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Liner over 200 m long, sunk in 1942 and lying at 21 to 70 m: it takes around ten dives to see it all. Certified divers only.
Official websitepacificdive.net→Intensely blue freshwater pools in the middle of the forest, reached by kayak or dugout canoe with a guide; entry fees are paid to the customary landowners.
Official websitevanuatu.travel→White-sand beach with clear water that seems to fizz at low tide; snorkelling, showers and camping on site.
Official websitevanuatu.travel→Islet surrounded by a coral-rich marine reserve, ideal for snorkelling, with an underwater post office for sending your postcards.
Official websitehideaway.com.vu→Return flight, 4x4 track through the villages and a short walk to the crater rim; entry fee and lunch included. Alert level 2: guided visits, suspended if needed.
Official websiteunity-airlines.com→Kayaking down a calm river through the rainforest, swimming and a rope swing, then waterfalls in the afternoon; daily except Sunday.
Official websitevanuatuecotours.com→Six ziplines over jungle ravines and a 120 m suspension bridge, 65 m above the canyon.
Official websitevanuatujunglezipline.com→Yam harvest rite: men jump from wooden towers 20 to 30 m high with a vine tied to their ankles. On Saturdays, April to June, by plane from Port Vila.
Official websitevanuatuecotours.com→Large covered market where the “mamas” sell fruit, vegetables, flowers, crafts and cooked food; daily except Sunday, best in the morning.
Official websitevanuatu.travel→Craft rum distillery using local cane, working with more than 150 growers: tour of the stills and tasting.
Official website83islands.com→| Mount Yasur | Alert level 2 out of 5, 600 m danger zone: guided visits only, suspended if activity increases |
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| Gol land dive | On Saturdays, April to June, in south Pentecost; reached by small plane from Port Vila |
| Diving | All year round; the Coolidge wreck is for certified divers only |
| Custom fees | Blue Holes, beaches and villages often charge an entry fee, paid in cash to the customary landowners |
| Safety | Before you travel, always check your government's official travel advice (foreign ministry website). |
When can you see the Gol land dive?
On Saturdays, from April to June, on Pentecost. Exact dates depend on the villages: book through an operator.
Can you visit Mount Yasur on a day trip from Port Vila?
Yes, on a fly-in excursion (Unity Airlines), if the alert level allows.
Do you need to be a diver to see the Coolidge?
Yes, you need a diving certification: the wreck lies at 21 to 70 m. Beginners can dive the reefs off Efate or Moso.
How do you pay at natural sites?
In vatu, in cash: entry fees for the Blue Holes, beaches and villages can rarely be paid by card.
Information checked in November 2026 — confirm with operators and accommodation before you travel.