Formerly
named Wola Guesthouse, John Melkrem Guesthouse is about
1 km west of Lalinda. The owner, Joses Wilfred, is one of
the more experienced volcano guides on west Ambrym.
Costs
and Booking
The rates at John Melkrem Guesthouse are detailed below.
Most of Joses' trekking equipment is worn out and now he
has only sleeping bags, helmets, gas masks, and ropes for
descending into the Benbow crater to view the lava lakes.
Exchange Rates.
| Accommodation
Rates |
Vatu |
| Guesthouse
(per person) |
1000 |
| Camping |
500 |
| Meals
(per day) |
1000 |
| Self
catering (Guesthouse) |
500 |
| Craig
Cove transfer |
7000+ |
| Volcano
Trekking Rates |
|
| Volcano
fees (volcano and track) |
1500 |
| Guide
fees (per day) |
2000 |
| Guide
overnight surcharge |
500 |
| Porters
(one way) |
2000 |
| Sleeping
bag hire |
1000 |
| Protective
gear hire (helmet, mask) |
1600 |
| Cooking
utensils (ash plain) |
300 |
| Other
activities |
|
| Rom
dance (June to September) |
3500 |
| Other
cultural activities |
500,
1000, 2000 |
You
can call Joses Wilfred on 5487405 or 5498392. He speaks
English and French.
Accommodation
and Food
John Melkrem Guesthouse is a simple local house with matresses
and mosquito nets. Most trekkers will have a tent and there
is also a campsite.
Shared toilet and shower (bucket) facilities
are housed separately.
Services
and Transport
Port Vato, stores and West Ambrym's health centre are about
one kilometre to the west. Lalinda village is about one
kilometre to the east.
Both
Lalinda and Port Vato have trucks and a shared ride to or
from Craig Cove is possible, if you're patient.
First
surveyed: Not done.
Last updated: April 2009 by Stephen.
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