The 5 Volcano Tours in Vanuatu That Book Out by the Wet Season

1.Crater Lake Hike and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $77Our pick

You’ll follow a rough 4WD track and a steep, sometimes slippery rainforest trail to Lake Lanoto’o, Samoa’s volcanic crater lake. This 5 to 6-hour trip from Apia includes pickup, snacks, lunch, and a swim stop. Groups are capped at six, but sturdy footwear and moderate fitness are essential.

“Our guide was so patient and attentive, it was a beautiful Forrest hike and the lake was stunning! My friend is gluten intolerant and they made a personal alternative lunch for her which was so considerate.”

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2.Mt Yasur Volcano Afternoon Guided Tour Tanna Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $235

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Tanna Island accommodations to Mount Yasur for an afternoon climb to its smoking rim. A local guide, including William or Charlie, leads the visit as the volcano rumbles, steams, and may send lava skyward. The private tour lasts about seven hours, with roughly four hours at the volcano.

“Great experience to visit Mt Yasur. My guide William/Charlie was great and offered a home stay for me to pair with the tour which was a good price. This is a long day event, the road conditions were slow going and if you have a tough time iRead more”

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3.Mt. Yasur Volcano full day Tour including blue Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $329

Spend a long day on Tanna with guide Charlie or another local guide, combining a 30-minute boat ride to the Blue Cave with a swim, lunch, and an afternoon visit to Mt. Yasur. The private format lets your group set the pace, while transport, entrance fees, and lunch are included. Confirm your arrival on Tanna before booking.

“Charlie, our tour guide, is absolutely lovely to travel with. He is familiar with almost everyone on the island, and offered tailored tour plan to factor in the special event world rally happened on the day. We are so lucky to see the rally and specRead more”

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4.Full-Day Private Tour to Yakel Village, Waterfall and Mt Yasur Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $329

Spend a full day on Tanna with an accredited guide, visiting Yakel custom village, Lapilmai Waterfall, and Mount Yasur. The private tour includes lunch, transport, entrance fees, and pickup. Expect a long day, about eight hours on rough roads, with driver Tito and organizer Charley helping bring the island’s people, customs, and volcano together.

“Simply Amazing. The village and the people in the morning and the volcano in the afternoon/evening. Is a long day full of emotion and long sometimes difficult roads. We had a great driver Tito and met Charley the organizer in his village just bRead more”

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5.Tanna Island: Full Day Tour Including Mt Yasur Volcano and the Hotspring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $329

Spend about 12 hours exploring Tanna with a private guide and driver, visiting a cultural village, coconut sites, Shark Bay, hot springs, Port Resolution, and Mount Yasur. William and Tom are named guides associated with the experience. Expect local coffee, an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel transfers, and a walk to the active volcano rim.

“We were very well looked after by William our tour guide and Tom the driver. First taken to the cannibal tribe (best to do your research about what to expect if you frighten easy). The tribe put on a wonderful performance and gave us educatiRead more”

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