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Chiefs beating tamtams or Vanuatu traditional drums
Custom warriors on guard
Custom  Warriors pose in full arm

Welcome to Epule River Custom Village!

About The Village "NOAIRANA"

Location: 
North East coast, 70kms by bus from Port Vila. Tour includes all transfers. Traditional Custom Village from Atchin Island, Malekula. Malekula tribes, well known for their fierce warriors, the Big Nambas in the North and the Small Nambas in the central part of the southern area. Also known as cannibals; last reported cannibalism was 1985.


"Round Island Village Tour"
about 7 to 8hrs includes:

leaf icon Pickup from your Hotel/Resort in Port Vila 8:30am in 14 seat bus.

leaf icon Experienced tour drivers, speaking English, French and Bislama.

leaf icon  Regular toilet stops every 2 hours.

leaf icon Pass through many local villages.

leaf icon Stopping at Eton Beach for photo shots.

leaf icon Canoe ride in authentic warrior canoes down Epule River to our village

leaf icon Entry and invitation by chief into our custom village - experience and learn about hunting, fishing, leaf medicine, Women's house with mat and basket weaving, wood carving, food preparation, sample local foods, visit our spirit house and Men's house and the handing down of custom beliefs

leaf icon See custom warrior dances, with a chance to join.

leaf icon Lunch and light refreshments provided.


We then travel onto Havana and see the WWII museum.

Stop at "Survivor" TV series filming site. Afternoon tea supplied and this is a
great place to swim.

Drop off at your Hotel/Resort, between 4 to 4:30pm

The Epule River Custom Village tour is extremely popular, and we look forward to sharing it with you offering you the best holiday experience ever.

To book or for more information, phone (678) 22203  or Email  sales@epule-river.com Website www.epule-river.com


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