Internet reception on Tanna is truly awful, so don't be concerned if locals' replies are inconsistent, slow, or sporadic. Here are the names of some guides you can contact to get around. If you have trouble getting ahold of any of these families, use the Secrets of Travel Contact Form and we can try reach out to them for you.

Blue Cave Tanna - Daniel T

Daniel and his family are the land owners of the Blue Cave. Whilst many visitors organise their boat tour to the cave via the Rockwater Resort, you can also organise to travel by pickup truck with Daniel and his family. This will be cheaper and it's a lot more fun, provided you don't mind travelling like a local (in the back of a ute over very bumpy and rutted terrain). Daniel is in the process of clearing and prepping his family's land to build bungalows and host visitors. You can send him a message to discuss travelling with him to Blue Cave, staying in his bungalows (if they're ready), or camping with his family (if you have your own camping gear). You can also text him on +678 549 1119, +678 7650387, or +678 7658295. 

Tanna Tours & Treehouse - Daniel  

This Daniel has recently launched his business Tanna Tours & Treehouse after completing the build of his first treehouse next to his family home at the foot of the volcano. He is down to earth, friendly, and charges as little as 500 vatu for each trip. You can message him on Facebook with the link above, although he is more responsive on WhatsApp +678 774 7697. Internet reception is only available at the top of his treehouse, although if there's a strong storm the towers may be down.

There are so many things to do on Tanna aside from see the volcano! I spent 7 days on Tanna and regretted not staying 14. We stayed with two local families who adopted us as their own - just as we adopted them. Here you can truly experience "off-grid living" and down to earth existence. Nothing flashy, nothing expensive, nothing material. Just community and family above all else. 

Below are the entrance prices for the trips you can do on Tanna Island. Each of these are the fee without a local guide / car. A local guide will charge as little as 500 vatu (AU$6 !!) to accompany you - meaning that they will walk with you to your destination (or organise a car if any are available), speak to the owners of the site, translate for you, and provide you information. If you're staying on Tanna for a while, befriend your guide and have a good time with them. If you treat them like your family, they'll treat you like theirs. And please consider tipping well!