ISLAND & NATURE
Village Stay: Sanaroa Island
Five days in traditional huts on Sanaroa Island — a slower, stay-in-place cultural and nature experience.
DAY 1
Arrival & Water Activities
Settle into traditional accommodation on Sanaroa, moving straight into snorkeling and water activities that afternoon.
DAY 2
Deidei Hot Springs & Dobu's Historic Church
A birding walk and hike to the Deidei geothermal hot springs, then a stop on Dobu Island to visit the old Methodist church, built in 1891.
DAY 3
Feasting Ceremony
A traditional feasting ceremony honoring the ancestors — a real pig and food distributed among the group, with cooking and feasting to follow.
DAY 4
Kaluwana Island Camp-Out
A day trip to Kaluwana Island to camp out overnight — snorkeling, fishing, and spearfishing.
DAY 5
Farewell Party & Departure
A farewell party hosted by the islanders — BBQ and local food — before the vessel departs for Alotau.
Included Throughout
- Snorkeling & island hopping
- Fishing & spearfishing
- Bird watching & sightseeing
- Traditional hut accommodation on Sanaroa
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