Pack your spirit of adventure and discover the true heart of Fiji.
You may know Fiji for its corals and coast, but venture away from the tourism centres and you’ll find yourself in a landscape of dramatic peaks, pristine forests, sparkling rivers, remote villages and unique history.
This itinerary takes you on a full circuit of Fiji’s biggest island and on some detours right into the interior. During your journey, you’ll escape the tourist Fiji and get a unique insight into the vibrant traditional culture that underpins daily life. And, those stunning beaches…. we’ll give you a taster during your time with us, but they’ll be waiting for you at the end after our adventure in the hills, if you choose to head out to the nearby Yasawa Islands for more!!
Trip Overview
Day 1 - Sunday June 5th - Nadi
Arrival any time during the day, check in and relax, or journey into downtown Nadi.
At 6pm - Make your way down to the lobby to meet with your Adventurous Women ® ™ Tour Manager and the rest of the group for evening drinks, dinner and tour briefing.
Meals: Excluded
Day 2 - Monday June 6th - Around Nadi
In the morning we take a visit to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, see the orchid farm once owned by Raymond Burr (Perry Mason, Ironside) and stroll along a wooden boardwalk through a tucked away corner of Fiji’s tropical forest.
In the afternoon we visit Aviva Farm and Sabeto mud pools. Take a short tour of Aviva Farm, a new agro-tourism destination, and find out about various local crops and plant species, including coffee, cocoa and yaqona (kava). Then take a short horse-ride (or travel by car) to the restorative mud pools in Sabeto for a warm mud bath.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – Tuesday 7th June - To the Coral Coast
This morning we head off through Nadi town and our first stop is at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple. This Hindu temple is perhaps the most recognised in of all the temples in Fiji, and takes about 45mins to wander around.
We then head South along the Queen’s Road to Sigatoka, stopping at Natadola Beach for a swim and a picnic lunch.
In the afternoon, we visit Fiji’s only National Park, the Sigatoka Sand dunes. Here we have a choice of taking either a 3km or a 6km walk, guided by a Park Ranger.
We then travel onto our Coral Coast hotel, where we can freshen up, relax and enjoy a bbq dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Wednesday 8th June - Coral Coast
This morning, a short drive inland takes us to the Tavuni Hill Fort, an old fortified village site from more troubled times, with wonderful views down to the Sigatoka river. We then visit Kula Eco Park to get a taster of Fiji’s flora and fauna as we walk along an elevated walkway through dry tropical forest.
In the afternoon, we head off to Suva, stopping at the Eco Café along the way for some Fijian-Italian cuisine!
We’ll check into our Suva hotel and if time permits, catch sunset over a cocktail at the Grand Pacific Hotel
Meals: Excluded
Day 5 - Thursday 9th June - Suva
We’ll take a walking tour around the city centre in the morning, finishing off with a guided tour of the Fiji Museum for an insight into Fiji’s history and culture.
In the afternoon, we visit Colo-i-Suva forest park, take a 6km walk along their forest trails, and for the brave, a swim in one of the freshwater river pools, before heading to catch a boat to Leleuvia.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Friday 10th June - Leleuvia
The morning is yours to explore this little slice of paradise. Leleuvia has a wide variety of non-motorised water sports (Stand Up Paddleboards, Outrigger Canoes, Kayaks) to keep you busy! In the afternoon spend your relaxing, enjoying the watersports & surrounds, or take an ‘optional’ snorkelling trip (by boat).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Saturday 11th June - To Nabalesere
An early start sees us head back to Viti Levu by boat and onto Takalana Bay Retreat, where we’ll head out by boat for 45mins to Moon Reef and its resident pod of spinner dolphins. We’ll have lunch on our return to shore on the deck at the lodge.
After lunch we’ll travel on to Nabalesere village, where we will present a sevusevu and follow a rough track to visit their spectacular waterfall, where we’ll take a refreshing swim or sit quietly and take in the surroundings at this beautiful spot. We then spend a night in the village community. This won’t be the most comfortable night you’ll have ever spent, but it will give you a real insight into life in a rural Fijian village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Sunday 12th June To Nadarivatu
After breakfast, we’ll join the community for their church service, which will be followed up with an early lunch in the village. We then say goodbye to our friends at the village and head back to the main road.
We continue our anti-clockwise journey around Viti Levu and head up to Stonebowl Lodge in Nadarivatu. The Lodge is a rustic colonial era building, with small shared dorms, and plenty of character. We’re up at about 800m here and in the evening it can get quite cool. A refreshing change from the coast.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Monday 13th June - To Nubutautau
In the morning we can take a 5km walk, to give us great views to the sugar cane fields far below and inland into the heart of Viti Levu. Or for those wanting a bit more exertion, there’s a 1 ½ hour climb to the top of Mt Lomalagi.
After lunch, we’ll leave Stonebowl Lodge behind and go on a journey right through the centre of Viti Levu. The road is pretty rough, and the 4WDs get a bit of a work out, but the views are fantastic. We’ll head to Nubutautau village where we’ll sevusevu and settle in for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Tuesday 14th June - Nubutautau and Bulou’s Lodge
We’ll take a tour of the village and hear the story of the unfortunate missionary Rev Baker, who was killed there and later eaten nearby. For those wanting more exertion a loop walk down to the river is good.
After lunch in the village, we’ll continue on our 4WD trek along the ridgeline separating two of Fiji’s major rivers (the Sigatoka River and the Ba River), to Bulou’s Lodge near Navala village, where will spend the night. Bulou’s is a rustic lodge run by the charming Tui and his mother.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Wednesday 15th June – Navala village
We’ll breakfast with Tui at Bulou’s Lodge, and then he’ll take us down to the picturesque Navala village with its rows of traditionally built bures.
After soaking up the atmosphere in the village, we’ll head on down to Ba town and around to Vuda Marina for a late lunch, before dropping you off at your hotel and saying our sad goodbyes. The accommodation is well located for those extending onto the Yasawa Islands or flying home the next day.
Meals: Breakfast
COST OF TOUR:
AU $2950 (Adventurous Women ® ™ Financial Club Members)
AU$3050 (General Public or Join The Club and grab yourself a discount!)
Transport
Transport is in 4WD vehicles, with four passengers in each, and a driver/guide with good English. These vehicles enable us to get off the beaten track and show you much more of Fiji than is otherwise possible.
Accommodation
‘Adventurous’ - Ranges from Quad/Twin Share in Apartments, Bungalows, Hotel Rooms and then Group Share - in Basic but Welcoming, Dormitory Style Accommodation within the villages.
Inclusions:
Dedicated Adventurous Women ® ™ Trip Leader
English Speaking Local Guides/Drivers
All cultural requirements & contributions to village development funds inc taxes
All accommodation (some basic, but welcoming)
All transport & transfers while on tour
Most Meals as stated in the itinerary
All Entry Fees to sites & guided walks listed on the itinerary
Free use of Stand Up Paddleboards & Kayaks at Leleuvia
Boat trip to see Spinner Dolphins and snorkelling on nearby reef
Trek to waterfall at Nabalesere
Trek to the ridgeline in Nadarivatu or Lomalagi
Guided walk around Nabutautau Village or Loop walk to the Sigatoka river
Guided Walk around Navala Village
Exclusions:
Flights To and From Nadi
Visa's / Departure Tax
Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
Optional snorkelling / diving by boat from Leleuvia
Optional Hot Glass Demonstration
Meals not stated in the Itinerary
Items of a personal nature
TO MAKE A BOOKING
This tour by it's very nature is not designed for the 5 Star Traveller. It is for the girl who has an 'adventurous spirit' and is looking for a unique and rewarding experience (Once in a Lifetime)! You should be able to adopt a "Go With The Flow" attitude, after-all we are in a foreign country and things don't always go to plan...this will help you chill out and therefore get the best out of your holiday. You will also need to be mobile without assistance - some of the sights require you to be on your feet, navigating steps and uneven surfaces at times. We also have a couple of walks as part of this tour - these walks can be achieved by anyone with a general level of fitness, but again mobility is the key, as with all of our tours. Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
Each of our Tour Operators/Service Providers have their own booking conditions & cancellation policy over and above those of Adventurous Women's booking conditions, please ensure you request them and read them carefully.
Adventurous Women's Cancellation Policy can be viewed at the bottom of this website under the heading 'Cancellation Policy'. Please ensure you read it carefully, as by paying your deposit, you acknowledge that you accept this cancellation policy, over and above that of our Service Providers.
No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.
