KAYAKING

Fiji

Take in all the highlights – including spectacular sunsets, limestone caves, white sandy beaches surrounded by swaying coconut palms, and snorkel among exquisite coral reefs. A week away in this tropical paradise will seem like two.

Trip Details

Note: US cost provided is only a guideline based on current exchange rates.

Rate includes all meals, except in Lautoka, twin share accommodations, local boat transfers, village and camping fees. No single surcharge unless specifically requested.

Day 1: Pre-Trip Briefing - Overnight Hotel
Arrive Nadi. Take a taxi to the group hotel in Nadi. Flight arrivals vary so the briefing is held at 8:00pm in the hotel. If your flight arrives after this, please advise flight details so SSV can arrange an alternate time. SSV will issue watertight bags to carry your personal gear during the kayak trip and give a trip briefing for approximately an hour, so it is a good idea to eat dinner prior to the meeting. The bags are between 25-35 liters in volume (about 2/3 the size of a pillow case). Your guides are preparing for the trip during the day but will leave a phone number at the front desk if you have any problems.

Dinner on Day 1 and breakfast the next morning are not included in the trip cost.

Day 2: Boat Transfer & Sea Kayaking
After breakfast, the boat transports you approximately 72km out to Tavewa Island and the Blue Lagoon in the Yasawas. The combination of reefs, close island grouping, and shallow waters create the stunning aqua colors for which this area is famous. Your Fijian hosts will make you comfortable at their island home, providing a dining bure and grassy campsites. After customizing kayaks and getting acquainted with expedition gear, there will be an instructional paddling session before a short excursion in the lagoon. Watching the sunset from the beach in front of the tents is a great way to end the day followed by a wholesome tropical dinner.

Day 3: Sea Kayaking
Load the expedition craft and, weather permitting, paddle 15km to Navotua. With favorable tides, you'll have lunch where fringing reefs run directly off the beach. After rounding the point of Nathula Island, head for the small village of Navotua. The villagers of Navotua are particularly friendly and the special warmth and reception you receive in this village has made it SSV's favourite spot. Personal escorts will show you through nearby plantations and the village, where you can observe the making of mats and perhaps the building of a Fijian bure (hut). If the winds are too strong, you will only paddle what is comfortable and then transfer to an accompanying boat to cover the remaining distance. This is a long day of paddling so a local boat is utilized to carry equipment and food.

Day 4: Sea Kayaking
Paddle 6-8km to Sawa-I-Lau and back, a scenic island with sharp limestone peaks and saltwater caves that make for fascinating exploring. Round out the day with afternoon entertainment provided by the village and an invitation to join the chief for a social kava party in the evening. (Kava is non-alcoholic drink with mild, numbing effects.)

Day 5: Sea Kayaking
Paddle 10km to Vawa Island, an uninhabited island with beautiful white sandy beaches. You have the afternoon to explore the island and enjoy its many snorkeling sites. Camp underneath coconut palms and you can even try your hand at climbing some of the low coconut trees to secure vital ingredients for a tropical punch!

Day 6: Sea Kayaking
A day of leisure to relax, explore nearby reefs, kayak to a distant shoreline of golden beaches, climb the island peak or just laze on your own secluded island beach.

Day 7: Sea Kayaking
Paddle back to Tavewa, exploring the many inlets and bays of Nathula en route (15km). Time permitting, snorkel off the back of the island. Tonight, enjoy your last island dinner together, listening to the rustling of the coconut palms. Savoring the flavors of the South Pacific is a great time to reflect on the trip and dream about your next adventure!

Day 8: Departure
An early morning snorkel is the goal - to take advantage of your last day in “paradise”. Then it is time to clean up and the transfer boat is loaded for the journey back to Denarau Marina in Nadi. Arrive late afternoon and transfer to your hotel in Nadi. Trip concludes.