- CapitalPort Vila
- CurrencyVanuatu vatu (VUV)
- LanguagesBislama, English, French
- Main hubPort Vila (VLI)
- EntryVisa-free on arrival for many nationalities
- Drives onRight
Vanuatu's 83 islands mix French and British colonial history with more than 100 local languages. Port Vila on Efate has waterfalls and lagoon resorts; Espiritu Santo has Champagne Beach, blue holes and the SS President Coolidge wreck. The headline act is Mount Yasur on Tanna, one of the most accessible active volcanoes on earth.
See our Mount Yasur guide.
Where to stay in Vanuatu
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Top landmarks
Mount Yasur
One of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, erupting every few minutes on Tanna.
Tours & activities in Vanuatu
Day trips, cruises and guided experiences, many with free cancellation. Via GetYourGuide.
Guides & articles
New Caledonia Travel Guide 2026: Nouméa, the Isle of Pines and a UNESCO Lagoon
Baguettes and Kanak culture, a UNESCO-listed lagoon and the pine-fringed bays of the Isle of Pines: how to plan a trip to New Caledonia in 2026.
Visiting Mount Yasur on Tanna: A Vanuatu Guide with Efate and Espiritu Santo
Peer into an erupting volcano on Tanna, swim in Santo's blue holes and dive a giant wreck. How to plan Mount Yasur safely and combine it with Efate and Santo.
The 12 Best Islands in the South Pacific, Ranked by Travel Style
From Bora Bora's lagoon to Tanna's volcano, these 12 South Pacific islands each do one thing better than anywhere else. Find the one that fits how you travel.
Staying Connected in Oceania: eSIMs, Local SIMs and Remote-Island Coverage
Fast 5G in Sydney, one bar on a Vanuatu beach. Here is how to pick an eSIM or local SIM for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific islands, and where coverage runs out.
Oceania Travel Budget 2026: What a Day Really Costs, Country by Country
From USD 40 a day in Samoa to USD 700+ in Bora Bora, here is what a day of travel really costs across Oceania, with budget, mid-range and luxury ranges by country.
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