Wallis & Futuna Itinerary: 5 Days (5 Days in Wallis)

This 5-day Wallis and Futuna itinerary only includes travel on Wallis, as well as between the lagoon islets (motu). Here's a quick rundown on how to get around Wallis in 5 days.

Road Transport in Wallis

The first road transport you'll encounter on each of the islands you visit is your airport transfer. This must be booked in advance with your accommodation or get your rental vehicle delivered to the airport.

Speaking of car rental, as there is no public transport in Wallis, renting a high-clearance vehicle like an SUV is your most viable option for reaching the sights and attractions. Get advice on car hire from What You Need to Hire a Car in Wallis and Futuna.

Your only other alternatives are to pair bicycle hire, hiking and guided tours, which you can learn more about in The Ultimate Guide to Cycling in Wallis & Futuna and the 5 Best Sightseeing Tours in Wallis & Futuna.

Motu Transport in Wallis

For getting from the main island of Wallis to the outer motu, water taxis, locally known as "taxi boats", are available.

Learn more about taxi boats in How to Catch a Water Taxi in Wallis & Futuna + 5 Best Taxi Boats.

For all of your transport options, however, check out Wallis Transport Guide: 10 Best Ways to Get Around Wallis.

Welcome to Wallis! Nothing quite prepares you for that spectacular landing, where the azure lagoon stretched beneath you.

The airport is refreshingly small, so you'll breeze through the arrivals process with customs and biosecurity. Get yourself prepped with our Arriving in Wallis & Futuna: Airport Customs, Biosecurity & Arrival Process guide.

We recommend arranging a vehicle delivery to the airport, which is the most convenient option. Otherwise, your accommodation can arrange transfers.

Getting Settled

Settle into your accommodation, and you may even want to cool off with a swim if you're staying at Hotel Lomipeau or Hôtel l'Albatros. If you're staying at a homestay/guesthouse, you may want to get acquainted with your local hosts!

After you've settled in, it's time to head out for lunch and/or dinner and get your first real taste of Wallis and Futuna.

Where to Stay: Budget Accommodation

• FugaUvea Rental & Accommodation
• Motu Location
• Tamaliku
• Uvea Presta Services Plus
• Gîte Océania

Where to Stay: Mid-Range Accommodation

• Lausikula Guest House
• Moana Hou
• Hotel Lomipeau
• KF Logement
• Hôtel l'Albatros
• Hotel Ulukula
• Veiogo Bungalow

All of these options are detailed in our comprehensive Where to Stay in Wallis: 10 Best Accommodations guide.

Dining Recommendations

If you have arrived in Wallis with time to spare for lunch, we recommend Beach Club (Bord de Mer, Liku) for a front-row seat to the lagoon and its motu from the restaurant's deck. Their Pacific-French fusion cuisine is also a strong start to the territory's dining scene.

For dinner, Maloccino (Mata'Utu - opposite Hotel Lomipeau) is one of the island's most revered options and a nice way to treat yourself as you slip into holiday mode.

Learn more about these restaurants in The Food Guide to Wallis (Uvea): Places to Eat & Food Tours.

It's time for some sightseeing! You have two options:

1. Drive yourself using A Self-Guided Day Trip on Wallis: One Day Itinerary
2. Take a guided tour with Wallis Voyages

The former allows you to go at your own pace and choose the sights you're interested in, while the latter will provide more context about the historical and natural sites around Wallis.

Either way, some of the sights you can squeeze into your day include:

Things to Do in Wallis

We'll keep your options open, depending on where you are staying and what your interests are:

• Marvel at the perfectly circular Lake Lalolalo
• Travel back in time at Kolonui Fort
• Admire Mata'Utu Cathedral
• Admire the views (and visit the convent) at Mt Holo
• Drive or hike up Mt Lulu
• Beachcomb at Vailala Beach

Details on these attractions and more are listed in the 20 Best Things to Do in Wallis.

Dining Recommendations

On a road trip, Chez Youyou is always a reliable option as the only Asian restaurant in the territory, combined with its awesome lagoon views.

For dinner, enjoy sundown cocktails and either seafood or pizzas at Koko Bay, located in Vailala in the north of the island.

Alternatively, you can stock up on supplies from the island's supermarchés and prepare your own meals. For a complete rundown of your food options across Wallis, check out The Food Guide to Wallis: Places to Eat & Food Tours.

The lagoon and motu are the most naturally stunning aspects of Wallis, so we highly recommend exploring them for at least two days.

The eastern motu are perhaps the most-viewed, with its large islets of Luaniva and Fugalei ever visible from Mata'Utu.

You can either spend the day on Tekaviki, Nukuhione or Nukuhifala (learn what makes each one special in the 15 Best Islets (Motu) to Visit in Wallis), or do some island-hopping via a snorkelling tour or watersports tour.

Association Vaka La - Snorkel and Watersports Tours

Association Vaka La offers catamaran tours, kayak rentals, snorkelling adventures and full moon experiences in Wallis' stunning lagoon. We love their welcoming, flexible approach; personalised tours for small groups and relaxed booking via phone or walk-in. Standout snorkelling at Devil's Hole and Turtle Hole.

Their taxi boat service accesses secluded islets like Tekaviki, Nukuhifala and Nukuhione.

Learn more about their paddling adventures in Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Wallis & Futuna.

A Vaka Heke - Paddling Tour of the Eastern Motu

A Vaka Heke offers guided tours departing from Mata'Utu, which gives you the choice of either kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, surfskis or traditional va'a (outrigger canoes) for a duration of your choosing, whether it's a couple of hours to a full day.

Learn more about their tours and book your experience at the A Vaka Heke website.

Dining Recommendations

We have two laidback options for you: Pizzeria Lelei - known for their humongous pizzas, even their smallest pizza is a "Grande" at 12.5 in (32 cm). Find this joint in Mata'Utu near the RT 1 and RT 3 intersection.

Alternatively, MCH Cook offers a selection of hot sandwiches at their street barbecue in Liku!

Another day on the water! You have a choice of either a cultural island-hopping tour of the northern motu with Havili Siliva (though this is better for groups than couples or solo travellers) or doing some snorkelling or even scuba diving at the southern motu with Evasion Bleue.

Both operators can also offer taxi boat transfers if you'd rather spend the day marooned on an uninhabited islet.

Learn more about how taxi boats work in How to Catch a Water Taxi in Wallis & Futuna + 5 Best Taxi Boats.

Havili Siliva - Northern Motu Tour

Experience traditional Polynesian sailing with Havili Siliva on outrigger canoe adventures to northern motu.

These full-day excursions combine modern convenience with ancient traditions, featuring fresh fruit breakfasts, coconut milk preparation, umu cooking, archaeological exploration, lei making, snorkelling and traditional dancing.

Tours require six people minimum, so expect potential delays until numbers are reached.

Learn more about this incredible experience in the 10 Best Boat & Sailing Tours in Wallis & Futuna.

Evasion Bleue - Southern Motu Snorkelling or Scuba Diving

Evasion Bleue, Wallis' only dive centre, offers professional scuba diving and snorkelling tours with qualified instructor Pascal.

Explore 15 incredible dive sites, including vibrant coral gardens, wartime wrecks, and dramatic passes like Avatolu Pass. Weekend trips venture outside the lagoon while weekdays feature intimate lagoon dives. Historical highlights include Samuel Wallis' 1763 anchor at 42 m (138 ft) and a preserved 1944 American military barge.

Three-hour snorkelling adventures to Islet St Christophe and water taxi services are also available.

Learn more about diving with Evasion Bleue in The Best Dive Shops & Operators in Wallis & Futuna.

Dining Recommendations

For your final night in Wallis and Futuna, a more upscale "treat yourself" option is Le Teone, boasting excellent views of the Mata'Utu waterfront. From sashimi and grilled entrecôte to local-style sides like cassava fries and taro fries, this family-run establishment offers a delightful combination of local and international cuisine.

It's time to say goodbye to the glistening lagoon and laidback island lifestyle of Wallis and Futuna as you depart for your next destination. We told you that five days wasn't enough. Wrap up your time on Wallis with a bit of historical and/or cultural education.

Museums/Galleries in Wallis

Le Petit Musée des Fagāna offers one of Wallis's most accessible cultural experiences, teaching local legends in thought-provoking ways. Founded by Rebecca Kulimoetoke to preserve Wallisian culture, this intimate museum features two exhibitions illustrating the rich mythology of Wallis and Futuna. Traditional seating on woven mats creates an authentic storytelling atmosphere.

The museum presents creation myths, monster legends and historical narratives in Wallisian and French for self-guided tours, with guided experiences available in French and English. Discover fascinating fāgāna (legends), including creation stories, demon tales featuring Taligafetoho and Kofukula, and sacred kava ceremony origins.

The Uvea Museum Association maintains a fascinating collection chronicling 1942-1946 when nearly 6,000 American GIs transformed Wallis Island. Founded by a passionate local collector, curator Christophe Laurent now offers guided tours through Wallis Voyages.

The collection features uniforms, weapons, letters, Coca-Cola bottles and artefacts found across Wallis. US forces expected Japanese occupation but discovered 6,000 peaceful Wallisians, doubling the population. Though no battles occurred, the Americans built transformative infrastructure including roads still used today and the current airport.

For more like this, check out the 10 Best Cultural Activities in Wallis & Futuna.

Craft and Souvenir Shopping in Wallis

If you want something to remember Wallis and Futuna by, have a browse of the traditional crafts at The Association Femmes Artisanes Taofikemau with woven bags and shell necklaces, or Atuhakevalu, which throws more carvings and hand-painted attire into the mix. For something more contemporary, Veitogo Tapa incorporates traditional motifs in modern printing and embroidery souvenirs.

Check out The Guide to Shopping in Wallis & Futuna + 10 Best Places to Shop for ideas.

Departure

Remember to arrive at Hihifo International Airport 2 hours before your scheduled departure time, so you have enough time to return your rental vehicle, check in (which can go slowly), and go through security.

And it's Nofola from Wallis and Futuna!