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Buggy Tour · 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM · 1 Hour
Vanuatu Buggy Tours
Drive an off-road buggy with Off Road Adventures: pickup from your accommodation around Port Vila, sealed and dirt road to Etmat Bay, 30 minutes off-road through light bush and coconut plantation along the beach, a photo stop and a swim.
From
US$110
per adult, two adults minimum, US$220 for two (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM; one adult alone cannot book; checked November 2026)
Free cancellation
Three ways to drive
Buggy Tour Vanuatu: an Hour, a Day or a Quad?
Vanuatu buggy tours start from Port Vila on Efate, and the one in the calendar is an hour at the wheel: Vanuatu: Off-Road Adventures Buggy Tour with Beach Stop from Off Road Adventures costs US$110 per adult, and two adults are the minimum, so US$220 for two (checked November 2026). It collects you from your accommodation, drives sealed and dirt road to Etmat Bay, goes off-road for 30 minutes through light bush and coconut plantation along the beach, and stops for photos and a swim, at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM.
An hour at the wheel
Vanuatu: Off-Road Adventures Buggy Tour with Beach Stop
Off Road Adventures: pickup, the workshop briefing, 30 minutes off-road at Etmat Bay, a photo stop and a swim. Not suitable under 5 or over 65. US$220 for two.
See dates →A buggy day, lagoon and Eden
Vanuatu: Blue Lagoon, Eden, and Buggy Adventure
Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu: an hour at the Blue Lagoon, an hour at Eden on the River, BBQ lunch, then a 1-hour guided buggy drive. US$381.26 for two.
See the day →Quad bike instead
Vanuatu: Quad Bike Adventure, Blue Lagoon & Turtle Sanctuary
Island Life Tours: a quad bike ride through Erakor Village to Etmat Beach, the Blue Lagoon, a turtle sanctuary and a BBQ lunch. US$340.40 for two.
See the day →Prices, ratings and review counts from the listings (GetYourGuide checked November 2026). Every tour here needs at least two people; treat the figures as a guide, not a quote: the price for your date and group shows on the calendar before you pay.
- 4.7 / 5 11+ Reviews
- 1 hour Duration
- 9:00 / 1:00 The buggy tour's two starting times
- 30 min Off-road at Etmat Bay, through light bush and coconut plantation
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
On the Buggy Hour
Light bush and coconut plantation off-road, a photo stop and a swim at a white sandy beach.
Off Road Adventures' own highlights, inclusions and notes, as listed on GetYourGuide in November 2026.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of driving a buggy through light bush and coconut plantations
- Enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea at a beautiful white sandy beach
- Capture stunning photos at a scenic photo stop along the way
- Experience the excitement of off-road driving on a scrub run
- Benefit from convenient pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
What's Included
- Pickup and drop off
- One hour driving tour
- Scrub run through light bush and coconut plantation
- Photo stop
- Beach stop for swimming
Good to know: Bring swimwear and a towel for the beach stop · Sunscreen is recommended for sun protection · Cameras are encouraged for the photo stop · Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Wheelchair users, People over 65 years, Visually impaired people, People over 243 lbs (110 kg) · Not Included: Food and drinks
The Buggy Hour, in Order
Pickup, the workshop, the road to Etmat Bay, the off-road run and the beach.
Pickup
Pickup from any address inside the tour's pickup area around Port Vila, 0 to 60 minutes before the start; you confirm the address at checkout.
The Workshop
At the Off Road workshop you sign in and get a quick briefing from the guide before heading out on the road.
Road to Etmat Bay
The drive runs along sealed and dirt road to Etmat Bay, then 30 minutes off-road through light bush and coconut plantation along the beach.
Photo, Swim, Back
A photo stop, then a swim at the beach (bring swimwear and a towel), and the drive back to Off Road. Drop-off is at the pickup point.
Photo Gallery
Bush Tracks, Plantation, Beach
Dirt tracks through the coconut palms at Etmat Bay and the beach where the buggies stop for a swim.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Off Road Adventures' buggy tour with a beach stop: pickup around Port Vila, 1 hour of driving with 30 minutes off-road at Etmat Bay, a photo stop and a swim. Two adults minimum; one adult alone cannot book. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
One Question per Page
Vanuatu Buggy Tours, Question by Question
Prices, buggy or quad, the Blue Lagoon days, who can drive, the operators and where to stay.
Per adult and for two
Prices
Every buggy and quad bike tour on the site by price, with its minimum and what the money buys: an hour at the wheel or a whole day.
From US$110 per adult, two adults minimum, US$220 for two (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM; one adult alone cannot book; checked November 2026)
Steering wheel or handlebars
Buggy or Quad
The quad bike tours against the buggy tours: what each listing calls its vehicle, what the ride includes, children and price.
From US$170.20 per adult, two adults minimum, US$340.40 for two (8:30 AM, 4.5 hours, quad and horse; checked November 2026)
Six days that include it
Blue Lagoon Days
The buggy and quad bike days with the Blue Lagoon, the four that add Eden on the River, and what each gives you at the wheel.
From US$190.63 per adult, two adults minimum, US$381.26 for two (9:00 AM, 6 hours, lunch and entry included; checked November 2026)
Licence, age, limits
Who Can Drive
Which buggy and quad bike tours ask for a driver's licence, who each one is not suitable for, and the Vanuatu licence rule for visitors.
From US$110 per adult, two adults minimum, US$220 for two (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM; one adult alone cannot book; checked November 2026)
Five operators, eight tours
Operators
Who runs each buggy and quad bike tour on the site, what each sells, its starts, pickups and reviews.
From US$110 per adult, two adults minimum, US$220 for two (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM; one adult alone cannot book; checked November 2026)
Town or the lagoon
Where to Stay
Port Vila town or Erakor Lagoon, set against where the buggy and quad bike tours pick up, by the kind of trip you are on.
Which base suits you
Prices are each page's featured tour: GetYourGuide checked November 2026. Prices are in US dollars (US$).
Vanuatu Buggy and Quad Bike Tours Side by Side
The buggy hour in the calendar, the buggy day with the Blue Lagoon and Eden, and Island Life Tours' two quad days. Prices are regular, per adult, with the total for two (every one needs two participants).
| Feature | IN THE CALENDAR Buggy hour, Etmat Bay | Buggy, Blue Lagoon, Eden | Quad, Blue Lagoon, turtles | Quad and horse trek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From US$110 per adult, two adults minimum, US$220 for two (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM; one adult alone cannot book; checked November 2026) | From US$190.63 per adult, two adults minimum, US$381.26 for two (9:00 AM, 6 hours, lunch and entry included; checked November 2026) | From US$170.20 per adult, two adults minimum, US$340.40 for two (9:00 AM, 6 hours, lunch and entry fees included; checked November 2026) | From US$170.20 per adult, two adults minimum, US$340.40 for two (8:30 AM, 4.5 hours, quad and horse; checked November 2026) |
| Operator | Off Road Adventures | Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu | Island Life Tours | Island Life Tours |
| Vehicle | Buggy | Buggy | Quad bike | Quad bike, then a horse |
| Starts | 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Length | 1 hour | 6 hours | 6 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Time at the wheel | 1-hour driving tour, 30 minutes of it off-road | 1-hour guided buggy drive | Not stated | One-hour quad ride, then a 45-minute horse trek |
| Stops | Etmat Bay off-road, a photo stop, a beach swim | Blue Lagoon (1 hour), Eden on the River (1 hour), the buggy course with a private beach | Erakor Village to Etmat Beach, the Blue Lagoon, a turtle sanctuary | Erakor Village, Etmat Beach on horseback, a beach swim |
| Lunch | Not included | BBQ lunch included | BBQ lunch included | Not listed |
| Pickup | Any address in its pickup area, 0-60 min before the start | Named hotels, or the Port Vila main wharf for cruise guests, 0-30 min before the start | Any address in its pickup area, 0-15 min before the start | Any address in its pickup area, 0-15 min before the start |
| See dates | See the day | See the day | See the morning |
More Ways Off-Road
More Vanuatu Buggy and Quad Bike Tours
The Viator buggy days, the quad bike combinations and the quad and horse morning, each with its own minimum.
BUGGY DAY, 4 PER BOOKINGVanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours
Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's buggy day on Viator: a 1-hour guided buggy tour on road and off road, an hour at the Blue Lagoon, an hour at Eden on the River and lunch, with hotel or port pickup. Minimum 4 people per booking; drivers need a valid driver's licence.
BUGGY AND BLUE LAGOONPort Vila Buggy Blast and Blue Lagoon Adventure
Lavanua Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's Buggy Blast on Viator: an hour in a buggy on dirt tracks and bush trails outside Port Vila, an hour at the Blue Lagoon and a duty-free stop, with a fruit platter. Four hours.
QUAD AND HORSEVanuatu: Horse Trek, Beach Adventure & Quad Bike Experience
Island Life Tours' half day: pickup, a one-hour quad ride from Erakor Village through coconut plantations and coastal tracks, a 45-minute horse trek along the shore and the shallows of Etmat Beach, then a swim. Return transfers and safety equipment included.
QUAD, LAGOON, EDENAdventure Quad Combo Excursion with Yumi Tours
Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's quad combo on Viator: an hour on a quad off road to the Grand Cascade lookout, then the Blue Lagoon and Eden on the River, with lunch and an air-conditioned vehicle.
QUAD, 7 HOURSHalf Day Tour Adventure Quad Tours, Blue Lagoon Lunch at Eden
Teane Tours' day on Viator: a quad ride on jungle tracks with a stop at the Grand Cascades, a swim at the Blue Lagoon and a BBQ buffet lunch at Eden on the River, entrance fee included. Seven hours.
Vanuatu buggy tours
The Buggy and Quad Bike Tours, One by One
Where on Efate they ride, the buggy hour in order, the buggy days with the Blue Lagoon and Eden, the quad bike rides, pickup and where to stay.
Vanuatu buggy tours: where on Efate
Every buggy and quad bike tour on this site starts with a pickup around Port Vila. The short rides stay close to town: Off Road Adventures’ buggy runs to Etmat Bay, in the Erakor area on Efate’s south coast as the Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency places it (checked November 2026), and Island Life Tours’ quad bikes ride through Erakor Village to Etmat Beach. The full days go further east, to Eden on the River and the Blue Lagoon.
The buggy hour, in order
- Pickup from any address inside the tour’s pickup area, 0 to 60 minutes before the start. You confirm the address at checkout; drop-off is at the same place.
- The workshop. Sign in at Off Road Adventures’ workshop and get a quick briefing from the guide.
- The road to Etmat Bay, sealed and then dirt.
- Off-road for 30 minutes through light bush and coconut plantation along the beach.
- A photo stop, then the beach for a swim, and the drive back to the workshop.
The driving is one hour. A reviewer on 14 January 2026 broke it down as 30 minutes off-road, 15 minutes swimming and 15 minutes of buggy on the road. Guides speak English, French and Bislama. Food and drinks are not included; bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
On GetYourGuide the tour has 11 reviews averaging 4.7 (checked November 2026). A reviewer on 15 May 2026 was picked up from the cruise port and dropped off afterwards, and called it the highlight of the trip.
Who it is not for: children under 5, wheelchair users, people over 65, visually impaired people and people over 110 kg (243 lbs).
A buggy day with the Blue Lagoon and Eden
If you want the buggy as part of a whole day out, Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's Blue Lagoon, Eden, and Buggy Adventure spends an hour swimming at the Blue Lagoon and an hour at Eden on the River, then gives you a 1-hour guided buggy drive on a set course on road, off road and through a private beach. Lunch and entrance to the sites are included; drinks are for sale. It starts at 9:00 AM, lasts 6 hours and costs US$190.63 per adult, US$381.26 for two (checked November 2026). Children from 5 to 12 can ride as passengers.
It is rated 4.2 from 74 reviews. Of the 17 reviews it received in the twelve months to November 2026, four gave three stars or fewer, none of them with a comment (checked November 2026). The written reviews of that year praise the guides and the Blue Lagoon; one on 26 December 2025 found Eden a disappointment and wanted more time at the beach.
On Viator, the operator of that buggy day also sells Vanuatu Buggy Adventure with Yumi Tours: a 1-hour guided buggy tour, an hour at the Blue Lagoon and an hour at Eden on the River, lunch included, from US$170 per adult (checked November 2026), with a minimum of 4 people per booking. Lavanua Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's Port Vila Buggy Blast and Blue Lagoon Adventure pairs an hour in a buggy with an hour at the Blue Lagoon in four hours, from US$180 per adult, two adults minimum (checked November 2026).
The Blue Lagoon and Eden buggy days are compared stop by stop on their own page.
Quad bike Vanuatu: the quad rides
A quad bike has handlebars and a saddle instead of a steering wheel and seats. The quad bike tours on this site:
- Island Life Tours' Quad Bike Adventure, Blue Lagoon & Turtle Sanctuary: a quad bike ride through Erakor Village, its coconut plantations and the coast to Etmat Beach, then the Blue Lagoon, a turtle sanctuary and a BBQ lunch; 9:00 AM, 6 hours, US$170.20 per adult, US$340.40 for two.
- Island Life Tours' Horse Trek, Beach Adventure & Quad Bike Experience: a one-hour quad ride from Erakor Village, then a 45-minute horse trek along the shore and through the shallows of Etmat Beach, and a swim; 8:30 AM, 4.5 hours, US$170.20 per adult, US$340.40 for two.
- Adventure Quad Combo Excursion with Yumi Tours on Viator, from the same operator as the buggy day above: the hour of quad riding to the Grand Cascade lookout, then the Blue Lagoon and Eden on the River with lunch, from US$160 per adult, two adults minimum.
- Teane Tours' Half Day Tour Adventure Quad Tours, Blue Lagoon Lunch at Eden on Viator: quads on jungle tracks with a stop at the Grand Cascades, the Blue Lagoon and a BBQ buffet lunch at Eden on the River in seven hours, from US$156.98 per adult; one adult can book.
GetYourGuide checked November 2026; Viator checked November 2026.
Island Life Tours’ two days are rated 4.4 and 4.7. Their lower reviews are about waiting: on 7 October 2026 a family found their quad tour joined with a horse-riding group and a lot of waiting around, and on 15 September 2026 a rider on the quad and horse morning was not told how long the wait for the horses at the beach would be. Buggy or quad bike sets the two side by side.
Pickup, and where to stay
Off Road Adventures collects from any address inside a pickup area that runs from the airport through Port Vila to Erakor; Island Life Tours’ area is wider, from Mele to Pango. Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's buggy day collects from named hotels in and around town, and cruise ship guests from the Port Vila main wharf. So a bed in Port Vila town or on Erakor Lagoon is inside the pickup areas of the buggy hour and Island Life Tours’ quads; for the buggy day, check that your hotel is on its list.
Where to stay for a buggy tour weighs town against the lagoon by the kind of trip you are on.
Before you go
- Two people at least. Every GetYourGuide buggy and quad bike tour here needs two participants; the Viator buggy day needs four per booking.
- A driver’s licence is on the what-to-bring list of Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu’s buggy day. Who can drive has every listing’s line.
- Swimwear and a towel: most tours here stop for a swim.
- Season. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department gives the cyclone season as November to April (checked November 2026); cancellation is free up to 24 hours before on every GetYourGuide tour here.
Guest Reviews
From the Drivers
4.7/5
from 11 reviews
"Great"
"If I could recommend anything to do in Vila it would be this! We were picked up from our cruise port (and dropped off afterwards) and had a short drive to get geared up and on the buggies. The family running this were so kind and joyful making the experience that much more memorable. The activity itself was a blast! Our tour guide was amazing and extremely skilled on his buggy. We had so much fun riding through the beautiful environment and got to go as crazy as we pleased. Definitely the highlight of our trip. Thank you!!"
Read all 11 verified reviews
See All ReviewsAn Hour Off-Road by Buggy
Off Road Adventures' hour at the wheel: pickup in the Port Vila area, the road to Etmat Bay, 30 minutes off-road, a photo stop and a swim. Two adults minimum. Starting from US$110 per adult, two adults minimum, US$220 for two (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM; one adult alone cannot book; checked November 2026).
See datesVanuatu Buggy Tours: Questions Drivers Ask
Which tour, the price for two, buggy or quad bike, the licence, children, cruise days, hire and the season.
For an hour at the wheel: Off Road Adventures' buggy tour with a beach stop, US$110 per adult, US$220 for two (checked November 2026). Pickup from your accommodation, sealed and dirt road to Etmat Bay, 30 minutes off-road, a photo stop and a swim, at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM. For a whole day with the Blue Lagoon and Eden on the River, Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's six-hour buggy day adds both and a BBQ lunch.
From US$110 per adult on the tours compared here, and two adults are the minimum, so US$220 for two (checked November 2026). That is Off Road Adventures' one-hour buggy tour. The six-hour buggy day with the Blue Lagoon and Eden is US$190.63 per adult, US$381.26 for two. The price page lines up every buggy and quad bike tour on this site by what the money buys.
Not the GetYourGuide buggy and quad bike tours on this site. Each of them shows as unavailable for one adult (checked November 2026). The Yumi Tours buggy day, sold through Viator, asks for a minimum of 4 people per booking, while Teane Tours' quad day takes one adult.
A buggy has a steering wheel and seats; a quad bike has handlebars and a saddle. The buggy tours here are Off Road Adventures' hour and Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's day; the quad bike tours are Island Life Tours' two days from Erakor Village and the Grand Cascade rides. Buggy or quad bike compares them.
It depends on the listing. On Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's buggy day a driver's license is on the what-to-bring list, and on its Buggy Adventure day you need a valid driver's license to drive the buggies. Off Road Adventures' listing does not mention a licence; ask the operator before you book. Who can drive sets each listing's lines beside the Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue licence brochure.
Yes, from age 3 or 5, depending on the tour. Off Road Adventures is not suitable for children under 5; on Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's buggy day children between 5 and 12 can ride on the buggies as passengers. Island Life Tours' quad days are not suitable under 3 (Blue Lagoon and turtles) and under 5 (quad and horse), and say kids with riding experience may ride on their own on selected safe paths at a parent's request and with the guide's approval.
Several listings speak to cruise passengers, but none promises to get you back to the ship. Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's buggy day picks cruise ship guests up directly from the Port Vila main wharf; its Viator buggy day includes port pickup and drop-off and a duty-free stop it says is only for cruise ship visitors; Lavanua Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's Buggy Blast says its tours are designed for both cruise ship and hotel guests. A reviewer of Off Road Adventures' buggy hour on 15 May 2026 was picked up from the cruise port and dropped off afterwards. Shore excursions sold by your cruise line come with the line's promise to get you back to the ship; a tour you book yourself does not, so tell the operator your all-aboard time and leave a margin.
Not through this site: every buggy and quad bike tour here is guided. You drive, with a guide leading. None of the GetYourGuide or Viator listings on this site rents out a buggy or quad bike on its own.
Swimwear and a towel. Off Road Adventures lists swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen for its beach stop, and food and drinks are not included. Yumi Tours & Transfers Vanuatu's buggy day lists a driver's license, comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
November to April. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department gives the tropical cyclone season as November to April, with the greatest frequency in January and February (vmgd.gov.vu, checked November 2026). Every GetYourGuide tour on this site can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.
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