Port Vila & Mount Yasur Volcano
A short break covering Efate and Tanna islands, focusing on Mele Bay beaches and the night views of an active volcano.
A popular choice for travelers from Australia or New Zealand with limited time. This itinerary focuses on just two islands: stay on Mele Bay in Efate to see the cascades and Hideaway Island, then fly to Tanna for two nights to witness Mount Yasur and visit traditional villages. Bypasses Espiritu Santo and diving, offering a fast-paced trip with fewer flight connections. Flights to Tanna do not run daily, so secure your flights before finalizing your accommodation.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Efate and Stay at Mele Bay
Drive from the airport to Mele Bay in about 15 minutes; spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or swimming in the lagoon.
Stay: Mele Bay
Day 2 · Mele Cascades and Hideaway Island
Efate (Port Vila)（Mele Cascades、Hideaway Island）
Drive from your lodging to the cascades in about 10 minutes; take a short ferry ride to Hideaway Island, where you can use the underwater post office.
The upper section of the cascades has rockfall risks following the earthquake; stick to the open areas.
Stay: Mele Bay
Day 3 · Fly to Tanna for Volcano Night Views
Fly from Port Vila to Tanna in the morning (about 40 minutes), then take a 1.5-hour 4WD drive across the island to the volcano area.
Check the official alert level before heading up; entry tickets are handled by your guide.
Stay: Mount Yasur White Sands Area
Day 4 · Traditional Villages and Bays
Tanna（Sulphur Bay (John Frum Village)、Port Resolution）
Take a 4WD to Sulphur Bay and Port Resolution (about 30 minutes), then cross the island to Lenakel in the afternoon (about 1.5 hours).
Moving to the west coast for your final night makes getting to the airport the next day much safer.
Stay: Lenakel
Day 5 · Yakir Village and Return Flight
Drive to Yakir Village in the morning (about 30 minutes), then fly from Tanna back to Port Vila around midday (about 40 minutes).
Do not book a tight international connection on the same day; it is best to spend one more night in Port Vila.