MELBOURNE TO NADI, FIJI

Welcome to our captivating tour to stunning Fiji. After we are collected by our chauffeurs, we are transferred to Melbourne International Airport where we meet our tour director and our fellow passengers, ready to board our direct flight to Nadi, Fiji. On arrival, we are welcomed and transferred to our overnight accommodation. We’ll get to know each other over a light supper at the hotel before heading to bed.

Refreshments and lunch inflight

OVERNIGHT:  Mercure Nadi Hotel, NADI

EXPLORING NADI, FIJI

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then we spend the morning exploring Nadi township. We visit  a local Market where you can see how the locals shop. Then we visit a temple and also the beautiful Garden of the Sleeping Giant, to view some of the 2,000+ orchids, plus many native plants, all set in a tranquil setting.  This afternoon, we drive to the Coral Coast to our next four nights accommodation at the beautiful Pearl Resort Pacific Harbour. After checking in to our rooms, we can relax before enjoying dinner together.

OVERNIGHT: The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI

JEWEL OF FIJI WATERFALL & VILLAGE TOUR

Today we begin a journey to a world away from the cares of modern living. An exhilarating cruise up the beautiful Navua River, past villages, farm lands, pristine tropical rainforests, deep gorges/canyons, meandering rapids and numerous cascading waterfalls. You may come across wild river ducks, white and black heron and other native birds. About an hour up the river, we take a five minute walk into the wilderness to get to the first pool. For the more adventurous, our guides are there to help you to get to the bigger falls and perhaps have a swim in the crystal clear water. On the return, you can experience a smooth ride down river, exploring the only way our ancestors used – no motors – go with the flow on a bamboo raft (optional). Back in the village, you are escorted to the village meeting house to learn age-old customs and traditions, and customary welcome Kava ceremony. This sacred ceremony is only performed to visiting high chiefs or very important visitors. After a great day, we are driven back to our accommodation in time for dinner.

OVERNIGHT:  The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI

SUVA

After a leisurely breakfast, we have a free morning to the enjoy the beautiful surroundings of The Pearl Resort. Relax around the pool, walk along the beach or take a dip in the ocean’s crystal clear water. This afternoon, we drive to Suva township for a look around. Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is the home of the country's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. It’s one of the most cosmopolitan centres in the South Pacific, home to around a third of Fiji’s population. You’ll find many buildings from the British colonial era amongst the city’s more modern high-rise buildings.

Lunch at own expense and arrangement

OVERNIGHT: The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI

SIGATOKA RIVER

Today we are transferred to Sigatoka township, where we board a private jet boat experience to the Sigatoka river mouth to view the magnificent Sigatoka Sand Dunes. On the way we learn all about the history of Fiji and the area you are visiting. Next we visit the Lawai Pottery Village with hands on learning and a Pottery demonstration by the local ladies. We return to Sigatoka in time for lunch and a short visit to Loma Kindergarten. We return to our accommodation later this afternoon. What an interesting day!

OVERNIGHT:  The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI

MONDRIKI  ISLAND

We pack our bags and say farewell to The Pearl Resort, making our way over to Port Denarau for a lunch break. Around 1.30pm we check in for our 4 day/3 night cruise aboard the M.V. Fiji Princess. Our ship departs Port Denarau at 3pm and our first stop is at the strikingly beautiful Mondriki Island as featured in the Tom Hanks film Cast Away. It’s not just nature that will have you captivated on this cruise; you’ll get to know and love Fijian culture! Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and canapés prior to tonight’s Captain’s Welcome à la carte dinner. Your evening will include entertainment provided by our friendly and talented singing, guitar-playing crew.

Lunch at own expense and arrangement

OVERNIGHT: MV Fiji Princess, FIJI

SWIM WITH THE REEF SHARKS AND SOSO BAY

After breakfast, take the plunge and swim with reef sharks (weather permitting) at an ocean reef.  Then after lunch, tie your sulu and visit the chiefly village of Soso. We can meet the locals and learn about the customs of the indigenous people of Fiji. Dinner is a traditional Indian Thali buffet meal, with Bollywood dancing to follow.

OVERNIGHT:  MV Fiji Princess, FIJI

NAUKACUVU ISLAND

Sunday is a day of rest for most Fijians. Join us for the local village church service followed by morning tea on shore. Over lunch, we will sail to Naviti Island for an afternoon at the beach. After pre dinner drinks on the Sky Deck, enjoy a South Pacific themed buffet dinner followed by a round of ‘Fiji style’ bingo with your fellow cruise companions.

OVERNIGHT:  MV Fiji Princess, FIJI

SACRED ISLANDS

Today we’ll have time for a morning snorkel or swim before we get underway to the Sacred Islands. After lunch we’ll be farewelled by the crew and transferred back to Port Denarau on our private high-speed catamaran. Farewell from Blue Lagoon Cruises around 3pm.  Our transfer vehicle will take us directly to our Hotel for our last night together in Fiji.

OVERNIGHT:  Mercure Nadi Hotel, NADI 

FIJI TO MELBOURNE

An early start this morning transferring to the Nadi International Airport for our direct flight home to Melbourne. After completing Customs and Immigration with our tour director, our chauffeurs will be waiting for us in the arrival lounge. We’re sure you will arrive home with a sense of well-being, appreciation and love for beautiful Fiji.

Meal and refreshments inflight