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IreupuowPort Resolution
Go for a half-day to see Mount Yasur at dusk, then sleep in Lenakel or White Grass. One night in Ireupuow only if you want the volcano at sunrise.
Ireupuow (also called Port Resolution) is the closest village to Mount Yasur on Tanna. The volcano erupts every few minutes and is the reason to come. The village itself is a handful of beach huts and bungalows; most visitors arrive for the volcano and leave the same evening or stay one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VUV
- Best months
- May–October
- avoid December–March (cyclone season)
- Airport
- TAH
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Melanesia ↗Malaria is present in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and parts of Vanuatu (not Fiji or New Caledonia): ask a travel clinic about tablets before you go.
- Vanuatu ↗Many nationalities receive a visitor permit on arrival, but rules vary by passport: check the Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services Department before booking.
- Vanuatu ↗Land, beaches and many attractions are owned by local communities: pay the custom or landowner fee where asked, and ask before entering villages.
- Vanuatu ↗Volcano visits (Yasur on Tanna, Ambrym and others) follow official alert levels: go only with local guides and follow closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ireupuow111 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ireupuow, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the vatu (VUV, VT).Vanuatu-wide
- SIM or eSIMDigicel and Vodafone Vanuatu (formerly TVL) sell SIMs in Port Vila and at the airport; passport registration is required.Vanuatu-wide
- Tap waterPort Vila's water is treated but many visitors buy bottled; on islands, drink boiled, filtered or bottled water.Vanuatu-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; locals do not tip.Vanuatu-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vanuatu-wide
- SafetyMount Yasur is an active volcano: stay with your guide, keep a safe distance from the crater edge and wear a dust mask.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and cafés; composting or pit toilets in outer-island bungalows.Vanuatu-wide
- Emergency numbers111 police · 112 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday closes most shops and village activity; government offices shut on public holidays; outer-island bungalows can close in Feb–Mar.Vanuatu-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTAH White Grass Airport (About 30 min drive to Ireupuow; most visitors arrange a transfer with their accommodation.).
- Getting aroundWalking within the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer at the Yacht ClubVT 500–800
- Budget bedBasic bungalow (shared bathroom), a night, per roomVUV 4,000
- Mid-range bedBasic bungalow (shared bathroom), a night, per roomVUV 6,000
- High-end bedBasic bungalow (shared bathroom), a night, per roomVUV 10,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VUV 5,000 · Mid VUV 10,000 · High VUV 20,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAH White Grass Airport (About 30 min drive to Ireupuow; most visitors arrange a transfer with their accommodation.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Mar (18 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ireupuow: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking within the village. A 4WD is needed for the volcano track; most tours include pickup from your bungalow.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Yasur
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Guided tour from Ireupuow, about 20 min drive to the volcano car park, then a 15 min walk to the crater rim
Go at dusk for the best glow. Check the volcano's activity status before booking.
Lenakel
goDoor to door: About 1 h
4WD or shared taxi, about 45 min
Main town for supplies, market and the airport.
White Grass
goDoor to door: About 30 min
4WD or taxi, about 15 min
Beach and more accommodation options.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ireupuow village
Closest to Mount Yasur; basic bungalows and the Port Resolution Yacht Club.
White Grass
About 15 min drive; more accommodation options and a beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- VT 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- VT 8,000–15,000 excl. bed
- High
- VT 15,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic bungalow (shared bathroom)1 × 1 night × VUV 6,000 | VUV 6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × VUV 10,000 | VUV 20,000 |
| Mount Yasur guided tour (including transport from Ireupuow)2 × VUV 5,000 · check | VUV 10,000 |
| Transfer from White Grass Airport to Ireupuow2 × VUV 2,000 · check | VUV 4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VUV 4,000 |
| Trip total≈ VUV 22,000 per person per day, bed included | VUV 44,000 |
2026 estimate in VUV; flights to Tanna excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Mount Yasur guided tourcheck | VT 5,000–8,000 |
| Meal at Laniuia Suef Beach Restaurant | VT 1,000–2,000 |
| Beer at the Yacht Club | VT 500–800 |
| Transfer from White Grass Airportcheck | VT 2,000–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mount Yasur is an active volcano: follow your guide's safety instructions, stay on marked paths and wear closed shoes.
- Ash and sulphur fumes can irritate eyes and lungs; bring a dust mask and goggles.
- No ATM in Ireupuow; bring enough VUV from Port Vila or Lenakel.
- Mobile reception is patchy; check with your accommodation.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 111
- Ambulance
- 112
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police111
- Ambulance112
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassy in Vanuatu; nearest Australian High Commission in Port Vila (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- White Grass Airport → Ireupuow: VT 2,000–3,000, about 30 min (check)
- Ireupuow → Mount Yasur (tour): VT 5,000–8,000 per person, about 1 h door-to-door (check)
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- Tangkyu — Thank you (tank-yoo)
- Hamas? — How much? (hah-mahs)
- Gudbae — Goodbye (good-bye)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ireupuow. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October · avoid December–March (cyclone season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified volcano tour operators and sunset/sunrise schedules.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Sleep pages with transfer options from White Grass Airport.
Sources
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