Cheap Flights to Vanuatu

Useful advice for travelling to Vanuatu (VUT)

Stunningly beautiful beaches, deep blue waves, and feet-tickling sands are all parts of a typical Vanuatu landscape. This Pacific island nation welcomes all tourists and is a true haven of exotic nature. The name of Vanuatu translates as “eternal land”, and it is a perfect location for a relaxing holiday on the shore of the Pacific Ocean, as well as an opportunity for getting acquainted with unique local culture.

Preparing for the trip

Before you begin your journey, you should get vaccinated. Vaccinations against tetanus, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A and B are compulsory, but you may choose to get others as well.

Transportation and travel charges

Vanuatu islands offer different kinds of public transport. You could choose between the more modern ones and those lit by a single solar lamp; depending on which part of the island country you are seeking to observe. In Vanuatu, you will see an array of luxury hotels, restaurants, and cars. However, as soon as you cross a river by a simple bamboo bridge or take a quick plane trip, you will find yourself in a jungle, where various tribes reside. While visiting Vanuatu, you may choose to travel between separate islands using little boats, ships, yachts, buses, taxis, rental cars, or simply on foot.

You can pay for your purchases using the official local currency, Vanuatu vatu (VUV). One euro is worth 122.78 vatu. Gas is very cheap in Vanuatu: one litre costs just 0.13 euro. While all local hotel and restaurant prices are naturally fixed, most local villages, where services are provided and goods are offered are open for bargaining. For example, in Vunaspef village, all 52 locals work for tourists, with no fixed pay for their tour guide and other services. Vanuatu locals are highly hospitable and curious people. For an opportunity to get an understanding of distant cultures, they will often offer some fresh bananas, peaches, hazelnuts, bell peppers, and aubergines, as well as brew some tea or even some slightly intoxicating coffee.

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Best return gifts choices

The best way to memorize your exotic trip to Vanuatu is to purchase some locally made wooden carvings. Vanuatu villages offer plenty of handcrafted traditional musical instruments, like various drums and rattles that will pleasantly decorate your home. Different kinds of traditional decorations, spices, statuettes, and wind chimes will also make for great return gifts from Vanuatu.