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Top 10 Cultural Tours in Vanuatu, Vanuatu
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.
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1. Port Vila Vanuatu Sightseeing Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
For those visiting Port Vila for the first time this is a short sweet introduction to Port Vila Discovering the key landmarks and highlights of Port Vila, such as the Parliament House, British and French Jails and Hospitals, the Cultural Centre and many more as you learn about the history of Vanuatu of the influence that the British and French had over the island’s and their cultures. And be informed of the best places to shop, dine, swim, or choose from a wide range of tours you and your family can enjoy.
Inclusions: Return Transfers from hotel lobby, Services of a tour guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By D6156JLjonathanh
I booked a couple of day trips and airport transfers on Efate with Evergreen and I have to say what an outstanding service! Pick ups on time and friendly tour guide and driver. The day trip to Pele islands was the highlight. The drive takes you through villages while the guide comments on the day to day life there and tells us about the organisation of life in the villages. Then a short boat ride takes you to Pele. And that’s where the magic happens. The snorkeling off Pele was stunning. Sea life and corals are the most colourful and untouched. The afternoon is made of swimming, barbecue lunch and tea time and more snorkeling. A great day out of town. I also booked the half day to Mele Cascades Waterfall and the falls are just gorgeous, turquoise water and tropical forest. I definitely recommend Evergreen for your activities in Vanuatu.
2. Bush and Beach Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour has it all. On road, off road, unsealed roads and beach driving taking you through a village to meet the locals, where you will experience the true way of life in a Ni - Vanuatu Village walk through a village garden and the try some of the local fare OH!! and dont for get the face painting with the village children.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By jasminej924
Absolutely loved our afternoon at off road adventures Everyone was very friendly on arrival and calmed any nerves we may have had. The buggy we drove felt nice and safe and in our small group of about three/four couples we had two tour guides who were both very friendly. We enjoyed the first half of our ride and did get pretty dirty from some excellent puddles! At the halfway point we stopped for some refreshments which were delightful. From there the terrain got a bit more challenging (make sure you bring glasses!) at times the buggy was a touch hard to control but all part of the fun we guess, we didn’t have any mishaps. There were a couple of times in the tour where we just did quick figure 8s around trees; this was probably the least favourite part for me and my partner but it’s pretty brief. We stopped at a lovely beach which was great When we got back to the office staff again were lovely and offered towels and water. We were also provided straight forward transport to and from our hotel Would definitely recommend really fun and well run.
3. Nawie Beach Blue Water Turtle Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A once in a lifetime hands on experience swimming with giant turtles,This fully guided buggie tour to Nawie Beach Turtle sanctuary starts by doing some on road driving giving you time to get used to driving the buggy Then off onto a dirt access road and into the scrub for some bush bashing a stop at the beach,Then off to the Nawie beach Turtle sanctuary and hatchery. Nawie Beach is home to the turtle hatchery, giant coconut crab and many other local tropical species, AND OH !! by the way there is now a new addition to Turtle cove YES a SHARK !!! Have your photo taken while swimming with the Turtle's or with a baby turtle. Indulge in a swim and great snorkeling at the pristine white sandy Nawie beach and be surrounded by tropical fish, while our friendly restaurant chef cooks you a mouth-watering Vanuatu style beach BBQ lunch!
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By jasminej924
Absolutely loved our afternoon at off road adventures Everyone was very friendly on arrival and calmed any nerves we may have had. The buggy we drove felt nice and safe and in our small group of about three/four couples we had two tour guides who were both very friendly. We enjoyed the first half of our ride and did get pretty dirty from some excellent puddles! At the halfway point we stopped for some refreshments which were delightful. From there the terrain got a bit more challenging (make sure you bring glasses!) at times the buggy was a touch hard to control but all part of the fun we guess, we didn’t have any mishaps. There were a couple of times in the tour where we just did quick figure 8s around trees; this was probably the least favourite part for me and my partner but it’s pretty brief. We stopped at a lovely beach which was great When we got back to the office staff again were lovely and offered towels and water. We were also provided straight forward transport to and from our hotel Would definitely recommend really fun and well run.
4. Guided Village Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a short boat ride over to the mainland; Aneityum where the locals live and take a guided walk through their home village. You will discover the traditional homes, local schools, ruins of one of the first churches in Vanuatu, the dispensary and police station. Finish the tour with refreshments (tropical fruits) on the beach.
Inclusions: Refreshments
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Reviewed By Tamara W
My experience with this company has not been a good one. Their customer service is terrible and their terms and conditions are a joke, as they change these to suit themselves and the situation. I wont be dealing with this company ever again.
5. Tokatan Full Tour - Biggest Banyan Tree & Toka Dance
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
To fully experience the incredible Tannese culture, the "Nikinamap Toka Dance" captivates you with its vibrant dances and intriguing kastom ceremonies. See first hand dances that celebrate significant dates and seasons in local village life – the harvesting of the yam, traditional circumcision ceremonies, and the famous toka dance which celebrates unity in an island once known for tribal war and cannibalism. The Tannese culture is closely linked with our natural environment, so it is fitting that part of our tour includes a guided walk from our village down to Vanuatu’s (& possibly the worlds) biggest banyan tree, which has to be seen to be believed! It is the village children's own personal jungle gym and boasts of at least 3 trunks and a canopy expanse filling an entire valley. Here you will wind your way through a network of pathways in and around, up, over and through the giant tree.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
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Reviewed By mission_expedition
This company is not reliable. Our guide hardly spoke English! Agency organize culture tours around Tanna island and transfer from airport to Yasur mount and back. Our car was so dirty that it was very difficult to breeze normally! All tours to Yasur organizes ENTANI TRAVEL. And be ready to pay them 9500 vt. Tokayantours can arrange dirty transfer only for 5000 vt. p/p. For example, tours to Yasur with round trip transfer from and to airport from ENTANI Travel costs 13500 vt. p/p. Cheeper and better!
6. Full Day Santo Blue Hole, Champagne Beach, Million Dollar Point & Port Olry Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience the very best of Santo Vanuatu with the amazing day tour! Stop 1: Blue hole Known as one of the most spectacular Blue Holes in Vanuatu, the Nanda Blue Hole, also called Jacquie’s Blue Hole is named after the friendly land owner Jacquie and his family. The family wish to share this amazing wonder of nature with those visiting the island of Santo. Stop 2: Champagne Beach Visit one of the world’s great tropical beaches, protected from nearly all weather conditions with almost pure white sand that squeaks beneath the foot, surrounded by jungle. Stop 3: Million dollar Point Visit and hear the interesting story behind million dollar point and get the chance to wonder the shores to find pieces of equipment, old circuit boards and wheels and all sorts embedded in the coral and rocks. Stop 4: Port Olry Port Olry (a former Francophone town with a population of 1300) is well known for its verdant green hills, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches.
Inclusions: Hotel/Cruise Ship pickup and drop-off, Refreshments of fruits in season, Local professional guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, (available to purchase)
Reviewed By harvard1078
We too tour with a local company, who took us to the cultural village where we saw Fire walking, then on the several other interesting places such as the blue lagoon and the Turtle sanctuary.
7. Buggy Blast
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 10 reviews
A pure driving tour that takes you on road, off road, through jungle, on mud tracks (when raining) and on to a secluded pristine white sandy beach where you can wash away the dust or the mud, take a local canoe ride, some great photo shot opportunity then, buckle up for some more crazy jungle tracks.
Inclusions: No options available
Exclusions: No options available
Reviewed By Scott_Harris_71
Just want to say a huge thank you to Off Road adventures for being so understanding in these uncertain times. We have had to reschedule three times and now have had to put my booking on hold indefinitely and they have been nothing but helpful and understanding. I don’t think you could find a more professional tour company. Highly recommended off road adventures
8. Full Day Pele Island Beach and Snorkeling Guided Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 7 reviews
When you are yearning tropical island escape complete with warm sun, sand, sea and the wide smiles of the local people, Pele Island is the place for you to be. Stretches of white sandy beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters provide magnificent snorkeling to see the vibrant marine life. This tour will give you the opportunity to visit one of our most beautiful Islands. The renown Pele Island which won the Best Tour awards in 2005-16 Tourism Awards which Evergreen won as best soft & recreational tour. This is a chance to learn about the historical and local life of the island people along with the new ways daily living. A each pick up point you are greeted by our friendly Local Guide and Driver. This is a Full day Island Tour not to be missed.
Inclusions: Return Coach and Boat Transfers, Snorkelling Gear and Sea Kayaks, Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Chilled Evergreen Water, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By A5476TIbellam
My friend and I had the pleasure of travelling to Port Vila this summer! All our tours were organised through Flight Centre as part of our package. We had no idea what to expect and were amazed by the excellent service from Evergreen Tours. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience on this tour thanks to the amazing Adair and John, our driver and tour guide. They went above and beyond making our experience a very relaxing and enjoyable time. Thank you!
9. Full-Day Vanuatu Round Island Tour from Port Vila
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 114 reviews
Enjoy a full-day small group Round Island Tour from Port Vila. This tour takes in Larofa Village, Blue Lagoon, Eton Village, Pangpang, The Beachcomber at Takara Lodge, World War 2 Relics as well as a visit to Gideon’s Landing. A Melanesian Style Buffet Lunch is also included in your tour. This tour is also available for clients coming off a cruise: Starts 45 minutes after the cruise ship actually berths and finishes 1 hour before scheduled departure time.
Inclusions: Buffet lunch, Afternoon tea, Local professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By harvard1078
We too tour with a local company, who took us to the cultural village where we saw Fire walking, then on the several other interesting places such as the blue lagoon and the Turtle sanctuary.
10. Full-Day Vanuatu Cultural, Blue Lagoon & Rarru Rentapao Tour from Port Vila
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 34 reviews
Enjoy a full-day small group COMBO Tour from Port Vila. This tour takes in Iarofa Village, Blue Lagoon, Eton Village, Rarru Cascade, Aquana, City Lookout, Duty free shops and Kava Tasting. Light Lunch is included in your tour. This tour is also available for clients coming off a cruise: Starts 45 minutes after the cruise ship actually berths and finishes 1 hour before scheduled departure time.
Inclusions: Light lunch, Local professional guide, Hotel/Cruise Ship pickup and drop-off, Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By mitchlyn
The tour was guided by driver Jeremy who knew the area and its history (WW2) fairly well .The first Blue Hole (Matevulu) was big but there was a lot of mosquitos around so we did not stay long.Champagne Beach was the next stop, and the swimming time,it is really beautiful when you have a clear blue sky above and the sea the colour of turquoise and of course the swimming is safe.Also on the beach there is an eatery and bar plus locals selling their wares.Port Olry was the next stop for lunch,the restaurant Chez Louie is best to avoided."jackies" blue hole is a must to swim in do not go past you will be blown away by the place,there is also a cafe on site.
