Arrive on Viti Levu and find a combination of dense tropical rainforest and shimmering azure coastal waters. Beaches shine gold and white from the sand.
Viti Levu is the largest of the Fijian islands with 4,011 square miles of surface area. The island contains dramatic sand dunes around the shore.
The Sigatoka Sand Dunes are located at the mouth of Sigatoka River, where the water meets the ocean the dunes cover over 1,600 acres of land.
In the morning the island is peaceful. Breakfast is a collection of fruits, exotic to you but common to the island.
After breakfast, you are taken to Kula Eco Park, a wildlife sanctuary opened in 1997 and showcasing the native animals from around the archipelago.
Fringed fronds dangle from palm trees arching over the walkways. The rainforest encompasses the park providing comfortable shade. The walkways circumvent the rainforest connected in some areas by hanging bridges.
After your meal, your private transfer meets you in the hotel lobby to take you along Queens Road to Pacific Harbour.
The area is known as the “Adventure Capital” of Fiji, offering range of activities that can keep the heart rate pumping or calming, depending on your preference.
or a more tranquil experience you can step onto a bilibili, a traditional raft of lashed-together bamboo and steered by a single person using a large, sturdy pole.
After breakfast you visit the Arts Village, home to craftspeople that specialize in traditional Fijian artistry.
Soon your guide meets you to once again take you into the rainforest, this time venturing into the canopy. You will traverse the treetops and the mountainside along eight different lines.
The lush rainforest surrounds you. You leap from the platform and are effortlessly soaring through the canopy. The wind brushes your hair. Trees flash past.
Today you transfer to the capital city of Suva. The Fijian capital is home to approximately half of the entire urban population and is the largest city in the Pacific.
The harbor is filled as much with yachts as with fishing boats. Palm trees line the beaches and wide-lane streets. Locals and visitors lounge in restaurants along Victoria Parade.
The city claims home to the Fiji Museum, located in Thurston Gardens. The museum houses a collection of extensive archeological Fijian findings dating back 3,700 years.
The morning takes you along the Kings Road en route to Rakiraki. The pathway winds around Viti Levu Bay showcasing the stunning azure water and emerald trees at the island’s northernmost point.
The South Easterly trade winds drape over crystal clear water. The sand along the beach is windswept and comfortable, slightly sloping into the water.
Rocks and boulders line the outer reaches of the resort shores. Hammocks sway in the trees offering a perfect spot to sit back and relax in the island beauty.
The day is yours to explore the northern shores or relax pool and beachside as you please. Journey along the Pacific for an indelible fishing expedition.
Visit an unforgettable Fijian village for a deeper connection with the island’s locals. Over 1,200 varieties of fish swim around the reefs near the islands.
Fiji has exceptional diving sites you don’t want to miss, especially situated near Rakiraki, whether you are an experienced diver or a taking a course for the first time.
Fiji’s northern coast is has taken you off of the beaten path, visiting with sharks and locals, with a background view of the stunning pleated mountains.
Your private transfer meets you at the hotel after breakfast to escort you back to Nadi. En route, you pass Yaqara Cattle Ranch, the source of celebrated Fiji Water.
You pass through the predominantly Indian towns of Tavua and Ba, and arrive at the airport for your return flight home.