| Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020 | |
Ambrym (and Malekula)Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Vanuatu | ||
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 | ||
Slow cargo-passenger ships from Vila to Santo usually stop at EITHER Ambrym OR Malekula. There are also regular passenger flights. | 1 | |
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. | 2 | |