Rentapao River Kayaking from Port Vila: Rainforest & Rope Swing
Glide through tranquil waters and unwind with fresh fruit by the shore
Small-group kayaking on the Rentapao River near Port Vila, Vanuatu, with hotel pickup and a local guide who leads you paddling upstream and downstream through rainforest, followed by swimming and a rope swing. The tour runs about 3.5 hours and includes a tropical fruit platter by the river; you choose between a 9am or 1:30pm departure at checkout.
The Experience
The drive out to Vanuatu Ecotours' kayak base takes you through open-air truck, arriving at the river ready to paddle. You'll spend up to 2 hours on the water—some time moving upstream, some downstream—in a gently flowing freshwater river lined with rainforest. The guide is with you the whole way, pointing out village life along the banks and the landscape around you. A life jacket is available if you want one.
Once you've paddled enough, the rope swing is the break in the day: you climb out, grab the tarzan rope, and swing into the water below. After that comes a swim in the river itself, then time to settle at the river edge with a fresh fruit platter before heading back to your hotel. Families book this one often, and infants up to 5 years old travel free.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
- kayak and paddle.
- local guide in English or French.
- optional life jacket.
- tropical fruit platter by the river.
Operated by Vanuatu Ecotours
Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the full day to unfold without rushing, or the afternoon slot if you prefer a later start and don't mind returning closer to evening. Either way, you're paddling a river that stays gentle enough for families and swimmers, not a whitewater run.
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Top questions
How long does the kayaking on the Rentapao River actually take?
Paddling upstream and downstream lasts up to 2 hours, with the full outing—including the drive, the rope swing, swimming and the fruit platter—running about 3.5 hours total.
What's included in the Rentapao River kayaking tour?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, the kayak itself, a local guide, a tropical fruit platter by the river, and optional life jackets; the guide speaks English or French.
Can I bring my young children on this kayaking tour?
Yes—the tour is suitable for all fitness levels and families often book it. Infants up to 5 years old travel free; adult and child pricing applies for older children.
Do I get to swim in the river, or just paddle?
You paddle for up to 2 hours, then get out to swing on the tarzan rope into the water and swim in the river itself before the fruit platter and the drive home.
What time does the Rentapao River tour depart?
You choose between a 9am departure or a 1:30pm departure when you book; both follow the same route and include the same activities.
Rentapao River Kayaking from Port Vila: Rainforest & Rope Swing
3h 30m · EN · FR · at your hotel
from US$ 70 per person
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