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Our Swim Safaris are exclusive, guided swim and adventure tours to some of the most beautiful, off the beaten tourist track locations in the world.
The Safaris include daily island hopping and coastal swims, in clear waters, over colourful coral reefs, against a backdrop of sandy beaches, azure lagoons and distant islands. There are also scenic walks and village visits which afford participants privileged insights into the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Pacific and its people.
There are several Swim Safaris each year both in Fiji and Vanuatu. Check the schedule (see links on the main menu), and contact us for details. Minimum number is 6 and maximum 12.
The Safaris are held in idyllic tropical island settings, and are a chance to experience the unique culture of the area, visit some sites from either Vanuatu or Fiji's recent historical past, and enjoy some great local cuisine. Plenty of time to just relax too.
The Swim Safaris, and many of the associated tour experiences are exclusive to Pacific Swims, and are based on our personal relationships with the people of the areas we visit.
Following the success of Swim Safaris in Fiji over 3 years, Pacific Swims introduced a Vanuatu Swim Safari in 2008 immediately following the Vanuatu & Espiritu Santo Swims. This was a huge success. Click on News link on the Main menu to read a report on this adventure.
The full cost of the 2009 Vanuatu Swim Safari is AUD 2,550 (single) or AUD 2,200 (twin share).
Included in this are the guided swims, boat hire, excursions, all meals, 7 nights accommodation, and air travel & transfers Santo-Aniwa-Vila
A typical itinerary for our Vanuatu Swim Safari would be:
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Day 1 Espiritu Santo
We'll drive up the east coast of Santo through old plantations and tropical bush to Champagne Beach.
We'll then swim from Champagne Beach to Lonnoc Beach, a distance of about 1.5Km.
We'll then relax and have lunch at Oyster Island.
We'll then have a swim in the Nanda Blue Hole
Accommodation that night will be in Santo.
Day 2 Aniwa Island
We'll transfer by plane to Aniwa Island
It's a short walk through through the bush to the lagoon. We'll swim across the lagoon to our accommodation, a distance of about 1.1km.
In the afternoon we'll swim the north end of the lagoon (about 2km)
Accommodation that night will be at Fatutu Aniwa Lagoon
Day 3 Aniwa Island
We'll enjoy a lagoon and reef Swim, about 3km
We'll then have a beach walk to explore the lagoon & east coast
Accommodation tonight will be at Fatutu Aniwa Lagoon
Day 4 Aniwa Island
Today we'll visit a local village & historical sites. We'll take in vews across to Tanna and Yasur Volcano
We'll have a reef swim of about 2.5km
Accommodation at Fatutu Aniwa Lagoon
Day 5 Aniwa - Tanna
In the morning we'll enjoy a lagoon & reef swim of about 2km
We'll depart our accommodation and swim across the lagoon (1.1Km) and walk through the bush to the airstrip. We'll fly from Aniwa to Tanna Island.
Accommodation tonight will be at Whitegrass Resort Tanna
Day 6 Tanna Island
Today we'll visit Port Resolution and swim about 1.5 - 2km.
We'll then visit the Yasur Volcano*
Accommodation Whitegrass Resort Tanna
Day 7 Tanna - Vila
This morning we'll swim the reef off Whitegrass (about 2km).
We'll then transfer to Vila and enjoy a group dinner.
Accommodation Vila.
* You can read more about Yasur Volcano here
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