Efate Tours

Popular Efate Island Tours

Many people who come to Vanuatu stay on the island of Efate. This seems to be one of the most tourist friendly places in the world, and there is always something great for travellers to do. You will find a beautiful blend of cultures – Chinese, French, English, and Melanesian as well as a beautiful land. As soon as you set foot on the island, you will understand just why it is such as popular destination.

It would be just about impossible to list all of the things that you should try to do on your trip to Efate, but the following is a compilation of some of the most popular Efate island tours.

Cascades Waterfall

Visit the Cascades Waterfall for beautiful tropical scenery and a natural pool in which the kids can relax and cool down. It is about a fifteen to twenty minute drive outside of Port Vila and worth the trip even if you have to take a taxi.

‘Round the Island Tour

One of the "must" Efate tours. You can get one of the ‘Round the Island Tours from a number of locations. This tour will take just about the whole day. You travel all around the island, from the city of Port Vila to some of the more rural and secluded places on the island. Your guide will tell you all about the culture of the islands as well as its history. If you want to get a good idea about the way life is in the islands, then you should definitely take this tour.

Ekasup Cultural Village Tour

A tour of a traditional village will give you insight into how the native people of the islands live. You can learn about their culture, their history, their rituals, and their medicines. It is a very enlightening tour.

Aerial Tour

Perhaps the best way to get an overview (literally) of the island is to take an aerial tour. By heading to the air, you can see the tropical jungles, waterfalls, volcanoes, and coastlines in a way that you wouldn’t be able to on foot. It is a thrilling way to experience the island.

The Water

Of course, one of the main reasons people come to Efate is to experience all the great water activities available. From sailing and snorkeling to scuba diving and kayaking, there is never a shortage of water sports.

You will likely find dozens of other great things to do all around the island of Efate. The most important thing to do is have a great time.

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Vanuatu Islands Articles

• Island Hopping - There's a plethora of islands in Vanuatu to explore in this 80+ island archipelago. These can be usually explored by air and cruises.
• Popular Islands - Each of Vanuatu islands is a beautiful paradise just waiting to be explored. Some of the most popular islands include Moso, Tann and Santo.
• Ambrym Island - One of the star islands in Vanuatu archipelago with its two volcanoes - Benbow and Marum. It's also famous for sorcery, magic, and Rom dances. 
• Efate Island - Efate island was probably settled some 3,500 years ago by Lapita people. They named it Efate, meaning 'a place where we will settle'.
• Epi Island - This quiet, lush garden island is the perfect place for families, hikers and backpackers. You can also visit Nikaura's Marine Protected Area.
• Erromango Island - Once the home to sandalwood forests, Erromango island is now adventurer's dream come true with caves and hiking trails.
• Malekula Island - For unspoiled beauty and an incredible array of history and culture, you must visit Malekula island, a favored destination by anthropologists.
• Pentecost Island - Sighted by Captain Cook in 1774 on the Day of Pentecost, this island is largely known by its Land Dive ceremony held annually in April and May.
• Santo Island - Vanuatu's largest Espiritu Santo island is well known for its scuba dvining sites, including WWII shipwrecks, snorkeling, sailing and hiking.
• Tanna Bungalows - Tanna island is probably one of the most favorite Vanuatu holiday destinations. Tanna provides a great location to relax or look for an adventure.