Aore Island Tours and Experiences

These experiences are different because they are not built for tourists, they are part of real daily life on the island. You are not watching a performance, you are joining in. The mummas still weave, the gardens still feed families, the fishing methods are still used every day. Small groups, no crowds, no scripts. Just real people, real skills, and a direct connection to how life actually works on Aore Island.

COCOA FARM TOUR

Walk through a working cocoa plantation and see exactly how chocolate starts its life. From fresh pods on the tree to drying and processing, this is hands-on, raw, and real. Taste cacao at different stages and understand how it’s grown right here on Aore Island.
Tour Details

• Time: 9am Monday To Friday
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours
• Price: 3,000 Vatu per person
• Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or  Aore Ferry Wharf Santo
  

TURTLE ISLAND BOAT TOUR

Circle the island by boat and see turtles in their breeding ground and see Aore from the water the way locals do. Pass hidden beaches, jungle coastline, and clear blue water, explore, and take it all in. Includes the Blue Lagoon and quiet spots you won’t reach by foot.

Time: 7:00 am Monday to Friday  (Very Weather Dependant)
Duration: 2–3 hours
Price: 5,000 Vatu per person
Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or  Aore Ferry Wharf Santo

TRADTIONAL COOKING WITH THE MUMMAS

Cook real island food with the women who make it every day. Use fresh ingredients from the garden, learn simple techniques, and prepare a full meal over fire and local methods. Then sit down and eat together.
Time: 9:00am Monday to Friday
Duration: 2 hours
Price: v3,500 per person

Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or  Aore Ferry Wharf Santo

LOCAL FOOD & CHICKEN HUNTING

Walk through the jungle and food forest with locals who live off the land. Learn what grows naturally, what’s edible, and how food is sourced daily. Includes a demonstration of traditional chicken trapping techniques used on the island.
Time: 9:00am Monday - Friday
Duration: 2–3 hours

Price: v4,000 per person
Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or Aore Ferry Wharf Santo

TRADTIONAL FISHING SKILLS

Fish the way locals do, right from the shoreline using simple, effective methods passed down through generations. No fancy gear, just technique, timing, and local knowledge.
Time: 9:00am Monday - Friday
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Price: v3,000 per person

Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or  Aore Ferry Wharf Santo

SNORKELLING TOURS

Head out in the bay  to the reefs around Aore and explore clear tropical water filled with coral and fish. Easy access, calm conditions, and some of the best visibility on the island.
Time: 9:00am Monday to Friday
Duration: 1 hour
Price: 5,000 Vatu per person

Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or  Aore Ferry Wharf Santo

AORE ISLAND FULL DAY EXPERIENCE

Spend a full day on Aore Island combining the best experiences in one trip. Snorkel clear reef waters, cook and eat with the mummas, learn traditional weaving, and walk through a cocoa plantation. 

Time: 9:00am Monday to Friday
Duration: Full day (approx 6 hours)
Cost: 12,500 per person

Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or  Aore Ferry Wharf Santo

WEAVING WITH THE MUMAS

Sit with the local mummas and learn traditional weaving using natural island materials. Slow, hands-on, and guided step by step, this is a chance to connect, learn, and create something real.
Time: 9:00am Monday to Friday
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 2,500 Vatu per person

Departure: Phoenix Plantation Aore or Aore Ferry Wharf Santo