Port Vila Holiday Packages

Port Vila Holiday Packages

Home to pristine waterways and live volcanoes, the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu is said to be the happiest place on earth.

Its compact capital, Port Vila, is located around a harbour on the southwestern coast of the island of Efate. This lush, friendly and distinctly French-flavoured town is home to a melting pot of cultures—Melanesian, English, French, Chinese and more. Our Port Vila holiday packages can give you an escape that's as diverse as the islands of Vanuatu.

Things to Do in Port Vila

Located just 10 kilometres from Port Vila, the Mele Cascades provide a first glimpse of Vanuatu's natural beauty. Dive into the aquamarine waters for a refreshing swim while thousands of litres of water thunder down around you. If you're an avid rock climber, abseil from the 50-metre high rock face or explore the hidden caves surrounding the area. Book one of Wotif’s Port Vila car hire options to get around and make the most of your island visit.

For underwater explorers, add a spot of wreck diving to your holiday in Port Vila. The seascapes are great, but sunken yachts, seaplanes and cargo ships will add a whole new dimension to your dive experience. The most popular dives swim you through the wreck of the SS President Coolidge off the island of Espiritu Santo. At 200-metres long, the Coolidge offers over 20 different dive tours alone.

Mount Yasur is the world's most accessible and active volcano. It bubbles hotly on Tanna Island, a 45-minute flight from Port Vila—book your flight on Wotif alongside Port Vila accommodation packages. Once on Tanna, you can drive within 50 metres of the rim of this live volcano—there's nowhere else on earth that lets you get this close. There's a boom and a hiss as molten lava is thrown high in the air above you, followed by thick black smoke. When you finally make it down, the ground will have never felt so good!

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

Shopping in Port Vila means one thing—markets. The top of the pile is Vila Market on the main street. Open around the clock from Monday morning through noon on Saturday, Vila offers the truly local experience—coconuts, pawpaws, jewellery, wood carvings and souvenirs at rock-bottom prices. There's no bargaining and vendors are not known for putting pressure on tourists to buy anything.

After shopping, head for the waterfront. Unsurprisingly, this is the best spot on the island for dining on local specialities, including freshly caught lobsters, seafood curry and Lap Lap—oven-baked yam steeped in coconut cream.

Round off your night in a waterside bar where tourists and locals come to mix and mingle. Brave travellers can sample kava, a relaxing brew made from the crushed root of the pepper plant. It's a great local experience!

What's Next?

Whether you're after a relaxing beach break or an adrenaline-fuelled adventure, Wotif can get you there. Booking is easy, and our great-value Vanuatu Island holiday packages include flights and accommodation to suit every budget. Book one of our Port Vila package deals now and you’ll soon be staring into a mouth of a volcano.