Isaka

Accommodation in Isaka

If you are considering Isaka for an overnight stay, it helps to distinguish between the features of a specific accommodation and the travel ideas for the wider destination of Tafea.

At Volcano Roaring Front Guest House, every room has a terrace with a volcano view; the guest house also has a small restaurant. Guests can go ash boarding near Volcano Roaring Front. These are specific points to consider when choosing a place to stay and an activity in the surrounding area. If this accommodation or ash boarding is essential to your plans, check availability for your travel dates and confirm in advance whether the activity is currently offered.

Travel ideas across the wider Tafea region

For regional orientation, domestic flights connect Port Vila with Tanna, Aneityum, Futuna and Erromango. These destinations are spread across different islands and landscapes, so you can make your choice based on the places and themes that interest you.

Volcanoes, caves and coasts on Tanna

Mount Yasur on Tanna is an active volcano, with molten lava and dramatic eruptions on display. The Blue Cave offers a different landscape: an opening in the cave roof lets light fall on the blue water. The entrance is reached by boat or road; from there, visitors swim into the cave. Tides and sea conditions can affect visits, so it is worth checking current conditions if you plan to make the cave a firm part of your trip.

Tanna’s coasts also offer different experiences. The west coast has coral reefs for snorkelling and diving, while hot springs are found on the east coast. Many underwater caves and swim-throughs around Tanna are accessible for snorkelling. Port Resolution, meanwhile, has beaches with white and black sand. This gives you a choice of different priorities: volcanic landscapes, caves, reefs or beaches.

Culture and nature on the islands of Tafea

Cultural experiences across the wider destination of Tafea include the Custom Tour in Yakel Custom Village, where villagers go about their traditional daily lives; Western ways of life are not encouraged. The Nekowiar ceremony brings neighbouring villages together for three days of gift-giving ceremonies, traditional dances and feasts. In Sulphur Bay, visitors can experience followers of the John Frum movement gathering every Friday evening for music, dancing and storytelling. If a specific date is important to your plans, it is best to confirm it locally before travelling.

Other natural attractions offer different highlights. Aniwa’s shallow, turquoise lagoon is ideal for swimming and exploring marine life. Mystery Island, accessible via Aneityum, is uninhabited and characterised by clear water and colourful coral reefs. On Erromango, visitors can walk among the trees in the kauri forest; some kauri trees are over 1,000 years old. On Futuna, Moon Rock is a striking rock formation associated with local legends. The Giant Banyan Tree is said to be one of the largest banyan trees in the world.

For more experiences on Tanna, the Black Magic Tour in the central part of the island includes horse riders, a coffee plantation and colourful Tanna face painting.

Discover more destinations: Lenakel, Ireupuow.

Go to the wider travel overview: Tafea.