Vanuatu

Vanuatu
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Traveling to Vanuatu? Land Connected.

Vanuatu is an island chain of volcanoes, blue holes and warm village hospitality, where the capital Port Vila sits on a harbour and the outer islands feel a world away. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you land at Bauerfield International Airport already connected, ready to sort your first taxi and your first swim.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy video, navigation and hotspot use.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Mount Yasur: the active volcano on Tanna, where guided evening trips watch lava bubble and glow from the crater rim — check the current alert level before you go.
  • Champagne Beach: a postcard-perfect sweep of white sand on Espiritu Santo, with calm water for swimming and snorkelling.
  • Blue holes: the Nanda Blue Hole and other freshwater pools on Espiritu Santo, startlingly blue and cool against the jungle.
  • Millennium Cave: a full-day canyoning adventure on Espiritu Santo — river walks, cliff jumps and a cave swim, only with a guide.
  • SS President Coolidge: a WWII troopship wreck off Luganville, one of the world's most accessible large wreck dives.

Getting Around

  • Airport to Port Vila: Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is about 6 km from town. Taxis wait at the rank outside the terminal — agree the fare before you set off and carry cash, as taxis rarely take cards.
  • Local ride app: Uber, Grab and Bolt do not operate in Vanuatu, but the local YumiGo app books taxis and private cars around Port Vila with an upfront fare, paid in cash to the driver.
  • Local buses: minibuses run around Port Vila and Efate — flag one down and pay the driver in vatu; routes are flexible rather than timetabled.
  • Outer islands: domestic flights and ferries link Efate with Espiritu Santo, Tanna and the other islands; schedules can change with the weather, so allow a buffer day.

Safety and Practical Tips

Vanuatu is generally safe and welcoming. The main risks are natural: the islands sit in a cyclone belt and on a seismic zone, and Mount Yasur's access changes with its alert level — follow local guidance and your tour operator's advice.

Reef shoes help on coral beaches, currents vary by beach so ask locals before swimming, and cash in vatu covers taxis, buses and markets. Cyclone season runs roughly from November to April — check forecasts if you travel then.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Some passports enter visa-free, others need a visa arranged before travel — check the latest requirements for your passport before you book, and make sure your passport is valid well beyond your planned departure.

Weather and Climate

  • Warm all year: daytime highs sit around 27–30°C in the wet season and 24–27°C in the cooler months, with humid air throughout.
  • Two seasons: a wetter season runs roughly from November to April, when cyclones are possible, and a drier, cooler season from May to October.
  • Rain: downpours in the wet season can be heavy but usually pass quickly; the southern islands are wetter than the north.
  • Best months: the drier months are the most comfortable for diving, hiking and island-hopping.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: vatu (VUV). Cards are accepted at larger hotels and resorts in Port Vila, but cash is essential for taxis, buses, markets and travel on the outer islands.
  • WISE and similar travel cards: the Wise card works in Vanuatu wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted. No local-currency balance is claimed here — carry vatu for day-to-day spending.
  • ATMs: available in Port Vila and Luganville; stock up before heading to the outer islands.
  • Tipping: not customary, though rounding up a taxi fare is appreciated.