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Efate to Tanna: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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The 6-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · best time to go.
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6
days
355 km
distance
6.9 h
in transit
18
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~11 hours of daylight in July — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- The drier months give the route its most reliable operating window, but the domestic flight, island roads and Mount Yasur access still need live confirmation.
Day 1 Port Vila
- Transit
- 0h46
- Finish
- ~14:30
- Temperature
- 24.0°C–25.0°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 11.0h
09:00
Port Vila markets and waterfront orientation vanuatu.travel map ↗
Meet Port Vila through a currently operating produce or handicraft market and the open parts of its public waterfront.
120 min · Port Vila · Public orientation; purchases and local transport are separate
open: Markets generally open daily except Sunday; confirm the latest operating location and hours after earthquake relocations
11:35
12:40
National Museum of Vanuatu vanuatuculturalcentre.gov.vu read more
Discover Vanuatu's rich culture through dusty exhibits and live sand drawing demonstrations.
50 min · Port Vila · 1000 VT
open: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30, Sat 9:00-12:00
13:30
Overnight here
e.g. Sunset Bungalows · Travellers Motel
Day 2 Around Port Vila
- Transit
- 0h18
- Finish
- ~13:35
- Temperature
- 24.0°C–25.0°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 11.0h
09:00
10:00
11:45
Hideaway Island hideaway.com.vu read more
Snorkel vibrant marine life or explore the world's first underwater post office.
50 min · Port Vila · Island entrance 1200 VT, waterproof postcards 660 VT
12:35
Kai Vanua regenerativevanua.org map ↗
Dine on Ni-Vanuatu curries, ribs, and steaks in a lush, rustic courtyard setting.
60 min · Port Vila · Meal with drink from 1000 VT
open: Mon-Fri 09:00-20:00
Overnight here
e.g. Sunset Bungalows · Travellers Motel
Day 3 Efate's Ring Road
- Transit
- 1h51
- Finish
- ~13:15
- Temperature
- 24.0°C–25.0°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 11.0h
09:40
12:25
Day 4 Tanna & Mount Yasur
- Transit
- 3h55
- Finish
- ~16:30
- Temperature
- 22.7°C–23.5°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 10.9h
Travel connectionsIndicative times · check before travel
Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.
- 09:00–12:00Public transportEfate's Ring Road → Tanna & Mount YasurAir Vanuatu Port Vila–Tanna domestic flightCheck source
12:00
13:40
14:40
15:30
Overnight here
Day 5 Around Tanna & Mount Yasur
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~15:00
- Temperature
- 22.7°C–23.5°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 10.9h
09:00
Mount Yasur rumbles as an active volcano, erupting frequently with glowing lava.
300 min · Tanna & Mount Yasur
needs booking ahead: permit, timed entry or a guide details
14:00
Overnight here
Day 6 Around Tanna & Mount Yasur
- Transit
- 0h06
- Finish
- ~10:50
- Temperature
- 22.7°C–23.5°C 💨
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 10.9h
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.