Santo Firewalks and Cultural Tours

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Chief Bule acts as your master of ceremonies throughout, sharing fascinating insights into each part of the programme and staying open to questions as the experience moves along.<br><br></div><div>Things kick off with a traditional welcome dance, before you step inside the nakamal for weaving and cooking demonstrations. Here you'll get to taste food prepared using bamboo cooking methods, a highlight in itself. From there, freshly squeezed kava is served for tasting, giving you a real introduction to one of Vanuatu's most significant traditions. Finally, in the nakamal, we show you the mesmerising movements of our sand drawing tradition.<br><br></div><div>The programme then moves into something quite striking — a courage dance where a young boy relies entirely on plants and vines to support his weight as warriors carry him. It's a powerful moment that speaks to the depth of the culture being shared.<br><br></div><div>The finale is the firewalk itself. Performers walk and dance across scorching hot rocks with absolutely no foot protection, accompanied by the beat of local drums and the rhythmic rattle of navalange nuts wrapped around the dancers' ankles. The energy in the air during this part of the show is hard to forget.<br><br></div><div>The experience wraps up with local refreshments to cool down and reflect on everything you've witnessed.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Pekoa, Luganville, Santo. We can arrange transfers upon booking. Alternatively, look out for the Santo Firewalks sign in Pekoa.</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What happens during a Santo Firewalks and Cultural Tours experience?</strong></div><div>The day begins with a welcome dance, then moves through weaving and cooking demonstrations, kava tasting, sand drawing, a courage dance, and culminates in the firewalk, where performers walk and dance barefoot on scorching hot rocks.<br><br></div><div><strong>Who hosts the Santo Firewalks show?</strong></div><div>Chief Bule, originally from the islands of Pentecost, hosts the entire experience as MC. He explains each part of the programme and welcomes questions throughout the experience.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Is transport available from Luganville?</strong></div><div>Yes, return transfers can be arranged. Prices vary depending on your accommodation location, ranging from 1,000 VT per person from central Luganville hotels to 2,000 VT from the east coast.<br><br></div><div><strong>Is kava part of the Santo Firewalks experience?</strong></div><div>Yes, freshly squeezed kava tasting is included as part of the programme, giving you a genuine taste of one of Vanuatu's most important cultural traditions.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "1", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "2", "accessibility_notes": "<div>While there is some uneven terrain, the experience happens on flat grounds throughout and we are willing to assist those with limited mobility where needed.</div>", "highlights": "<ul><li>Hosted by Chief Bule, originally from Pentecost</li><li>Kava tasting, weaving, and bamboo cooking demos</li><li>Witness a real firewalk on scorching hot rocks</li><li>Live drums and navalange nut ankle rattles</li><li>Feels like genuine cultural sharing, not a show</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": true, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": true, "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_santo-firewalks-and-cultural-tours.png", "total_booking_count": 15, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2026-08-27T23:13:10.395402Z", "business": "1207ad70-38a4-4299-9ac1-2ef4dc915052", "accommodation": null, "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }