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The 15 Best Vanuatu Tours & Day Trips

71 tours  ·  from $8

Port Vila is the base and the volcano is the reason. The 15 below cover the blue holes, the cascades, the island lagoons and the trips out to the ash plain, with prices and an honest note on the transfer times.

Full Day Snorkelling Cruise in Tranquility Island Resort - Tranquility Island and the hawksbill turtle program
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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 toward Havanah Harbour, Tranquility Island, and Moso Island. You’ll get snorkeling gear, tea, coffee, snacks, a barbecue lunch, and hotel transfers. Guide Nemily is praised for spotting turtles, while Emily is especially helpful with children. Boat arrangements can change, so confirm the vessel before departure.

“Absolutely amazing! The experience was the best value for our money of any other tour we did! I would do this tour 1000 times over, even without the experience of sailing on the original Coongoola. Nature happens and the original ship was destroyed by the recent cyclones. So, those leaving poor reviews because they didn't get to experience the Coongoola need have a little more compassion!”

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Major Tom -Sailing Day Cruise, with Snorkeling, Lunch & More! - First swim: coral, fish, and changing conditions
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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 five to seven hours aboard Major Tom with Ben and the crew, sailing protected Havannah waters near Port Vila. You’ll visit two snorkel sites, enjoy a fresh BBQ buffet, stop at a local island market, and use kayaks or paddleboards when conditions allow. Hotel transfers, gear, water, and onboard toilets are included.

“Really fun day out. We enjoyed the laid back vibes, great snorkelling and fun adventures. The crew were fantastic and really professional. Highly rated.”

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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline with Transfers - What happens at Summit Gardens Vanuatu
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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline with Transfers

3.Vanuatu Jungle Zipline with Transfers

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

Ride a series of jungle ziplines near Port Vila, cross the 180-meter Skybridge, and take in Mele Bay from above. Guide Mark and the team help first-timers feel secure, with equipment, storage, rain jackets, gardens, entrance fees, and downtown transfers included. The active course lasts about 30 to 45 minutes, while the full outing takes about 4.5 hours.

“OMG this was such a FANTASTIC experience I highly recommend it. I would definitely do it again thanks GUYS....”

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Full-Day Scenic Tour around the Island Tour from Port Vila - The cultural village gives the tour its purpose
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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 touring Efate from Port Vila with a local guide such as Moses, Baptiste, Justin, or Charlie. Visit a cultural village for dancing and fire walking, swim at the Blue Lagoon, stop at Top Rock, and eat a Melanesian buffet lunch. Hotel and cruise-port pickup are included.

“Yves and I absolutely loved our private tour around the whole island! Everyone on the ship whom booked via Royal Caribbean paid more and went in mini buses, we had our own vehicle driven by the absolutely awesome Moses and Julie who are each both amazing and showed as so many amazing sights!”

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Small Group River Kayaking Tour from Port Vila - Paddling through rainforest and village life
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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

Join Vanuatu Ecotours for a 3.5-hour paddle down the gentle Rentapao River from Port Vila. Choose a single or double kayak, hear local stories from guides such as Jackie, Berry, Moroni or Roy, then swim, swing into clear water and enjoy tropical fruit. Pickup is available from selected hotels and cruise ships.

“Great family outing. Choice of single or double kayaks. Tour guides were great. Gave some info about plants & trees along the river and their uses. Beautiful scenery along the river. Water is clear. You can go for a swim or go on the rope swing when you get back if you like. Fruit & drink given at the end plus fish feeding. Hotel pickup available. Life jackets available if you wanted them although some needed replacing.”

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Port Vila Full Day Tour - Experience the Real Vanuatu - Turtles at Port Vila’s sanctuary
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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 touring Efate from Port Vila, with hotel pickup, a swim at Crystal Blue Lagoon, a turtle sanctuary visit, Rarru Cascades, local fruit, and a buffet BBQ lunch. Guides such as Junior, Brendan, Flo, and Louise are praised for friendly local insight, though vehicle comfort and guide commentary can vary.

“My friends and I had a fantastic time being shown around the best sights of Efate by our wonderful guides Brendan and Jack! We particularly enjoyed the once in a lifetime experience with the turtles and also really enjoyed seeing and holding some iguanas. The blue lagoon was a lovely refreshing afternoon experience and we also really enjoyed the lunch provided. Learnt a lot about the island and its history from our very informative and charismatic guides. 10/10 would do again! Tankiu tumas Brendan and Jack!”

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Discover Cascades & Turtle Experience with Yumi Tours - Avi Bay and the question of turtle welfare
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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

Spend five to six hours exploring Vanuatu from Port Vila with Yumi Tours. Visit Avi Bay’s turtle conservation project, swim at Blue Lagoon, enjoy Eden on the River’s cascades, eat lunch, and stop at Fung Kuei Duty Free. Guides including Alfred, Joseph, Fraser, Marius, Gareth, and Stan have been praised for friendly service, though conditions can change the day’s plan.

“My daughter and I recently went on this tour. We were impressed with the prompt start to the day. Also the cleanliness of the mini bus. Joseph was extremely helping with answers to all our questions. He was very patient and didn’t hurry us from one place to the next. Thank you Yumi Tours. what a wonderful experience.”

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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline - Self Drive Option - Getting fitted for six lines
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Vanuatu Jungle Zipline – Self Drive Option

8.Vanuatu Jungle Zipline – Self Drive Option

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

Take a 4WD ride into Vanuatu’s jungle, then fly across six ziplines covering about 1.4 kilometres. Guides such as Mark, Ian, Kelly, Vince, and Cedrick provide instruction and encouragement. You’ll also visit Summit Tropical Gardens and cross a long skybridge above Mele Bay. Closed shoes, water, and comfortable clothing are essential.

“Amazing experience flying over the jungle and the last zip line had a great ocean view, too. The guides are fun and experienced, make it all very easy. The start of the zipline is located at a beautiful location overlooking the ocean, a tranquil, lovely place. Our whole family enjoyed this activity very much!”

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Blue Lagoon & Eden on the River - Half Day Trip with Yumi Tours - Eton Blue Lagoon: clear water and easy fun
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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, forest views, gardens, and swimming. Yumi Tours provides hotel or port pickup in an air-conditioned minivan, with guides such as Alfred, Vincent, Julien, and Ricky sharing local stories. The half-day trip ends with duty-free shopping.

“It was a great day, everyone was friendly and very informative. Julian and Alfred were great tour hosts.”

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Port Vila International Airport to Hotel with Yumi Tours - What the $15 fare really buys you
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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

Meet a Yumi Tours driver at Bauerfield International Airport for a shared, air-conditioned ride to your Port Vila hotel. The trip usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. You may receive bottled water, local commentary, and help with luggage. Drivers such as Phillip and Ricky are praised for friendly service, though pickup details and hotel distance deserve careful checking.

“Reliable and great communication. Driver made contact day prior and was easy to find at the airport, thanks for the personalised sign. Vehicle was clean and we felt safe. Appreciated the information about Vanuatu on the drive”

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Vanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours - Blue Lagoon is the day’s calm counterpoint
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Vanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours

11.Vanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours

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

Spend five to six hours exploring Vanuatu with Yumi Tours. Drive an open-air buggy through roads, farmland, forest, mud and beach areas, then swim at Blue Lagoon, visit Eden on the River, enjoy lunch and stop at Fung Kuei Duty Free. Guides such as Vincent, James, Phillip and Rickie lead the day.

“Really fun day! Our guide was very knowledgeable. The buggy ride was super fun, Blue Lagoon is absolutely something to go see! This is a family owned local business, wouldn’t hesitate to book with them.”

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Hideaway Island Escape, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Experience - Crystal Blue Lagoon: an easy first swim
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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

Spend about six hours exploring Port Vila by minibus, with a swim at Crystal Blue Lagoon, snorkeling at Hideaway Island, and a close look at turtles at AVI Bay. Guides such as Brendan, Sharon, Ray, and Henry are praised for local insight. Hotel pickup, transfers, and a beach BBQ are included, but bring reef shoes and allow for rough roads.

“This tour was under whelming and didn’t deliver what was advertised . No turtle experience was done and we were only told once on the tour- went to a waterfall instead. Blue Lagoon was over crowded due to a cruise ship being in and the lunch was ordinary. Hideway Island was OK.”

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Full-Day Efate Round Island Trip with Yumi Tours - Blue Lagoon and the question of swimming time
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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 a full day touring Efate from Port Vila with a local guide such as Philip, Moses, Stan, or Alfred. Visit Pepeyo Cultural Village, swim at Blue Lagoon, eat lunch by the coast, stop at Nasinu Hot Springs, taste Tanna coffee, and learn about kava. Pickup, transport, lunch, and listed admission fees are included.

“I have been to 137 different countries and this was one of the best tours ever. Philip was a fantastic guide and driver. He took us to places most tourists would never get a chance to visit. Only 3 of us in the group which meant we didn't have to queue anywhere or wait for late comers, which is the norm on ship's tours. We visited Blue Lagoon, Cultural Village, Mud Baths, coffee factory, Survivor Beach, kava tasting and lunch in a very small local restaurant with amazing views. Despite torrential rain most of the day, it was an amazing experience and great value for money. Felt very privileged. Thanks…”

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Private Tour to Aelan Chocolate Factory in Port Vila - From Vanuatu cocoa beans to a finished bar
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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 learn how Vanuatu cocoa becomes chocolate, taste bars flavored with coconut, kava, coffee, nangai, chili, and more, then browse local oil and handicrafts. The short private visit costs $11 and suits families, wheel-chair users, and anyone seeking a quick local food experience.

“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 - What happens between the airport and your hotel
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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 an Atmosphere representative after Customs and Quarantine, collect a chilled bottle of Vanuatu water and shell necklace, then ride a shared shuttle to your Port Vila hotel. The trip usually takes 10 to 30 minutes, but waiting for other arrivals can make the total airport experience much longer.

“Arrived in port Vila at 1.30 am . There was few groups of us to take to different locations instead we were droppexfirdt as it was close to the airport we were dropped last bit to make it even worse we were left on the top of the hill. The road was very steep with no lights, carried laguage made it even harder. Never again to use this company.”

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