Blue Express Vila Tours & Transfers

Local Culture & Day Tours

Blue Express Tours #1–#4 combine waterfalls, lagoons, beaches, culture, coffee, snorkelling and shopping.

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Price: AUD $130 / VT 9,880 per adult; AUD $90 / VT 6,840 per child aged 5–11.
Choose your kind of day

Water, culture, coffee or a little of everything

The four Blue Express packages give you different ways to experience Efate. Some lean toward waterfalls and swimming, while others add coffee, snorkelling, beaches or shopping.

Tour #1 · Water + Lagoon

Start with Rarru Rentapau Waterfalls, cool off at Blue Lagoon, then finish with zoological and duty-free shopping. Entry fees, lunch, snacks and drinks are included.

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Tour #2 · Waterfall + Coffee + Beach

Cascades Waterfalls, Tanna Coffee Factory and Mele Beach. Entry fees, lunch, snacks and drinks included.

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Tour #3 · Ocean + Coffee

Choose a snorkelling site, discover Tanna Coffee and leave room for duty-free shopping. Entry fees, lunch, snacks and drinks are included.

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Tour #4 · Beaches + Lagoon + Waterfall

For travellers who want variety: Cafelery Beach, Eton Beach, Blue Lagoon, Rarru Rentapau Waterfalls and duty-free shopping. Entry fees, lunch, snacks and drinks are included.

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Culture with a local connection

Pepeyo Cultural Village

Blue Express says its Local Culture and Day Tour packages include a visit to Pepeyo Cultural Village. In Teouma, Pepeyo is designed to feel like a traditional village, with local guides sharing stories about history, customs and knowledge passed between generations.

Featured locations

Guest on a mobility scooter at a village stop

Pepeyo Cultural Village

Why visit? This is the cultural heart of the package: a chance to slow down, listen to local stories and understand how traditions and knowledge are passed through generations.

Location: Teouma, Port Vila.

Guest holding a large plant root

Rarru Rentapau Waterfalls

Why it stands out: A chance to leave Port Vila behind and experience Efate's greener, wetter side. Blue Express includes it in Tours #1, #2 and #4.

Couple beside a turquoise lagoon

Blue Lagoon

Why it stands out: A vivid turquoise swimming hole near Eton, popular for its clear water and rope swings. The Tourism Office notes that it is family-friendly and especially lively on weekends.

Two guests holding coconut drinks on a forest track

Cascades Waterfalls

Why it stands out: Natural pools and rainforest make Mele Cascades one of Efate's signature freshwater experiences. It is close enough to Port Vila to fit comfortably into a day tour.

Couple sharing a fruit platter on the beach

Mele Beach

Why it stands out: A relaxed coastal stop near Port Vila, giving Tour #2 a slower finish after the waterfalls and coffee experience.

Food nearby

Make the rest of the day count

Day tours finish mid-afternoon, which leaves time for a good dinner in town.

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Real photos

From our recent day tours

Friends with a fruit platter at the Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Group at a waterfall
Waterfall stop
Fruit platter on a banana leaf
Fruit platter lunch
Guests at a cultural village
Village culture

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Good to know

Before you go

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • Reef shoes or sandals that can get wet
  • Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Some cash in vatu: many attractions charge entry and some don't take cards

How booking works

  1. Send a request by WhatsApp or email from this site. You get a reference number straight away.
  2. We confirm availability, pickup time and price with you personally.
  3. Enjoy the day and pay on the day. No payment is taken online.

Free cancellation

Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pickup. Ships run late, weather changes, flights move: just message us on WhatsApp as early as you can, and we’ll help you find another time if you’d like.

Pickups 6am to 8pm. Need an early or late run outside those hours? Ask us for a special after-hours booking.

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★★★★★

“Highly recommend Roger Roy from Blue Express Tours. Gave myself and family a truly memorable experience. Made us feel safe and shared his knowledge of beautiful Vanuatu. The blue cave and seeing turtles … was truly incredible. … The fruit platters were a delight for our eyes and stomachs.”

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FAQ

Questions travellers ask

What do the Day Tours cost?

AUD $130 (VT 9,880) per adult and AUD $90 (VT 6,840) per child aged 5–11. Entry fees, lunch, snacks and drinks are included.

Which day tour should I choose?

Tour #1 is water and the Blue Lagoon, Tour #2 is waterfall, coffee and beach, Tour #3 is ocean and coffee, and Tour #4 is beaches, lagoon and waterfall. Try the tour finder on the Tours page if you can’t decide.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your pickup time. Just message us on WhatsApp or email with your booking reference.

What times do you pick up?

We pick up anywhere between 6am and 8pm. If you need an earlier or later run, ask us for a special after-hours booking.

Do I pay online?

No. No payment is taken on this website. Send a request, we confirm the details with you, and you pay on the day. Ask us which payment options suit you when we confirm.

How do I know my booking is confirmed?

You get a reference number as soon as you send your request. A Blue Express team member then confirms availability, pickup time and price with you on WhatsApp or email. Your booking is final once we have confirmed it.

Do I need cash?

Bring some vatu. Cards are accepted at many businesses in Port Vila, but markets and some attractions only take cash, and many attractions charge an entrance fee.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users or limited mobility?

A ramp-equipped vehicle is available. Tell us your needs when you book so we can confirm the right vehicle and check that the planned stops suit you.

What if the weather is bad?

Efate weather can change quickly. If conditions look unsafe for a stop, we’ll message you to talk through options, such as changing the order of stops or moving to another day.

When are the markets open?

Port Vila’s markets open Monday to Friday, roughly 6:30am to 5pm. On Saturday the main market is closed but some smaller markets open, and there are no markets on Sunday. See our local food and markets guide.

More questions? See all FAQs or ask us on WhatsApp.

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