Top Port Vila Shore Excursions

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 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.

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.

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.

The serene snorkelling tour lasts between 1 to 1.5 hours and begins right at the front of Back To Eden. The guide will lead you to the most beautiful sea anemone known as Nemo City, the home of dozens of beautiful clown fish. You will also be lead to a sea bed containing the most iridescent giant clams, as well as stunning coral and schools of tropical fish, if your lucky spot a turtle or two (sometimes there have been up-to 5 turtles on these tours!) All of this begins right at the front of Back to Eden Restaurant, with all snorkel gear provided for the tour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

As we have been in the transportation and tour industry for over three years, we know the places better. As this is a flexible day transport service, the pick up locations and drop offs are from anywhere in and around Port Vila. The places you want to visit and duration is entirely up to you, our valuable guest. We provide the transport, a 15 seat van with the driver and you take control and directions throughout the day. The driver is also your guide throughout the day. We can provide esky cooler for your drinks and baby capsules for your babies comfort. You pay additional entree to tourist sites, if there is charge. The services is best for group travels and big family tours.

Zorbing in Vanuatu. Experience one of the longest, wildest, most exciting Zorb rides anywhere in the world.  Brace yourself for the most unique experience of your life……Roll down the picturesque Mele hills inside a 4 meter giant inflatable Hydro ball. We simply add water, and you slip and slide your way down the hillside inside the best water slide ever! Great fun for all ages.

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 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.

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.

Follow Vanuatu chocolate from cocoa beans to the luxurious final product on a tour that also includes swimming at the Eton Blue Lagoon, a barbecue lunch on Nawie Beach, and free time to explore Port Vila. You’ll get a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a small chocolate factory, while a flexible mix of sightseeing and time to relax makes this a laid-back alternative to busy tours with packed itineraries.

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.