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Millennium Cave: Full-Day Guided Trek & Cave Expedition

Trek through dense rainforest, descend into a dramatic river canyon, and wade through Vanuatu's largest cave system — a full-day adventure that is genuinely unlike anywhere else on earth.

What to expect

The day begins with a forest walk through a working kastom village, descending via bamboo ladders into a steep river gorge. You wade waist-deep through the cave's underground river — torchlit, cathedral-vast, and alive with the sound of rushing water and fruit bats. Emerging into sunlight at the cave's far end, you're welcomed back through the village with fresh coconut. The physical demand is moderate-to-challenging; the reward is extraordinary.

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Aore Adventure Sports & Lodge
VUV 14,000–18,000 (approx. USD 115–150) per person for a full-day guided trek including local village fees and basic lunch
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Good to know

Full day: depart by 7:00 am, return by 4:00–4:30 pm — verify all-aboard carefully. Wear sturdy shoes you can get wet, bring a dry bag for camera gear, and apply insect repellent. Not suitable for those with significant mobility limitations. Minimum booking 24 hrs in advance.

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