Excursion Hidden waterfalls & secret beach tour at Port Vila

Nothing plays havoc with a visit to Paradise like finding throngs of other visitors visiting the same places that you are. This adventurous excursion offers two delightful chances to leave the crowds behind as you explore a pair of nearly secret “happy places.”

Forest Waterfalls and Natural Pools

A half-hour drive from the pier brings you to the start of a trail leading to Port Vila’s best-kept secret waterfalls and freshwater pools. Hike in along pristine pathways and raised boardwalks that wind through a lush tropical landscape to reach a series of interconnected cascades that tumble into crystal-clear natural pools surrounded by pristine green nature. Bolder swimmers can make their way to the upper pools and swim to a hidden cave under the main falls, where a hidden ledge allows you to sit behind the rushing water torrents. Those feeling less ambitious might prefer to just drift in lazy comfort within the lower pools.

Moana Bay Beach

After an hour at the falls, reboard the van for a scenic 20-minute hop to Moana Bay Beach, a privately owned stretch of shoreline that seems ripped from the pages of a coffee table book about perfect beaches. Often described as one of the best strands in Vanuatu (and for an archipelago with plenty of beaches, that’s saying something), this classic horseshoe-shaped bay is all about soft white sand, azure blue water, and little else. If a saltwater swim is on your to-do list today, your tour guide will be on hand to point out the best spots for entering the water in this calm refuge. Otherwise, you’ll have better than an hour here to soak up the unspoiled beauty of this place – and nibble on the fresh tropical fruit platter provided. Tea or coffee is on hand, too. At the end of your beach break, the port is about 20 minutes away.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Forest waterfalls and natural pools, Moana Bay Beach

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of activity and a moderate amount of walking at times over uneven, gravel, coral, sandy, and natural surfaces and exposed roots, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the van and steep, stone steps leading down to the beach. This tour is recommended for active guests who are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep too stand. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach, water or reef shoes (due to the uneven rocks at the beach), and bring sun protection, a towel and bottled water. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, fish and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. The beach can be rocky, which can make entering the sea a bit more difficult, and reef shoes are highly-recommended. Guests are advised not to venture beyond the reef through the gap in the rocks, as the tides can be strong. Basic restrooms and changing rooms are included during the stop. Transportation, guides, venues, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. Please be aware that restrooms at the falls may be rustic. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. This tour requires extensive amounts of activity.