Vanuatu Expedition

Vanuatu
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On this eight-day expedition, encounter raw beauty and culture on the tiny islands of Vanuatu. Leave the resorts of Port Vila behind and fly to rainforest-rich islands where you can meet locals, immerse yourself in nature and enjoy true adventure travel. Meet communities where kastom – traditional culture and law – still rules, including the legendary John Frum villages. Snorkel among the gorgeous coral reef that's protected by law. Trek through towering greenery and learn about how it is to live among active volcanoes and tropical wilderness. Embrace a side of Vanuatu that few tourists seek, but one that those who do will never forget.

Availability

From 03/05/2025 to 10/10/2026

Departure dates & prices

Dates Availability Price
  • May Sat 03 2025 to May Sat 10 2025
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    From
    $4,640*
  • Jun Sat 07 2025 to Jun Sat 14 2025
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    From
    $4,825*
  • Jul Sat 05 2025 to Jul Sat 12 2025
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    From
    $5,010*
  • Aug Sat 02 2025 to Aug Sat 09 2025
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    From
    $5,010*
  • Sep Sat 06 2025 to Sep Sat 13 2025
    Available
    From
    $4,825*
  • Sep Sat 20 2025 to Sep Sat 27 2025
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    From
    $4,640*
  • Oct Sat 04 2025 to Oct Sat 11 2025
    Available
    From
    $4,640*

What's included

Meet with the traditional communities of Tanna and learn how these Indigenous villages have incorporated WWII iconography into their religious rituals.
Hike to the rim of Mt Yasur, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and in the evening, watch the smoke and lava billowing create a natural fireworks display (from a safe distance, of course).
Snorkel in the clear waters around Pele and see the remarkable coral reef that's protected as part of a marine reserve.
Go beyond the walled-off resorts and discover the beauty and cultures of Vanuatu.
Hike, paddle, swim and snorkel in some of the most beautiful places in the tropics.
Walk through the towering rainforest to find a banyan tree that is said to be the largest in the world, with hundreds of prop roots that support it.
Breakfasts Included: 7.
Lunches Included: 6.
Dinners Included: 3.
Hotel (4 nights),Bungalows (3 nights).
Private vehicle,Boat,Plane.
Age: min 15.
Group Size: 1 - 12.
Efate - River Kayaking.
Efate - Rarru Cascades.
Tanna - Rainforest hike.
Tanna - World's largest banyan tree.
Tanna - Kava Bar visit.
Tanna - Village & community visits.
Tanna - Mt Yasur volcano crater hike.
Tanna - Sulphur Bay Hot Springs.
Tanna - Port Resolution village visit.
Pele - Snorkelling.
Efate - Coffee roaster visit.
Efate - Rum & gin distillery visit.
Nguna - Village walk.
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Itinerary

  • 1 - Port Vila Halo! Welcome to Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. Your adventure begins today with a welcome meeting at 5 pm at your accommodation tonight. If you arrive with time to spare before the welcome meeting, maybe head to the heart of the city for Port Vila's produce market and the waterfront promenade, just a short walk away. There's also the option of hiring a sea kayak from the hotel and taking to the ocean for a true taste of the Pacific.
  • 2 - Port Vila - Rentapao River Today, you'll discover some of Efate's best spots. A 25-minute scenic drive will take you to the exclusive kayak base on the Rentapao River. Experience Vanuatu's rainforest and village life as you paddle its safe waters for 3 hours. After a French-style lunch at the river's edge, transfer upstream to the river cascades, a great place to swim, relax and shake off any jet lag. You'll be back at your hotel by mid-afternoon, allowing ample time to discover more of Port Vila and choose a place for your optional dinner tonight.
  • 3 - Tanna It is an early morning start today for your Air Vanuatu flight to the legendary southern island of Tanna. From there, it's a short transfer to your beachside bungalow, your home for the night. After an included local lunch, begin the first of your amazing Tanna hikes. The world's largest banyan tree is high on a ridge overlooking the coast. Your path there will loop back through scattered villages, food gardens and rainforests - a great opportunity to meet 'the happiest people in the world' going about their daily lives. On the way back to your bungalow, stop at a kava bar for some refreshments. Watch the sunset with your group tonight, keeping an eye out for the whales that cruise along the coast (from July). You'll have dinner as a group and a chance to swap stories by the campfire.
  • 4 - Tanna - Mt Yasur Get ready for a big day today! Start with a drive across the spine of the island to your new accommodation and a John Frum village hidden in the rainforest at the foot of a smouldering volcano. Road conditions permitting, you'll have a short dip in the Sulphur Bay hot springs before travelling to Port Resolution, named after one of Captain Cook's ships. After lunch, return to the foot of the volcano and hike along a rutted road to the rim of the volcano (a driving option to the crater carpark is also available for those who would prefer). Throughout the hike, you'll feel the ground shaking and hear the volcano rumbling, and finally, as you arrive at the crater rim in the late afternoon, you'll be amazed at the firework show that awaits. Return from the volcano in the evening for a late dinner at your beachside bungalow.
  • 5 - Tanna - Port Vila This morning, you'll head into the jungle-clad hills to a 'kastom' village. The community here has long rejected modern life and conserves many aspects of traditional lifestyle. Learn about traditional rites of passage along with their proud links to Prince Phillip as your leader guides you around the village. While life around them is definitely changing fast, it's an interesting insight into a community at the cusp of making decisions about the future and how tourism can help conserve long-held practices. Have lunch at a local cafe in town and a stop at a coffee shop brewing local beans before returning to the airport for an afternoon flight back to Port Vila.
  • 6 - Pele After Tanna's spectacular culture and rainforests, today you'll head to a pristine tropical island renowned for its marine conservation area. It's a scenic drive to Emua wharf and you'll stop at a coffee roasterery along the way. Take a short boat ride to Pele, where you'll sit down for a local lunch on the beach. Then, go snorkelling in the lagoon (weather permitting) or in the marine conservation area. Expect lots of fish, the occasional turtle and plenty of hard corals and small canyons to explore. This afternoon, you'll have the option to take a boat over to Nguna for a challenging 3-hour volcano walk. Alternatively, you can go for a few easier walks around Pele's villages. Your accommodation for the night is at beachside bungalows on Pele hosted by the village women.
  • 7 - Pele This morning, take an easy walk into Nguna's main village to visit the historic church and community sites, before heading back to Efate for lunch at a locally-owned restaurant. Here, there are more great snorkelling options available for those missing the water. Take in the lovely views across the islands, then drive back to Port Vila, this time along the east coast road, meaning you also get to do a round-Efate tour. There are lots of roadside markets to explore and plenty of photo opportunities. Stop for a swim at the sublime Blue Lagoon or one of the local coves around Eton village. Make a final stop at a new distillery, for a delicious tasting of local liquers. Arrive back at your Port Vila accommodation for your final night together in the late early evening. Finish the trip with an optional farewell dinner, a fantastic way to finish your Vanuatu adventure.
  • 8 - Port Vila Your Vanuatu adventure comes to an end this morning after breakfast. If you are staying longer, ask your tour leader about the optional Discovery Bushwalk tour to visit more villages and communities nearby. If you are travelling from May to June, this trip can be combined with the five-day Vanuatu Expedition: Land Diving Festival (just search code TESLC on our website).
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