Volcano Night Tour

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Five active vents putting on a show of glowing lava and billowing ash clouds just metres away.&nbsp;</div>", "categories": [ { "id": "95c5879f-134d-4da4-b73e-08dc283bd14b", "name": "Sightseeing Tours", "slug": "sightseeing-tours", "description": "", "icon": "binoculars", "parent": null }, { "id": "da0c22f6-c761-46a6-a0e1-ccbac4cf62e0", "name": "Group Tours", "slug": "group-tours", "description": "", "icon": "flag-triangle-right", "parent": "95c5879f-134d-4da4-b73e-08dc283bd14b" }, { "id": "b9967f43-e734-455d-9d2b-a107beb14bc1", "name": "Land Adventures", "slug": "land-adventures", "description": "", "icon": "haze", "parent": null }, { "id": "5327748e-d735-40b2-a0ff-6c603a388f65", "name": "Guided Walks & Nature Tours", "slug": "guided-walks-nature-tours", "description": "", "icon": "tree-palm", "parent": "b9967f43-e734-455d-9d2b-a107beb14bc1" }, { "id": "0050b9e1-5f95-4257-856a-acdf33731b1a", "name": "Natural Attractions", "slug": "natural-attractions", "description": "", "icon": "flower", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "f75c5074-b32a-46ee-a2b9-3c305367829c", "name": "Walks & Hikes", "slug": "walks-hikes", "description": "", "icon": "footprints", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68", "name": "Free & Cheap Activities", "slug": "free-cheap-activities", "description": "", "icon": "banknote", "parent": null } ], "tags": [ { "id": "19850fc7-569c-490c-89cb-ac25901d8ee2", "name": "Adventure", "slug": "adventure", "icon": "compass" }, { "id": "e028c7bf-5fbb-4a71-8f8e-2d14c0db52e0", "name": "Scenic", "slug": "scenic", "icon": "sun" } ], "public_promotions": [], "total_bookmarks": 15, "featured_image_caption": null, "gallery_images": [ { "id": "67bf585f-224e-4045-8914-b6470e559bcb", "image": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/product_gallery/Volcano_Crater.jpeg", "title": "Volcano Crater", "alt_text": "Volcano Crater", "order": 6 } ], "cancellation_policy": "flexible", "confirmation_type": "instant", "min_people": 1, "max_people": 100, "minimum_age": "1-99", "pickup_available": true, "languages": "English, French, Bislama", "inclusions": "<ul><li>Guided tour of Mt Yasur Volcano</li><li>Access to two lookout points</li><li>Volcano entry fee</li></ul>", "exclusions": null, "what_to_bring": "<ul><li>Sturdy, closed-toe shoes</li><li>Torch or flashlight</li><li>Warm jacket</li><li>Hat or cap</li><li>Dust mask</li><li>Water bottle</li></ul>", "additional_info": "<div>Repeat-visit discounts are available through Entani Company Ltd. Please bring your ticket of any previous visits so the applicable discounted rate can be confirmed.&nbsp;</div>", "meeting_point": "<div>Visitors are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Mt Yasur Volcano Tour departure point (Iquaramanu Volcano Entrance). Please organise your return journey in advance, as transport is not automatically included with the entry fee.&nbsp;<br><br>Tours depart from the Iquaramanu Volcano Entrance, approximately 20 minutes by road if you have a vehicle arrangement but you can also walk to the crater for 45 minutes. From the car park, it is a short 10 minute walk to the base of the crater. Day and sunrise tours are available.&nbsp;<br><br>Night tours begin at 4:30 pm and run through to sunset. 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crater is 600 m wide at its widest point\r\nHas been in near-continuous eruption since Captain Cook observed it in 1774 — possibly active for 800+ years\r\nUp to 5 active vents, producing two eruption types: [1]\r\nStrombolian — glowing magma bubbles burst, spraying lava bombs\r\nVulcanian — explosions burst through blocked vents, creating bombs and ash clouds\r\nErupted magma reaches up to 1,000°C; bombs remain very hot for up to an hour after eruption\r\nName Yasur means \"God our provider\"\r\n⚠️ Alert Level System\r\nLevel\tDescription\r\n0\tNormal — no signs of change\r\n1\tSigns of unrest — possible danger near vents\r\n2\tMajor unrest — danger around crater rim (current level at time of visit)\r\n3\tMinor eruption — danger on cone and within caldera\r\n4\tModerate eruption — danger across entire island\r\n5\tVery large eruption — danger beyond island\r\n⚠️ Activity can change rapidly and may skip levels\r\n\r\n📏 Safety Rules (from guide Noel)\r\nFollow all guide instructions — safety is first priority\r\nGuide (Noel) always leads — no one passes\r\nDo not run during a big explosion — stay calm and observe\r\nYou may see some fire/lava during the tour [1]\r\n🎒 What to Bring\r\nSturdy shoes — rocky path throughout\r\nTorch/flashlight — you return after dark\r\nJacket — can be cold and windy at night\r\nHat or cap — protection from falling ash\r\nMask (if available) — sulphur fumes are possible\r\nNote: guides do not supply hats or masks on-site\r\n🌬️ Smoke Colours\r\nColour\tMeans\r\n🔵 Blue\tSulphur\r\n🟤 Brown\tAsh\r\n⚪ White\tSteam\r\n🦺 General Safety Tips (from official hazard maps)\r\nBombs can land anywhere at any time — time from explosion to rim landing is often only a few seconds [1]\r\nIf wind blows sulphur toward you — turn around, breathe fresh air, don't force breathing\r\nStay out of the Permanent Exclusion Zone at all times\r\nIn a large explosion — seek shelter in a building or car; if outside, crouch and cover your head\r\nThe crater edge is always slippery and unstable\r\nAfter heavy rain, stay out of river valleys where ash has been deposited\r\n🏢 Operator Notes\r\nOperated by Entani Company Ltd under a tourism permit\r\nActivities include volcano tours, custom dancing, dinners, wedding events, and video shoots\r\nParticipants must sign a liability/indemnity form before the tour\r\nEntani takes no liability — public liability insurance does not cover individual participants [1]\r\nTanna Wild Adventures previously operated here but no longer does", "island": "Vanuatu", "wholesale_price": null, "high_season_price": null, "high_season_start_date": null, "high_season_end_date": null, "duration_type": "fixed", "certify_information_accurate": true, "confirm_tripcarver_commission": true, "booking_duration_minimum": null, "booking_duration_maximum": null, "full_day_booking": false, "mark_as_private": false, "allowed_start_dates": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday" ], "min_days_advanced_reservation": 1, "max_days_advanced_reservation": 366, "check_in_time": "16:30:00", "check_out_time": "18:30:00", "multiply_base_price_by_number_of_people": true, "count_people_as_separate_bookings": true, "last_minute_discount": null, "minimum_number_of_people": 1, "maximum_number_of_people": 100, "extra_price_per_person": null, "buffer_time": 4, "require_confirmation": false, "enable_price_per_people_type": true, "availability_rules": {}, "deposit_percentage": "8", "verify_photo_ownership": true, "ages_allowed": "1-99", "offered_languages": "English, French, Bislama", "whats_included": "<ul><li>Guided tour of Mt Yasur Volcano</li><li>Access to two lookout points</li><li>Volcano entry fee</li></ul>", "what_to_expect": "<div>The journey to the volcano takes around 20 minutes by vehicle, followed by a short 3 to 4 minute drive to the base car park and a 5-minute walk to the first lookout. From there, your guide leads the group across a rocky path to the viewing areas, two of the three lookouts are included on the standard walk. The guide leads at all times and sets the pace throughout.</div><div><br></div><div>At the rim, the volcano puts on a show that varies every visit. Yasur has up to five active vents producing two types of eruptions: Strombolian bursts where glowing magma bubbles and sprays lava bombs into the air, and Vulcanian explosions that blast through blocked vents, sending bombs and ash clouds skyward. Erupted magma reaches up to 1,000°C, and lava bombs can remain extremely hot for up to an hour after landing.<br><br></div><div>Tours run from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Each time offers a completely different atmosphere, and the entry pricing reflects repeat visits, with reduced rates for second and third visits and a free fourth visit.<br><br></div><div>Before heading out, all participants sign a liability and indemnity form. On the walk, your guide will brief you on safety and lead the group the entire way. Lava bombs can land at any time with little warning, the crater edge is unstable, and conditions can change quickly, so following guide instructions throughout is essential.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Visitors are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Mt Yasur Volcano Tour departure point (Iquaramanu Volcano Entrance). Please organise your return journey in advance, as transport is not automatically included with the entry fee.&nbsp;<br><br>Tours depart from the Iquaramanu Volcano Entrance, approximately 20 minutes by road if you have a vehicle arrangement but you can also walk to the crater for 45 minutes. From the car park, it is a short 10 minute walk to the base of the crater. Day and sunrise tours are available.&nbsp;<br><br>Night tours begin at 4:30 pm and run through to sunset. Tour duration is 2 hours.&nbsp;</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What time of day can I visit Mt Yasur Volcano?</strong></div><div>Day and sunrise tours are all available. Sunrise tours depart at 3 am and run through to first light, offering a dramatic view of the eruptions in the dark. Night tours start at 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.<br><br></div><div><strong>What Do the Different Smoke Colours at Yasur Volcano Mean?</strong></div><div>Blue smoke indicates sulphur, brown smoke contains volcanic ash and white smoke is mainly steam. The smoke colour may change during your visit depending on the volcano’s activity and wind direction. If sulphur fumes blow towards you, turn away from the smoke and follow your guide’s safety instructions.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What should I bring to Mt Yasur?</strong></div><div>Wear sturdy shoes and bring a torch, a jacket, a hat or cap, and a mask if you have one. Guides do not supply hats or masks on-site, so come prepared.<br><br></div><div><strong>Is it safe to visit Mt Yasur Volcano?</strong></div><div>The volcano is monitored using an alert level system from 0 to 5. All visitors must follow guide instructions at all times and sign a liability form before the tour begins.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "3", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>One of the world's most accessible active volcanoes</li><li>Active for over 800 years and still erupting</li><li>Watch live lava bombs from the crater rim</li><li>Discounted rates for repeat visits</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": false, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": false, "require_fully_booked_before_next_available": false, "require_minimum_capacity_for_booking_confirmation": false, "minimum_capacity_required_for_booking_confirmation": null, "email_extra_information_to_customer": "Please arrange your own vehicle or transport to and from the Mt Yasur Volcano Tour, as transfers are not included in the entry fee. 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