Twenty Must Do Experiences in Vanuatu
Prepare for an unforgettable Vanuatu adventure. With such a diverse offering, you're in for a 'relaxing adventure' like no other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Malekula is slower, more remote and far more village-centred than Efate. You will not find Port Vila's restaurants, round-island road or easy day-tour circuit. Travel here is about village stays, local guides and asking permission, not booking a packed tour list. It suits travellers who want kastom and quiet more than convenience.
Santo is known for wreck diving, blue holes and Champagne Beach. Malekula is known for Big Nambas and Small Nambas kastom, forest walking and a deeper cultural focus. If you want reefs and WWII history, choose Santo; if you want living custom and a less visited island, choose Malekula.
Ambrym is the natural pairing, sharing Malampa province and a strong kastom-and-volcano contrast. Santo is the other practical add-on if you want more services and a different set of landscapes after Malekula's villages. Either combination works better than trying to see Malekula as a quick side trip from Efate.
Choose Malekula for culture. The island's reputation rests on its kastom communities, ceremonial life and a history that is still told on the ground, not on a resort brochure. It is for travellers who are happy to go slower and ask permission at every step.