Fiji holidays, island hopping tour
| country: | Fiji |
| location: | Mamanuca Islands, Taveuni |
| departures: | This suggested itinerary can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination |
| price: | From £3775 per person (12 days) including flights from the UK. This trip can also be booked without flights |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Fiji holidays, island hopping tour
Sample all the delights which these beautiful islands have to offer in an exciting but rewarding itinerary. Beginning in Nadi, this itinerary explores the rugged beauty of Viti Levu’s interior. With the help of local, knowledgeable guides you can absorb the traditional Fijian culture at a local village, where you will be welcomed by the elders and invited to join a kava ceremony. Many of the villages still enjoy a relatively untouched existence which is exciting to experience.
Before heading to the golden sands, you have time to explore the wild interior, where you find waterfalls and rainforest, mountainous peaks and hidden pools. By walking or kayaking you can get away from the main circular route around the island and discover its hidden landscapes.
Relax and unwind on the pristine beaches of the Mamanuca Islands. Here the lagoon beckons, and an underwater world awaits. Diving and snorkelling are the highlights, although many of the smaller islands still retain their local customs and traditions which you can learn via the staff who will welcome you to your resort.
Finally head to the north, where you take a step back in time. Here the traditional way of life is much more evident, and the tourism is low-key, affording a much more authentic Fijian experience. Enjoy the remote, untouched villages on Taveuni for walking, village visits, and the lagoon for some world-class diving.
Before heading to the golden sands, you have time to explore the wild interior, where you find waterfalls and rainforest, mountainous peaks and hidden pools. By walking or kayaking you can get away from the main circular route around the island and discover its hidden landscapes.
Relax and unwind on the pristine beaches of the Mamanuca Islands. Here the lagoon beckons, and an underwater world awaits. Diving and snorkelling are the highlights, although many of the smaller islands still retain their local customs and traditions which you can learn via the staff who will welcome you to your resort.
Finally head to the north, where you take a step back in time. Here the traditional way of life is much more evident, and the tourism is low-key, affording a much more authentic Fijian experience. Enjoy the remote, untouched villages on Taveuni for walking, village visits, and the lagoon for some world-class diving.
best time to go
Fiji's dry season runs from May to October, making this the best time to visit the islands. However the climate is mild year-round and so travel is possible outside these months, but cyclones are more common between November and April. day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive in Nadi and transfer to nearby Sonaisali Island to relax on the beach after the flight. |
| Day 2: | Enjoy a day in the company of local guide. You will be welcomed into a local village for a traditional kava ceremony and to meet the villagers and learn about their way of life. Take a dip in a refreshing waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the coconut plantations. |
| Day 3: | Catch a local seaplane flight out to the Mamanuca Islands, enjoying the spectacular views over the islands scattered across the turquoise waters. Our preferred resorts here have excellent environmental policies, and strive to protect both the island environment and the fragile reefs surrounding them. |
| Day 4: | Dive or snorkel amongst the abundant coral, enjoying the bright colours of the giant clams which are protected in this area. |
| Day 5: | Relax on the golden sands, or learn traditional crafts with the staff who come from the local villages. |
| Day 6: | A further day to relax and enjoy the tranquillity. |
| Day 7: | Transfer back to Nadi for your flight up to the northern islands. Disembark on Taveuni, one of Fiji's most beautiful islands covered in lush tropical rainforest and flora. |
| Day 8: | Enjoy the scenery, but more importantly the relatively untouched local culture. Take a hike through the volcanic landscape and explore the villages at your leisure. |
| Day 9: | Hire a mountain bike and take yourself off around the island, stopping for refreshing dips in pristine waterfalls or hidden bays. |
| Day 10: | Take to the water and either snorkel or dive amongst some of the world's best soft corals. |
| Day 11: | Sit back and absorb the views, or relax on the sands. |
| Day 12: | Fly back to Nadi to connect with your departure flight. |
tailor made holidays
This trip can be tailor made to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of these trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.how this holiday makes a difference
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Environment:
Much of the environment in Fiji is fragile, and it is imperative that both the local population and visitors to the islands are aware of the irreparable damage which can be caused to eco-systems such as the reefs. We try wherever possible to recommend guides, activities and accommodation which demonstrate a clear commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism principles. On the main island of Viti Levu we have suggested Sonaisali Island Resort. This was the first resort in Fiji to become Green Globe Certified, and the management are passionate about minimising the impact of the resort on the island. An example of their efforts is their hydroponic farm which supplies fresh, organic food daily for both guests and staff. In the Mamanuca Islands we recommend Tokoriki Island Resort, a founding member of the Mamanuca Environment Society, who strive to improve and protect the local environment through awareness and education. MES contributes to the community in a number of different ways, from education programmes in schools to clean-up campaigns in surrounding villages. Tokoriki has also initiated the 'giant clam regeneration project', reintroducing three different species of giant clams which had previously disappeared to the waters around the island. In the north, we can recommend resorts on the edge of the Bouma National Heritage Park, or adjacent to the best dive sites, depending on your personal interests. All the properties we use have a strong eco-focus, and will ensure you can spend time engaged in local cultural activities or exploring the natural environment. Community: The management of Sonaisali Island Resort are committed to employing local Fijians throughout the company. On the ground in Fiji we use an excellent, local, family-owned agent who demonstrate care for the environment, preservation of their culture and commitment to the community. As part of an on-going project they have helped create townships which provide new, cyclone resistant housing with running water where previously there had been inadequate housing. Every visitor is greeted on arrival with a true Fijian welcome, and looked after throughout the duration of their stay in Fiji. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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