Chief Roi Mata Domain & Artok Island Tour of Vanuatu
The Lelepa Region communities have only recently developed this fascinating guided, full-day tour to Artok or Hat Island, the revered mass burial site of Chief Roi Mata and the fifty or more individuals who accompanied him to the afterlife. Immediately after Roi Mata’s burial, around 400 years ago, a prohibition was imposed on the island preventing people from residing there. The maintenance of this prohibition for over four centuries has led to the development of a unique biodiversity on the island, where a number of rare and endemic plant and animal species have found refuge. Visitors will be treated to an exclusive day-long adventure that will provide people with an appreciation of the World Heritage values of this spectacular island and its rich cultural and environmental history. This tour includes lunch and transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle.
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Chief Roi Mata Domain & Artok Island Tour of Vanuatu
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The Lelepa region communities have only recently developed this fascinating full day tour to Artok or Hat Island, the revered mass burial site of Chief Roi Mata and the fifty or more individuals who accompanied him to the afterlife.
Chief Roi Mata's Domain
mmediately after Roi Mata’s burial, around 400 years ago, a prohibition was imposed on the island preventing people from residing there. The maintenance of this prohibition over four centuries has led to the development of a unique biodiversity on the island, where a number of rare and endemic plant and animal species have found refuge. Visitors will be treated to an exclusive day-long adventure that will provide people with an appreciation of the World Heritage values of this spectacular island and its rich cultural and environmental history.
Inclusions
- Buffet lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Local, professional guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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• Children must be accompanied by an adult • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Tour starts 45 minutes after the cruise ship actually berths and finishes 1 hour before scheduled departure time • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not wheelchair accessible