A Taste of Lifou

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Sample the best of Melanesian culture, tasting local ingredients and specialties. Most notably, you will try some local ferns mixed into a salad to accompany your lunch and you will visit gardens that display edible plants. Meet with the tribe chief and visit a traditional hut. Here, you will learn about modern and traditional life on the island. Feel free to ask him any questions you may have. A concert by local musicians using traditional instruments will entertain you before you return to the ship.

Special Notes:

Local custom requires removing hats and shoes before entering houses. Modest attire is required for visiting local villages; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered; short shorts and swimwear are not allowed. It is important to ask permission before taking an individual's photograph.
The bus is not air-conditioned or equipped with a PA system. Local escorts and students will act as guides who will do their best to speak English, but please keep in mind that the limited tourism infrastructure is part of Lifou's charm.
Restroom facilities are rustic. To make your adventure as enjoyable as possible please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, bring a hat, plenty of sunscreen and bottled water.