Depart Perth mid-morning so you arrive in Port Vila in the afternoon and maximize your first day in Vanuatu; direct or one-stop options should be checked when booking.
Clear immigration and take a short taxi plus resort boat shuttle to Erakor Island Resort; check-in or leave luggage with reception if the room isn’t ready.
Short drive then easy-to-moderate walk to refreshing swimming pools and cascades; perfect for adventurous swimming and cliff photos — allow 2 hours to explore and swim safely.
Sample laplap (traditional grated root/cassava cake with coconut/banana) and local seafood; family-run places provide great value and authentic flavours.
Short shuttle to Hideaway Island for fringing-reef snorkeling, a marked snorkel trail and the novelty Underwater Post Office — waters are usually calm and clear in July.
Guided boat tour visiting the famous swimming holes, secluded coves and a village visit for cultural exchange; July is the dry season so weather is ideal for swimming and photography.
Begin with a guided market walk to buy fresh ingredients, then learn to prepare laplap and other kastom dishes in a hands-on class (generally 3–4 hours).
Half-hour guided stop at a nearby lookout for panoramic photos and a short historical walk highlighting local landmarks (confirm tour times at the resort).