Feel the mist splash upwards from the Pacific as your exclusive schooner sails past secluded Fijian Islands. Listen to the traditional drum echo through the sky at dusk. Emerald mountains tower over powdery beaches. Your custom tailored cruise and vacation to the amazing islands of Fiji has you cruising along often-overlooked islands, where tradition and unspoiled marvels thrive. Dive deep down into the water to witness brimming coral reefs. Hike up to a volcanic crater for an unparalleled view....
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Becoming Paradisiacal
Fiji is a country of translucent turquoise waters and landscape draped in emerald rainforest. Mountains and hills rise out of the center of ethereal islands, with around 322 creating the archipelagic nation. You arrive at the airport in Nadi, and continue on a short flight to Savusavu, a small, picturesque town on the island of Vanua Levu. Your private transfer awaits you at the airport. The image of island life comes into view, filled with temperate waters clear as the sky. Boats wade in the small marina, their masts swaying from side to side. Tropical foothills rise into mountains and edge against the beatific bay. Savusavu Town boasts a fun, eclectic display of authentic handmade goods, rich with cultural value and artisanal crafting, from dolls to paintings, jewelry to sculptures. The relaxed pace filters through you and you settle into the calm and welcoming spirit of the islands.
What's Included:
Day 2
Special Embarkation
Day 3
The Splendor of the Water
Day 4
Sliding Naturally
Day 5
Away from the Main Lands
Day 6
Earthen Heritage
Day 7
A New Kind of Forest Adventure
Day 8
Eclectic Sands
Day 9
Onward Bound
Day 10
Leisure Days Above the Water
Day 11
Sundowners With a View
Day 12
Welcoming the Reefs
Day 13
Daily Wonder
Day 14
More than Shore Returns
Trip Highlights
- Swim with amazing aquatic life such as barracuda, reef sharks, manta rays, and turtles
- Indulge in a Fijian cooking course to learn how to prepare traditional dishes
- Revel in an over-water bungalow to view the natural aquatic life in luxurious comforts
- Explore the famous island from the movie Castaway
- Kayak and paddleboard along the white-sand beaches and crystal waters of captivating Natewa Bay
- Experience authentic villages and cultural performances across the Fijian Islands
- Witness renowned diving sites including The Great White Walla and Rainbow Reef
- Hike to the top of Cobia’s volcanic crater for a stunning vista of the rocky coastline
- Visit local fishers and craftspeople to see local trades and masterwork
Detailed Description
The sounds of the ocean are never far away in Fiji. This 14-day cruise and vacation through the Fiji islands is meant for those that want to indulge on a luxury cruise or adventurers seeking out isolated island magnificence. Whether in need of an adventurous fishing trip or scouring the bays for a calm wake on your kayak, you will find the boundless beauty of the amazing Fiji islands, its culture, immaculate scenery, and friendly people. Arrive on Viti Levu and continue onwards to Savusavu, located on the island of Vanua Levu.
The picturesque scenery is a perfect welcome to the nation, with a collection of over 300 islands. The following day your private transfer escorts you to the harbor where you step aboard a 140-foot luxury schooner ready to take you around islands too often passed over by visitors. Your week on board takes you around the celebrated scuba spots and enticing snorkeling destinations. Sail to Natewa Bay and explore the coastal scenery alongside the Natewa Coastal Trail. Swim with Manta Rays and dive down tot eh Rainbow Reef.
Visit a Secondary School on Rabi Island before witnessing a Micronesian cultural performance. The boat takes you around the Great White Wall and Rainbow’s Edge SCUBA areas, and you take part in a Polynesian cultural performance, noting the differences and similarities in dances and songs of the Micronesians. Once at Cobia you hike to top of the crater and can even kayak or paddleboard in the caldera. Once near Taveuni you will discover the sensational Bouma National Heritage Park, filled with ruins and waterfalls to explore.
The day continues at a local village where they perform a meke, a traditional Fijian song and dance ceremony. Explore the waters around the Naivivi mangrove forest and return to Rabi for some exceptional leisure time before the cruise is done. You arrive at Savusavu and transfer to the Mamanuca Islands where you can relax overlooking the stellar waters in an overwater bungalow. When fully rejuvenated, your private transfer takes you to the harbor where you board your small cruiser for a three-night exploration of the Yasawa Islands.
Pass the island where Tom Hanks was stranded in Castaway and spend time discovering the tremendous colors of the reefs. Picnic on the beach and swim with reef sharks. Take part in a traditional kava ceremony and listen to the oral history of island legends. Learn to prepare traditional Fijian dishes with a local and weave baskets like a master craftsperson. When you return to the Nadi, your private transfer will escort you to the airport for your flight home.
Visit the Fiji island vacations page for more travel ideas.
Starting Price
$6,900 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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