Pepeyo Cultural Village & Nawesa Beach

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begins with a comfortable pickup from your Port Vila accommodation, before heading just 15 to 20 minutes south to Teouma and the remarkable Pepeyo Cultural Village.<br><br></div><div>Right from the start, the experience sets the tone, as Futuna Island warriors greet you on arrival (a moment that catches most guests off guard in the best possible way). From there, your entertaining host guides you through eight distinct areas across the site, each dedicated to a different aspect of traditional Melanesian life rooted in Futuna Island kastom.<br><br></div><div>You'll move at a relaxed pace through lush tropical bush, stopping to explore traditional fishing techniques, farming practices for crops like yam, taro and kava, and sacred ceremonies that remain part of everyday life. Demonstrations of traditional housing construction and food preservation methods are woven throughout, giving you a genuine sense of how these communities have lived for generations.<br><br></div><div>The cultural performances are the centrepiece of the visit. Traditional dances, bottle and bamboo piano music, and firewalking on hot volcanic rocks make for a spectacular and memorable show. It's easy to see why this is one of the most visited cultural villages on Efate, with guests from tour groups across the island passing through throughout the day.<br><br></div><div>The walking paths between areas are accessible for everyone, with wheelchair-friendly tracks and seating throughout the site, so there's no need to rush.</div><div>After the village, we head out to Nawesa Beach, a large, sheltered bay with a sandy bottom and calm waters perfect for a swim. You'll have time to grab lunch at the resort at your own cost (around 2,000 to 4,000 VT plus drinks), find a shady spot under the trees, and unwind before we make the return journey to Port Vila, arriving back around 2:30pm.<br><br></div><div>Light refreshments including fruit and a bottle of water are included, along with your village entry fees and return transfers from Port Vila.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Pick-up at your accommodation within Port Vila is included in the price. 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