Vanuatu

Vanuatu's 80+ islands beckon with diverse thrills, from Efate's bustling Port Vila to Tanna's fiery Mt. Yasur and Santo's wreck dives. Start your trip planning in the Hello app to organize itineraries across islands—plot stops at Mele Cascades on Efate or the ethereal Millennium Cave on Santo.

Fly into Bauerfield International Airport on Efate, then hop domestically via Air Vanuatu to Santo-Pekoa or Tanna (fares around 10,000-15,000 VUV, ~$85-125 USD). For groups, hire a minibus with driver from Port Vila for 5,000 VUV per hour ($42 USD)—perfect for bumpy roads to Yakel Village on Tanna, where chiefs share ancient customs.

On Efate, zipline through Jungle Zipline canopies or snorkel Hideaway Island Marine Reserve (entry 1,250 VUV, $10 USD). Santo shines for divers: explore the massive SS President Coolidge wreck or Million Dollar Point's WWII relics. Tanna's highlight? Hike Mt. Yasur for lava-spewing evenings—book tours for 8,000 VUV ($67 USD). Use Hello's eSIM connectivity to stay linked without roaming fees, snapping pics of Champagne Beach's white sands or Nanda Blue Hole floats.

Pro tip: Village tours like Ekasup near Port Vila (4,000 VUV, ~$34 USD) immerse you in sand-drawing and kastom life—respect by asking permission before photos. With Hello's trip planning, weave these into seamless days.

Vanuatu's cuisine blends fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and colonial twists—think French-inspired bougna (meat and veggies baked in earth ovens) or laplap, a yams-and-coconut staple. Dive into Port Vila Market for bargains: grilled fish lunches for 500 VUV (~$4 USD), papaya, and kava roots.

In Port Vila, snag hot meals from market stalls—bargain hard but smile. On Tanna, Yakel Village feasts feature local pork and island greens; pair with tuluk (fermented breadfruit). Santo's Champagne Beach picnics mean fresh lobster—hire locals for catches around 2,000 VUV/kg (~$17 USD).

Track every market bite and beach barbecue with Hello's budget tracking in VUV, avoiding surprises. Split group feasts easily via expense splitting—ideal after ziplining or diving when hunger hits.

• Must-try spots: Port Vila Harbor eateries for fresh tuna; Efate's Ekasup Village for communal bougna.
• Drinks: Noni juice for health kicks or kava ceremonies (500 VUV bowl, ~$4 USD)—sip slowly, it's potent.

Vegetarians? Load up on taro, manioc, and fruit salads. Stay connected with Hello's eSIM to share foodie finds or reserve dives like Tanna's reefs with Volcano Island Divers.

Vanuatu uses the vatu (VUV)—ATMs in Port Vila and Luganville dispense it, but carry cash for islands like Tanna where cards are rare. Exchange rates hover at 120 VUV per USD; budget 10,000-20,000 VUV daily ($85-170 USD) for mid-range travel.

Duty-free shops in Port Vila offer deals on crafts, but haggle at markets for carvings (start at 2,000 VUV, $17 USD). Village tours cost 4,000 VUV ($34 USD); Mt. Yasur entry is 3,100 VUV ($26 USD). Snorkel fees like Hideaway Island run 1,250 VUV ($10 USD).

Use Hello's budget tracking to log VUV spends on buggy tours (Off Road Adventures, ~8,000 VUV, ~$67 USD) or helicopter flights over Efate. Expense splitting shines for group bus hires (5,000 VUV/hour, ~$42 USD) to Blue Caves or golf at Port Vila Golf Club.

• Tips: Change money at banks, not airports; tip 5-10% at resorts.
• Costs rundown: Quad bike rental 10,000 VUV/half-day ($85 USD); kava bowl 500 VUV ($4 USD).

Hello's eSIM keeps you online for real-time conversions and bookings, ensuring smooth finances amid cascades swims or lava hikes.

Vanuatu's remoteness means spotty signals outside Port Vila—swap roaming for Hello's eSIM connectivity to message home or navigate bumpy roads without charges. Coverage shines on Efate and Santo; use it for live volcano cams at Mt. Yasur or sharing Champagne Beach sunsets.

In Port Vila, grab SIMs at the Tourist Information Centre, but eSIM loads instantly via Hello for seamless data. Luganville and Tanna have basics; beyond, guides provide Wi-Fi at homestays.

Plan dives to SS President Coolidge or Millennium Cave swims with Hello trip planning—add notes on guides for Tuffuntari Waterfall treks. Track costs like zipline tours (Jungle Zipline, ~6,000 VUV, ~$50 USD) or market hauls with budget tracking.

Pro connectivity hacks:

• Download offline maps for Santo's blue holes.
• Use eSIM for helicopter bookings over Mystery Island.
• Split jet-boat rides (Melekula Island, ~4,000 VUV pp, ~$34 USD) via expense splitting.

Whether floating Nanda Blue Hole or village-hopping, stay linked to capture every cascade dip and cultural chat.