All The Best Things To Do in Vanuatu

Espiritu Santo is the largest island in Vanuatu. It’s known for its stunning postcard-perfect beaches, pristine freshwater blue holes and popular snorkelling and diving sites.

These are some of the places you just cannot miss:

• SS Coolidge– a famous shipwreck site from WWII (diving only)
• Million Dollar Point– a great place for snorkeling where the U.S. military dumped millions of dollars worth of goods after the end of WWII.
• Champagne Beach– imagine crystal clear water against soft, white sand.
• Port Orly– this place is a must for lunch! Devour delicious whole lobster and coconut crabs! Also a great place to visit for snorkeling and turtle spotting.
• Aore Island– explore the island’s reef by snorkeling, kayaking or SUP (stand up paddle-boarding). There is also a Freshwater Plantation where you can explore the rain-forest, bat caves and take a guided tour of the cocoa bean plantation.
• Beach Barrier Resort– Highly recommend staying here when staying in Santo. This resort is set on a beautiful beach great for snorkeling and conveniently located close to Luganville and all the popular hot spots around the island.
• Blue Holes– Vanuatu is renowned for their freshwater Blue Holes and Santo is home to some of the best in the country. I visited Matevulu, Riri and Nanda Blue Holes which I found to be the best and most popular to visit on this island.

These are some amazing things to see and do in Port Vila that definitely can’t be missed:

• Mele Cascades– A series of cascades flowing into aquamarine pools with an impressive 35m waterfall pouring over a natural plunge pool. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
• Hideaway Island– a beautiful island resort home to the famous Underwater Post Office!
• Port Vila Market– fresh fruit and veggies and also a great place to try authentic Vanuatu-an dishes (when you’re there at the right time).
• The Reef Vanuatu Zoological– Feed and swim with the turtles at this amazing Turtle Sanctuary.
• Tanna Coffee Factory– learn about how the locals make coffee, try the local products and buy souvenirs
• Blue Lagoon- a large crystal blue swimming hole surrounded by lush natural gardens and trees

Tick off some of these unique bucket-list items:

• Mt Yasur Volcano– experience the awesome power of the mighty Mount Yasur Volcano!
• Blue Cave– swim through a small hole into a stunning turquoise grotto which is lit from gorgeous sun rays beaming through a hole in the caves’ roof.
• Port Resolution Bay– see geothermal activity including the hot springs along the black sandy beach.