If you're heading inland to Big Bay or Vatthe Conservation Area, Bay of Illusions is the place to stay, with a two-room bungalow near a black-sand beach at Matantas. Meals available. Bookings and transport can also be arranged through Wrecks to Rainforest in Luganville.
Bay of Illusions Guest House
Espiritu Santo
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
22.92 MILES
Trek and trudge through the jungle, across creeks, along bamboo bridges and through cascades to this massive cave, 20m wide and 50m high, about 15km from…
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11.3 MILES
At the end of the sealed road you come to Port Olry, a small francophone fishing village with a stunning curve of white-sand beach and eye-watering…
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14.01 MILES
Covering 220 hectares, Loru Conservation Area contains one of the last patches of lowland forest remaining on Santo’s east coast. There are several…
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12.88 MILES
Champagne Beach is a pretty horseshoe of soft white sand and turquoise water that gets rave (slightly overhyped) reviews and regular cruise-ship visitors…
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11.93 MILES
In a beautiful coastal setting just off the East Coast Rd, this beach is all white sand and turquoise water, with views of Elephant Island. Drop into…
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29.41 MILES
Community members from Pentecost take you through a lush garden and show you how their beautiful mats are made. Near the airport.
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29.19 MILES
Listen to women making water music and see other traditions from the Banks Islands. Located near the airport; book in advance.
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28.36 MILES
Villagers come from all over to sell their produce here. It’s near the Sarakata Bridge.
Nearby Espiritu Santo attractions
11.3 MILES
At the end of the sealed road you come to Port Olry, a small francophone fishing village with a stunning curve of white-sand beach and eye-watering…
11.93 MILES
In a beautiful coastal setting just off the East Coast Rd, this beach is all white sand and turquoise water, with views of Elephant Island. Drop into…
12.88 MILES
Champagne Beach is a pretty horseshoe of soft white sand and turquoise water that gets rave (slightly overhyped) reviews and regular cruise-ship visitors…
14.01 MILES
Covering 220 hectares, Loru Conservation Area contains one of the last patches of lowland forest remaining on Santo’s east coast. There are several…
22.92 MILES
Trek and trudge through the jungle, across creeks, along bamboo bridges and through cascades to this massive cave, 20m wide and 50m high, about 15km from…
28.36 MILES
Villagers come from all over to sell their produce here. It’s near the Sarakata Bridge.