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Espiritu Santo Day Tours & Activities

Discover the best Vanuatu day tours in Espiritu Santo and Aore Island — snorkelling, island fishing, cruise excursions and more. Plan your adventure, then book directly with Lapita Beach.

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Espiritu Santo is the adventure heart of Vanuatu, and its day tours are some of the best tours in Vanuatu. From snorkelling the crystal-clear Nemo Bay marine reserve to exploring blue holes, white-sand beaches and WWII wrecks, there’s an Espiritu Santo day tour for everyone. This guide covers the top tours and activities in Santo and Aore Island — and when you’re ready to book, we recommend our own operator, Lapita Beach.

Featured Vanuatu Day Tours

Top Day Tours in Santo & Aore Island

Our pick of the best day tours — book any of these directly with Lapita Beach.

Snorkelling Tour — Nemo Bay Marine Reserve

Explore an exclusive 800-acre private reef off Aore Island, full of coral gardens and tropical fish. The signature Santo snorkelling day tour.

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Ultimate Day Tour Santo — Nemo Bay, Aore Island

A full day of island paradise: snorkelling, beach time and lunch on Aore Island. Our most popular Vanuatu day tour.

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Private Super Yacht Anchorage

A private, sheltered anchorage and beach experience for super yachts visiting Espiritu Santo and Aore Island.

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Things to do in Espiritu Santo

More Santo Adventures & Activities

Champagne Beach

Powder-white sand and turquoise water — Vanuatu’s most famous beach, on Santo’s east coast.

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Santo Blue Holes

Surreal turquoise freshwater pools fringed by jungle — Nanda, Riri and Matevulu.

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SS President Coolidge & Million Dollar Point

World-class WWII wreck diving, straight off the shore at Luganville.

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Quad Bike Hire & the East Coast

Self-drive to Champagne Beach, Port Olry and the Blue Holes by quad bike.

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Island Fishing in Santo

Charter a boat for sport and reef fishing around Aore Island and Espiritu Santo.

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Aore Island Day Trips

A tranquil island a 5-minute boat ride from Luganville — beaches, reefs and village life.

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Cruise visitors welcome

Cruise Ship Day Tours in Luganville

Docking at Luganville Wharf? Lapita Beach runs cruise-friendly Santo day tours that guarantee your return before the ship departs — snorkelling, island time and more, just minutes from the port.

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Good to know

Santo Day Tours — FAQs

What are the best day tours in Espiritu Santo?
The most popular Santo day tours are snorkelling the Nemo Bay marine reserve on Aore Island, the Ultimate Day Tour to Aore, diving the SS President Coolidge, and visiting Champagne Beach and the Blue Holes.
How do I book a Santo day tour?
vanuatutravelers.com is a free guide. To book any tour, head to lapitabeach.com for live availability and instant booking, or message Matthew on WhatsApp +678 5980005.
Are there day tours for cruise ship passengers?
Yes — Lapita Beach runs cruise-friendly day tours from Luganville Wharf that guarantee your return before the ship departs. Book ahead at lapitabeach.com.
How do I get to Aore Island for a tour?
Aore Island is a quick 5–10 minute boat transfer across the channel from Luganville. Transfers are included with Lapita Beach tours and stays.
What should I bring on a day tour?
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, water and a camera. Snorkelling gear is provided on Lapita Beach tours.

Ready to Book Your Santo Day Tour?

Check live availability and book your Vanuatu day tours and beachfront stay directly with Lapita Beach.

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Questions? WhatsApp Matthew on +678 5980005