7 Best Tours on Wallis (Uvea)

One of your rare options for exploring the sights on the mainland of Wallis, Wallis Voyages offers insightful guided land tours.

This private four-hour tour of Wallis combines royal heritage, natural wonders, French-Pacific charm and World War Two history into one comprehensive island exploration. Starting with morning pick-up from your accommodation, you'll visit the royal palace to experience the island's living monarchy before exploring Mata'Utu Cathedral in the compact capital.

The journey continues to Mt Holo viewpoint for stunning panoramas, followed by Lake Lalolalo, a perfectly circular crater lake that's as mesmerising as it is mysterious. You'll discover Lausikula Church, one of the island's most magnificent, and explore Talietumu, the world's best-preserved Tongan fort showcasing ancient ties to Tonga.

Additional highlights include Matala'a viewpoint with sweeping lagoon views, Gahi Bay's World War Two sites, and Eglise du Sacré Cœur with its towering Christ statue. Optional stops include the post office for philatelic treasures, local supermarket for French treats like fresh baguettes and pain au chocolat, and the old US Marine airstrip.

For a more hands-on approach to exploring Wallis' diverse coastline and motu, A Vaka Heke offers a range of exciting guided tours.

You'll love their range of options: kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, surfskis or traditional va'a (outrigger canoes), perfect for guided adventures that range from one-hour taster sessions to full-day adventures.

The team launches from three strategic points around the island, carefully selecting routes based on weather and tides.

You can paddle to stunning motu (islets) whilst hearing ancient legends from your guide, explore the peaceful mangroves at Ha'afiuasia, or glide to the private Kulu'ui Beach with its traditional fale and perfect picnic spots.

Don't miss this authentic way to experience Wallis' incredible marine environment. All safety equipment, dry bags and expert guidance are included, making it perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.

While Association Vaka La offers kayak and SUP rentals, their guided experiences, like learning to sail a catamaran or jumping on a water taxi to an uninhabited motu (islet), are well worth experiencing.

This community-based watersports operator has everything you could want for exploring Wallis' stunning lagoon, from catamaran tours and kayak rentals to snorkelling adventures and unique full moon experiences.

What we love most is how welcoming and flexible they are. The friendly operators will arrange personalised tours even for small groups, whilst their relaxed booking approach means you can often secure a spot with just a phone call or by walking in.

Don't miss their taxi boat service; it's your ticket to exploring secluded islets like Tekaviki, Nukuhifala and Nukuhione. From what we've experienced, these hidden spots are some of the most peaceful you'll find.

They run tours to various islands throughout their opening hours (closed Mondays only), with standout snorkelling at Devil's Hole and Turtle Hole - two dramatic deep-water spots.

Choose from an array of lagoon exploration tours with Evasion Bleue, whether it's scuba diving, snorkelling tours or a water taxi service.

Operating with qualified diving instructor Pascal, Wallis's only dive centre offers excellent underwater adventures both inside and outside the lagoon. What makes this place special? You have the chance to explore around fifteen incredible dive sites, from vibrant coral gardens and fascinating wartime wrecks to dramatic passes and unique geological formations.

Evasion Bleue operates different schedules: weekends feature larger boat trips outside the lagoon to premier sites like Avatolu Pass with its barracuda schools and coral canyons, while weekdays offer intimate lagoon dives with smaller groups. History buffs will love the historically significant sites scattered across the seabed, including Samuel Wallis' verified 1763 anchor at 42 m (138 ft) depths and a preserved American military barge from 1944 covered in black coral with visible instruments.

Beyond diving, Pascal offers unforgettable three-hour snorkelling adventures to the picture-perfect Islet St Christophe with biological guidance about coral formations. Water taxi services to other untouched paradises can also be arranged with local operators through Evasion Bleue for those seeking crystal-clear lagoons and powdery white sand beaches.

Experience the magic of traditional Polynesian sailing with Havili Siliva on their magnificent outrigger canoe adventure to the enchanting northern motu.

These immersive full-day excursions combine modern convenience with ancient traditions, switching the sails for motor power to navigate between Wallis' northern motu (islets) while sharing stories.

Your adventure begins with a safety briefing and life jacket distribution before boarding the traditional pirogue. Journey to remote islets where a fresh fruit breakfast awaits featuring seasonal tropical delights like grapefruit, papaya, mango and pineapple. Learn traditional skills including coconut milk preparation and participate in creating an earth oven, locally known as an umu.

Explore archaeological sites on foot whilst your guide weaves scientific data with traditional stories. Afternoon activities include flower lei making, shellfish gathering, traditional dancing demonstrations and snorkelling in crystal-clear waters. The experience concludes with relaxation time for swimming and soaking up the surroundings of paradise.

Note that a minimum of six people are required for tours to depart, so prepare to be on stand-by until minimum numbers are reached.

Offering guided tours of Wallis' first art gallery, the charming Le Petit Musée des Fagāna is where local legends come to life through captivating storytelling.

Founded by Rebecca Kulimoetoke with the mission of preserving Wallisian culture for future generations, this intimate museum features two exhibitions that illustrate the rich mythology and legends of Wallis and Futuna.

Traditional seating on woven floor mats creates an authentic storytelling atmosphere, just as tales were shared for centuries past.

The museum brilliantly encompasses entertainment with cultural education, presenting creation myths, monster legends and historical narratives written in both Wallisian and French for a self-guided experience. Alternatively, guided experiences are also available with French and English-speaking guides. Modern sculptures depicting traditional outrigger canoes, fishing nets, traditional weapons and more add a contemporary artistic flair to the ancient stories.

Discover fascinating legends, including the creation of Wallis, tales of demons like Taligafetoho and Kofukula, and the sacred story behind kava ceremonies. Each story serves a purpose in Wallisian culture, from explaining natural phenomena to teaching important life lessons through engaging fāgāna (legends).

Le Petit Musée des Fagāna is open from 9 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

The best and, quite frankly, the only place you can learn about Wallis' role as a United States base during World War Two is at the Uvea Museum Association, which is experienced through a 1-2 hour guided tour.

This remarkable collection chronicles the extraordinary period from 1942-1946 when nearly 6,000 American GIs transformed Wallis Island, building roads, the airport and establishing deep bonds with locals. Founded by a passionate local collector who began gathering artefacts as a teenager, this museum later welcomed curator Christophe Laurent, who brought his own collection and expertise to create today's comprehensive display. Available by appointment only through Wallis Voyages, guided tours with Christophe captivate visitors for one to two hours with personal stories and authentic wartime treasures.

The collection includes uniforms, weapons, bullets, letters sent home, flags, medals, glass bottles, food trays, lamps and photo albums; artifacts found throughout Wallis, sometimes even in locals' backyards. Particularly fascinating are the Coca-Cola bottles, including white ones without town names that couldn't be properly delivered to overseas soldiers. The museum also houses artefacts donated by Wallis veterans, with Christophe having travelled to veteran reunions in Washington to compile personal stories and connections.

The experience (in air-conditioned comfort, might we add) reveals how US forces approached Wallis, expecting Japanese occupation with "D-Day" intensity, only to discover 6,000 peaceful Wallisians whose population they doubled. While Wallis saw no battles, the occupation brought transformative infrastructure including the first roads (routes still used today) and two airstrips, one remaining the island's current airport.