9 Things to do Adventurous in Espiritu Santo That You Shouldn't Miss

June 15, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

The pink sands of Champagne Beach spill into warm waters filled with wrecks and reefs begging to be explored by Espiritu Santo vacationers. Rinse off with a dip in one of the island’s many freshwater blue holes. Trek over a bamboo bridge to visit the bats and swallows of Millennium Cave, who nap among spectacular rock formations. Divers can wave hello to "The Lady," one of the many intact artifacts of the wreck of the SS President Coolidge.
Restaurants in Espiritu Santo

1. 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.

2. SS President Coolidge

Espiritu Santo Island, Luganville, Espiritu Santo Vanuatu +678 775 8082 http://www.aquamarinesanto.com
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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!

3. 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 !

4. Aore Adventure Sports & Lodge

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5.0 based on 284 reviews

Aore Adventure Sports & Lodge

Come and dive on Santo's premier dive boat and if you are looking for a great place to stay Espiritu Santo's newest private beach house is waiting for you.Situated on your own 200m white sandy beach in a self contained contemporary villa on Aore Island , just a short 10min boat ride from Luganville.We are a PADI dive resort and run our new dive vessel from right out front, diving the world famous SS President Coolidge and all the other local reef sites and wrecks. We also dive sites that no other operator can due to our boat capabilities. The villa sleeps 6 adults in comfort and has a fully self contained kitchen and bar b q area and there is one of the top local restaurants and bar less than 5 mins walk away.For non divers there is plenty to do with tours to caves, pristine spring fed blue holes, great beaches, jungle treks plus many other activities, or just lay around and enjoy your own private beach.Snorkel right out the front or enjoy a paddle over the reef with our complementary kayaks.

5. Pacific Dive

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5.0 based on 159 reviews

Pacific Dive

Pacific Dive offers guided tours to the world famous dive sites of the SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point. Pacific Dive is a recreational and Technical diving facility that caters to all levels of scuba divers, From non divers to OC Trimix and Closed Circuit Rebreathers. We have our own private entry to one of the worlds best wrecks, the SS President Coolidge. We also regularly dive the amazing reefs of Espiritu Santo including Tutuba, Tuvana, Aese and Dany Island.

6. Million Dollar Point

Santo, Luganville, Espiritu Santo Vanuatu +678 776 5526
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Million Dollar Point

This incredible dive site was created when Americans dumped millions of dollars worth of equipment at the end of the war.

Reviewed By lucas315 - Wellington, New Zealand

This is such a cool experience, just pop into the water (start swimming right away or wear water shoes) and see boats, forklifts, and other stuff from the end of WWII dumped right off the beach. It was 500 Vatu pp, and there were bathrooms and picnic tables. Although just a 5 minute walk along the beach to the right is Million Dollar Resort- where there is free access to the beach, a restaurant, and beautiful bungalow accommodation.

7. Matevulu Blue Hole

Matevulu River, Espiritu Santo Vanuatu http://www.espiritusantotourism.com/blueholesandbeaches.html
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4.5 based on 367 reviews

Matevulu Blue Hole

20 mins northwest of Luganville

Reviewed By TinaGoneTravelling - Berlin, Germany

For sure one of the nicest blue holes I have seen in Vanuatu, way more beautiful than ri ri. You can easily kajak up Cristal River. Its about a 30-45min way. kayaks for 2 or single kayaks can be rented out at Island Time Kayaking. It's amazing seeing the water color change when you go up the river until the very deep and cristal clear blue of the swimming place. Take the swing down from the Banyan tree, its lots of fun.

8. island fishing santo

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5.0 based on 95 reviews

island fishing santo

9. Allan Power Dive Tours

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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Allan Power Dive Tours

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