Vanuatu Highlights

15 days from Port Vila [RO]

Days 1 to 7. Seven nights in Port Vila

The capital, Port Vila, is a delightful, waterfront town situated on the main island of Efate. It also offers a variety of dive sites and a variety of marine life, with running currents bringing in the pelagic species. Many of the best dive sites are only minutes away with several sunken ships in the protected waters of the bay.

Day 8. Transfer by Vanair to Espiritu Santo

The island of Espiritu Santo, approximately one-hour flight north of Vila is a lush tropical getaway with white beaches and plenty of excellent dive sites. Santo attracts divers like a magnet, with the main attraction being the wreck of the 'S.S.President Coolidge'.

Days 9 to 14. Explore the many dive sites on offer around Santo

Day 15. Fly to Port Vila. [B]

Choose from one of the following hotels, or contact us to discuss options:

Melanesian Hotel, Port Vila

Only seven minutes walk from the Post Office, The Melanesian 3-star hotel offers a wide range of accommodation styles from self catering two bedroom family units to superbly appointed Orchid Rooms. There's a gaming lounge, 24 hour Mediterranean style restaurant, two bars, pool and tennis courts and a collection of crafts and artifacts throughout the hotel that rivals the Museum! This is a popular tourist hotel with a good range of facilities and close to the centre of town.

Iririki Island Resort & Spa

Just a two-minute ride on the 24 hour ferry from Port Vila is the private island of Iririki; this resort offers 70 guest rooms in the original resort and 61 new deluxe rooms and penthouses at Snorkelers Cove. Here you will fi nd all the facilities expected from a world class resort including two swimming pools, two tennis courts, a gym, four restaurants, two bars and room service.

Guests at Iririki receive complimentary use of all non motorised watersports equipment including snorkelling equipment, kayaks and catamarans. The resort provides a complimentary daily snorkelling trip in the resort boat.

Breaka's Beach Resort

Located 20 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the heart of Port Vila, Breaka's Beach Resort is set on a sweeping two kilometre long white sand beach. Fringed with coconut palms and beach Pandanus, Breakas is an intimate boutique resort for adults and young adults over 15 years old.

Nestled amongst beautifully landscaped grounds, the architecture is a tribute to the island's colonial heritage and rich indigenous culture. The Resort building has integrated modern and traditional materials such as coral, wood, thatch, and local artifacts. Since its creation in 2002 Breakas has won many hospitality awards.

Breakas offers 28 bungalows nestled along the beach and lush tropical gardens:10 directly face the ocean, 18 others are under the shade of coconut trees. All have queen size beds, day bed, ceiling fans; air-conditioning is not necessary due to the fresh ocean breezes. Toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities. In-room massage is a favourite request by guests.

The 22 metre pool has a swim-up bar and a state of the art sound system. The beachside a-la carte restaurant is renowned for its delicious food and is a highlight of anyone's stay. For guests staying at the resort, snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, beach volleyball and kayaks are available.

Le Meridien Port Vila Resort & Casino

Le Meridien set in 50 acres and located ten minutes from Port Vila overlooks Erakor Lagoon and its own private island. Enjoy stunning Vanuatu architecture and spacious accommodation, including 10 luxurious Lagoon Bungalows. A 9-hole golf course, ?? la carte restaurant and three bars are amongst the features that make this resort hotel a relaxing and luxurious base. Complimentary use of non-motorised water sports equipment including windsurfing, sailing boats and canoes.

Hotel Deco Stop, Espiritu Santo

Family run Deco Stop Lodge is situated amongst gardens on a hill overlooking Segond Canal, five minutes from town. Offering budget divers accommodation comprising 12 fan-cooled twin, triple or family units with private bathroom, small fridge, tea and coffee facilities and insect screening plus a lockable wash area for divers. Shared dormitory accommodation is also available.

There is a restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor dining areas overlooking the bay. Other facilities include a large swimming pool, games room and computer facilities. For divers there is a lock-up wash area for gear.

Aore Island, Espiritu Santo

A working coconut plantation and your own island hideaway, Aore Island lies just across the water from Santo. Yet this private and secluded waterfront retreat is close enough to access the sights of Santo. The waterfront bungalows, all with balconies, overlook the beach and the Segond Canal and facilities include a swimming pool and restaurant on the beach, with panoramic views. Aore Resort also offers tours of its own working plantation in a jungle strewn with relics of the Second World War and picnic lunches on idyllic Turtle Island.

Coral Quays Resort, Espiritu Santo

Overlooking the crystal clear San Michel Bay, Coral Quays offers a taste of the wonderfully unhurried Melanesian lifestyle. Amidst extensive tropical grounds, there are 18 light and comfortable rooms with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning or ceiling fans and ocean and garden views. The widely regarded restaurant offers local organically grown foods and freshly caught seafood. Facilities include a terrace, swimming pool, health spa and tour desk. The resort offers many activities from diving and adventure tours to snorkelling, sea kayaking and night diving from a private jetty.