Vanuatu is the South Pacific's adventure paradise — Mt. Yasur on Tanna Island is the world's most accessible active volcano, where you can stand at the crater rim and watch lava explode. Cultural villages, blue holes, and warm Melanesian welcome. Visa-free for 120 days.
Visa
Visa-free for Philippine passport holders for 120 days
Best months
Best: May–Oct (dry, 22–28°C)
Flights
Flights MNL→Port Vila: via Brisbane, Sydney, or Auckland
Realistic budget
~6 days · per person
₱130,000 – ₱260,000
All-in: airfare from MNL · visa · accommodation · food · local transport · activities
Visa-free 30 days, 3★ Port Vila, Mt Yasur volcano tour (drives upper end ~USD 350+), blue holes day.
Sources: Budget Your Trip, Numbeo. Ranges are 2024–2025 estimates — peak season, FX, and personal spending style will shift them. Always verify before booking.
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Things to do
- • Mt. Yasur active volcano (Tanna Island)
- • Champagne Beach
- • Blue Lagoon swimming
- • Mele Cascades waterfalls
- • Cultural village visits
- • WWII Million Dollar Point snorkeling (Santo)
- • SS Coolidge wreck dive
Free things to do
- ✓ Public beaches
- ✓ Village visits
- ✓ Blue holes
Best for
With kids
Mt. Yasur is once-in-a-lifetime for older kids. Resorts cater to families.
With seniors
Yasur access involves rough 4x4 ride. Resort areas are gentle.
Visa
Visa-free for Philippine passport holders for 120 days. Bring return ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient funds. Always confirm requirements with the embassy before travel.
When to go
Best: May–Oct (dry, 22–28°C). Cyclone risk Nov–Apr.
Getting there from MNL
Flights MNL→Port Vila: via Brisbane, Sydney, or Auckland. Total travel time ~14+ hrs.