Port Vila Cultural Village Tour & Blue Lagoon Day Trip

Summary

Traditional Vanuatu Village Visit with Swimming & Lunch

You’ll meet Vanuatu villagers near Port Vila, learn traditional skills from locals, swim in the Blue Lagoon’s clear water, and relax over lunch by Eden on the River’s cascades. With hotel pickup and a friendly guide included, it’s an easygoing day full of real moments you’ll remember long after you leave Vanuatu.

What’s the experience like?

We bumped along the road out of Port Vila, windows down, warm air mixing with that earthy smell after last night’s rain. Our guide, Samuel, kept up this steady stream of stories — some about his childhood here, others about the old ways. I caught myself grinning when he described how his grandmother still tests fish for poison using ants (if they eat it, you can too). We pulled up to Pepeyo Village and I’ll admit, seeing the chief and his “warriors” waiting with spears and bows made my heart thump a little faster. They didn’t break character until one of the kids behind me sneezed and everyone cracked up — even the chief.

The walk through the woods around Teouma was quieter than I expected. Just birds and our footsteps on soft ground. Samuel pointed out trees used for medicine or weaving mats — he handed me a leaf that smelled sharp and green when I crushed it between my fingers. There was this moment where an elder showed us how they’d trap wild pigs; he mimed it so seriously but then winked at me when I tried to copy him (I was hopeless). The whole thing felt less like a show and more like being let in on family secrets.

Afterwards, we drove out to the Blue Lagoon — honestly, photos don’t do that color justice. It’s this wild mix of fresh and salt water that feels cool but not cold, especially after the sticky heat. Some local teenagers were doing flips off the rope swing; I tried once (not gracefully) and got a round of applause anyway. Lunch at Eden on the River was simple — grilled fish, rice, fruit — but sitting by those cascades with wet hair and bare feet just felt right. On the way back into town I watched sunlight flicker through palm leaves and thought about how different “island time” really is from home… in a good way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Vanuatu Village and Blue Lagoon

• Visit Pepeyo Cultural Village
• Swim at Blue Lagoon
• Relax at Eden on the River
• Duty free shopping at Fung Kuei

Top questions

How far is Pepeyo Cultural Village from Port Vila?

It’s about 12 kilometers from Port Vila township to Pepeyo Cultural & Educational Village.

Is lunch included in this Port Vila cultural tour?

Yes, lunch is included during your stop at Eden on the River.

Can infants join this day trip to Blue Lagoon from Port Vila?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and specialized infant seats are available.

Does this tour include swimming at Blue Lagoon?

Yes, there is time for swimming at Blue Lagoon during the tour.

Are hotel pickups included for this guided tour?

Yes, pickup from hotels or cruise ship port is included in your booking.

Is there shopping time during this Port Vila day trip?

Cruise ship visitors will have time to shop at Fung Kuei duty free before returning to port.

How physical is this cultural experience tour?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended as there is walking involved.

Are entry fees covered in this Vanuatu village tour?

Entry fees are included as part of your booking price.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your hotel or cruise port in Port Vila, all entry fees to Pepeyo Cultural Village and Eden on the River, a traditional lunch by the cascades (though infant meals aren’t included), plus guidance from a local expert before drop-off back in town or at your ship’s wharf market if you’re cruising through.