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Vanuatu Ecotours
Vanuatu Ecotours
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Multi-day ToursBike ToursWalking ToursEco ToursKayaking & Canoeing
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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VANUATU ECOTOURS offers real-life authentic Experiences. Walking, River Kayaking, Moutain Biking or Trekking in waterfalls, pick your off the beaten track adventure. We only cater small groups so you can better appreciate Vanuatu’s natural environment and diverse cultures. We love creating tailor-made small group experiences, adapted to all levels of fitness and age groups. We speak French, English and Bislama. As the acknowledged outer islands tourism expert and the preferred fixer for visiting TV and film crews, VANUATU ECOTOURS is also involved in the community and committed to sustainable tourism. We spread the benefits of tourism, by partnering with local communities and local tourism projects all around Vanuatu. Our responsibility is to help protect the environmental and cultural treasures of this amazing country. Respect for the environment and for the people of Vanuatu is at the heart of Vanuatu Ecotours.
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Kayaking Tours
3–4 hours
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AU$90
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4WD Tours
3 hours
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
3–4 hours
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100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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AU$84
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Historical Tours
2–3 hours
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AU$50
AU$42
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Navigator307163
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Friends
A friend & I did this very interesting tour recently. We were picked up from the cruise wharf by our very informative drive and excellent young lady tour guide. We learnt a lot about Port Vila and it's history and the views were great. After a rest stop for some fresh fruit for morning tea the tour ended at the local markets. I would hightly recommend this tour to any visitors to Port Vila.
Written 4 December 2023
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Rhea C
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Such a relaxing experience with amazing views. Lorenzo and Alan were our guides and they were friendly and knowledgeable!
Written 23 November 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks Rhea, glad you enjoyed the kayaking and our guides. Lukim yu on your next visit!
Written 24 November 2023
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Rebecca R
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Great way to spend a morning! You don't need to have kayaked before, and it was very easy and relaxing. The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable, and we had a swim at the end. Beautiful scenery and water.
Written 22 November 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks for your great review, you have summed up exactly why this is such a popular tour! Safe onward travels
Written 23 November 2023
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Greg B
Perth, Australia2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
My wife and I did the half day kayak river tour. Our host Jack and Roy made the experience very enjoyable and informative. The kayaking on the river was very easy and could be done by people of all ages and abilities. The visit to the fish enclosure is a must. Take some bread to feed the fish!
Written 15 November 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks Greg, glad you had a good time and lukim yu next time!
Written 17 November 2023
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Lynne B
7 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Relaxing kayak on a beautiful river, guides were friendly, helpful and informative, highly recommend
Written 14 November 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks Lynn, kayaking is our most popular tour, now you know why! Safe onward travels
Written 17 November 2023
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Richard W
Christchurch, New Zealand75 contributions
Great day trip with Jack and the team
Picked up pretty much on time from our accommodation
Ride in the open air on the back of the truck (seated) nice to have the breeze rather than most tours in a air con van
The kayak up the down the river was pretty cool, avoided the overhanging branches as didn’t want any fire ants on me
Cool to see the locals swimming and having a bath, all friendly as is Vanuatu.
Lunch was simple but nice we headed up the the cascades
We had already been but felt this time was more relaxing and the team from Eco joined in and were having a great old time.
Bonus drive back with some crazy dudes on motorbikes doing crazy things which was hilarious.
Overall a great day, Would have liked the kayak to have been just a little longer, maybe further down the river but couldn’t fault it.
Picked up pretty much on time from our accommodation
Ride in the open air on the back of the truck (seated) nice to have the breeze rather than most tours in a air con van
The kayak up the down the river was pretty cool, avoided the overhanging branches as didn’t want any fire ants on me
Cool to see the locals swimming and having a bath, all friendly as is Vanuatu.
Lunch was simple but nice we headed up the the cascades
We had already been but felt this time was more relaxing and the team from Eco joined in and were having a great old time.
Bonus drive back with some crazy dudes on motorbikes doing crazy things which was hilarious.
Overall a great day, Would have liked the kayak to have been just a little longer, maybe further down the river but couldn’t fault it.
Written 22 October 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks Richard, kayaking on the river is a great experience and we are glad you enjoyed it, plus our super guides! Safe travels
Written 27 October 2023
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Janet F
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Family
A gentle paddle enjoying the sights and sounds of the river. A thoroughly enjoyable activity with two amazing guides!
Written 16 October 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks for your review Jane, now you know why this is our most popular tour! Safe travels
Written 24 October 2023
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AngelaG164
Warragul, Australia56 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
We really enjoyed our half day kayaking tour. It was well organised and the staff were so friendly. Moroni was our guide - excellent and highly recommended
Written 27 September 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks Angela, glad to hear your feedback and that you enjoyed our tour. Safe onward travels!
Written 29 September 2023
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Marnie W
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Moroney and his lovely wife, Mari provided a wonderful kayak experience for us. We were lucky enough to have them all to ourselves on our half day tour. Moroney was very knowledgeable, and told us a lot about the Vanuatu culture and history. And about his wife’s knowledge of local medicinal plants passed down through the family.
Moroney was very patient with our lack of kayaking skills, enjoyed a few jokes with us to make light. We talked a lot about our different cultures, but agreed on many similarities in life. We enjoyed some refreshments including the fresh local produce and a humbling ‘thank you’ for our country’s aide since Vanuatu’s recent devastating cyclones.
I would highly recommend Eco Tours, and Moroney for a pleasant cultural experience.
Moroney was very patient with our lack of kayaking skills, enjoyed a few jokes with us to make light. We talked a lot about our different cultures, but agreed on many similarities in life. We enjoyed some refreshments including the fresh local produce and a humbling ‘thank you’ for our country’s aide since Vanuatu’s recent devastating cyclones.
I would highly recommend Eco Tours, and Moroney for a pleasant cultural experience.
Written 25 September 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thanks for the feedback, you struck it lucky to have a private tour! River kayaking is very popular and our guides loving sharing the beautiful river and their cultural knowledge with our guests.
Written 29 September 2023
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Jenny B
1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Family
My family and I (2-11 yr old girls ) went out with eco tours Kayaking down the river .
It was fabulous. One of the girls kayaked by herself and the guides were so patient helping her .
The guides are so knowledgeable and will answer any questions .
Although the weather wasn’t the best for us , one of the girls jumped off the rope swing .
Would definitely recommend.
It was fabulous. One of the girls kayaked by herself and the guides were so patient helping her .
The guides are so knowledgeable and will answer any questions .
Although the weather wasn’t the best for us , one of the girls jumped off the rope swing .
Would definitely recommend.
Written 13 September 2023
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VanuatuEcotours
Thank you for your feedback, we always appreciate hearing from our guests. Kayaking is good for all ages so glad your whole family enjoyed the experience, see you next time!
Written 15 September 2023
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Wollibob
Wollongong3 contributions
Mountain bikes for Hire June?
Vanuatu Ecotours
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Hi Wollibob,
Sure, we can do hire out for our mountain bikes but you will have to pay a large cash deposit as our insurance doesn’t cover hire bikes.
Most of our guests prefer to join one of our mountain bike tours with our specialist guide Francois, who can take you to places you cannot get to by yourself. For example, we can take you through private property to our hidden waterfall.
Francois is available this weekend if you are interested or Monday or Tuesday afternoon.
Hope you can join us.
Regards
Segolene.
Kay D
Mykonos, Greece5 contributions
I am travelling with a friend and we will be there on the 29th September for the day as our ship is in port . We are really wanting to visit a school and spend time with the children. Also visit local villages to see their day to ,day living,
Also getting to visit the Blue Lagoon (which I have been told is amazing) maybe Nawie Beach and or the turtle hatchery
Is this this possible for use to do as a day tour with you?
Kind Regards
Kay
Kay D
Mykonos, Greece5 contributions
I am travelling with a friend and we will be there on the 29th September for the day as our ship is in port . We are really wanting to visit a school and spend time with the children. Also visit local villages to see their day to ,day living,
Also getting to visit the Blue Lagoon (which I have been told is amazing) maybe Nawie Beach and or the turtle hatchery
Is this this possible for use to do as a day tour with you?
Kind Regards
Kay
Ayuko A
Gold Coast, Australia
Hi I am interesting in River Kayaking and waterfall one day tour on 29th Sep. We are two adults and two kids (11 & 14). Do you pick up from Island Magic Resort? Can my 11yo daughter be in a kayak with an adult?
ecomanvila
Olhos de Agua, Portugal929 contributions
Good morning Ayu,
Unfortunately we don't pick up from island Magic but we will be happy to schedule this day for young your family and pick you up from town.
Kind regards,
Marc
Warwick A
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
I put a portrait photo of Pascal from EcoTours Vanuatu in my recommendation of his bike tour, yesterday, and you put it in landscape layout??? Please put it in portrait layout.
Peter L
Mackay, Australia1 contribution
Hi There
I'm visiting next week for 10 days and wondering if I bring my own MTB or hire one. Do you have challenging rides including mountains for an experienced rider?
ecomanvila
Olhos de Agua, Portugal929 contributions
Thank you for your request, Efate island is too small and not hilly to offer challenging MTB; sorry! You are welcome to hire MTB, have a look on my web site, you will find all info. Please note that Ecotours will be closed on the 23rd so you cannot hire after the 23rd. Regards. Pascal
33Travellers16
50 contributions
Hi - do you have any hiking tours that would be suitable with children? My children are 5 and 7. They will both walk quite a distance (8-10kms in Australia on the flat), but I see that some of your trips walk for a half day which I think could be too long for them. We'd love to get out of PV and see some local forest and villages if that's possible.
MaryLawton
Santa Fe, New Mexico1 contribution
The Summit would be a great place. It is off of Devils Point road and signposted. There are paths in a beautiful setting and it is free. The road up is steep but easy in even a small rental car or taxi. Another place is Eden which is off the ring road. It is a lovely park like place along a river. There is a great path for walking and fun places to swim and tube. It cost about 500 and less for kids to just visit and more if you swim. Go prepared to swim and decide when you see the place. It would be great fun for most of a day. Regards and have a great time!!
deRuyterEsq
Sacramento, CA
If I am doing a cruise stop from 8:00am to 6:00 pm is there enough time to do this during the day?
gmgj
melbourne39 contributions
Hi, yes definitely all tours were half day. Just let Pascal know you are on the ship and he will look after you and it will be an experience you will always remember!
rachou2016
Noumea, New Caledonia
Bonjour,
Quelles activités proposez-vous avec un bébé de 1 an svp?
Merci
MMHibis
Saint-Cyprien, France23 contributions
Bonjour,
Baignade dans les bras de ses parents mais attention aux rayons de soleil. Belles randonnées également.