EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Here’s your chance to learn about Paris commune exiles and Queen Hortense’s attempts to hide with a visit to Convict Cemetery, Notre Dame l’Assomption, and Queen Hortense’s Cave. Along the way soak in the beautiful island and bay views.
Take a ride to the Kuto area to see crumbling prison walls and stand at Convict Cemetery, the final resting place of nearly 200 Paris deportees who died in exile in the late 1800s. Look past the 12 rows of unmarked graves to see the white, pyramid-shaped monument erected to the more than 20 women and children who lost their lives while attempting to escape the island in a handmade boat.
Walk to the freshwater cave where 16-year-old Queen Hortense hid out for one year while various outside tribes warmed up to the idea of a female succeeding her father the Chief. Marvel at the pretty stained-glass windows and construction of Notre Dame de l’Assomption, built-in 1860 entirely by convicts. While at Vao village enjoy gorgeous views of St. Joseph Bay and St. Maurice Bay and nearby Brush Island. Stop for lunch at Mr. Jean Kaatheu’s Place to enjoy sumptuous local fare including chicken or fish, salad, dessert, and coffee or tea. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
Book now for an unforgettable day surveying New Caledonia’s dark past and natural splendor
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
