Top Port Vila Outdoor Activities

It can be difficult to fully appreciate Pele Island’s picturesque landscape and wealth of marine life on a self-led excursion. Discover island highlights on a day tour from your Port Vila hotel, exploring with ease with included round-trip transfer. Along the way, visit an rural village, unwind on a paradisaical beach, and head out in a kayak to locate prime snorkeling spots, with insights provided by your local guide.

Swim with sea turtles in Vanuatu on a full-day trip to the Eton Blue Lagoon, Crystal Blue Lagoon, and Rarru Cascades that includes a morning tea and barbecue lunch. Choosing a tour that’s fully focused on spectacular nature and wildlife ensures time to cover a range of settings, for a scenic introduction to Vanuatu’s beaches and jungle in just one day of exploring.

Float the Rentapao River on a kayaking trip from Port Vila that goes deep into the tropical rainforest, passing local villages and mangrove thickets along the way. An easy-going current and the choice between 1- and 2-person kayaks makes this a great option for families with children, who can paddle with help from an adult, and you’ll have the chance to swoop into a freshwater swimming hole using a ‘Tarzan’-style swing.

We offer our guests an exciting day visiting beautiful locations around Port Vila. You will learn the history of our little paradise and experience the beauty of Vanuatu. Our friendly and professional guides will ensure you have a memorable day with Vila Hope Tours.

Adventure seekers can only explore so much of Vanuatu by foot alone. To see more sights while pumping up the adrenaline, book a thrilling small-group buggy tour. These low, open-air vehicles allow you to see Vanuatu from a different vantage point and their tough tires allow you to drive through the jungle and splash through mud trails. You'll visit Eton Blue Lagoon and Naiwe Beach, where you can visit its Turtles Sanctuary and go snorkeling. A barbecue lunch and time for duty-free shopping is included.

Explore the beautiful island of Efate on a buggy tour from Port Vila. Cross the lush jungles and black, sandy beaches in a buggy and admire the scenic views as you drive. Traverse a large plantation and bush for a more rugged adventure and see places that most tourists don’t visit. This tour is inclusive of snacks, light refreshments, and round-trip hotel transfers.

Swim in the beautiful turquoise-colored water of Mele Bay during this full-day combo tour. Depart from your hotel or cruise ship and snorkel around the waters of Hideaway Island. Then head to the turtle sanctuary to get up close to sea turtles. Enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue lunch and admire the pristine waters of Eton Lagoon before doing a bit of shopping to end the tour.

See two of Vanuatu's most beautiful spots on Efate island during this half-day combo tour. The day begins with a leisurely swim in the crystalline waters of Eton Blue Lagoon. Next, you'll head to the Rarru Cascades in Port Vila. Enjoy postcard-perfect views of the majestic waterfall and discover an emerald green swimming pool hidden in the middle of the canopies. A duty-free shopping excursion rounds out the tour.

Discover the culture and natural beauty of Vanuatu on a half-day tour. Stop at the Mele village to get a look at local life, watch a cultural performance at the Secret Garden, take a jungle hike and swim in the clear waters of Mele Cascades, and enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch at the base. This is a great tour for first-time visitors to get acquainted with the island culture.

Club Hippique is located only 10 mins drive from Port Vila, with over 5000 acres of stunning rain-forest and white sandy beaches there is not a shortage of stunning trails and incredible land to explore. If you're a complete beginner, or you have grownup around horses with over 60 horses available we will find the perfect horse and ride to suit you. Experience Vanuatu on horseback.

Get close to sea turtles and walk across the ocean floor during this exciting underwater adventure. See the clear waters of Eton Lagoon, swim up close to sea turtles and enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch. Then strap on your helmet for the 20-minute ocean floor dive where you can observe tropical fish and colorful corals that call this area home.

Discover the main highlights of Port Vila on a sightseeing tour. Visit key landmarks like the Parliament House, British and French jailhouses, the Cultural Centre, and more as you learn about the history of Vanuatu from your tour guide. See how the French and British influenced the island’s culture and end the tour with a bit of shopping before heading back to your hotel.

Journey from the skies to the sea on this action-packed day trip around the Vanuatu archipelago. Take a plane around two of Vanuatu’s striking volcanic islands, the towering Lopevi Volcano and the smoking, bubbling Ambrym Island, home to a set of volcanoes that have been perpetually erupting for over 200 years. After your sightseeing flight – with window seats guaranteed for the best views – touch down at Lamen Bay for some snorkeling, not to mention the chance to see elusive dugongs and sea turtles.

Experience Port Vila with Vila Hope Tours for a magical day in Port Vila Vanuatu. Learn about our culture and visit beautiful locations including the must see natural wonders the Blue Lagoon, Naiwe Beach turtle sanctuary and Hideaway Island. We will visit the local village or school by request then finish off the day with some duty free shopping. Our professional and friendly staff will make the day one to remember while experiencing the real Vanuatu.

Experience Vanuatu’s natural wonders and cultural heritage while in port in Port Vila on this full-day shore excursion. Learn about Pacific Island life with a visit to the Balihai Custom Village, spot sea turtles at Naiwe Beach, and dive in to swim in the Blue Lagoon.

Set out on foot to explore Vanuatu’s jungle trails, villages, beaches, and plantations on a hiking tour that can be as relaxed—or challenging—as you want. A wide range of available trails that go from gentle waterfall hikes to more difficult jungle tracks means the day will be tailored to your group, going beyond the island’s tourist sites for a glimpse of lush nature and rural communities.

Explore the area around Port Vila by mountain bike on a small-group adventure. Learn about the history of Vanuatu as you cycle around the island of Efate. Pedal past lush jungles, pristine waterfalls, remote villages, and coconut plantations and admire the picturesque island scenery over the course of the tour.

The tour goes for the whole day covering a total time of 6 hours. Both exhilarating and beautiful, this tour takes you through our gardens, into the riparian rainforest down to the bridges landing. From there you start the bridges circuit, crossing a series of suspended bridges, finishing with a mini ziip. Built and maintained to world class safety standards.

Private Hire of The Hilux for the day- you can sit in the front cab or even experience riding in the tray (optional). With the Hilux hire you have the flexibility of choosing your stops for the day and the amount of time you spend at each stop. You choose the stops you would like to visit and we will take you there. No entrance fees included

Get a feel for Vanuatu on a tour to the Mele Cascades and Mele village. Discover the local culture and customs as you explore the village and watch a cultural performance. Afterward, hike through the lush jungles to the Mele Cascades where you can enjoy a swim at the base or take in the views from the scenic lookout.

Thinking of doing a sightseeing tour when in Port Vila? We've got you covered with our tour package#2. Visit our organic Tanna coffee factory, get a glimpse of Vanuatu history and magic shows at the Secret Gardern, visit our national Meseum, stop at some of the lookouts to capture some amazing photos, drive through local residence, duty free shopping, local fruits market and handicraft market then drop-off back to the ship/Hotel

Take an adventurous ride through cattle plantations and into mud tracks to get some mud shower for 45 minutes. You will be driven to to the Blue lagoon to wash off the mud and do some rope jumping into the clear blue water before stopping at the turtle sanctuary for a BBQ lunch. An adventurous moment not to be missed when in Port Vila

Discover the best of Efate Island and learn about local traditions on a full-day tour. Watch cultural performances with fire walking, swim in the pristine waters of the Blue Lagoon, relax on the volcanic hot springs, and experience farm life in Mele village. This tour is also inclusive of a delicious buffet lunch and round-trip transfers from your accommodation.

Paddle in Paradise!  The barrier reef of Mele Bay, on Efate, Vanuatu, is our tour location – come with us and kayak, swim and snorkel in its warm blue waters.  Our local Mele guides will lead you to your own sand island, and share their knowledge of their environment and secrets of their culture.  We promise picture perfect scenery, and hope our resident dolphins and turtles join you.  An adventure suitable for all age groups, no experience necessary.