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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drive your own Zego Sports Craft on our famous guided high speed water tour. Start your tour with a few safety & driving tips before heading through the main Port Vila anchorage. Following your tour guide, cruise around Iririki & Ifira Islands heading out of the harbour on your sea exploration. Ploughing through the waves towards Paradise Cove for a short relaxing swim, keeping your eyes open for dolphins, turtles and maybe even a dugong.

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.

If you are looking for a few fun filled hours (Mud included when it rains) and also get to see a more cultural side of Port Vila, Then Off Road Adventures has it all from a 2 hour fun run through the bush to beautiful white sandy beaches to swim in pristine waters. Take our 4 hour tours with some on raod and Off road driving to Naiwe beach and swim with the turtles (entry fees & lunch included),or out to visit a real Vanuatu village and on to the beach for Pizza and jet ski ride. Off Road Adventures is a Vanuatu Tourism muti-award winning Adventure Tour. OFF ROAD ADVENTURES feature a diverse range of guided Buggy tours in 2 seater, easy to drive Buggy’s. Buggy Blast offers a range of tours to everyone We are located only a short 10 min bus ride from town and are right next door to the Tropicana Hotel on Teoma Road