Eco & Nature Tourism in Vanuatu
Vanuatu offers a good variety of eco tour products from discovering the hidden beauty of the fabulous flora and fauna in its natural environment, to learning about the history and cultural background of certain natural attractions, meeting local communities that are involved in environmental projects, gentle bush walking passing coconut plantations and historical sites, waterfall and cascade tours, group mountain biking tours, river kayaking tours, volcano and hot spring trips, bird watching at Vatthe Conservation on Santo, turtle tagging on Moso north of Efate and so much more on offer!
Blue Cave Adventures & Tours
SITUATED ON THE NORTH WEST COAST LINE OF TANNA ISLAND, THIS TANNA ATTRACTION IS NOT TO BE MISSED!
Whether you are a keen snorkeler or not, you will be enthralled by the beauty of this place. Once you arrive to Blue Cave either by boat or road it is an easy swim into the cave, at low tide you can swim right under the rock ledge that takes you into the cave and at high tide you will need to swim underwater for a very short distance, where you will then come up in the cave.
The cave is quite large and has a hole in the roof that provides a beautiful light, which shines into the cave highlighting the blue water and creating great photo opportunities.
You do not need to be an experienced swimmer but if you feel a little nervous about diving underwater to enter the cave then you should visit the Blue Cave at low tide. Check with your tour operator to find out what times the tides are on the day of your tour. Most tours will not go if the sea is too rough as there can be some currents that do push into the cave when the sea is stronger.
Truly a magical place to spend some time, your tour operator will provide you with enough time to explore the cave and jump from some of the platforms outside the cave if you dare! There are also ladders that go up the cliff to a small area on top where you can relax in a hammock, check out the cave roof hole from above, talk to the friendly local family who own the Blue Cave or just enjoy the views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Some tours will provide food and refreshments, check with your tour company about additional extras that can be provided.
If you make your own way to the cave with a boat, yacht or 4WD an entrance fee of 2000 vatu per person is required to be paid in cash, otherwise all tours will include this entrance fee as part of the tour price.
The Blue Cave local owners are Daniel and Rachel Talap who are full of a wealth of knowledge about the area. They have also recently built a bungalow on top of the ridge above the Blue Cave where you can stay overnight and get even more time to enjoy the Blue Cave and nearby attractions.
There is also Accommodation situated on top of the Blue Cave if you wish to explore the Blue Cave more than once and stay somewhere remote and beautiful!
Chief Roimata’s Domain – World Heritage Site
IN JULY 2008, CHIEF ROI MATA’S DOMAIN WAS FORMALLY REGISTERED AS A WORLD HERITAGE SITE – THE FIRST IN VANUATU! JUST HALF AN HOUR’S DRIVE NORTH OF PORT VILA AND FEATURING A STRING OF PERFECT BEACHES, A BREATHTAKING HARBOUR, SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE HAT-SHAPED ISLAND OF ARTOK, AND SO MUCH MORE!
In a cultures where language is unwritten, oral traditions are faithfully passed down from generation to generation. The accuracy of such history is frequently disputed by Western cultures, for what is heard can be changed in the retelling. And in any case, how does one separate fact from legend? Throughout the middle and southern islands of Vanuatu there existed the story of a great and powerful man.
Club Hippique Adventure Park
CLUB HIPPIQUE IS SITUATED 10 MINS FROM PORT VILA AND OFFERS A NUMBER OF TOURS ON HORSEBACK. WE HAVE OVER 50 HORSES TO CHOSE FROM, FOR BEGINNER TO ADVANCED. WE OFFER 1HR, 2HR, ½ DAY & FULL DAY TOURS AND INCLUDE RETURN TRANSFERS FROM YOUR HOTEL.
Choose from a rainforest ride or ride to a white sand beach or waterfall or take advantage of the cooler hours and enjoy a magnificent sunset ride.
Crab Bay Mangrove Forest Walk
JOIN A LOCAL TOUR GUIDE ON A 1 ½ HOUR SCENIC WALK EXPLAINING THE PURPOSE AND HISTORY OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MANGROVE CONSERVATION AREA AND HOW IT ASSISTS IN PROVIDING HABITAT FOR SPECIES AND CLEANSING THE ENVIRONMENT. LEARN ABOUT THE SIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF MANGROVE, SOME OF THE ENDEMIC TREES, BIRDS, GECKOS, SNAKES, AND OF COURSE CRABS.
You will learn the uses of the trees in hunting and house construction before arriving back at Amal-Crab Bay Ecological Education Centre where they will provide fresh tropical fruit and refreshments. This is an opportunity to view posters and have any questions answered about the centre and the species they help to preserve before having a refreshing swim from the beach.
Eden on the River
JUST 20 MINUTES FROM PORT VILA YOU WILL FIND THE “EDEN EXPERIENCE”. A MUST SEE DESTINATION FOR ALL AGES. OUR TROPICAL ECO TOURS BLEND EDUCATION WITH A TOUCH OF ADVENTURE. ALL LEAD BY OUR EXPERIENCED TOUR GUIDES WHO’LL ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE A SAFE AND TRULY WONDERFUL DAY.
Choose from: • Bridges of Eden Both exhilarating and beautiful this tour takes you on a series of suspension bridges across our stunning tropical riverscape. Built to the world’s highest standards for your safety.
Enimah Traditional Tours
ENIMAH IS A TRADITIONAL WORD FROM THE ISLAND OF TANNA, MEANING ‘CENTER’. IN TRADITION, ENIMAH IS AN AREA WHERE ALL VILLAGES ASSEMBLE TO MEET OR PERFORM CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. THE ENIMAH TRADITION COMBINES DANCE, FOOD CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING.
Activities in the cultural village include; Tradition Architecture, Local Food Crops, Traditional Food Preparations, Traditional Brew ‘Kava’, Traditional Art & Craft, The use of the Coconut Tree, Traditional Dance, Traditional Face Painting, and Hair braiding with beads.
Lake Letas and Mt Garet Trek
GAUA IS KNOWN AS THE ADVENTURE ISLAND IN TORBA PROVINCE AND FOR GOOD REASON. HIKING TO LAKE LETAS AND MT. GARET ARE THE MAIN DRAW CARDS FOR TOURISTS VISITING GAUA WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CHALLENGE. HIKING, CANOEING, AND ACTIVE VOLCANOES – THIS TREK HAS IT ALL!
Your guide Victor will lead you on the hike at a pace that suits you, with the option to walk over one, two or three days. The trek will take you through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the country; we highly recommend you bring your camera with spare batteries, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, insect repellent, water bottle, wet weather gear and a small first aid kit.
This is a challenging trek – even walking at a more leisurely pace, and it is recommended that it is only undertaken by those who have a high level of fitness and stamina or have experience hiking in similar (tropical) conditions. The hike is subject to natural conditions and your safety is our priority.
Losinwei Cascades and Waterfall Walk
THIS FABULOUS, PICTURESQUE WALK TAKES GUESTS PAST A MULTITUDE OF SMALL NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS IN THE LIMESTONE ROCK SMOOTHED BY THE FLOW OF WATER AND TIME. GUESTS WALK UNDER THE CANOPY OF THE GREEN TROPICAL COASTAL JUNGLE WITH TINY ORCHIDS AND OTHER FLOWERING IRISES.
The guide will help negotiate the numerous rock pools and the rocky riverside track cutting vegetation away as guests pass. After negotiating a steep rock face you will arrive at the powerful and majestic roaring waterfall to swim and splash in its secret elevated pools and through the hidden crevices. Guests are bound to be soaked and wet before returning.
