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Top 10 things to do in Vanuatu

1. Kayak down the peaceful Rentapao River in Efate, where the green waters are surrounded by lush trees and chirruping birds.


2. Explore the active volcano on Tanna, where you can hike up to the rim of Mount Yasur and see the spewing lava in the crater.


3. Witness the Naghol Landing Diving Festival on Pentecost Island, between April and June each year, where intrepid young men leap from hand-built scaffolds in hopes of a bountiful yam harvest.


4. Chill out in one of Vanuatu's lovely hotels where you can stroll along the sand, take a dip in the pool and watch the sunset over the ocean.


5. Snorkel with turtles, dugongs and rays in the turquoise waters and colourful reefs around Vanuatu's islands.


6. Explore Tanna's Blue Cave where you can swim into this magical spot to experience the blue water reflections from the sunlight above.


7. Learn about traditional Melanisian culture with a visit to a traditional village to experience Vanuatu's culture, dancing and heritage.


8. Sink your toes into the white sands of Champagne Beach in Espiritu Santo.


9. Dive in amongs the WWII relics on the wrecks of SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point.


10. Taste the traditional 'kava', a drink made from a root with anesthetic properties, drunk from a shell at a 'Nakamal' bar.