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Alternatives to Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites

Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites costs USD 100–130 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best July to October. These 7 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites, Vanuatu

Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Alternatives to Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites

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    Samoa — Apia and Upolu

    Samoa

    Samoa — Apia and Upolu is strong in May, June, when Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites is not.

    • USD 140–155 per person per day
    • 28% more per day
    • Best May to October
    • Shares with your original: relaxation

    Destination guide

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    New Caledonia - Nouméa

    New Caledonia

    New Caledonia - Nouméa sits at a similar daily cost to Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites with a comparable trip profile.

    • USD 105–130 per person per day
    • Similar daily cost
    • Best August to November

    Destination guide

  3. 3

    French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete

    French Polynesia

    French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete is strong in May, June, when Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites is not.

    • USD 355–420 per person per day
    • 237% more per day
    • Best May to October
    • Shares with your original: relaxation

    Destination guide

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    Australia

    Australia

    Australia is strong in March, April, May, when Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites is not.

    • USD 150–250 per person per day
    • 74% more per day
    • Best March to May
    • Shares with your original: relaxation

    Destination guideBest time for Australia

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    New Zealand

    New Zealand

    New Zealand is strong in January, February, March, when Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites is not.

    • USD 180–280 per person per day
    • 100% more per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: relaxation

    Destination guideBest time for New Zealand

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    Cook Islands — Rarotonga

    Cook Islands

    Cook Islands — Rarotonga is strong in April, May, when Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites is not.

    • USD 170–200 per person per day
    • 61% more per day
    • Best April and May
    • Shares with your original: relaxation

    Destination guide

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    American Samoa — Tutuila

    American Samoa

    American Samoa — Tutuila sits at a similar daily cost to Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites with a comparable trip profile.

    • USD 120–175 per person per day
    • 28% more per day
    • Best June to September

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