Vetmet Bungalows, Ranvetlam, Ambrym Visitor Ratings

Ranvetlam is a good starting point for walking to the ash plain and Mount Marum volcano. 'Vetmet' means black stone in the local language. Vetmet Bungalows provides a high standard of accommodation and is quite popular with volcano trekkers. It's also a good place to rest and relax.

Costs and Booking
Vetmet Bungalows charges 3500 Vatu per person, per night including all meals. It's pricey but a good place. For volcano trekking costs see our Walking Ambrym page. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange rates.

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

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

Accommodation and Food
Vetmet has three bungalows and one restaurant/kitchen. 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. The bungalows have locking doors and mosquito nets. Mosquito coils are available. 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.

To get to Ranvetlam from Craig Cove you can travel by speedboat (transport details on our Ambrym page) or walk across the ash plain (details on our Walking Ambrym page).

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