Vanuatu

28 December 2011 to 4 January 2012

7 Nights Ex Sydney from $1,699 Diver – $1,374 Non Diver

 
Tour leader: Kel Bradley

Come on a trip with us and some of the crew.  We’ll pretty much have the whole island booked just for us.This will be an adventure with heaps of fun and some awesome diving.

Vanuatu, a chain of 83 tropical islands in the South West Pacific, is only a few flying hours from Australia. Vanuatu is an idyllic holiday destination for scuba divers, as well as travelers seeking a little adventure in paradise. The semi-tropical climate has a temperature range from between 23°C and 28°C. The Melanesian people, known as Ni Vanuatu, have populated the islands for centuries.

The Hideaway Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary is situated in Mele Bay, a 20-30 drive from Port Vila. Surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs, Hideaway Island is one of the few places where you can hand feed hundreds of “tame” brilliantly coloured fish in a safe protected area, right from the beach.

Hideaway Island has it’s own resident PADI dive operator and caters for divers of all proficiency levels, from novice to the most experienced. Dives can be done straight off the beach.

The waters around Hideaway have been declared a Marine Sanctuary. The extensive protected reefs are full of colourful sponges, stony corals, sea anemones, gorgonian fans and an amazing number of tropical fish; including Jack the resident triggerfish. Consistently clear waters and prolific marine life make this one of the great dive areas of the South Pacific.

Tour cost includes:

• Return flights Sydney to Port Vila flying Air Vanuatu
  Based on group airfare – Conditions apply
• Return airport transfers in Port Vila
• 7 Nights Quad Dorm accommodation at Hideaway Island with shared facilities
• ·Continental breakfast daily
• 10 boat dives incl tanks, weights, belts & dive guide services
• Welcome drink & cultural village experience
• Australian departure and applicable airline taxes (approx. $265 & subject to change)

Accommodation upgrade options (twin share):

• Twin Lodge Room (shared facilities): $75 pp
• One Bedroom Bungalow (private facilities): $546 pp

Price does not include:

• Travel Insurance, spending monies, meals other than specified
• Excess Luggage Surcharges

Conditions Apply
The package is currently based on a group airfare. To allow the use of this airfare a minimum of 7 passengers are required to travel. Should numbers not be reached, the package price will be re costed accordingly. Prices are subject to change due to 2011 rate increases and fluctuations in exchange rates without notice.

Credit Card Payments
Should you choose to pay via Visa Card or Mastercard a surcharge fee of 1% will be applied to cost of your holiday.
Should you choose to pay via Amex or Diners card a surcharge fee of 3% will be applied to the cost of your holiday.

Booking requirements
To secure your place on this expedition, you will need to complete a booking form and return it together with a non refundable deposit amount of $300.00 per person.

For bookings or more information please contact St George Underwater Centre

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