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 While at Jais Aben Resort, you have plenty of options. One is to simply relax while enjoying the peace and tranquility of the natural surroundings. However, if you would rather move about and see the sights, we have an assortment of activities in store for you. One of the resort drivers will be happy to escort you on any of the tours below. Just enquire for times at reception.
Bilbil Village
No trip to Jais Aben Resort should be made without seeing authentic BilBil Village. Roughly 2,000 people live, work and play at the ocean’s edge in this fascinating old world setting. Pottery demonstrations take place spontaneously when a vehicle arrives for a visit, and they don’t mind you having a good look around either. If you want to experience timelessness, sign up for this trip.
 Vegetable Market
When you see outriggers laden with fruits and vegetables, you know they are probably on their way to the market. Hundreds of vendors spend the day selling their organic food as a way of life and of course to gain an income. There is no pushiness here, which allows for a lot of comfortable browsing and eventual buying, since it is so hard to resist the wonderful produce. This tour is less like grocery shopping and more like a cultural experience.
 Sulphur Springs
This tour has beauty written all over it. The springs themselves look like a scene from Robinson Crusoe, and no wonder – it was a scene from the movie. In fact, man Friday’s mock grave is still there, although the movie actor Pierce Brosnan has left for home.
Braver souls may taste the water, which is reported to have many healing qualities. The scenery is almost surreal as you cross a short walkway which leads to a small cave containing the sulphur pools. An altogether delightful couple of hours, and a picture-takers paradise.
Coastal Tour by Boat
Weather permitting, Jais Aben will take your party out for a delightful boat ride up the coast. This is a great photo opportunity as well as a chance for those who just enjoy being on the water.
 Butterfly Farm Tour
Toward Madang, then on a dirt road to Ohu village, there is a private butterfly farm. Among various species to be found in PNG is the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, the largest butterfly in the world, with a wingspan up to 1 ft (30 cm) wide. This rare, tropical butterfly is mainly found in the lowland coastal rainforest. Butterflies are raised for export or mounted in wall plaques for show. Butterfly farming is growing in popularity and has become a sustainable enterprise while preserving the integrity of the species. For anyone who is a fan of these special creatures, a trip to a farm is in order.
Other Activities at the Resort
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