Uripiv Island Agricultural Tour

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You will walk the fields as your guide demonstrates traditional Melanesian cultivation methods, explaining how each crop is grown and why it matters to everyday life here.<br><br></div><div>The tour then takes you all the way around the island, moving through the village at an easy pace. Along the way you will see pigs and chickens raised by local families, and your guide will talk through their importance in Ni-Vanuatu culture, from daily life to ceremony. You will visit the kava bar, see where it is prepared, and learn about its place in community life.<br><br></div><div>The nasara is one of the highlights of the walk. This is the traditional gathering ground, and your guide will share the stories behind it, pointing out the stones and explaining their significance, including the role they have played in pig sacrifice ceremonies.<br><br>You will also pass the local church and school, getting a well-rounded picture of how the community lives today alongside its traditions.<br><br></div><div>Heading along the oceanfront, you will see traditional houses and the communal shelters by the sea where neighbours gather to share stories. It is a quieter, more personal side of island life that is easy to miss if you are only passing through.<br><br></div><div>With around two hours on the island and an hour each way by boat, the full experience runs to approximately four hours. It is one of the most affordable and genuinely immersive ways to spend a morning or afternoon in Malekula.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Tours depart from either Lakatoro Wharf in Lakatoro or Nanwut Bungalows on Uri Island. Please make your selection when booking.&nbsp;</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What will I see on the Uripiv Island Agricultural Tour?</strong></div><div>You'll explore taro, cassava and yam gardens, a kava bar, the village nasara, traditional communal shelters along the waterfront, churches, a school, and local animals including pigs and chickens.<br><br></div><div><strong>How long does the Uripiv Island Agricultural Tour take?</strong></div><div>The full experience is around 4 hours, including roughly 1 hour each way by boat and approximately 2 hours on the island itself.<br><br></div><div><strong>How much does the tour cost?</strong></div><div>The guided tour is 500 VT per person. Boat transport is either 3,000 VT return from Lakatoro or 2,000 VT return between Nanwut and Uripiv.<br><br></div><div><strong>Why does the tour visit Uripiv Island rather than Uri Island?</strong></div><div>Taro, cassava and yam cannot be grown on Uri Island, so the tour heads to neighbouring Uripiv, where local communities cultivate these staple crops using traditional Melanesian methods.<br><br></div><div><strong>What is the nasara, and will I learn about it on the tour?</strong></div><div>The nasara is a sacred ceremonial ground central to Ni-Vanuatu village life. Your guide will share its history, show you the stones, and explain their cultural and spiritual significance.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "2", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>Walk the full island, village to waterfront</li><li>See taro, cassava and yam grown the traditional way</li><li>Visit the nasara, kava bar and communal shelters</li><li>Learn the role of pigs and chickens in Ni-Vanuatu life</li><li>One of Malekula's most affordable cultural experiences</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": "", "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": "", "return_option_available": false, "minimum_duration_for_customer_defined_booking": null, "is_rental_product": false, "rental_inventory_count": null, "rental_unit_label": "", "allow_customer_duration": false, "qr_code": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/qr_codes/qr_product_uripiv-island-agricultural-tour.png", "total_booking_count": 0, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2026-08-18T02:33:53.013216Z", "business": null, "accommodation": "98167ba3-276f-4354-b236-f5f114203483", "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }