Things You'll Need:
- Rental car
- Hotel reservation
- Plane tickets
- Credit card
- Computer
- Luggage
- Map
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Step 1
Learn about the country. The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila on Efate Island.
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Step 2
Explore the area. Vanuatu is made up of 83 diverse islands.
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Step 3
Talk to the locals. Three languages are spoken in Vanuatu: English, French and Bislama.
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Step 1
Fly to Vanuatu with direct service from Air Vanuatu, Air Pacific, Pacific Blue, Qantas and Aircalin.
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Step 2
Take a cruise ship. One arrives about every one to two weeks in Port Vila.
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Step 1
Flag down a minibus. You pay a set price according to your destination, which is excellent when traveling from village to village.
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Step 2
Fly between Vanuatu's islands using Vanair, the only domestic carrier.
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Step 1
To book accommodations, contact Vanuatu Tourist Office at (931) 924-5253 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Look for budget accommodations within walking distance of Port Vila. Expect prices to start at $50 per night.
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Step 3
Camp in a beachside tent on Efate or Nguna Islands for $30 per night and above.
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Step 4
Book a night in Port Vila, which offers the greatest variety of accommodations. Most hotels in the area range from $100 to $250 per night.
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Step 1
Visit the Epule village on Efate Island, which offers handicrafts and a glimpse of local life.
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Step 2
Charter a fishing boat at Efate or Nguna Island. Try your luck at catching marlin, red bass, mahi mahi and coral trout.
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Step 3
Hike through the island of Nguna, which is of volcanic origin. It is an easy trip from Nguna's campsite accommodations.
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Step 4
Shop for traditional crafts and souvenirs near your accommodations in the capital city.
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Step 5
Visit the Vanuatu Cultural Center.
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Step 1
Go to a N'gol ritual. It combines fertility rites with a powerful ceremony on Maewo Island
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Step 2
Try kava, a soporific root drink from Tanuatu.
