Snorkeling in Port Vila: Choose Your 3 Stops

You pick the three stops, the driver handles the route

A private 4-hour excursion in Port Vila where you choose three stops from a list that includes snorkeling at Hideaway Island or Turtle Bay, waterfalls, the Chocolate Factory, cultural sites and more. Hotel pickup is included. You pay entrance fees at each stop you select. A guide speaks English or French and drives an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private tour with three chosen stops

• Meet driver at hotel lobby
• Visit first chosen stop
• Visit second chosen stop
• Visit third chosen stop
• Return to hotel

The experience

The Tropical Trio gives you a private bus for four hours and the freedom to build your own itinerary. You pick any three stops from a list of eleven: Hideaway Island and Turtle Bay for snorkeling, Rarru Waterfalls and Mele Cascades for swimming and hiking, Chocolate Factory for a working tour, Pepeyo Custom Village and Vanuatu Cultural Centre for local culture, Blue Lagoon for beaches, or Tanna Coffee Factory, Secret Gardens and Vanuatu Craft for other experiences. The driver meets you at your hotel lobby and takes you to whichever three you choose, so the day follows your interests, not a fixed schedule.

Your guide speaks English or French and knows the stops well enough to orient you when you arrive. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters in Port Vila's heat, and it holds your group alone: no strangers, no waiting for other bookings to fill. You pay the entrance fee at each stop as you go. Nothing is bundled into the price, so you know exactly what each site costs before you commit to it.

This product is only available to hotel guests in Port Vila, not to cruise ship passengers. The four-hour window is tight if you pick stops far apart, so proximity matters when you choose. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available, and the driver can accommodate strollers and car seats for infants.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for four hours.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Port Vila.
• a guide who speaks English or French.
• access to eleven stops to choose from (you select three).

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bountiful Tours & Transfers Vanuatu

Is this one for you?The four-hour window and the need to pay entrance fees at each stop mean you'll want to pick sites close together and decide in advance which three matter most to you. If you prefer a set itinerary with no planning, a fixed-route tour would suit you better. If you want to move at your own pace and skip the sites that don't appeal, this one gives you that control.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I really choose any three stops, or are some combinations not allowed?

You choose any three stops from the full list of eleven. The driver will take you to whichever three you pick, so combinations are entirely up to you.

What is snorkeling like at Hideaway Island and Turtle Bay?

Both are snorkeling stops in the Port Vila area. Hideaway Island and Turtle Bay are the two reef-entry options on the stop list. The reference material does not detail the reef conditions or marine life at each one, so ask the operator for specifics on visibility, depth and what species you are likely to see.

How much time do I spend at each stop?

The four-hour total includes driving time, so the actual time at each stop depends on how far apart your three choices are and how long you want to stay at each one. Plan with the driver when you meet at your hotel so the schedule works for your pace.

Is the entrance fee to each stop included in the price, or do I pay separately?

Entrance fees are not included. You pay the fee at each stop as you arrive, so you control the total cost based on which sites you choose.