Lifou Vanilla House

Board your vehicle and drive across the narrow neck of Lifou to Hnathalo, passing through the settlements of Xépénéhé and Kumo. Stop at a vanilla plantation for a dual tour. Enter the vanilla house and learn about the history, cultivation and preparation of the Loyalty Islands’ vanilla pods. Dependent upon availability, you may get the chance to taste some vanilla drinks and cakes that are regularly sold at a little market by the entrance. Then, enter the forest on a walking tour with your guide to learn about the animals of Lifou, such as coconut crabs and bats. Time permitting, shop for vanilla products for your own recipes back at home.