The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Efate, Vanuatu

VANUATU ECOTOURS offers real-life authentic Experiences. Walking, River Kayaking, Moutain Biking or Trekking in waterfalls, pick your off the beaten track adventure. We only cater small groups so you can better appreciate Vanuatu’s natural environment and diverse cultures. We love creating tailor-made small group experiences, adapted to all levels of fitness and age groups. We speak French, English and Bislama. As the acknowledged outer islands tourism expert and the preferred fixer for visiting TV and film crews, VANUATU ECOTOURS is also involved in the community and committed to sustainable tourism. We spread the benefits of tourism, by partnering with local communities and local tourism projects all around Vanuatu. Our responsibility is to help protect the environmental and cultural treasures of this amazing country. Respect for the environment and for the people of Vanuatu is at the heart of Vanuatu Ecotours.

Big Blue Scuba teach more people to dive than anyone else in Vanuatu. We have local instructors and dive masters with great local knowledge. They love to share their dive sites with divers of all levels and experience, with multiple boats and dive sites we can cater to all.

Meet as guests, farewell as Family. We love to Welcome visitors and ensure you have a unique and Real experience with memories and friendships which will last forever. We are passionate about educating visitors and supporting our local community, providing employment and opportunities directly to the local Ni-Vans.... Come, immerse yourself in our lifestyle and See the Real Vila with Charlie & Karina.

Join Vanuatu Coastal Inland Tours and explore our well kept secret of Melanesian Culture, Nature & Traditions. Mingle with the local, get to know our people with a chance to discover our ancestors and history. Vanuatu Coastal Inland Tours will make sure that you depart our shores more culturally enriched and with wonderful memories to be cherished forever.

We are a locally owned company providing transportation services at an affordable rate around Port Vila. Our tours cover some of the most popular sites Port Vila has to offer like the Turtle Bay, and Blue Lagoon to name a few. We are very passionate about our work and we always make sure we deliver quality and efficient services to our discerning guests.

Bountiful Tours and Transfers specialize in organizing and operating tours and transfers. We offer a variety of tours and transfers to popular cruise destinations that show case Efate Island and Port Vila attractions. All of our Tours are directed by guides who are highly trained and educated. Our hope is that each traveler will leave our tour or cruise with a greater love of Efate and Port Vila. If you are looking to experience Port Vila and Efate to its fullest, we hope you choose Bountiful Tours and Transfers. Our tours combine fun, adventure and relaxation with the opportunity to enjoy one of the tours in the luxurious new bus that offers comfort, affordable prices and many more features. ​Bountiful Tours and Transfers Vanuatu are fully registered with the Department of Tourism and hold all necessary documents that allows us to provide a safe and professional service to you so you can experience Port Vila and Efate to its fullest.

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

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.

It is not about what we know about our islands & our heritage, but it is how we let you see it through our eyes and our passion. Atmosphere is an indigenous Ni-Vanuatu company with a dedicated team who will inspire you with their passion, knowledge of and love for their country intertwined with their contagious sense of Melanesian humour. The Atmosphere team will do all that they can to ensure that you not only visit Vanuatu, but that you truly experience and appreciate it.

We operate a day trip to Lelepa Island. We pick up our guest from their resort in Port Vila and we drive 30 minutes to Havana Harbor, then board our boats ride for 15 minutes to Lelepa Island. We provide snorkeling on our marine conservation, visit World war 2 relics, visit historical cave, relax on our beautiful beach, meet our local people and see how we live on the islands, and enjoy a delicious beach BBQ lunch. We pick you up from your resort from 8:00am and we return at 4:30 - 5:00pm. We operate everyday except Saturday.Cruise ship passengers are welcomed too. We arrange special timing for you if your ship is leaving at 5:00pm. Most of our guest are so delightedly enjoyed their day out with us on our untouched Island Paradise. You've never been to Vanuatu unless you include Lelepa Island in your bucket list.