Vetmet Bungalows, Ranvetlam, Ambrym Visitor Ratings

'Vetmet' means black stone in the language of north Ambrym. Vetmet Bungalows provides a high standard of accommodation and is quite popular with volcano trekkers.

Costs and Booking
Vetmet Bungalows charges 3500 Vatu per person, per night including all meals. It's pricey but a good place. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange rates.

You can telephone Isaiah Bong, the owner/manager, on 48687 or mobile 5407896. He speaks Bislama and English.

Vetmet is on the web at http://www.positiveearth.org/vetmet/

Accommodation and Food
Vetmet has three bungalows and a restaurant. Two of the bungalows each have a double bed and a single bed inside. The third bungalow has two bunk beds and one single bed. They all have locking doors and mosquito nets are provided. Kerosene lamps and candles are used for lighting.

Vetmet Bungalows has a shared shower and toilet block. Isaiah is justifiably proud of his wood-fired hot water system and shower. Vetmet also has a modern flush toilet. Bath towels, soap and toilet paper are supplied.

The food is good at Vetmet Bungalows. Breakfasts are bread or gato with tea or instant coffee. Lunches and Dinners use aelan kaekae and may include fish or chicken, taro, yam, water taro, rice and cucumber salad. Ranvetlam's water supply comes from a spring in the bush and is OK to drink.

Services, Suggestions and Transport
Ranvetlam has a couple of island stores, a medical dispensary and four telephones. See our Ambrym page for transport.

First surveyed: July 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: April 2009 by Stephen.