6pm
Farewell drinks and nibbles in BBQ Hut. BYO drinks, nibbles supplied
Vanuatu Tour Saturday 10th Oct Day 7
Depart IMR
Transfer to airport or you may wish to book to stay on or visit another of Vanuatu’s magical islands. (See below for details of some options).
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Vanuatu's beautiful people

Craft Markets

Hideaway Island
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Visit secluded bays around the Efate Island

Food markets Port Vila

Meet an Iguana at Mele Botanic Gardens

Mary's stunning sunset.
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"I had a sensational time and I have got to say I learnt more
over the last week about my camera than I have since I
got it at Christmas.
Thank you so much Nick for all your knowledge and skill it was just amazing to watch and listen to the amount of expertise you have.
I really noticed how much I am “thinking" about my shots now-
in terms of ISO, DOF, white balance etc.
Nick you went out of your way to ensure that everyone and
everything was going to plan and that everyone was comfortable
and I really appreciate that.
I will certainly be joining you for more workshops!"
From Emma

Wendy with the children in the village. Photo by Donna.
'The Vanuatu trip was brilliant!
From the colourful craft markets to the
beaches, the waterfalls to the friendly
people....... a photographers' dream.
The snorkeling was amazing!
I made lots of new
friends and learnt so much about my photography.
A big thank you to Nick and Danielle
for planning this wonderful week away.'
From Wendy.

By Wendy

By Sheryn
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