Yakel Village, Waterfall & Mt. Yasur Volcano Tour on Tanna

Yakel's custom dancers, a towering waterfall, and red lava at the volcano rim

This full-day private tour on Tanna takes you to three separate sites: Yakel custom village, where you watch traditional dance and meet residents with ties to England; Lapilmai waterfall, a 50- to 60-meter drop where you swim for an hour; and Mt. Yasur volcano, where you spend the evening watching lava from the rim. Lunch is included, and your guide speaks English or French. The day runs 12 hours total, with 2 hours of driving to the volcano and a 4h30pm arrival at the volcano entrance for a briefing before sunset viewing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Yakel Village, Waterfall, and Volcano

• Visit Yakel custom village
• Travel to Lapilmai waterfall
• Swim and take photos at waterfall
• Have lunch at Lenakel Black Man Town
• Travel to Mt. Yasur Volcano
• Briefing at volcano entrance
• Explore and photograph Mt. Yasur lava
• Return to hotel

The Experience

The day starts at Yakel custom village, where your guide takes you through the settlement to watch traditional Tanna dances and see how residents live. The village has a documented connection to England—some residents have traveled there and met the king—and your guide can point them out. After an hour or so, you head to Lapilmai waterfall, which takes about an hour to reach. The waterfall drops 50 to 60 meters, and you get an hour to swim and photograph it before moving on to lunch in Lenakel.

At 2:30pm, the drive to Mt. Yasur begins. The volcano sits 2 hours away by road, so you arrive at the main entrance around 4:30pm for a short briefing from a volcano guide before heading to the rim. By 6pm, you're watching red lava come up from below as the light fades. Your hotel drop-off happens at 8pm, closing out a 12-hour day that splits into three distinct stops and two long stretches of driving.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• hotel pickup.
• private guide speaking English or French.
• transportation between all three sites.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tanna Volcano Transfers and Tours

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English or French, so you follow the commentary comfortably throughout the day. The 12-hour span and moderate physical demands suit travelers who can handle a full day of driving and walking to three separate sites, with the volcano viewing timed for sunset.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at Yakel village?

Yakel is a custom village where your guide shows you traditional Tanna dances, the old lifestyle of residents, and points out people who have traveled to England and met the king. The visit lasts roughly an hour before you move on to the waterfall.

How high is Lapilmai waterfall and can I swim there?

Lapilmai waterfall is 50 to 60 meters high, and yes—you have about an hour to swim and take photos before the group moves on to lunch. The hike to reach it takes around an hour from the village.

What time do we reach Mt. Yasur and how long do we stay?

You arrive at Mt. Yasur's main entrance at 4:30pm after a 2-hour drive from lunch. A volcano guide gives a short briefing, then you go to the rim and watch red lava at 6pm as daylight fades. The hotel drop-off is at 8pm, so you spend roughly 3.5 hours at the volcano site.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Yes, lunch is included and served in Lenakel after the waterfall stop, before the afternoon drive to the volcano.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English or French, and you choose which one at booking.

How much driving is there in this 12-hour tour?

About 8 hours of the 12-hour day is transportation and time on the road—roughly an hour to the waterfall, 2 hours to the volcano, and the return drive. The remaining 4 hours covers the three attraction stops themselves.