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13-Day Island Hopping & Iguanas in Fiji

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Extraordinary Experiences

  • Learn how the Iguana's have been saved on Malolo, and what is being done to ensure the survival of its habitat and other biodiversity.
  • Take part in a lovo, witness an evening Meke, and sense the full resonance of Fijian voices when the village choir pays a visit on Sunday evenings.
  • Discover Castaway Island, Mana Island, Matamanoa Island and finally, MonuRiki Island where you'll stop for a swim, snorkel and walk along the beach.

Overview

An archipelago of 333 islands, Fiji is an exquisite nation characterised by volcanic mountains, warm waters, spectacular coral reefs, tropical rainforests, breathtaking scenery, coconut plantations and, of course, the most incredible white-sanded beaches. On this 13-day adventure, you'll experience the best that Fiji has to offer.

A wonderful starting point on your exclusive journey, you'll spend your first night on the island of Denarau, the gateway to Fiji. World-class restaurants, pristine beaches and charming local culture will be your introduction to the Fijian way of life.

Next, you'll head to one of 30 beautiful islands in the Mamanuca archipelago. Calling Malolo Island home for the next five nights, you'll stay in a beautifully authentic overwater bure, one of the only resorts to offer this in Fiji. At this all-inclusive luxury escape, the activities on offer are abundant - diving, parasailing, snorkelling, sailing, dolphin-watching, swimming, kayaking, windsurfing and hiking.

Moving on, you'll spend the next five nights in a spectacular chain of islands in the north, known as the Yasawa Islands. These mountainous islands are covered in thick, lush vegetation and fringed by the most beautiful beaches boasting white powder sand. For those seeking an authentic tropical island getaway, the remoteness and thriving local culture of Yasawa will be the perfect secluded escape.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Denarau Island!

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Welcome to Denarau Island!

Upon arrival at Nadi Airport, you'll meet your driver and transfer to your accommodation in Denarau. Denarau Island has everything you’ve dreamed of and more. Palm trees, sandy beaches, luxury resorts and world-class restaurants fuel the beating heart of Denarau Island. The gateway to one of Fiji's 300 other islands, Denarau is the perfect place to begin your Fiji adventure.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Denarau IslandOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nadi Airport to Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa

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    Destinations

    Denarau Island

Day 2

Travel to Malolo Island

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Travel to Malolo Island

This morning, you'll transfer to Port Denarau for your ferry to Malolo Island, part of the Mamanuca Islands. You'll arrive at your accommodation where you will stay for five nights with an all-inclusive package. Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a haven for adults, it is one of the only resorts in Fiji which boasts over-water bures surrounded by nothing but ocean blues. The resort is synonymous with Fijian culture and that shines through in its authentically-styled architecture.

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    Accommodation

    Likuliku Lagoon Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Activities at Likuliku Lagoon Resort

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa to Port Denarau

    Ferry from Port Denarau to Malolo Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Denarau Island

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Day 3

A Day to Relax on Malolo Island

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A Day to Relax on Malolo Island

Today, you'll have the whole day to relax on Malolo Island. You can laze on your daybed, snorkel the azure crystal clear waters of Likuliku Lagoon, visit the Sacred Sites, be pampered from head to toe or feel the rush as you jet ski to a deserted island. The choice of land and sea activities is seemingly endless and you can be as adventurous or relaxed as you like. It's your trip, the choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Likuliku Lagoon Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Mamanuca IslandsOptional Activity

    Fijian Crested Iguana Experience

    Village Tour from Likuliku Lagoon Resort

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Division

Day 4

Island Hopping Cruise & Free Time on Malolo Island

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Island Hopping Cruise & Free Time on Malolo Island

Often the best time to be on the water is in the early morning before the wind picks up and it is certainly the best time for an early morning island hopping trip. Today, you'll have another free day to spend as you wish and you'll have the option to head out on an island hopping tour. You'll be taken past Castaway Island, Mana Island, Matamanoa Island and finally, MonuRiki Island where you'll stop for a swim, snorkel and walk along the beach.

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    Accommodation

    Likuliku Lagoon Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Island Hopping from Likuliku Lagoon Resort

    Free Time on Malolo Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Division

Day 5

Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy the View!

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Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy the View!

Today is another day spent at leisure to sit back and relax on Malolo Island. Like many of its neighbours, Malolo Island is utterly idyllic. Between golden sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs, azure waters and waving palm trees, there are lots of places to enjoy the beauty of the island, whether you're relaxing, swimming, hiking or more. If you're feeling like you want an adventure, you can get a boat to Cloud 9, Fiji's only tow-level platform which features a pizza oven and international bar!

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    Accommodation

    Likuliku Lagoon Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Free Time on Malolo Island

    Cloud 9 FijiOptional Activity

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Division

    Roro Reef (off Malolo Island)

Day 6

Spend the Day Scuba Diving!

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Spend the Day Scuba Diving!

With your last free day at the Likuliku Lagoon Resort, you can choose to head out with Subsurface Fiji, on a scuba-diving trip. You'll enter a world of vivid turquoise waters, abundant with beautiful hard and soft corals, teeming with an amazing variety of colourful reef fish. Choose a relaxing dive in the calm inner reef waters or explore the deeper ocean side Mamanuca barrier reef where dolphins, manta rays, turtles and large pelagic fish are your dive companions.

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    Accommodation

    Likuliku Lagoon Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Scuba Diving with Subsurface FijiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Division

Day 7

Goodbye Malolo, Hello Yasawa!

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Goodbye Malolo, Hello Yasawa!

Today, you'll say goodbye to one paradisical island, head back to Denarau, and catch a flight to another beautiful island in the Fijian archipelago, Yasawa Island. Upon arrival, you'll meet your driver and transfer to your accommodation. Yasawa Island is not as well-travelled than other Fijian islands, and therefore it offers a more authentic cultural experience. This afternoon, you can visit the local villages, take part in a ceremony or taste some traditional food.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Cultural Activities at Yasawa Island Resort

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Malolo Island to Port Denarau

    Private Driver from Port Denarau to Nadi Airport

    Plane from Nadi Airport to Yasawa Island

    Private Driver from Yasawa Island to Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Division

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

Day 8

Relax at Yasawa Island Resort

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Relax at Yasawa Island Resort

You are in paradise so spend the day indulging in Yasawa Island Resort's many inclusive activities. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, you can spend the day on one of the island's ten private beaches, snorkel over vibrant corals and connect with the ancient Fijian culture. On offer for free rental are kayaks, stand up paddleboards, tennis courts, guided walks, catamaran trips and so much more. Whatever you choose to do at Yasawa Island Resort, you'll do it in complete seclusion.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Activities at Yasawa Island Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 9

Blue Lagoon Cave Tour & Private Picnic

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Blue Lagoon Cave Tour & Private Picnic

Today is another free day to make use of the all-inclusive activities on offer. One of Yasawa’s most unique water-based activities is an excursion to the Blue Lagoon Caves. You can visit this spectacular lagoon and swim within its hidden chambers, linked to the sea by underwater passages. Yasawa Island Resort is surrounded by deserted beaches, ready for you to enjoy a specially prepared private beach picnic.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Blue Lagoon Cave Tour

    Private Picnic on Yasawa Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 10

Scuba Dive on Yasawa Island!

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Scuba Dive on Yasawa Island!

Today, you'll be free to spend the day as you wish once again. It is highly recommended that you spend one of your days on Yasawa Island underwater diving. The island is surrounded by uncharted reefs, submerged in turquoise and jade green seas. The remote location gives you the enviable situation of having all of Yasawa’s incredible dive sites to yourself. Let the expertise of the dive team assist with dive site choices of the day.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Scuba Diving on Yasawa IslandOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 11

Last Day on Yasawa Island

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Last Day on Yasawa Island

Today is your last full day on Yasawa Island. The last day presents the perfect opportunity to experience local cooking demonstrations using freshly caught seafood and local produce. The cooking style is Fijian, featuring traditional South Pacific recipes using all local ingredients, herbs and spices. Before you leave, you should also partake in a traditional Fijian kava ceremony. You'll love the resort, but it is the local community and culture that leaves a lasting imprint on your heart.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Cooking Demonstrations at Yasawa Island Resort

    Kava Ceremony at Yasawa Island Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 12

Depart Yasawa & Travel to Denarau

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Depart Yasawa & Travel to Denarau

Today, you'll enjoy your last all-inclusive buffet breakfast on the island before heading to the airport to catch your flight back to Nadi. Upon arrival at Nadi airport, you'll transfer to your accommodation for your last night. Known for its swaying palm trees, sandy beaches, luxury resorts and world-class restaurants, Denarau is one of the best places to begin and end your Fijian adventure.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Denarau IslandOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yasawa Island Resort to Yasawa Island

    Plane from Yasawa Island to Nadi Airport

    Private Driver from Nadi Airport to Port Denarau

    Ferry from Port Denarau to Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Denarau Island

Day 13

Goodbye Fiji!

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Goodbye Fiji!

Today your dream trip comes to an end. When you're ready you'll catch your ferry and car transfer back to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa to Port Denarau

    Plane from Port Denarau to Nadi Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Denarau Island

Included in Price

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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