There are many opportunities here for adventure, with chances to sail around the islands, to see them from the air, and to take more conventional tours by bus to see the cultural and historic sights. You can trek through the jungle, or get up close and personal with a volcano, get active yourself or relax for a while and soak in the unique atmosphere.

One of the main impacts on your experience will be the way in which you choose to travel. If you want to explore one island in particular, or move between them, then you are going to need some sort of transport.

The most ordinary tours are by bus, but traveling on the roads of Vanuatu will bring you closer to the locals and take you to all the best locations. Most tours beginning from Vanuatu city will make a circuit of the most famous destinations, including the scenic Second Lagoon, Eton Beach and the stunning waterfall of Rentabao. They will then pass through the uplands, stopping at another waterfall, known as the Cascades, and finally at the Vila. Many of these stops, particularly the last one, offer the chance to take part in adventure sports and activities. Taking part in a tour will leave you free from the hassle of arranging every detail, and also means that if you are traveling with someone a little less courageous they will not be left alone while you go off on your adventures.

If you want to get a clear view of the variety of landscapes in Vanuatu then an aerial tour is the way to do it. This is the only way you can truly get a picture of the varied characters of the different islands, and you will also be able to visit the volcanic parts and look down at the fields of lava. The volcano on Ambrym is a popular destination for these flights.

An island nation can be best explored by sea, and there are plenty of your operators that will sail you around the islands, allowing you the chance to experience life on the water and to get out an explore at various points along the way- giving you the best of both worlds, with the immersion into the local culture of each island that comes on a bus tour, with the bigger picture of multiple islands that you can also get from the air. You will also get the chance to take part in water sports such as river rafting and to go snorkeling or diving.