Santo Horse Adventures
Right next door to Lope Sands is the home of Santo Horse Adventures.
Enjoy a horse trek through the shady trees of the tropical rainforest, the crystal-clear rivers, through local villages, and onto the beach where you can take a dip with your trusty steed in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. There are several treks and tours available for all levels.
Blue Hole
There are almost too many blue holes on Santo to mention, but one thing they all share is electric blue, crystal-clear water, that's warm enough to swim in all year round. Espiritu Santo’s blue holes were created by mountain water filtered through kilometres of underground limestone caves before resurfacing nearer the coast to create these magnificent pure swimming holes.
Port Olry
People come to Port Olry to kayak to the nearby islands and check out the colourful reefs, but they stay for the mouth-watering local fare. Take a seat in one of the beachside huts, all run by local villagers, and prepare for a tropical feast with a view. Nothing says romantic lunch like tucking into freshly-caught fish & lobsters with your toes in the sand.
Hidden River Systems
One thing that surprises visitors to Espiritu Santo is the inland waterways. There are kilometres of hidden rivers connecting to the blue holes for which Vanuatu is more well-known. Kayaking or canoeing is a great way to see some of the more remote parts of the island as you head inland. Why not take a serene trip down the Riri River in a dugout canoe.
Champagne Beach
Before you know it you will be laying on the sand between refreshing swims, taking in the view, watching the local kids run and jump off the jetty. This is a great place to catch up on your reading, spend some quality time with your partner, or stretch your legs on the nearby bush trails. The postcard-worthy Champagne Beach is about an hour north of Luganville.
Mt Hope Waterfall or Millennium Cave
Want a real Vanuatu adventure to remember? Take the full-day tour of Millennium Cave which begins with a four-wheel-drive trail inland, followed by a bushwalk to a remote village. Once there you will begin the hiking, caving, canyoning and swimming that make up the Millennium Cave experience.
Dive the Wrecks
After the Second World War, the Americans dumped millions of dollars worth of military equipment in the ocean off Espiritu Santo. 70-odd years and it has now become a well-known snorkelling and scuba diving site referred to as Million Dollar Point. Located just metres from the beach, it’s great for visitors who are new to snorkelling as well as experienced divers and snorkellers.
Santo Gold Club
Testimonials say it all
"A great social club, feel welcome even as a beginner. Lots of encouragement and laughs. The after game cold drinks are a perfect end to the round!" Anne Thode