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Vanuatu Mountain Bike Guided Tour departs Port Vila
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Vanuatu Mountain Bike Guided Tour departs Port Vila

By Vanuatu Ecotours
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Ages 6-99, max of 7 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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  • Driver/guide
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Helmet and gel cover seats on demand
  • Entry/Admission - Vanuatu Ecotours
What's not included
  • Lunch


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up from Port Vila Hotel and give meeting point instructions for all other hotels.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Port Villa
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70809P5

        • Private tours for family with kids.
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70809P5

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        Itinerary
        • 1
          Vanuatu Ecotours Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Port Vila or cruise ship terminal and take you to an unforgettable adventure out-of-the-beaten track. BUSH WALKING Enjoy a range of fun, memorable and informative bush walking adventures for all fitness levels. Experience the true feeling of nature and meet the “happiest people on earth” going about their daily lives. No dangerous snakes, plants or insects. 6,500vt per person 4,500vt for 6-12’s Free for U5’s Contact us about this tour RIVER KAYAKING Come with us and experience the serenity of kayaking down a gently flowing freshwater river, surrounded by lush tropical forest. Enjoy a cool dip, and have fun swinging on our tarzan rope. Perfect for families. 6,500vt per person 4,500vt for 6-12’s Free for U5’s Contact us about this tour SEA KAYAKING New, in association with Kayaking Vanuatu. Paddle in paradise! Kayak, swim and snorkel Mele Bay’s warm tropical waters. 7,000vt per person 3,500vt for 6-12’s Contact us about this tour HIDDEN WATERFALLS A magical experience in the heart of the rainforest. Jump into pristine rock pools, have fun with our swing rope, explore limestone caves, trek upstream into the river canyon or relax in a natural spa bath. 6,500vt per person 4,500vt for 6-12’s Free for U5’s Contact us about this tour MOUNTAIN BIKING Go to places not usually accessible even to locals. Jump on our Italian mountain bikes and follow us on off-road tracks and jungle trails to beautiful unspoiled coastlines, Ni-Vanuatu villages, waterfalls, colonial cattle farms & more
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        • Vanuatu Ecotours
          1,100
          Port Vila, Vanuatu
        • K9399FPgeorgeg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Experience and Excellent Service
          Amazing service from these guys! Everyone was so friendly and accomodating. We felt really immersed in the cultural experience. Cheers to Jack and all his colleagues for being great guides too! Appreciate it!
          Written 10 December 2024
        • N1491FFrosier
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day out
          Rainbow Roy & Berry were excellent tour guides. They gave us a bank of knowledge about Vanuatu and were very friendly during our tour. The river is absolutely stunning, full of fish and a mix of sea water and fresh water. We loved jumping off the rope swing and then feeding the fish at the end of the tour. Definitely recommend doing this tour if you are looking for a fun relaxing day.
          Written 21 November 2024
        • R4429EYmarianap
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great morning kayaking!
          Great little trip up and down the river, with a bonus secluded picnic area and rope swing at the end. Lovely and friendlky guide!
          Written 8 November 2024
        • perSensAG
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very friendly and caring guides
          Vanuatu Ecotours offer a wide range of activities on different islands. Berry, Fira and Laura are excellent local guides who know how to make every activity special. Everything worked perfectly and was super organised.
          Written 29 October 2024
        • jillsX3193PI
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful time on Nguna and Pele Islands
          We did the Outer Islands tour to Pele and Nguna Islands last weekend and loved it! Our guide, Roy, was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful and the local villagers provided great meals and a very comfortable bungalow for our 2 night stay. We were able to enjoy a village tour on Nguna and time at the beach with the village children on Pele in the afternoons. A special treat was the chance to swim with a dugong just off the beach near the village and then watch it and another dugong racing the full length of the beach! We would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience and learn about island life and culture.
          Written 24 October 2024
        • hornet450
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Canoeing on the Rentapao River.
          Fantastic couple of hours canoeing on the Rentapao River. Our guides Roy & Jackie were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and the history of Vanuatu. Highly recommended!!
          Written 21 October 2024
        • dtrcg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Nature walk
          What a lovely walk and informative tour, our guide Berry was very accommodating and took the time to share his experience and knowledge of all the local bush. A very relaxing walk though a couple villages and the bush . Would recommend
          Written 17 October 2024
        • ChristinaW2244
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Informative tour around Port Vila
          A great little informative trip around Port Vila. Our driver, Roy (rainbow) was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the town, the island and life in Vanuatu in general. Lovely photo stops, we enjoyed ourselves very much. Highly recommend doing this with Eco Tours.
          Written 13 October 2024
        • Jessica h
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic fun and informative enjoyed seeing the natural beauty Vanuatu and the lovely people
          Great and memorable experience we went kayaking staff where helpful and knowledgeable we saw the local communities along the river and enjoyed a beautiful swim at the cascades thanks again for making our trip memorable highly recommended
          Written 11 October 2024
        • markiL5328IU
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing fun experience.
          Absolutely an amazing 5+ star experience. Professional and experienced tour guides, friendly and knowledgeable. Finished with a refreshing swim. A highlight on our trip and would highly recommend to couples and families.
          Written 9 October 2024
        • ch10014
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lovely way to spend a quiet morning.
          This was a lovely, relaxed way to spend the morning. My kids loved it too. The river is quiet and the paddling is easy. Our guides, Fira and Tacky, were informative, easygoing and consummately professional.
          Written 6 October 2024
        • dumbyt
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour over beautiful river
          My family was visiting Port Vila for a week and decided this would be a nice thing to do on our final full day in Vanuatu. Their bus picked us up from our hotel (they have a van and an open-backed truck), and drove us to their beautiful spot next to the Rentapao River. The tour guides, Fira and Tacky were extremely friendly and helpful, and knew heaps of cool things about the river and things around it. They have one or two person kayaks, and you can put your bags in the storage place for kayaks once you set off (there is also a small shelf in the one person kayaks that fits a water bottle, sunscreen etc..). The tour itself was great, the water was lovely and the trees and shrubbery by the riverbank were beautiful. The tour goes up to a beautiful small, gentle waterfall which a great spot for pictures. After we got back to the landing, we got to go to a small pond and feed a myriad of different fish, along with one stingray. There were so many fish, all of different colours and sizes!! After that we were given some refreshments in the form of delicious fruits and fresh lime juice. We even got to see some pigs that live on the property and help get rid of fruit peels, which was great. Overall a great experience and only takes the morning or afternoon.
          Written 6 October 2024
        • Susan_Khoa
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Peaceful floating down the river
          We spent a pleasant couple of hours floating along the river with our knowledgeable guide. The paddling was very easy and there was choice of single or double kayaks. Afterwards there was a light snack of fruit and then we chose to go on to the cascades for lunch (sandwiches) and a swim at the waterfall. Make sure you take sunscreen because although the photos look like you are paddling through a forest, at least half is no under a tree canopy. There is a basic toilet at the paddling location (no paper or soap) but at the cascades there is a clean toilet with paper and soap. It was a nice trip for something a little different from the beach and the guides were very informative.
          Written 3 October 2024
        • L0VEOFFOOD
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pele Island
          A seamless tour from pickup to drop off. As a large family group of 15, EcoTours made us feel comfortable and relaxed. Definitely a relaxing day was ahead. Roy and Jack were engaging and informative. The overcast drizzling day didn’t damper our spirits and Pele Islands was beautiful. A walk through the village and surrounding area was led by Roy, who filled us with tales and information on the flora of Vanuatu. After a beautiful walk we had a swim and snorkel back at the beach that was suitable for all. The tour provides lunch and it really goes beyond expectation, with an assortment of salads, rice, fish, sausages and steak all served under the canopy of the trees on the beachfront. We all happily after lunch swam and snorkelled some more as we watch the rain cloud cover Efate and head towards Pele. On our way back into Villa, Roy and Jack happily stopped at a Cava bar for the group to try some, as it is a cultural experience. It’s definitely not for everyone but some of group loved it.
          Written 1 October 2024
        • happyyfamilyy
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A beautiful half day activity with great company.
          Fantastic morning out. Our two guides were very knowledgeable and happy to chat about everything. A peaceful and easy kayak up and down the river. Had a swim at the end. Good snacks, great company, lovely memories formed.
          Written 27 September 2024
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        Christianpeeters
        San Francisco, CA125 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Marc picked us up at 9am for a half day mountain bike tour and swim. It was truly amazing, the bike ride was a real adventure going through various Jungle landscapes. It was roughly 16km in total with half way a swim at the water falls.

        The waterfall was better than expected since Marc took us to a waterfall where most tourist will never come. We were the only people there and swimming in these waterfalls was amazing. We climb the waterfall with Marc and swing on a rope.

        Thanks Marc for this great experience in Vanuatu.
        Written 29 March 2019
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        Thank you Christian!!
        Written 1 April 2019
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        Fiona from Australia
        Melbourne, Australia48 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019
        if you want to learn about Vanuatu while having a fabulous "off the beaten track" adventure book a tour with these guys. Our guide Marc was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He arrived on time, communicated plans well and the bikes were in excellent condition. The company cares deeply about the local people and their land. We thoroughly recommend them as professional tour operators.
        Written 2 October 2019
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        Alan B
        Kalorama, Australia54 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        It is not often that a tour company gets so many good reviews for a MTB ride but it makes sense when you do one with ecotours

        Today we went for a ride with François and Ronnie for a half day ride which included secluded beaches, farm tracks and private bushland.

        The bikes we were using were in good condition. Montenegro hard tails with disk brakes in great condition, helmets and easy to ride.

        Were were asked our heights when we booked and the sizing was perfect, they can do smaller bikes for younger kids I gather.

        The picked us up at Erakor island where we stayed right on time and took us in the 4wd to the start point where we were assisted in preparation.

        A short ride uphill from here and then a nice downhill ride followed by gentle hills.

        We were shown and told lots of info regarding the farming techniques used by locals and many plants and why they are important pointed out.

        The tracks varied from rough to slightly overgrown rarely used tracks but all were well within our skills.

        The final section was on a minor made road and we ended up back out our start point.
        Ronnie and Francois were exceptional hosts, they were entertaining knowledgeable and helpful .

        This trip is worth the cost and highly recommended. They can match the ride to your skill levels and would be great for a family with teenagers.

        Alan

        Our ride went to the beach and then a secluded bay.

        The ride from here included
        Written 6 September 2019
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        NikkiMcConville
        Christchurch, New Zealand13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        July 2018 • Couples
        We did two tours with Vanuatu Eco Tours - the kayak trip in the morning and the bike ride in the afternoon. Both were absolutely fantastic - superbly organised with friendly, knowledgeable guides.

        The kayaking trip is achievable for pretty much anyone as there's an option for a double kayak where one of the guides does most of the paddling if you want a more leisurely experience.

        Our bike ride was more strenuous - we rode for over three hours and got a real insight into life in Vanuatu. We rode through villages, past gorgeous, unspoilt beaches and past huge mansions - we saw all the extremes. The highlight though was Pascal's incredible knowledge - there was nothing we asked that he didn't know the answer to. The day was the highlight of our recent holiday and I cannot recommend Vanuatu Eco Tours enough.
        Written 15 July 2018
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        Thank you so much Nikki!!
        Written 16 July 2018
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        HenryBrydon
        Sydney, Australia5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2018 • Friends
        We had a brilliant time exploring a quiet, beautiful side of Efate with Pascal. Bags of energy and experience which made the tour especially memorable. Recommended!
        Written 30 May 2018
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        Thanks Henry ;)
        Written 30 May 2018
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        Stevechssc
        Fenwick Island, SC21 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Marc and Francois were accommodating guides, meeting us promptly at the port and taking us to a native village to start an easy bike trek, accommodating my wife who was not accustomed to mountain biking. We saw interesting vegetation, natives in their villages, and beautiful sea side. A worthwhile “off the beaten” path for a visitor interested in something different than the usual tourist attractions.
        Written 23 December 2019
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        Hi Steve, Thank for your great comments! It is always good to get a positive response from our client who loves what we are providing. Thank you again for the 5 stars rating hope to welcome you again in Vanuatu and also with Vanuatu Ecotours Regards Vanuatu Ecotours Team!
        Written 29 December 2019
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        Francis
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019 • Family
        Heaps of thanks to our guide Marc who led us through villages in Port Vila. We visited families and talked to them in villages, getting to know more about their life as wall as the crops and plants.We even visited a school. Marc had taken care of me as a novice mountain bike rider. So the route was well tailored made.

        It's a happy and memorable trip!
        Written 21 October 2019
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        Thank you for your great comment about Marc! Marc is our Manager full of knowledge about Vanuatu Cultures and traditions. He has a professional background in tour he also trained our local tour guide to be like him... Thanks again Regards from Vanuatu Ecotours Team!
        Written 13 January 2020
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        Kate Bird
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019
        I want to thank Marc for the wonderful guided tour through villages and beaches in Port Vila by Mountain Bike. It was off the beaten track and very much a huge learning experience for our boys (15 & 12). If you want to see the authentic way of life in Vanuatu, this is perfect! Marc was very knowlegable, friendly and full of enthusiasm. He tailor made the ride for us as we wanted our boys to see a school and the traditional way of life. He also collected some bush food on the way and we had a little picnic on the beach at the end. Definitely something we will always remember and highly recommend this tour. Much more enjoyable than joining the thousands of tourists on other tours. To top it off, Marc was kind enough to go out of his way to deliver my sunglasses that I left in the bus on the way back. Nothing was a problem.
        Written 18 October 2019
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        Hi Damon, Thank you for your great comments about Marc, Marc is our professional Tour Guide with big experiences and big knowledge in Cultures and tradition of Vanuatu. He is also our company Manager with big experiences of running a tour company. Again thank you for your comment and hope to see you again in the coming future. Regards Vanuatu Ecotours Team!
        Written 30 January 2020
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        TheAnds
        Manchester, UK20 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2019
        Did both the kayacking and mountain biking with these guys and both times were great.

        The instructors very knowledgeable and friendly, making both activities fun.

        Would highly recommend these guys.
        Written 20 September 2019
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        Scenic660691
        Canterbury Region, New Zealand10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Experienced guides with wealth of knowledge... great fun. Everything provided and you get to see the real Vanuatu.
        Written 28 May 2019
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        Thanks for the review hope you enjoyed your tour!
        Written 19 August 2019
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