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# Ambrym (and Malekula) Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Vanuatu
bosboy73 14:11 UTC 22 Apr 2012 | I am having trouble trying to find transportation options to Ambrym. Without doing a "fly-by" helicopter day tour out of Efate, what is the other way to get to the island? I'll probably have three days which I could spend on this "adventure". Can I work my way up north from Efate stopping at Ambrym (and Malekula) on my way to Santo? Or will I have to get to Santo first and then backtrack? Thanks |
Laszlo 17:18 UTC 22 Apr 2012 | Slow cargo-passenger ships from Vila to Santo usually stop at EITHER Ambrym OR Malekula. There are also regular passenger flights. Mind you, 3 days sounds a bit too short for these islands... | 1
nabanga 08:52 UTC 23 Apr 2012 | With only 3 days, flying is your only option. Just take a regular scheduled Vanair flight. They go to Craig Cove, West Ambrym about 3 times/week, or Ulei in SE Ambrym about the same, stopping in Paama en route. Ulei is the one you want for volcano access. If there are 3 or more of you it is also economical to charter a small plane ( 4 seater) or seaplane. Flights to Norsup on Malekula are more regular - or South West Bay, Malekula about twice a week. See www.airvanuatu.com | 2