Port
Easo, Lifou, New Caledonia
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$59.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximatley 2 Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Drive through the Xepenehe tribe, a quiet seaside village on the northwest coast of Lifou island. Here you will stop at Sandalwood Bay where the original trading port once operated.
Visit the chiefdom of the Xepenehe tribe. You see that the is twice the size of a commoner hut and has the dual functions of being a sleeping space for family and special guests, and a meeting area for customary exchanges important to Kanak spirituality and symbolism. Learn of the great reverence the Lifou people have for this ennobling cultural emblem.
You see that the chief's hut is twice the size of a commoner hut and has the dual functions of being a sleeping space for family and special guests, and a meeting area for customary exchanges important to Kanak spirituality and symbolism. Learn of the great reverence the Lifou people have for this ennobling cultural emblem.A bougna is New Caledonia's traditional dish cooked in an underground oven, featuring tubers, vegetables and meat marinated in coconut milk. Your hosts will demonstrate how the bougna is prepared and cooked.
Notes:
Local custom requires removing hats and shoes before entering houses. Modest attire is required for visiting local villages; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered; short shorts and swimwear are not allowed. It is important to ask permission before taking an individual's photograph. The bus is not air-conditioned or equipped with a PA system. Local escorts and students will act as guides who will do their best to speak English, but please keep in mind that the limited tourism infrastructure is part of Lifou's charm. Restroom facilities are very basic. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen (no other kind is allowed). Bring bottled water.