Vanuatu Travel Guide 🇻🇺
Tropical islands, blue holes, active volcanoes, coral reefs, waterfalls & authentic Melanesian culture — Port Vila, Espiritu Santo & Tanna Island
🌤 Live Weather — Port Vila
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Port Vila
🌍 Main Islands Efate · Espiritu Santo · Tanna
💱 Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
🗣 Languages Bislama · English · French
⏱ Time Zone GMT+11
🔌 Plug Type Type I — 230V
Famous for: Mount Yasur volcano · champagne beaches · blue holes · world-class diving · kastom villages
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free for many countries Return ticket required Passport validity 6+ months- Accommodation details may be requested
- Travel insurance highly recommended
- Biosecurity checks on food & plants
Always confirm entry rules by nationality before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Oct Dry & pleasant — best season
🌧 Nov–Apr Wet & cyclone season
🤿 Diving Good year-round
🏝 Climate Tropical & humid
Weather can affect inter-island flights & boats.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $70–100 / ₹6,000–₹8,200 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $140–240 / ₹11,500–₹19,500 per day
- 👑 Remote / Volcano Trips — $300+ per day
Island transfers & guided volcano tours increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Port Vila Mele Cascades Espiritu Santo Champagne Beach Blue Holes Tanna — Mount Yasur Pentecost Land Diving Mystery Island🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect major islands
- Boat transfers & ferries
- Limited public transport in remote areas
- 4x4 tours common on Tanna & Santo
Many attractions are accessible only via guided tours.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Digicel · Vodafone Vanuatu
- Tourist SIMs at Port Vila Airport
- Good coverage in main towns
- Rural islands may have weak or no signal
Download offline maps before island trips.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred outside resorts
- Cards accepted in hotels & restaurants
- ATMs mainly in Port Vila & Luganville
- Carry small notes for villages
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Laplapa & island root dishes
- Fresh seafood & reef fish
- Coconut-based stews
- Tropical fruits & taro
Cuisine blends Melanesian, French & Pacific influences.
🎊 Culture & Traditions
- Land diving (Nagol) on Pentecost
- Kastom village ceremonies
- Island dance & music festivals
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Very welcoming & peaceful country
- Respect local customs & village rules
- Sea & weather conditions can change fast
- Volcano visits only with licensed guides
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Waterproof jacket
- Reef shoes & snorkel gear
- Mosquito repellent
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical maritime climate
- Hot & humid
- Wet season — Nov to Apr
- Dry season — May to Oct
🧳 Suggested 4–5 Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Port Vila & waterfront markets
- Day 2 — Mele Cascades & snorkeling
- Day 3 — Fly to Tanna — Mount Yasur volcano
- Day 4 — Cultural village & coastline tour
- Optional — Espiritu Santo blue holes
❓ FAQs
Is Vanuatu tourist-friendly?
Yes — peaceful, authentic & ideal for eco-travelers.
Is English spoken?
Yes — along with Bislama & French.
Is Vanuatu remote?
Yes — many areas are natural & undeveloped.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 111
🔥 Fire 113
🧳 General Emergency Local authorities
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