10 Things to do Good for Couples in Vanuatu That You Shouldn't Miss

October 15, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Vanuatu (English: /ˌvɑːnuˈɑːtuː/ ( listen) VAH-noo-AH-too or /vænˈwɑːtuː/ van-WAH-too; Bislama, French IPA: [vanuatu]), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (French: République de Vanuatu, Bislama: Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is a Pacific island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is 1,750 kilometres (1,090 mi) east of northern Australia, 540 kilometres (340 mi) northeast of New Caledonia, east of New Guinea, southeast of the Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji.
Restaurants in Vanuatu

1. Mount Yasur

Tanna Island Vanuatu
Excellent
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5.0 based on 961 reviews

Mount Yasur

This relatively short volcano (360 meters above sea level) is regularly active.

Reviewed By RobinnLindsay - Auckland, New Zealand

This was an amazing trip run by a an awesome company - airtaxivanuatu. Great personal service and professional people. We were picked up from our accomodation and taken to the airport where Milly checked us in made us feel welcome. Flew off from Port Vila in a 6 seater Cessna with our pilot, George who took us for a clockwise then anti clockwise flight over the volcano before landing. Luke then picked us up in a 4 x 4 and we travelled through the rain forest and over the ash plains to Yasur. After a welcome ceremony we were taken up to base camp on a bumpity track then climbed to the crater rim to behold the mighty volcano. She boomed with delight and put on a magnificent fiery display to honour her guests. As the light faded the true power of nature was revealed. The glowing interior growled and hissed as we peered in. This was one hell of an experience that you couldn't get anywhere else! After darness fell we were escorted back and retraced our steps to our resort. Rockwater Eco lodge. I was expecting a shabby excuse for eco tourism but was delighted to be shown to a beautiful apartment akin to a hobbit house, but made of stone. An amazing place and very welcome after all the excitement. We had a great dinner homemade from local produce bY our hosts. If you only go to one place when on holiday in Vanuatu, DO THIS TRIP!!!!!!!

2. Millennium Cave

Millennium Cave Luganville Santo, Luganville, Espiritu Santo 862 Vanuatu +678 547 0957 http://www.heritagetours.com.vu/millenium-cave
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5.0 based on 678 reviews

Millennium Cave

Reviewed By CherylS84 - Brisbane, Australia

Great Day, Physically challenging, my one suggestion is to make sure you stop now and again and enjoy the moment. As you are climbing down ladders and over rocks we tend to be focused on ground. Stop and soak in what you are doing and look around. Hopeful to return again, Thank you Jerry and Paul for looking after us. You are going to get wet, you will get dirty, you MUST have walking shoes that you dont mind getting wet. If you are on cruise ship remind them of your return time.

3. SS President Coolidge

Espiritu Santo Island, Luganville, Espiritu Santo Vanuatu +678 775 8082 http://www.aquamarinesanto.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 383 reviews

SS President Coolidge

Reviewed By S897LVdavidp - Honiara, Solomon Islands

Dived with Coral Quays Resort, they've got an awesome dive operation and setup, the equipment and guides are all top-notch, and safety is their first priority. The wreck itself - wow! So much to explore, I did 23 dives in one trip, and still didn't see most of it! Highlights were the night dive with the flashlight fish, and Tom's magical mystery tour down the back end of the wreck. I'll be back there again as soon as I can!

4. Mount Hope Waterfall

Mount Hope Cattle Station Village de Santo Resort, Luganville, Espiritu Santo Vanuatu +678 771 1706 [email protected] http://www.villagedesantoresort.com
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5.0 based on 165 reviews

Mount Hope Waterfall

A half day excursion floating down river, snaking your way through the dense Vanuatu rainforest. The river has carved out a magnificent gorge, lined with remarkable limestone formations and overhanging supersized ferns and trees. You will exit at Mount Hope Waterfall. Exiting the waterfall you will follow the guides on an instructive walk through the lush jungle and finish with morning tea, infectious laughter and smiles coming from the happiest people on the planet. Travelling by road from Luganville you will see the daily village life in all its simplicity. Required are closed (reef) shoes and shorts. Bring camera, towel and change of clothes.

Reviewed By H8426DHkarens

Thoroughly enjoyed this experience with 3 very helpful guides. Safety standards can be interesting in different countries, this group had an initial safety talk, waivers were signed, safety gear was provided, water shoes, gloves, life jackets. The guides were very coordinated, positioning themselves to assist & ensure guest safety, I was very impressed! The gorge itself was breathtaking to float gently down. Small rapids were not an issue with our guides to direct us & help. The waterfall was warm & not slippery to walk up. There was also a small cave directly under the waterfall you could go into to view from the inside. I am a 54 yr old with chronic arthritis & the only issue I had was the moving water at the waterfall set off my vertigo, again the guides (& my partner) were quickly able to allow me to grip their hands & walk over it. Magical experience !

5. JoJo Beach Club

Paradise Cove, Port Vila, Efate Vanuatu +678 775 1062 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

JoJo Beach Club

ROMANTIC ESCAPE - Welcome to JoJo Beach Club!Looking for a romantic escape in a stunning location close to Port Vila? Couples massage in the pavilion by the reef, bottle of bubbly, snorkeling the coral reef, double kayak, jacuzzi, afternoon tea, private beach areas, pool, loungers and your own private butler for the afternoon - all this for just you and your partner - your own private resort for the afternoon!

6. Magical Water Music Experience

Cultural Water Park, Luganville, Espiritu Santo Vanuatu +678 37365 http://www.facebook.com/LewetonCultureVillage
Excellent
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Magical Water Music Experience

Reviewed By SKSJSS

This is a must do - Sandy is very informative and very passionate about keeping their island culture alive and it was so wonderful to interact with the ladies, children and men of the village. The ladies made us feel so welcome and easily communicated their history and day to day life with us

7. Freshwater Plantation

Espiritu Santo 8888 Vanuatu +678 773 1641 [email protected] http://www.freshwater.vu/
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5.0 based on 113 reviews

Freshwater Plantation

A unique interpretive experience of a working cocoa plantation incorporating the Aore Island Bat Cave on the 300 acre property in the Segund Channel. Just a short boat ride from Santo mainland and a few minutes out of Luganville, Freshwater welcomes guests to stay on the plantation (see www.freshwater.vu for details) or visit for the day to relax, swim and snorkel and dine in our restaurant. Daily guided tours of the plantation are conducted every day in the morning and afternoon and suitable for all ages, and fitness levels. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and host events such as Thirsty Thursday happy hours and Sunday afternoon buffet with live entertainment. Don't miss this highly recommended day out during your visit to Santo.

Reviewed By sue_marieUk - York, United Kingdom

From the beginning (catching the free ferry from St Michel Landing) to finishing with lunch, snorkelling and the ferry back this was a wonderful trip. Jack was my excellent guide and he pointed out various plants, insects, fruits and trees, plus told some local folklore tales as we walked around the plantation. I personally loved everything about the bat cave but it might not suit everyone and you can easily miss out this part of the walk if you don’t like the thought of all the batS overhead and cockroaches underfoot! Lunch after the tour was superb and great value. I had the Tuluk entree followed by Death by Chocolate - both dishes were by far the best food I’ve had since coming to Vanuatu ten days ago. For the tour, my advice is to wear sturdy shoes if you have them, and take drinking water. Put some mozzie spray on before setting off. Hand sanitiser might be good, although it’s provided at the bat cave. After lunch, I went snorkelling in the crystal clear water and saw the most beautiful fish without ever getting out of my depth. Take reef shoes. Magical. I can’t recommend the Freshwater Plantation enough!

8. Cascades Waterfalls

Mele Maat, Efate Vanuatu
Excellent
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Cascades Waterfalls

A series of pools lead up to a 50 meter drop.

Reviewed By TiffanyW808 - North Carolina, United States

Don't be fooled by the first cascade you come to because there are many more with a little effort of a short walk. You'll see various cascades along the way to the big waterfall. You can take time to swim in them if you wish. I am just saddened that the land (cascades) no longer belongs to the native inhabits.

9. Mystery Island

Aneityum Island Vanuatu
Excellent
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4.5 based on 525 reviews

Mystery Island

Reviewed By Munquee - Perth, Australia

We arrived by ship....a cruise ship.....all 4500 of us....for one day. What a little paradise this turned out to be. This is a small coral island that you can walk around in less than an hour. Friendly locals with stalls and touristy stuff for sale. Some food and drink. Best part was the swim in the ocean...warm and relaxing. All nicely organised.

10. Mele Cascades

Mele Road Mele Maat, Port Vila, Efate 1368 Vanuatu +678 23050 [email protected] http://www.evergreenvanuatu.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,973 reviews

Mele Cascades

Mele Cascades Waterfalls is one of Efate's most popular natural attractions. Only 20 minutes drive out of town, a visit can be completed in just over two hours. There are bathroom facilities available , sitting area, a small cafe and bar on site for purchase of food and drinks. The area is local owned and run by locals. Revenue generated help pay wages for local employees, maintenance and upkeep of the area,community development for surrounding villages and sponsorship of social activities, most especially soccer development programs for youth. Note: Efate is currently experiencing severe El Nino and the once picturesque attraction has very low water levels. This is also causing drastic water supply shortage to villages and its people. To close the business would mean loss of income for many.

Reviewed By JenBeynon - Melbourne, Australia

We visited the Mele Cascades when we had a hire car for the day. Easy to find, entry fee is reasonable and as it was quiet Jason one of the staff was able to show us around, take photos and also made several things for the kids from the surrounding vegetation which they loved. He also showed us the Hideaway Island look out which branches off from the main path to the left on the way up (not signposted). Beautiful falls and wish we could have stayed longer and made more of a day of it.

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