Aelan Slow-Cooking Experience: Riverbank Cooking & Kitchen-Garden Tour near Port Vila

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; requires light standing, bending and short walks around gardens

Overview

Spend two relaxed hours cooking by a river at Eden on the River, learning to make simboros and fresh coconut milk while exploring kitchen gardens and kava traditions. Perfect for food-minded travelers wanting a hands-on cultural experience a short drive from Port Vila.

Aelan Slow-Cooking Experience: Riverbank Cooking & Kitchen-Garden Tour near Port Vila

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The river smells of green things — crushed leaves and wet earth — as a low, steady hum of village life drifts past. Participants gather beneath a broad pandanus roof at Eden on the River, where the air is punctuated by the clean, sweet aroma of fresh coconut. For two hours, the pace here is deliberate: shells are cracked, fire coaxes flavor from root vegetables, and stories about land and lineage are passed around the cooking circle.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Confirm pickup when booking

If you need hotel transfer, select the transfer option when booking and reconfirm at least 10 hours before your activity; contact the supplier if you book less than 24 hours out.

Declare dietary restrictions early

Hosts can adapt ingredients for allergies and preferences, but they need notice when you book or by email before arrival.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes

Gardens and river banks can be uneven and muddy; closed-toe shoes protect feet while harvesting or walking between stations.

Hydrate and sun-protect

Bring a refillable water bottle and sun protection — the cooking area is semi-open and the tropical sun can be intense even during light breezes.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Green heron
Fruit bat (flying fox)

History

Efate’s food culture blends Melanesian subsistence farming with trade-era influences; dishes often reflect long-standing practices of preservation and communal eating.

Conservation

The property supports small-scale agriculture and encourages low-impact visitation; guests are asked to avoid single-use plastics and respect planting beds during garden tours.