6-Hour Real Port Vila, Lunch
Six hours from Port Vila aimed at the real Vanuatu, 4.5 from 181 reviews, with free cancellation.
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Vanuatu Day Tours: Island, Reef And Volcano Trips Compared
Nineteen tours, four groups: five island days, six snorkel or sailing trips, three adventure and culture picks, five Tanna and Santo trips.
- $55lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- 83Islands · about 83, 14 of them major, six provinces
- 40 minutesPort Vila to Tanna flight · Air Vanuatu
Major Tom -Sailing Day Cruise, with Snorkeling, Lunch & More!
Likely to sell out.
from $161.85 per person, live price on the listing
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- Duration
- 5 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Meets
- Port Havannah, north Efate (hotel transfers from Port Vila)
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the sailing starts (local time), per the live booking page.
Vanuatu Day Tours: Numbers To Know
50 minutes
Port Vila to Santo flight · Air Vanuatu, to Luganville
Level 2
Mt Yasur alert level · Major Unrest on the VMGD scale of 0 to 5, changes quickly
Nov to Apr
Cyclone season · storms can fall outside it
No visa in advance
Entry for US, UK, AU and NZ citizens · per Vanuatu Immigration, passport valid 6 months
Vatu (VUV)
Currency · no cents, cash on outer islands
87 mm
Driest month, Port Vila · September, long-term average
321 mm
Wettest month, Port Vila · March, long-term average
19
Day tours compared here · across 4 trip types
$55
Lowest from-price · per person, half-day Blue Lagoon and river trip
Vanuatu Day Tours By Trip Type
Efate and cruise-day tours
8-Hour Scenic Round Island
A scenic eight-hour loop of the island from Port Vila, rated 4.5 by 177 reviewers, with free cancellation.
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Yumi Tours Round Island, Lunch
Yumi Tours circles Efate in five to seven hours; 4.8 from 116 reviews.
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Major Tom Sailing Cruise, Lunch
Major Tom runs a sailing day of snorkeling, lunch and more, five to seven hours, 4.9 from 230 reviews.
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Half-Day Blue Lagoon And River
A Yumi Tours half day that pairs Blue Lagoon with Eden on the River, three to four hours, rated 4.5 by 127 reviewers.
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Small-Group Lelepa Snorkel, BBQ
Eight-hour Lelepa Island day trip from Port Vila with snorkeling and a BBQ, rated 4.8 across 98 reviews.
Check availabilityAdventure and culture
Jungle Zipline With Transfers
Jungle zipline runs about 4.5 hours with transfers.
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3-Hour Waterfalls And Kava
Rarru Cascades pairs a waterfall with kava, three hours, rated 5.
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Small-Group Food Tour, Kava
A seven-hour Port Vila food tour with cultural lunch and kava tasting, holding a 5 rating across five reviews.
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Marine Sanctuary Day, Lunch
Five hours at Dany Island marine sanctuary from Santo, lunch included, rated 4.6 by 11 reviewers.
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Private Afternoon Volcano Tour
Spend an afternoon at Tanna's Mt Yasur volcano with a guide; roughly 7 hours, 4.9 rating.
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Private Volcano Plus Blue Cave
A full-day Mt Yasur tour that adds the Blue Cave, running six to eleven hours.
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| Tour | Kind | On the night | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Major Tom Sailing Cruise, Lunch | Snorkel and sailing | Meal included | 5 to 7 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $161.85 | ★ 4.9230 reviews | Check availability |
| Jungle Zipline With Transfers | Adventure and culture | No meal | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $98.94 | ★ 4.8201 reviews | Check availability |
| 6-Hour Real Port Vila, Lunch | Efate and cruise-day tours | Meal included | 6 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $106.01 | ★ 4.5181 reviews | Check availability |
| 8-Hour Scenic Round Island | Efate and cruise-day tours | Meal included | 8 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $183.75 | ★ 4.5177 reviews | Check availability |
| Half-Day Blue Lagoon And River | Snorkel and sailing | No meal | 3 to 4 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $55 | ★ 4.5127 reviews | Check availability |
| Yumi Tours Round Island, Lunch | Efate and cruise-day tours | Meal included | 5 to 7 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $120 | ★ 4.8116 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group Lelepa Snorkel, BBQ | Snorkel and sailing | Meal included | 8 hours | Where tours depart from | $114.78 | ★ 4.898 reviews | Check availability |
| Hideaway Island, Turtle Experience | Snorkel and sailing | Meal included | 6 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $120.15 | ★ 4.394 reviews | Check availability |
| Turtles, Lagoon And River Combo | Efate and cruise-day tours | Meal included | 7 hours | Where tours depart from | $139.12 | ★ 4.867 reviews | Check availability |
| 3-Hour Waterfalls And Kava | Adventure and culture | No meal | 3 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $65.02 | ★ 5.053 reviews | Check availability |
| 7-Hour Efate Full-Day, Lunch | Efate and cruise-day tours | Meal included | 7 hours | Where tours depart from | $125.21 | ★ 4.646 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group Moso Snorkel And Culture | Snorkel and sailing | Meal included | 8 hours | Where tours depart from | $99.47 | ★ 4.829 reviews | Check availability |
| 10-Hour Nguna Hike And Snorkel | Snorkel and sailing | Meal included | 10 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $162.55 | ★ 5.028 reviews | Check availability |
| Marine Sanctuary Day, Lunch | Tanna and Santo | Meal included | 5 hours | Where tours depart from | $131.47 | ★ 4.611 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Afternoon Volcano Tour | Tanna and Santo | No meal | 7 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $235 | ★ 4.98 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Volcano Plus Blue Cave | Tanna and Santo | Meal included | 6 to 11 hours (approx.) | Where tours depart from | $329.52 | ★ 4.58 reviews | Check availability |
| Blue Hole And Champagne Beach | Tanna and Santo | Meal included | 3.5 - 5.5 hours | Where tours depart from | $100 | ★ 4.36 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group Food Tour, Kava | Adventure and culture | Meal included | 7 hours | Where tours depart from | $124.52 | ★ 5.05 reviews | Check availability |
| 2-Hour Wreck Or Shore Dive | Tanna and Santo | No meal | 2 hours | Where tours depart from | See live price | ★ 5.03 reviews | Check availability |
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Vanuatu Day Tours Month By Month
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January
Rain: 316.1 mm Rain Days: 15.4 days Mean Low: 22.5 °C Mean High: 31.3 °C Cyclone Season Window: In window
Mean High: 31.3 °C
February
Rain: 273.7 mm Rain Days: 16.6 days Mean Low: 23.0 °C Mean High: 31.2 °C Cyclone Season Window: In window
Mean High: 31.2 °C
March
Rain: 320.9 mm Rain Days: 18.5 days Mean Low: 22.6 °C Mean High: 30.8 °C Cyclone Season Window: In window
Mean High: 30.8 °C
April
Rain: 255.2 mm Rain Days: 17.1 days Mean Low: 22.0 °C Mean High: 29.9 °C Cyclone Season Window: In window
Mean High: 29.9 °C
May
Rain: 210.3 mm Rain Days: 12.9 days Mean Low: 20.2 °C Mean High: 28.8 °C
Mean High: 28.8 °C
June
Rain: 180.0 mm Rain Days: 11.3 days Mean Low: 19.8 °C Mean High: 27.4 °C
Mean High: 27.4 °C
July
Rain: 94.4 mm Rain Days: 10.3 days Mean Low: 18.2 °C Mean High: 26.4 °C
Mean High: 26.4 °C
August
Rain: 87.4 mm Rain Days: 9.8 days Mean Low: 18.0 °C Mean High: 27.0 °C
Mean High: 27.0 °C
September
Rain: 87.3 mm Rain Days: 8.1 days Mean Low: 18.4 °C Mean High: 27.7 °C
Mean High: 27.7 °C
October
Rain: 134.1 mm Rain Days: 8.4 days Mean Low: 19.6 °C Mean High: 28.5 °C
Mean High: 28.5 °C
November
Rain: 192.3 mm Rain Days: 12.1 days Mean Low: 20.7 °C Mean High: 29.2 °C Cyclone Season Window: In window
Mean High: 29.2 °C
December
Rain: 187.2 mm Rain Days: 13.2 days Mean Low: 21.7 °C Mean High: 30.7 °C Cyclone Season Window: In window
Mean High: 30.7 °C
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| Month | Rain | Rain Days | Mean Low | Mean High | Cyclone Season Window |
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| January | 316.1 mm | 15.4 days | 22.5 °C | 31.3 °C | In window |
| February | 273.7 mm | 16.6 days | 23.0 °C | 31.2 °C | In window |
| March | 320.9 mm | 18.5 days | 22.6 °C | 30.8 °C | In window |
| April | 255.2 mm | 17.1 days | 22.0 °C | 29.9 °C | In window |
| May | 210.3 mm | 12.9 days | 20.2 °C | 28.8 °C | |
| June | 180.0 mm | 11.3 days | 19.8 °C | 27.4 °C | |
| July | 94.4 mm | 10.3 days | 18.2 °C | 26.4 °C | |
| August | 87.4 mm | 9.8 days | 18.0 °C | 27.0 °C | |
| September | 87.3 mm | 8.1 days | 18.4 °C | 27.7 °C | |
| October | 134.1 mm | 8.4 days | 19.6 °C | 28.5 °C | |
| November | 192.3 mm | 12.1 days | 20.7 °C | 29.2 °C | In window |
| December | 187.2 mm | 13.2 days | 21.7 °C | 30.7 °C | In window |
Efate, Tanna Or Santo: Where Vanuatu Day Tours Go
| Efate and Port Vila | Tanna | Espiritu Santo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting there from Port Vila | You are already on Efate | About 40 minutes by Air Vanuatu flight | About 50 minutes by Air Vanuatu flight to Luganville |
| Day tours listed here | 14 | 2 | 3, one of them a dive |
| Length of the tours | 3 to 10 hours | 7 hours (afternoon) or 6 to 11 hours (full day) | 2 to 5.5 hours |
| From-price per person | $55 to $183.75 | $235 to $329.52, both private tours | $100 to $131.47 (the dive has no from-price printed) |
| What the tours reach | Blue Lagoon, Hideaway Island, Lelepa, Moso, Nguna, Rarru Cascades, Mele Bay zipline, Port Vila food and kava | Mt Yasur volcano, one full-day trip adds the Blue Cave by boat | Blue Hole, Champagne Beach, Port Olry, Dany Island marine sanctuary, SS President Coolidge or Million Dollar Point dive |
Vanuatu Day Tours On The Map
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Efate and cruise-day tours
- 6-Hour Real Port Vila, Lunchfrom $106.01
- 8-Hour Scenic Round Islandfrom $183.75
Adventure and culture
- Half-Day Blue Lagoon And Riverfrom $55
- Turtles, Lagoon And River Combofrom $139.12
Snorkel and sailing
- Major Tom Sailing Cruise, Lunchfrom $161.85
- 6-Hour Real Port Vila, Lunchfrom $106.01
Tanna and Santo
- Marine Sanctuary Day, Lunchfrom $131.47
- Private Afternoon Volcano Tourfrom $235
- Port VilaEfate and cruise-day tours
- Port Vila Wharf (Wharf Road)Efate and cruise-day tours · 1.7 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Mele CascadesAdventure and culture · 9.4 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Eden On The RiverAdventure and culture · 15 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Hideaway IslandSnorkel and sailing · 7.4 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Blue Lagoon, EtonSnorkel and sailing · 26 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Lelepa IslandSnorkel and sailing · 20 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Moso IslandSnorkel and sailing · 24 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Nguna IslandSnorkel and sailing · 33 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Port HavannahSnorkel and sailing · 20 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Mt YasurTanna and Santo · 232 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- LuganvilleTanna and Santo · 276 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Champagne BeachTanna and Santo · 316 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Matevulu Blue HoleTanna and Santo · 296 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Port OlryTanna and Santo · 328 km from Port Vila in a straight line
- Million Dollar PointTanna and Santo · 271 km from Port Vila in a straight line
What Guests Say About Vanuatu Day Tours
Real reviews left by paying guests on the operators' own booking listings, not reviews of this website. This site does not collect, select or edit them; the wording is exactly as the reviewer wrote it, cut only at sentence ends.
“We had a fantastic day with Katrina and Sam. The island is lush and beautiful. The locations were very entertaining and spectacular. The lunch at Top Rock was brilliant.”
“This was a great introduction to the main island of Vanuatu. All the major sites were seen. The guides were on time and knowledgeable.”
“Everything went like clockwork! Was a lovely day, friendly people and the blue lagoon was a lot of fun. The turtle sanctuary place excellent and really friendly staff.”
“A wonderful day out on Major Tom with Ben, Bowie & crew. Loads of fun, great snorkeling spots, plenty of delicious food and great adventures sailing. Highly recommend.”
Where To Stay In Port Vila Between Tours
Iririki Island Resort & Spa
Iririki Island, Port Vila harbour
Check ratesThe Melanesian Port Vila
Port Vila town centre
Check ratesFatumaru Lodge Port Vila
Lini Highway, Fatumaru Bay, Port Vila
Check ratesVanuatu Day Tours FAQ
How do I get from Port Vila to Santo?
Air Vanuatu flies Port Vila to Luganville on Santo in roughly 50 minutes. Check current timetables before you book any Santo tour.
Can cruise passengers join these tours?
Yes. Cruise ships call at Port Vila and Luganville, and every listing here carries free cancellation if a port call shifts.
Which Vanuatu islands can you visit on a day tour?
Most tours leave from Port Vila and stay on Efate. The Santo and Tanna options bring in Blue Hole, Champagne Beach and Mt Yasur.
Can you see turtles on a Vanuatu tour?
Yes, two tours cover turtles. Each pairs them with the Blue Lagoon, and the Hideaway Island trip adds island time.
Can I cancel a Vanuatu tour for free?
Yes. All 19 tours on this page come with free cancellation, from the volcano trips to the Santo dive.
How long is the Mt Yasur volcano tour?
The Mt Yasur afternoon guided tour lasts around seven hours. The full-day Blue Cave version takes six to eleven hours.
Vanuatu Guides And Answers
Guides
- Best Time To Visit
- Blue Lagoon
- Blue Lagoon Entry Fee
- Champagne Beach
- Coolidge Dive
- Cruise Terminal
- Efate Island Tours
- Free Things In Port Vila
- Mele Cascades
- Mystery Island
- Port Vila Things To Do
- Port Vila Tours
- Santo Tours
- Shore Excursions
- Swim With Turtles
- Tanna Volcano Tour
- Things To Do In Vanuatu
- Vanuatu Cruises
- Yasur From Port Vila
Answers
- Aussie Visa For Vanuatu
- Best Tour In Vanuatu
- Blue Lagoon Worth It?
- Days In Vanuatu
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
- Is Mount Yasur Safe?
- Is Port Vila Worth It?
- Is Yasur Worth It?
- Port Vila Cruise Day
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- Tanna Worth Visiting
- Taxi Costs In Vanuatu
- Vanuatu Or Fiji Diving
- Vanuatu Safety
- Vanuatu Safety Now
- What Vanuatu Is Famous For
- When Not To Go
- Yasur Still Erupting?