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The 15 Best Vanuatu Tours & Day Trips

29 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Vanuatu trades reliably good reef for far fewer boats on it. The 15 below cover the cascades and blue holes on Efate, the snorkelling cruises and the village days, priced and honest about road conditions.

Full Day Snorkelling Cruise in Tranquility Island Resort - The boat question you should settle before booking
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Full Day Snorkelling Cruise in Tranquility Island Resort

1.Full Day Snorkelling Cruise in Tranquility Island Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · from $121Our pick

Spend about eight hours cruising from Port Vila to Tranquility Island and Moso Island. You’ll get hotel transfers, snorkel gear, tea, coffee, snacks, a beach barbecue, and time to swim, kayak, or walk. Guides such as Nemily have helped visitors spot turtles, coral, eels, and many fish, though the boat used may vary.

“A truly enjoyable day out, motorsailing to the small island turtle sanctuary. Great team looking after the turtles to grow the population. Then on to the snorkling at the 1st spot which was quite good. We had a reasonable lunch and then went to a nearby reef location for some more snorkling. The reef spot was much better than the first spot and well worth the visit.”

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Major Tom -Sailing Day Cruise, with Snorkeling, Lunch & More! - The beach visit and Mama’s market
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Major Tom -Sailing Day Cruise, with Snorkeling, Lunch & More!

2.Major Tom -Sailing Day Cruise, with Snorkeling, Lunch & More!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $164Top rated

Spend about five hours aboard Major Tom with Captain Ben and crew, sailing protected Havannah waters, snorkeling two sites, eating a fresh BBQ lunch, visiting a beach market, and enjoying kayaks or paddleboards. Hotel transfers from Port Vila, gear, water, and onboard toilets are included.

“Great staff, extremely helpful. Amazing day out! Beautiful snorkel spot! Great lunch options (for kids) totally worth it!”

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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline with Transfers - The zipline course, from platform to platform
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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline with Transfers

3.Vanuatu Jungle Zipline with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $100

From central Port Vila, you’ll ride to Summit Tropical Gardens for a guided canopy course above Mele Bay. Expect ziplines, an 80-meter canyon crossing, suspension bridges, and a 180-meter skybridge. Mark and the team help first-timers feel safe. The zipline session lasts about 30 to 60 minutes, with transfers making the outing roughly 4.5 hours.

“Tour was good, with amazing views. Staff friendly and funny although was quite short as only took about 30min for zip lines themselves. Wish had more as great fun! Must do while in Port Villa. Just be mindful if coming from Cruise transfers DO NOT pick you up from warf have to get over yourself.”

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Full-Day Scenic Tour around the Island Tour from Port Vila - Larofa and Pepyo: the cultural heart of the day
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Full-Day Scenic Tour around the Island Tour from Port Vila

4.Full-Day Scenic Tour around the Island Tour from Port Vila

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · from $131

Spend about eight hours circling Efate from Port Vila, with hotel or cruise-port pickup, a cultural village visit, fire walking, the Blue Lagoon, Top Rock, a Melanesian buffet, and afternoon tea. Guides such as Moses, Baptiste, Justin, and Charlie have led past departures, but guide assignments vary. Swimming shoes, patience, and a flexible schedule help.

“This was a great introduction to the main island of Vanuatu. All the major sites were seen. The guides were on time and knowledgeable.”

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Small Group River Kayaking Tour from Port Vila - Choosing Between a Single and Double Kayak
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Small Group River Kayaking Tour from Port Vila

5.Small Group River Kayaking Tour from Port Vila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $68

Paddle the gentle Rentapao River from Port Vila with guides such as Jackie, Berry, or Moroni. Choose a single or double kayak, pass rainforest, mangroves, villages, and swimmers, then cool off in clear freshwater with a Tarzan rope swing. Hotel and cruise-ship pickup is offered, and no kayaking experience is needed.

“Nice informative tour guide with lots of things to say around the surrounding areas and the crystal clear water made it so nice to kayak”

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Port Vila Full Day Tour - Experience the Real Vanuatu - AVI turtles: the most memorable encounter
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Port Vila Full Day Tour – Experience the Real Vanuatu

6.Port Vila Full Day Tour – Experience the Real Vanuatu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $107

Spend about six hours seeing Efate’s Blue Lagoon, AVI turtles, and Rarru Cascades with hotel pickup, a local buffet BBQ lunch, and a group guide such as Junior, Brendan, Flo, or Louise. Expect swimming, rope swings, a rainforest walk, fresh fruit, and time for a little Port Vila shopping.

“We had a great time. Zach is a great guide very informative and accommodating. We were given fresh fruit and lunch was delicious. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing fun filled day.”

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Discover Cascades & Turtle Experience with Yumi Tours - The Blue Lagoon’s warm, clear water
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Discover Cascades & Turtle Experience with Yumi Tours

7.Discover Cascades & Turtle Experience with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · from $100

You’ll travel from Port Vila with Yumi Tours to Avi Bay, the Blue Lagoon, and Eden on the River. Expect turtle conservation, warm lagoon swimming, cascading water, lunch, and a possible cultural stop. Guides including Alfred, Fraser, Joseph, Marius, Gareth, and Stan have been praised for friendly service. Bring snorkel gear and allow for changing conditions.

“The tour was great, however the Cascade Waterfalls were misleading, as the waterfalls we went were different waterfalls. This should be made clearer in the tour description. Our driver was fantastic though.”

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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline - Self Drive Option - The final 300-metre flight over Mele Bay
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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline – Self Drive Option

8.Vanuatu Jungle Zipline – Self Drive Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $100

Meet in Mele Maat for a guided six-line course through Vanuatu’s jungle. You’ll cross a 180-metre skybridge, visit Summit Tropical Gardens, and finish with a 300-metre zipline above Mele Bay. Guides such as Mark, Ian, Kelly, Vince, and Cedrick may help you feel at ease, especially if heights are new to you.

“It was amazing and out of world experience. The staff was super friendly Weather was perfect Location of the jungle is ideal”

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Blue Lagoon & Eden on the River - Half Day Trip with Yumi Tours - Eden on the River: cascades, gardens, and forest views
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Blue Lagoon & Eden on the River – Half Day Trip with Yumi Tours

9.Blue Lagoon & Eden on the River – Half Day Trip with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $80

Spend about an hour swimming at Eton Blue Lagoon, then visit Eden on the River for cascades, gardens, and forest views. Yumi Tours provides hotel or port pickup in an air-conditioned minivan, with guides such as Alfred, Vincent, Julien, and Ricky sharing island stories. A short duty-free stop finishes the outing.

“We had a great time visiting the river and lagoon! The Yumi team looked after us so well. Awesome way to see more of the island”

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Port Vila International Airport to Hotel with Yumi Tours - The 20 to 30 minute ride into Port Vila
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Port Vila International Airport to Hotel with Yumi Tours

10.Port Vila International Airport to Hotel with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $15

Book a shared, air-conditioned transfer from Bauerfield International Airport to your Port Vila hotel. A Yumi Tours driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, offers bottled water, and shares local information during the roughly 20 to 30 minute ride. The van can carry up to 12 passengers.

“A little late meeting us at the airport but he turned up. The signage on the desk was down low and at first we didn’t see the list but it worked out in the end. Friendly driver.”

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Vanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours - Starting at 9 am from the port or hotel
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Vanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours

11.Vanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $170

Set out from Port Vila at 9 am for a 5 to 6 hour outing with Yumi Tours. Drive a buggy through roads, forest, farmland, beaches, and mud trails, then swim at Blue Lagoon, visit Eden on the River, eat lunch, and stop at Fung Kuei Duty Free. Guides may include Vincent, Julian, James, Rickie, or Philip. A valid driver’s license is required.

“As most stuff on Vanuatu "Laid back " island timing but it was great they make it happen and it does . The ride was great fun our guide James made it a fun experience plenty of speed / mud / sights .A big must do .”

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Hideaway Island Escape, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Experience - Hideaway Island Marine Reserve and the underwater post office
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Hideaway Island Escape, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Experience

12.Hideaway Island Escape, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $121

This six-hour Port Vila outing combines Blue Lagoon, Hideaway Island Marine Reserve, and the AVI turtle sanctuary. Guides such as Brendan, Sharon, Ray, and Henry add local stories along the way. Expect snorkeling, rope swings, sea turtles, a basic BBQ lunch, hotel or port pickup, and bumpy roads between stops.

“Was an amazing day out, full of fun adventures and new experiences. Our driver, Ray, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and he definitely helped to make our day so memorable. If there has to be a negative, it would be that it was not Read more”

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Full-Day Efate Round Island Trip with Yumi Tours - Blue Lagoon: clear water, changing crowd levels
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Full-Day Efate Round Island Trip with Yumi Tours

13.Full-Day Efate Round Island Trip with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $120

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Efate from Port Vila with a local guide such as Moses, Philip, Stan, Vincent, or Alfred. Visit Pepeyo Cultural Village, swim at Blue Lagoon, stop for lunch, see Nasinu Hot Springs, taste Tanna Coffee, and learn about kava. Pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and return transport are included.

“It was a very good tour , Vincent our guide was amazing 😍 , learnt so much about the country and culture”

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Private Tour to Aelan Chocolate Factory in Port Vila - The ACTIV Centre adds more than chocolate
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Private Tour to Aelan Chocolate Factory in Port Vila

14.Private Tour to Aelan Chocolate Factory in Port Vila

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $11

At Port Vila’s ACTIV Centre, you’ll see how Vanuatu cocoa becomes chocolate, hear about local production, and taste bars flavored with coconut, coffee, nangai nuts, kava, chili, ginger, turmeric, and sea salt. The visit lasts about 30 minutes, costs $11, and also includes access to a coconut oil factory, handicraft center, shop, and gardens.

“Chocolate factory tour the guide didn’t know we had booked I was stressing to get there on time and it was just a talk about how chocolate is made saw the machines but not in action and didn’t see the chocolate actually be made wasn’t what I expected”

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Airport Arrival Transfer - To Port Vila Hotel - Inside the shared shuttle
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Airport Arrival Transfer – To Port Vila Hotel

15.Airport Arrival Transfer – To Port Vila Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 76 reviews · from $7Best value

Meet Atmosphere Tours & Transfers after Customs and Quarantine at Port Vila Airport, then ride a shared shuttle to your Port Vila hotel. Staff provide bottled water and a local shell necklace. Allow 10 to 30 minutes for the drive, but extra waiting is possible while other passengers arrive.

“The transfer was clearly marked, the driver very friendly and helpful and I got to my hotel promptly”

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★ 4.0Chief Roi Mata Domain & Artok Island Tour of VanuatuFrom $1755 reviews
★ 4.5Arrival Transfer from the Airport in Port Vila to the HotelFrom $1038 reviews
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