Tanna, Vanuatu

Lowinio Cultural Village

Nestled inland from Lenakel on the island of Tanna, Lowinio Cultural Village offers one of Vanuatu's most genuine kastom experiences. From a guided garden walk with local expert Lorine to traditional food preparation, children's games, kastom dancing beneath a banyan tree, and a farewell that feels like the whole village is seeing you off, every moment here is real, lived and unscripted. This is Tanna as it has always been. 
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Lowinio Cultural Village in Vanuatu
Lowinio Cultural Village

Lowinio Cultural Village

Tanna

Tucked inland from Lenakel, Lowinio Cultural Village offers one of Tanna's most genuine kastom experiences. From the moment you meet your tour guide at the garden gate, you're wel...

  • Guided garden walk with a local guide
  • Watch and join kastom dancing
  • Live food demo, changes each visit
  • Real village life, ceremonies included
  • Leave with handshakes from the whole village
Lorine

"Sharing our kastom and way of life with travellers is something I truly love. It brings the world to our village, and a little income that goes straight to books and clothes for our kids. Come see how we live. It means everything to us."

Lorine - Lead Tour Guide

What Makes Lowinio Cultural Village Special

Discover the unique elements that create an authentic experience

1

Full Garden Tour on Arrival

Before you even reach the village, we will walk you through gardens of taro, kava, fruit trees, and medicinal plants that feed the whole community.

2

Laplap Demonstration and Tasting

Watch a real laplap come together from scratch, then taste it fresh, in the heart of a living kastom village on Tanna.

3

Watch and Join in with Kastom Dancing

Gather under the banyan tree and join local kastom dancers in a tradition that's very much alive.

Certifications, Mentions & Awards

Certifications

Certifications and approvals Lowinio Cultural Village has established.

Online booking accreditation by Trip Carver Vanuatu
Online booking accreditation by Trip Carver Vanuatu
Featured on Vanuatu Pocket Guide
Featured on Vanuatu Pocket Guide
Registered with the Vanuatu Tourism Office
Registered with the Vanuatu Tourism Office