There are a range of cultural activities available, including:
River cruise
$200SBD pp
Cruise up a wild river to swim in a cool freshwater rapid and wonder at mangroves over 30m high. Perhaps even see a crocodile!
WWII plane wreck
$60SBD pp
See the well-preserved remains of a WWII American fighter plane that crashed into the lagoon in 1944.
Tota Lavae Headhunting
refuge island
$250SBD pp
Visit the isolated island where villagers sheltered from head hunting raids as recently as 1910. See skulls preserved in limestone and hear stories of headhunting days.
Picnic on a sandy beach
$50SBD pp
Maroon yourself on an isolated beach for your own private picnic and swim or snorkel.
Batuna Market Town
$250SBD pp
Experience the hustle and bustle of Batuna market; shop at the store or do your banking (VISA required). Enjoy a tour through the lagoon as you travel to the township.
Frigate Bird island
$250SBD pp
Marvel at hundreds of Frigate Birds returning after a day’s foraging to roost in the tall trees of this uninhabited atoll at sunset. Enjoy a late afternoon and early evening cruise through the southern part of the lagoon as an added bonus.
Coconut crabbing
$150SBD pp
Go on a guided night-time adventure to find and catch coconut crabs, then eat them fresh for dinner!
Fishing trip
$200SBD pp
Accompanied by knowledgeable villagers, travel to known fishing hot-spots and catch your dinner. Giant Trevally, Skipjack Tuna and Dog-tooth Tuna are rare, but known, large species caught in the lagoon. Other more common species include Blue-Finned Trevally, Coral Trout, Emperor, Parrotfish, and Spanish Mackerel.
Guided walk to Bunikalo
$150SBD pp
Bunikalo is the port village 3km from Tibara. There is a rough, yet safe walking track between the villages. Be guided on a walk through the bush to Bunikalo, visit the well-equipped local store, then travel back to Tibara by canoe.
Carving and Weaving Workshop
$200SBD pp
The people of Marovo are renowned wood carvers and basket weavers. Learn how to carve and make a dolphin, or learn how to weave and make a fan, taught by experts from the village.