2011 Departures: 16-21 Jul 30 Jul - 04 Aug 13-18 Aug 27 Aug – 01 Sep 10-15 Sep 24 -29 Sep 08-13 Oct 22-27 Oct 05-10 Nov 19- 24 Nov Tour Itinerary Day 1 - Arrival / Orientation A driver will be waiting at Lupepau’u Airport in Vava’u to escort you to your accommodation. Please ensure that you send us your full flight itinerary so we may arrange transport at the appropriate time. Your guides present a 45-minute orientation talk commencing 1:00 p.m. at The Adventure Centre in Toula Village, approximately one kilometre south of Neiafu. It is important that all participants attend this informative talk. Meals: on own. Accommodation: Hilltop Hotel, Harbour View Resort or Vava'u Villa; Day 2 – Kayaking Excursion Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. A safety briefing commences 9:00 a.m. at The Adventure Centre before departing on today's guided sea kayak tour. Our paddle begins in the Port of Refuge, reputedly the most protected and beautiful in the Pacific. We paddle into renowned Swallows Cave, then on to scenic Nuku Island for snorkelling and a picnic lunch on the beach returning to the Adventure Centre mid-afternoon. From here we transfer by taxi to your accommodation. Meals: L provided (B, D on own). Accommodation: Hilltop Hotel, Harbour View Resort or Vava'u Villa; Day 3 - Land Tour Excursion Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Today we set off in a mini bus to explore Vava’u Island’s villages, historic sites, plantations, lookouts and beaches. Heading west through Neiafu township and across Vaipua causeway, we come to Lei'ulu and Sia Ko Kafoa - a historical burial ground and 'esi (resting area) for chiefs and nobles. We follow the road around Lake 'Ano before veering north through lush, tropical forest and plantations. A short walk through a vanilla plantation, leads us to the lookout at Utula'aina Point atop a steep cliff offering breathtaking coastal views. Following a picnic lunch we return to Neiafu through Holonga and Mataika villages where we visit a primary school before finishing off the day with a refreshing dip in the sea! Meals: L provided (B, D on own). Accommodation: Hilltop Hotel, Harbour View Resort or Vava'u Villa; Day 4 - Whale Watching / Snorkelling Excursion Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Aboard our comfortable 8.5-metre rigid inflatable boat, Tropic Bird our team of whale enthusiasts and educators discuss humpback whale migration, mating, surface activity and song. From July through October we observe the impressive acrobatic displays of these magnificent mammals. Outside the whale watching season (June, Nov, Dec), we enjoy a day of snorkelling, picnicking and sightseeing in the beautiful Vava’u Islands. Meals: L provided (B, D on own). Accommodation: Hilltop Hotel, Harbour View Resort or Vava'u Villa; Day 5 - Diving or Sailing Excursion Time: Diving 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sailing 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Join our preferred water sport operator for an active morning of scuba diving (two tanks) or for a more restful day, go sailing aboard 13-metre trimaran Orion. Vava'u is a natural playground for diving and sailing, and reputedly one of the best destinations in the South Pacific for both activities. This evening, the group and guides meet for the farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Neiafu. Meals: B, L, D on own if diving; L provided (B, D on own) if sailing. Accommodation:Hilltop Hotel, Harbour View Resort or Vava'u Villa; Day 6 – Departure The trip concludes today with transfers to Lupepau'u Airport and a warm farewell from your guides. Meals: on own. Notes: Package components: 
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