"Hit Refresh" Short Weekend Getaway

"Hit Refresh" Short Weekend Getaway Retreat

*This retreat has many of the 10 most popular offers available in Vanuatu

Looking for a short break away from the distractions and hustle and bustle of busy city life? We have found the perfect venues for you to truly get lost in nature and listen to nothing except your own reflections and thoughts. Take the time to coast, relax and rejuvenate your soul in a nurturing environment that offers beautiful surrounds, warm people, excellent accommodation and health food choices. Just pack your bags and we will take care of the rest with our complete all-inclusive packages available.

Retreat Highlights

2 days and 2 nights getaway to tranquil, quiet North Efate, Vanuatu
Stay in absolute Beachfront Bungalow (Glamping Tents available for those wanting a cheaper retreat)
Delicious healthy daily meals including: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Catering to all dietary requirements)
Daily Fresh Coconut & Health Smoothie
1 x 30min Relaxation Island Massage
1 x Paradise Day Spa Treatment of your choice
All transport provided including airport transfers and activities.
Local tours & other leisure activities
Beach & Jungle Walk
Village cultural experiences
Hot springs, snorkeling and kayaking adventures

Participants

Retreat is limited to a maximum of 10 people.

Price

Starting from just $530 for shared stay or $680 for private room

Accommodation

You will be accommodated in a twin room in a beachfront bungalow in a quiet location. Upgrades to private beachfront bungalows are available upon request.

Ultimate Vanuatu Retreats have a large selection on fantastic venues and locations that offer something different and special to each retreat. When searching for a venue we look for places that offer a unique connection to the local community, excellent facilities, idealic location and friendly staff. If you are looking to organise your own retreat and have a venue in mind, let us know and we would be happy to contact the venue and make it work.

Le Life Resort

Stunning eco-friendly boutique resort spread out over 400 acres. Away from Port Vila, surrounded by nature and natural beauty and the friendliest villages.

Guests are welcome to explore 300m of reef coastline with four separate swimming coves, a freshwater river and cascades, and rainforest walks all accessible by foot. Le Life offers spacious private bungalows that have modern facilities, beautiful restaurant overlooking the ocean and a local store are conveniently located nearby.

Itinerary

Day 1 & Day 2

One of our lovely on ground members will advise you how to get to Vanuatu within your personal budget, where a driver will be organised to collect you to take you to the retreat. Afternoon kava ceremony on arrival and an evening of introductions and relaxation welcomes you. The weekend is about charging the batteries and not overdoing it, so our staff will give you a few options of tours and activities for you to undertake in the area in either the morning or afternoon and the rest of the time and left for you to soak up the sun and relax! On the second night, we will have a custom dance and Beach Bonfire.

Location

This retreat takes place in Vanuatu on the island of Efate. Vanuatu is one of the South Pacifics best kept secrets and totally underrated. Vanuatu attained independence in 1980 and today the country relies heavily on tourism to support the country's economy and growth.

The Vanuatu life, respect and community spirit runs deep in their culture. Kava, a plant root, a drug, the South Pacific equivalent of alcohol, plays a huge role in everyones life both directly and indirectly. Ni-Vans have strong values and ideals, and are often know to be great at living for the day!

Village customs are often but not always adhered to, but elders are very aware of ideal behavior. In outer island villages, Vanuatu food is traditional but many alternatives such as tin fish and breakfast crackers are changing the old-fashioned way of life. Guests can find some of the ways of life culturally challenging such as the language barrier.

All over Vanuatu, you will see a strong sense of love from the people and pride when it comes to their country. Although while still sometimes there are inter racial challenges and stereotypes, you will still always see the sense of family and community connection when it comes to daily lives, either shopping, fixing a broken down truck, illness or injury or even on your drive home as they all wave to perfect strangers. Tourists are treated like royalty and always given special treatment when it come to engaging in local communities, it is something so humbling and the local Melanesian generosity and genuineness is far greater than any other island. Values and ideals too are still firmly in place as generations talk and live with each other allowing for the flow of inter-generational knowledge and respect. It is a special place, full of soul, and the warmth of the Vanuatu people is overwhelming.

During your stay, you will be fully emerged with these communities and have a chance to really live the village lifestyle with sensitivity to their values and traditions.

Food

You will be served daily freshly cooked meals, a daily coconut, and fruit smoothy. There are some western dishes, local dishes made by locals, with some organic, fusion dishes incorporating all cuisines. Some dishes include stir-frys, currys, thai coconut fish, green paw paw salad, lime and coconut crumbed fish, fresh lobster, spaghetti to name a few, all combined with the local alternative of laplap, bunia, simboro and a selection of meats and vegetable cooked raw over a fire. vegetarian options are also available.

Food Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/ or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Raw food
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Seafood

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Sea/River Kayaking
Outer island day trips
Yoga
Surfing
Village walk
Volleyball
Weaving
Visit Day Spa
Jungle/Rainforest Treks
Beach Walk
Visit local School/Church
Visit local Kava Bar
Traditional canoe ride in river
Visit Local attractions inc hot springs, diving sites, WWII Museum, Caves et

Whats Included

Entire Stay in absolute Beachfront Bungalow (Glamping Tents available for those wanting a cheaper retreat)
Delicious healthy daily meals including: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Catering to all dietary requirements)
Daily Coconut & Fresh Smoothie
1 x 30min Relaxation Island Massage
1 x Paradise Day Spa Treatment of your choice
All transport provided including airport transfers and activities.
Local tours & other leisure activities
Beach & Jungle Walk
Village cultural experiences
Daily yoga classes with a qualified and experienced teacher
Guided snorkeling

Whats not included

What's not included

Airfare
Airport transfers

How to get there

Please book your flight to arrive at Port Vila International Airport (VLI). You can fly with either Air Vanuatu or Virgin, however we find Air Vanuatu are the better alternative with cheaper flights and increased luggage allowance. Transfer from the airport is included. Ultimate Vanuatu Retreats will pick you up from the airport.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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