Vanuatu offers some of the world’s most diverse hiking. From soaring, steamy mountain peaks to volcanic craters, beach trails to riverside meanders, you’ll find a trail that’s perfect for.
Hiking offers an excellent way to connect with the local community with multiday hikes often stopping in villages and being led by local guides. There are a great range of walks taking half a day close to Port Vila to full 5 day hikes in the Outer Island.
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Climb mountains and ford streams. If you love to trek, then Vanuatu is the place for you with a massive diversity of hikes across the 83 islands.
Surrounded by crystal-clear waters (perfect for a post-hike dip), you can traverse jungles, lunar landscapes, volcanic ashplains and soaring peaks…
Traditional customs are still at the heart of Ni-Vanuatu way of life. We recommend always walking with a local guide or two to ensure cultural sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trails run through jungle, village gardens, cloud forest, volcanic ash plains and coastal hills. Near Port Vila you can walk half-day routes; on Ambrym, Gaua, Malekula and Santo the paths become multi-day crossings. Many walks end at a waterfall, crater rim or swimming hole. The variety is the point: few Pacific destinations pack volcano, forest and reef into the same trip.
Efate walks are often moderate and done in a morning. Outer-island volcano and mountain routes can be hot, steep, muddy and remotely supported, especially in the wet season. Ambrym's ash plain, Gaua's Mount Garet and Santo's longer treks need fitness and tropical pacing. Match the island to your comfort, not the most famous crater.
A local guide is recommended whenever a trail crosses customary land, is poorly marked, or heads toward an active volcano. On outer islands it is the normal way to walk, and it supports the community that looks after the path. Guides also read weather, river crossings and cultural boundaries you would miss alone. Book accredited guides for volcano treks.