On arrival, the guests are met by our friendly, fully-trained staff and given an introduction, during which they are personally fitted into their full-body harnesses.

Following the introduction, a gentle walk leads guests through the edge of the garden and then on to the start of the river walk, passing through some magnificent virgin rainforest. The tour guides will share information about their kastom and culture, continuing into the rainforest and leading the guests down to the river to the beginning of the first bridge.

Built and maintained to world class safety standards, 3 suspended pathways, or bridges, lead guests to wind their way across the stunning Rentapau River, an immersive experience in pristine surroundings. Each bridge is 2-4 meters above the river. The first bridge is 23 meters long with a visually inviting wood walkway and is designed so those who are unsure of themselves will be confident enough to begin. This bridge is very stable, so by the end of the first bridge, guests will be confident about the security and safety of their harnesses.

The 2nd bridge is 52 meters long and has sections of timber walkways, so the guests will feel relaxed about stopping and taking photos of the magnificent scenery. This bridge passes underneath a Natora tree that many years ago must have fallen off the cliff wall but has now anchored to the wall and river bed and continues to grow to form a natural archway.

The final bridge is 23 meters and leads back across the river; it allows a great view down the river so guests can see what the rest of their group is doing. The final section of the tour is an assisted 17-meter mini-zipline that will allow people that would normally not do anything like this a real sense of adventure. Guests can do the bridges circuit once or twice or 3 times.

The company that designed and constructed the bridges has designed and built structures throughout Australia and Asia and describes this tour as “World class” and a “Unique riverscape experience”.

Upon completing the Bridges Circuit, the guests will unharness and finish with a tropical fruit-tasting platter; guests are then at their leisure for swimming or wandering the gardens and playground.

*Please note that swimming is always subject to river conditions

Don't forget to Bring:

Towel & swimmers

Comfortable shoes for walking on the garden and riverside pathways, reef walkers for swimming.

On arrival, you will be met by our friendly, welcoming staff, who will introduce you to the story of Eden on the River” and “Yo Ku”, our tourism and farming
property.

During this tour, you will learn how to make simboros, a delicious local delicacy loved by all. Guides will demonstrate traditional preparation and cooking
methods for making simboros, after which you will make their own.

Once you have assembled the ingredients and the food is cooking, the guide will wander with you through the kitchen gardens; you will learn where the
ingredients come from and how you are harvested; manioc, island cabbage, lap-lap leaves and coconuts.

The garden walk will take you past the pepper and vanilla vines, the pineapple plantation and the local fruit and vegetable garden. You will also see how kava
is grown and learn a little about the importance of this drink in Vanuatu culture.

Back to the kitchen, where you will learn how to make your own coconut milk. Coconut milk is an important ingredient in many island foods; you will scratch (grate) the coconuts to produce shredded coconut flesh, then squeeze and strain their own coconut milk.

Once they are cooked, you will eat the simboros and finish with a tropical fruit-tasting platter; you are then at your leisure for swimming or wandering the gardens and playground.

Please
note that this tour is not recommended for you younger than 8 years and swimming is always subject to river conditions

Don't forget to Bring:

Towel
& swimmers

Comfortable
shoes for walking on the garden and riverside pathways, reef walkers for
swimming.

Join us at Eden on the River, south Efaté’s most established tour attraction, for an interactive and informative experience, learning all about kava, a traditional drink that plays an important role in Vanuatu Kastom and daily life.

On arrival at Eden on the River, you will be met by our friendly, welcoming staff, who will brief you on the background of Eden & Yoku.

The tour will start at our reception and take you on a short walk down to YoKu’s kava fields, where you will see how kava is grown. The guide will brief you about the ‘Noble” varieties of kava, and you'll be able to see how the young plants are protected and raised in their early years. The walk will also pass through the kitchen garden, where you can see pepper and vanilla vines being grown, as well as the pineapple plantation and local fruit and vegetables.

Along the way, the tour guide will entertain you with custom stories about kava and the cultural differences in how kava preparations and traditions vary across different islands. The walking tour will return to the café where you will watch as kava is prepared in different ways and the guide will show  you some of the many products made from kava. If you wish, you will also get to drink a small shell of kava. The kava drink will be accompanied by a “wasem moat”. “Wasem moat” is food or drink taken immediately after kava to remove the taste of kava from the mouth. Our wasem maot is served as a delicious tropical fruit-tasting platter. Following the demonstration you are then at your leisure for swimming or wandering the gardens and playground.

*Please note that swimming is always subject to river conditions

Don't forget to Bring:

Towel & swimmers

Comfortable shoes for walking on the garden and riverside pathways, reef walkers for swimming.

Play the day away at Eden on the River.
Explore our Rainforest River Circuit with lots of places to jump into the amazing Rentapau River for a swim. Follow the paths through acres of tropical gardens, and soak up nature.
Let the kids run wild in our playground! There is no time limit, stay for half an hours or stay for 3, we don't mind! You can purchase snacks and drinks from our own cafe, open 7 days! 
Explore, unwind & refresh   

*Please note that swimming is always subject to river conditions

Don't forget to Bring:

Towel & swimmers

Comfortable shoes for walking on the garden and riverside pathways, reef walkers for swimming.

- The ultimate way to explore Eden on the River is through our lunch-inclusive package, a delicious bbq buffet.
-Choose any TWO of our guided tours. These are: our hero tour, the Bridges of Eden or one of our  brand new tours: Kava Plantation tour, and Cooking at Eden
- Splash the day away in the crystal clear waters of the river, bring a mask and take in the underwater life. 
- Wander through acres gardens of tropical gardens
- Enjoy a game of mini-golf that’s fun for every generation!
- Feast on our sumptuous BBQ buffet while relaxing in the gardens. The BBQ includes a drink (juice, soft drink, beer or wine).

*Please note that swimming is always subject to river conditions

Don't forget to Bring:

Towel & swimmers

Comfortable shoes for walking on the garden and riverside pathways, reef walkers for swimming.