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Breakas Beach Resort pickup
The morning pickup run begins at Breakas Beach Resort at 09:00.
Atelier Efate
Cacao & Cane
A half-day island tasting journey from resort pickup to Gaston Chocolat, then onward to 83 Islands Distillery.
One island, two makers
Chocolate and rum, told by the people who make them.
Begin with a five-stop resort pickup run, arrive at Gaston Chocolat at 09:30, then continue to 83 Islands Distillery for the rum pairing and return transfer.
I. Itinerary
The morning follows a precise route.
Tap a stop to preview the route. These timings will later drive guest live-status messaging from Supabase.
II. Pickup
Choose your resort. We calculate the morning.
Pickup starts at Breakas Beach Resort at 09:00, then moves through Warwick, Ramada, The Melanesian, and Grand Hotel before arriving at Gaston Chocolat at 09:30.
Pickup09:00
Drive30 min
Return12:30-12:40
III. Tasting flight
Build the pairing guests will remember.
Pick one cacao and one rum. The booking summary follows the pairing, ready for real product options later.
Chocolate
Rum
IV. Makers
Spend the day with working producers.
Small groups, direct questions, and no theatre pretending to be craft.
Chocolatier - Gaston Chocolat
Gaston Massei
Sorts, roasts, grinds, tempers, and talks through the decisions that turn Vanuatu cacao into finished chocolate.
Distiller - 83 Islands
Marie Tavoa
Cuts cane, distils, blends, and pours the flight straight from the story of the field.
V. Reserve
Hold your seats.
Tours currently run on Tuesday and Thursday only. Reserve your seats now; we will confirm pickup details by email.
VI. Notes
Practical things.
Anything else: write to hello@cacaoandcane.vu.
What is included?
Resort pickup and drop-off, chocolate workshop, distillery tour, paired tasting flight, cold-pressed cane juice, tasting card, and a 100 g bar to take home.
How long is the tour?
Pickup starts at 09:00. Guests arrive at Gaston Chocolat at 09:30, leave at 10:10, arrive at 83 Islands Distillery at 10:30, and return to resorts around 12:30-12:40 depending on the final drop-off route.
Is it suitable for children?
Children 5+ are welcome. Children do not receive alcohol; at the distillery they can choose a free soft drink or non-alcoholic pina colada and join the chocolate workshop.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please cancel at least 24 hours before the tour if your plans change. Because payment is collected at the end of the tour, no online refund is required for standard reservations.
When do we pay?
No payment is taken online when you reserve. Payment is collected at the end of the tour after the distillery visit, before the return transfer is complete.