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Top Things to do in Vanuatu
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Vanuatu Ecotours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 988 reviews
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.
2. Island Time Kayaking Tours - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Based at the Bay of Islands, we offer a range of guided eco-tours including kayaks to blue holes, islands and reef, jungle rivers, and even Champagne Beach. We also hire kayaks and SUPs on an hourly, half daily, daily or overnight basis and can organise longer expeditions for the experienced paddlers.
3. Mount Hope Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 165 reviews
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. Santo Horse Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By 501gt - Australia, null
We highly recommend this tour! Our morning started with being picked up from our accommodation by friendly Megan and taken to her 200-acre riding ranch near Surranda Bay on the Coral Sea. Megan does a wonderful job with her many rescue horses and was very good checking out everyone’s riding experience to match us up with appropriate horses - all of which may have some quirks from their past mistreatment but are wonderful animals. We loved riding through the Island’s countryside, farms, mangrove rainforest and even through a village preparing for a local wedding! Meanwhile, Megan and her local Ni-Vanuatu riding guide explained some of the native bush and birds we saw. The best part was riding through a freshwater stream covered with mangrove trees down to the sea, and of course Megan herself. We sincerely hope that she, her family, workers, and horses are safe after the recent Cyclone Harold and that tourists are soon able to return to her magical ‘Santo’ Island paradise.
5. Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 314 reviews
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.
6. Freshwater Plantation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
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!
7. Cascades Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
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.
8. Mystery Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
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.
9. Yakel Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By greg_wanders - Auckland Central, New Zealand
I think the interaction at Yakel would compete with one of the top experiences in Vanuatu, keeping in mind you can also stand at the rim of an active Volcano. On our second day in Tanna we booked a day tour to Yakel village through are accommodation at Whitegrass. There is practically no other way to get there. It was 8000Vatu for the day tour, 1 hr drive from the airport. The small village of 800 people deep in the forests of central Tanna is home to one of the last tribal societies of the South Pacific where the ''Kastom'' way of life is still alive and thriving. Kastom is a pidgin word (Bislama/English) used to refer to traditional culture including religion, economics, art and magic in Melanesia. In cultures where language is unwritten, oral traditions of the kastom way of life, have been faithfully passed down from generation to generation. Charlie, one of the few members of the tribe to speak English,’took us around and showed us their simple way of life. The experience was very informative and eye opening and in all respects authentic. He showed us the tree house, their kitchen and introduced us to different members of the tribe. You can add a walk to the waterfall at an extra charge. At the end of the tour the tribe gathers around in the clearing in the forest to perform three of their traditional dances and you are free to buy a few handmade souvenirs from the women. I would recommend this while you are on Tanna Island , it could possibly be done on the same day with the mt Yasur tour as those do start in the afternoon. In total the trip to Yakel took about 4 hours including the drive.
10. Wet N Wild Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Wet 'n'Wild has now added some more exciting new attractions to the Adventure Park with a new longer, steeper more exhilarating zorb track and a 90m Slippery Water Slide, Human Slingshot Swing, Go Karting, Bubble Soccer and Segways. The Adventure Cafe is now also open for snacks and hot and cold drinks.
Reviewed By L-Rexx - Adelaide, Australia
Came here in Feb 2016 and had a great time, have come again just this passed week and had just as good of a time! The first visit we did zorbing, slingshot, gokarting and the waterslide, this time we did the zorbing slingshot and waterslide and had once again a brilliant day out. Thank you to Sandy and everyone else for being so accommodating, is a gorgeous little waterpark in a tropical paradise. Can make a whole or half day adventure here easily, or even just a few hours depending on how many activities you want to do. Will see you again next time we come over!
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