Land-diving/ Bungee Jumping

With legendary roots, the story of the traditional land diving on Pentecost Island is one that many tourists come to see play out in real life. Naghol (land-diving) is a traditional ceremony that has helped boost the local economy by enticing tourists to come and visit.

It is the primitive form of modern-day bungee jumping, made possible by constructing a tower made from a combination of vines and timber, with the long forest vine serving as the suspending structure. Traditionally practiced to ensure good crops the following year, Naghol is an experience not to be missed while visiting Pentecost.

Ceremonial Dancing

Once you have experienced the world-famous Naghol ceremony, make sure you catch one of the local traditional dance displays, put on by the locals. See the culture of Pentecost come to life in these enthralling performances and soak up what the local culture and traditions are all about.

Village Tour

Take a village tour of Pentecost and you will see interesting things like the Vanuatu graves, outlooks onto breathtaking volcanic islands and theenchanting volcanic harbour at Lolowai.

Average Temperatures

• January: 26°C
• February: 26°C
• March: 26°C
• April: 26°C
• May: 25°C
• June: 25°C
• July: 24°C
• August: 24°C
• September: 24°C
• October: 25°C
• November: 26°C
• December: 26°C

Dining Suggestions

The dining options on Pentecost Island are limited, so it is a good idea to bring your own food onto the island.

However, some of the local delicacies can easily be found if you look hard enough, including laplap (a savoury pudding) and kava, which is a narcotic root used to prepare a traditional drink.

What to bring to shore?

Your camera will be a must when you come to the Island of Pentecost. Also ensure you bring lightweight shoes and clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats anda bottle of safe drinking water.

Your swimming and snorkeling gear will also be essential for a good time here.

Docking

Your cruise ship will anchor at Panngi, where there is a jetty for island access.

General Information

Language: Bislama, English, French

Time: GMT+11

International Country Telephone Code: + 678

Currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV)