Vanuatu chocolate factory tour with Blue Lagoon swim

Swim in the Blue Lagoon, then watch chocolate being made at Vanuatu's first factory

A guided tour of Vanuatu combines three stops on Efate: the Blue Lagoon's aqua swimming hole, Eden on the River waterfall a 15-minute walk inland, and Aelan Chocolate Makers, where you learn how the factory produces chocolate and taste the result. A local English-speaking guide leads the route. Lunch and hotel pickup are included. The tour runs four to six hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Blue Lagoon and Chocolate Factory

• Swim at Blue Lagoon
• Walk to Eden on the River
• Tour Aelan Chocolate Factory
• Shop duty free

The experience

The Blue Lagoon is a giant swimming pool where fresh and salt water mix, giving the water its distinctive aqua color and a refreshing feel. It sits on Efate surrounded by rainforest, and you'll have time to swim before moving on to the next stop.

Eden on the River is a hidden gem on the same island: a scenic spot with a waterfall about 15 minutes' walk from the starting point. Once you reach the top, the guide gives you time to relax and take in the view. From there, the route heads to Aelan Chocolate Makers, Vanuatu's first chocolate producer and a social enterprise run by ACTIV Association. The factory tour shows you how the chocolate is made, and you get to taste different varieties. ACTIV has worked since 2008 with disadvantaged communities across Vanuatu to build economic opportunities and improve product quality, with a focus on involving women in production and protecting the environment.

Lunch is provided during the day. The tour also includes 30 minutes for duty-free shopping before you return. Your local guide speaks English and handles the route. Hotel pickup is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• local English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.
• entry to the Blue Lagoon, Eden on the River and Aelan Chocolate Makers.
• chocolate tasting at the factory.
• 30 minutes for duty-free shopping.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu

Is this one for you?Choose this shared group tour if you want to visit multiple sites (Blue Lagoon, rainforest, and Aelan chocolate factory) following a set itinerary with other travelers and a local guide.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Blue Lagoon like to swim in?

The Blue Lagoon is a mix of fresh and salt water that feels very refreshing. It's a large swimming hole with aqua-colored water, surrounded by rainforest on Efate.

How long is the walk to Eden on the River waterfall?

The walk from the starting point to the top of Eden on the River takes about 15 minutes. Once you arrive, you have time to relax and enjoy the scenery before the tour continues.

What happens at the Aelan chocolate factory?

Aelan Chocolate Makers offers a factory tour where you see how the chocolate is produced and taste different varieties. It's Vanuatu's first chocolate producer and operates as part of ACTIV Association, a social enterprise supporting rural communities.

Is lunch included, and what else comes with the tour?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Your local English-speaking guide handles the entire route, hotel pickup is provided, and the tour also includes 30 minutes for duty-free shopping.