Top Port Vila Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the beautiful Mele Cascades on a quick tour from Port Vila. Hike through the lush rainforest and observe the local flora and fauna on your way to the waterfalls. Once you arrive, take a swim in the pristine waters of the cascades or take in the views from the scenic lookout while enjoying seasonal fruits and cold drinks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hire the vehicle for the day and you get to choose where you would like to go on your visit to Port Vila Vanuatu, you design your own experience with the assistance of our local knowledgeable guide, (entrance fees are not included) Simply tell us where you want to go and we will help you organise and plan your day we will advise on the local entry fees to the stops you choose are.

Discover the UNESCO-listed archeological sites of Chief Roi Mata’s Domain on this full-day tour from Efate Island. Set sail from Port Vila to visit the mass burial site on Artok (Hat) Island, enjoy a guided tour of Fels Cave on Lelepa Island, and explore Vanuatu’s deserted beaches and ancient rainforest.

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.

With just one day in port in Port Vila, this full-day shore excursion ensures you take in all the highlights of Efate Island. Learn about Pacific Island life with a tour of the Pepeyo Cultural Village, then dive in to swim in the Blue Lagoon, visit Survivor Beach, and enjoy a traditional Kava tasting.

Enjoy fun, family-friendly adventures in nature at the Eden on the River Park. Entry tickets give you access to beautiful swimming areas on the Rentapau River, tropical rainfores walking trails, an animal farm park, a playground for kids, and more. Come for a quick visit or spend all day here exploring the facilities—it's up to you as tickets are valid all day.

A trip around the Efate Island. The most popular tour route in Vanuatu gives you a full flavored slice of our country. Untouched old growth rainforests, raging rivers, WWII relics, plantations, traditional villages, artifacts... this is just the beginning. Private beaches, yours for the moment, guaranteed to be lasting one. Swim or snorkel among the fish. You and nature become one. The Vanuatu culture comes to you, as you witness ancient villages and settlements still functioning today. Your fully conversant guide will give you historic accounts of the cultural adaption by the local people.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Vanuatu coffee, local culture, nature, snorkeling, and shopping on a full-day, small-group Vanuatu tour that includes snorkeling to Hideaway Resort’s underwater mailbox. Sampling a little bit of everything makes this a great orientation for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time, and the tour is tailored to ship arrivals to ensure less time waiting, and more time sightseeing.

Our Nguna Pele tour is an unforgettable eco-adventure: an outer island experience that brings you in touch with the real Vanuatu. Extinct volcanoes, pristine tropical islands, two spectacular half-day island walks and beachside bungalows. Also included is an Efate around the island tour. Tour departs every day from Port Vila.

Get away from town, and actually experience the relaxed life of the islands. Why visit a turtle place to see turtles in fenced wall, while you can snorkel and see wild and free marine life. Also have the chance to do some nature walk and educate yourself on some leaves and plants we, locals use for remedies. Discover the hidden cascades of the people of Mangaliliu. There’s nothing better then a taste of paradise.

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.

This includes a Private van and local knowledgeable driver for the day. Move at your own pace and create your own Itinerary, use the local guides knowledge to ensure to visit the most Iconic must see attractions and beat the crowds in Vanuatu.

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.

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

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.

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.

Experience the best of Vanuatu with our knowledgeable local guides. Enjoy a trip to the Blue Lagoon on Efate a beautiful crystal clear swimming hole surround be lush rain-forest. Visit the Aelan chocolate factory which is a part of the Activ association whose work has deeply impacted the smaller communities in and around Vanuatu. Since 2008, ACTIV has been working with disadvantaged communities in Vanuatu, especially those in rural areas, to identify economic opportunities and support their livelihoods. We work with producers to help improve product quality and we encourage the involvement of women in production. Environmental sustainability underpins our work across these areas. Local Vanuatu at its best.

Route 2 of Our Bus Shuttle Services focuses on providing a unique Eco - cultural experience by linking our existing and potential clients to the most popular sites here in Port Vila. We are the only shuttle service that offers flexibility to our customers to make direct contributions to the product or site owners through direct payment of entrance fees

This is a new package designed for the water lovers. Enjoy a full day of water activites while seeing the beautiful Port Vila which we call home. Activities include kayaking, blue lagoon and Rarru Waterfalls.

Our mini-van driver will pick you up from Port Vila's main wharf or Resort and transfer you to Port Vila town. From there you enjoy a 13 km scenic drive into the Teouma valley, discovering how we Ni-Vanuatu live our life from day today. You arrive at your first stop surrounded by Vanuatu natural beauty, here you will start your first adventure for the day as you witnessed our sacred and well-kept culture & traditions. When you reach your second destination, our guide will take you to one of the best blue hole in the world, relax and enjoy as you try some of our mouthwatering fresh organic fruits. You will then visit acres of tropical gardens to wander at your leisure. The river circuit walking trail, various swimming holes, the adventure playground, Animal Park, Eden Cafe & amenities. There’s miles of space to roam and loads of fun. It is a must-do adventure and surely will appeal to the whole family.

Come and join us on the Taste of Vanuatu Tour that highlights the diversity of produce found in Vanuatu. Guests are greeted by one of Evergreen’s friendly & knowledgeable guides at your Port Vila accommodation in the morning and the tour starts straight away. Our first stop is a local Village with a school where you can gain an insight into Village Life and how food plays an important role for the people of Vanuatu. We also include a stop at the WWII Museum at Havannah Harbour. We take in lunch before visiting the Tanna Coffee Factory, Kava Wine Tasting and Tamanu Soap Shop in the afternoon. The Taste of Vanuatu Tour visits many different sites including: 1. The Village 2. WWII Museum 3. Lunch 4. Tanna Coffee 5. Kava Wine 6. Pacific Passion

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

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

The Tropical Trio allows you to have the bus for 4 hours and choose the 3 stops you wish to visit. You choose 3 stops and pay the entrance fees to the stops you choose. A choice of stops that include swimming, culture, wildlife, beaches, snorkeling, etc. This tour is only suitable for guests staying at hotels in Port Vila (non cruise ship passengers). Stops to choose from (choose any 3): Chocolate Factory Pepeyo Custom Village Rarru Waterfalls Turtle Bay Blue Lagoon Hideaway Island Tanna Coffee Factory Secret Gardens Mele Cascades Vanuatu Craft Vanuatu Cultural Centre (Museum)

Discover the jungle closed to Port Vila through a huge plantation where you will have the opportunity to view joyful landscape and Vanuatu nature, riding on the black-sand beach . Continue your adventure at a place where you can swim (bring your snorkeling kit) and have a fresh lunch.  Enjoy the best Buggy Tour in Vanuatu, since 2008. Love it, drive it and have fun that is all Buggy Fun Vanuatu. Might be certainly muddy !

We will take care of you when you are handling your business in town and surrounding Efate Island. With Noble Tours and Transfers, your comfort and safety is our paramount priority.

This tour is ideal for a "short and sweet" introduction to Port Vila. It will also give a chance to learn a few points of interest about Vanuatu. Your air-conditioned coach will depart your hotel in town and skirt the scenic waterfront, taking the Lini Highway into the town area. You'll drive past the new Parliament House built by the Chinese Government, the local markets, the main shopping areas and the distinctive older building in the town as well as the more modern. You'll see the old British and French jails and hospitals. You will pass other places of historic and scenic interest, including two of the larger resorts, Le Lagon and Holiday Inn Resorts.