Tour Vanuatu & Fiji Adventure | Visit Vanuatu, Fiji

Meals

15 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 6 dinners

Others

Efate - River Kayaking Efate - Rarru Cascades Tanna - Rainforest hike Tanna - World’s largest banyan tree Tanna - Kava Bar visit Tanna - Village & community visits Tanna - Mt Yasur volcano crater hike Tanna - Sulphur Bay Hot Springs Tanna - Port Resolution village visit Pele - Snorkelling Efate - Coffee roaster visit Efate - Rum & gin distillery visit Nguna - Village walk Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park - Ranger-guided walk Upper Navua Gorge - Rafting Suva - Fiji Museum Suva - Suva Municipal Market Suva - Guided walking tour Nabalesere - Savulelele waterfall hike Naga Village - Welcome ceremony Naga Village - Traditional dinner Nananu-i-Ra Island – Snorkelling Sigatoka River - Trek to Nubutautau village Nubutautau - Village tour

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Resort (2 nights), Eco Lodge (1 night), Beachside Cottages (1 night), Community Hall (2 nights), Bungalows (3 nights)

Transport

FLIGHTS: Due to frequent flight delays and cancellations on Air Vanuatu, we highly recommend allowing additional days in Port Vila before and after your tour and considering flying Virgin or Fiji Airways. Our trips include scheduled flights between islands. In the case of flight cancellations, we will do our best to reschedule and rebook an alternative option if available, however please be prepared that on occasion due to limited aircraft, a charter flight may need to be booked instead, with the additional cost to be covered by the traveller and paid on ground locally. SUPPORT VEHICLE: A support vehicle will follow or meet the group during hikes and will carry your main luggage as well as extra water supplies. Private vehicle , Boat , Plane

Not included:

Optional

Port Vila - Produce market - Free Port Vila - Handicraft market - Free Nguna Island - Extinct volcano hike - Free Colo-i-Suva Forest Park - Hike - Free

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Port Vila
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Port Vila

Halo! Welcome to Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. Your adventure begins today with a welcome meeting at 5 pm at your accommodation tonight. If you arrive with time to spare before the welcome meeting, maybe head to the heart of the city for Port Vila’s produce market and the waterfront promenade, just a short walk away. There’s also the option of hiring a sea kayak from the hotel and taking to the ocean for a true taste of the Pacific.
Day 2 Day 2: Port Vila – Rentapao River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Port Vila – Rentapao River

Today, you’ll discover some of Efate’s best spots. A 25-minute scenic drive will take you to the exclusive kayak base on the Rentapao River. Experience Vanuatu’s rainforest and village life as you paddle its safe waters for 3 hours. After a French-style lunch at the river’s edge, transfer upstream to the river cascades, a great place to swim, relax and shake off any jet lag. You’ll be back at your hotel by mid-afternoon, allowing ample time to discover more of Port Vila and choose a place for your optional dinner tonight.
Day 3 Day 3: Tanna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Tanna

It is an early morning start today for your Air Vanuatu flight to the legendary southern island of Tanna. From there, it’s a short transfer to your beachside bungalow, your home for the night. After an included local lunch, begin the first of your amazing Tanna hikes. The world’s largest banyan tree is high on a ridge overlooking the coast. Your path there will loop back through scattered villages, food gardens and rainforests – a great opportunity to meet ‘the happiest people in the world’ going about their daily lives. On the way back to your bungalow, stop at a kava bar for some refreshments. Watch the sunset with your group tonight, keeping an eye out for the whales that cruise along the coast (from July). You’ll have dinner as a group and a chance to swap stories by the campfire.
Day 4 Day 4: Tanna – Mt Yasur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tanna – Mt Yasur

Get ready for a big day today! Start with a drive across the spine of the island to your new accommodation and a John Frum village hidden in the rainforest at the foot of a smouldering volcano. Road conditions permitting, you’ll have a short dip in the Sulphur Bay hot springs before travelling to Port Resolution, named after one of Captain Cook’s ships. After lunch, return to the foot of the volcano and hike along a rutted road to the rim of the volcano (a driving option to the crater carpark is also available for those who would prefer). Throughout the hike, you’ll feel the ground shaking and hear the volcano rumbling, and finally, as you arrive at the crater rim in the late afternoon, you’ll be amazed at the firework show that awaits. Return from the volcano in the evening for a late dinner at your beachside bungalow.
Day 5 Day 5: Tanna – Port Vila
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tanna – Port Vila

This morning, you’ll head into the jungle-clad hills to a ‘kastom’ village. The community here has long rejected modern life and conserves many aspects of traditional lifestyle. Learn about traditional rites of passage along with their proud links to Prince Phillip as your leader guides you around the village. While life around them is definitely changing fast, it’s an interesting insight into a community at the cusp of making decisions about the future and how tourism can help conserve long-held practices. Have lunch at a local cafe in town and a stop at a coffee shop brewing local beans before returning to the airport for an afternoon flight back to Port Vila.
Day 6 Day 6: Pele & Nguna Islands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pele & Nguna Islands

After Tanna’s spectacular culture and rainforests, today you’ll head to a pristine tropical island renowned for its marine conservation area. It’s a scenic drive to Emua wharf and you’ll stop at a coffee roasterery along the way. Take a short boat ride to Pele, where you’ll sit down for a local lunch on the beach. Then, go snorkelling in the lagoon (weather permitting) or in the marine conservation area. Expect lots of fish, the occasional turtle and plenty of hard corals and small canyons to explore. This afternoon, you’ll have the option to take a boat over to Nguna for a challenging 3-hour volcano walk. Alternatively, you can go for a few easier walks around Pele’s villages. Your accommodation for the night is at beachside bungalows on Pele hosted by the village women.
Day 7 Day 7: Pele & Nguna Island – Port Vila
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Pele & Nguna Island – Port Vila

This morning, take an easy walk into Nguna’s main village to visit the historic church and community sites, before heading back to Efate for lunch at a locally-owned restaurant. Here, there are more great snorkelling options available for those missing the water. Take in the lovely views across the islands, then drive back to Port Vila, this time along the east coast road, meaning you also get to do a round-Efate tour. There are lots of roadside markets to explore and plenty of photo opportunities. Stop for a swim at the sublime Blue Lagoon or one of the local coves around Eton village. Make a final stop at a new distillery, for a delicious tasting of local liquers. Arrive back at your Port Vila accommodation for your final night together in the late early evening. Finish the trip with an optional farewell dinner, a fantastic way to finish your Vanuatu adventure.
Day 8 Day 8: Port Vila
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Port Vila

The first half of your adventure comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Say goodbye to the people in your group leaving this morning and enjoy a free day of relaxation at your own pace. Maybe ask your tour leader about the optional Discovery Bushwalk tour to visit more villages and communities nearby, or for other recommendations on what to do tonight in Port Vila.
Day 9 Day 9: Port Vila - Nadi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Port Vila - Nadi

After breakfast, head to the airport for a flight to Fiji (not included). When you arrive at the airport, you’ll have an included airport transfer to take you to your accommodation in Nadi. After arriving on Fiji’s main island – Viti Levu – why not explore some of Nadi with your free afternoon? You might check out the colours of the Hindu temple Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami, or Nadi Temple as it’s known locally. Try the island’s fresh fruits with the usual tropical suspects (mangoes and pineapples) and some you might not recognise (pomelo, rose apple and soursop) at the Nadi or Namaka Produce Market, open Monday to Sunday.
Day 10 Day 10: Nadi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Nadi

Bula! Welcome to Fiji. Your adventure begins on Fiji’s main island – Viti Levu. Transfer from Nadi International Airport to your hotel and settle into your accommodation on the edge of town. You’ll have a welcome meeting and evening drinks at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your local leader and group members. If you arrive early, why not check out the colours of the Hindu temple Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami, or Nadi Temple as it’s known locally. Try the island’s fresh fruits with the usual tropical suspects (mangoes and pineapples) and some you might not recognise (pomelo, rose apple and soursop) at the Nadi or Namaka Produce Market, open Monday to Sunday. After your meeting, the evening is yours to enjoy – perhaps at a beachside restaurant or in Nadi Town.
Day 11 Day 11: Hiking Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park - Pacific Harbour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hiking Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park - Pacific Harbour

After breakfast, head south of Nadi to Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park. Here, you’ll take a 4 km ranger-guided walk through the incredible dunes, ranging in height from 20 to 60 m – mounds that have formed over millions of years. The views from the sand dunes open out to spectacular scenes along the Coral Coast. Archaeologists have found relics of pottery in the national park dating back 2600 years, and the area is home to an ancient burial site that gives clues to Fiji’s first inhabitants. After the hike, make your way to tonight’s accommodation at Pacific Harbour, where the afternoon is dedicated to chilling out by the pool or along Rovodrau Bay. Settle in ‘cause you’re on island time now!
Day 12 Day 12: Rafting Upper Navua Gorge - Pacific Harbour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Rafting Upper Navua Gorge - Pacific Harbour

Gear up for an incredible rafting experience in Fiji’s highlands at Upper Navua Gorge. Ride down rapids naturally carved through the island’s volcanic rock interior, surrounded by towering gorge walls, dense rainforest and dozens of waterfalls. The combination of the dipping parts of the river and biological diversity makes this Fiji’s best spot for rafting. Stop at a lunch spot along the way to get a good feel for the rainforest terrain. After, return to Pacific Harbour for another night in your beachside surroundings.
Day 13 Day 13: Suva & Colo-I-Suva
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Suva & Colo-I-Suva

Leave the resort after breakfast and make your way to Fiji’s capital – Suva. When you arrive, you’ll have time to take an optional walk through Suva’s market and the city centre. Then, enjoy a guided visit to the Fiji Museum, which showcases the early history of the island and is home to artifacts dating back up to 3700 years. This afternoon, head to Colo-i-Suva Forest Park for a short hike to palm-fringed freshwater pools where you can take a refreshing dip. Look to the trees for local birdlife, as the park harbours many of Fiji’s endemic bird species, including barking pigeons, golden doves and musk parrots. Later, continue listening to the sounds of the rainforest at the river at your lodge accommodation, on the outskirts of the park.
Day 14 Day 14: Hiking Nabalesere - Nananu-I-Ra Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Hiking Nabalesere - Nananu-I-Ra Island

This morning, drive to Nabalesere village, passing locals living traditional Fijian life along the way. This community is nestled in the province of Ra, where you’ll hear another form of greeting – instead of saying ‘Bula!’ as in other parts of the island, ‘Yadra!’ is used to say hello. When you arrive, your local guide will help the group present a sevusevu to the local village chief – this ceremonial gift is to gain acceptance into the community, often in the form of a kava root. While farming is the main source of income for many Fiji communities, partnering with the village helps to create an additional source of income. Embark on a 1.5-km hike to the breathtaking Savulelele Waterfall – one of Fiji’s most majestic waterfalls, tumbling down from a height of 50 m. After the swim, return to the village for lunch and a hot lemon leaf tea, then travel to the coast, where you’ll take a short boat transfer to Nananu-i-Ra Island to spend the night in beachside cottages.
Day 15 Day 15: Snorkel Nananu-I-Ra Island - Naga Village
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Snorkel Nananu-I-Ra Island - Naga Village

Soak up island life on Nananu-i-Ra Island this morning – sunrise is the perfect time to relax on the beach or cool off with a swim in the South Pacific. After breakfast, strap on a snorkel and get exploring underwater with your group, looking for colourful tropical fish. Then, maybe take a walk along the island’s ridgeline for some seriously scenic views. In the afternoon, you’ll head inland to Naga village, presenting another sevusevu to be welcomed and invited in. Enjoy a stroll through the surrounding food gardens and join the locals with a communal dinner in the village. Tonight you’ll stay in the basic but comfortable village community hall.
Day 16 Day 16: Hiking Nubutautau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Hiking Nubutautau

Get your hiking shoes on and prepare for today’s 11-km trekking adventure across Fiji’s grasslands and into Nubutautau village. The journey will be broken up with lunch and a rewarding swim along the way, following the scenic Sigatoka River. Arriving later in the afternoon, you’ll spend the night in the village that sits in the heart of the island, with a scenic backdrop of small farms, grassy hills and an evergreen rainforest. Enjoy an insight into local life here and rub shoulders with the locals over a glorious sunset.
Day 17 Day 17: Nubutautau - Nadi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Nubutautau - Nadi

This morning, take a cultural tour of the village and learn the history of the region in the 19th century, hearing the story of missionary Rev Baker. For those who want to get more active, you can take an optional walk to a lookout point down the river. Then, continue by 4WD along the ridgeline separating two of Fiji’s major rivers – the Sigatoka and the Ba – and back down to Nadi for lunch in a local cafe. With no more activities planned after lunch, your trip will come to an end. If you would like to spend more time in Nadi, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation. Better yet, why not check out another of Fiji’s picturesque islands, like the nearby Mamanuca or Yasawa clusters.

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Itinerary of your trip Vanuatu & Fiji Adventure

Day 1: Port Vila

Day 2: Port Vila – Rentapao River

Day 3: Tanna

Day 4: Tanna – Mt Yasur

Day 5: Tanna – Port Vila

Day 6: Pele & Nguna Islands

Day 7: Pele & Nguna Island – Port Vila

Day 8: Port Vila

Day 9: Port Vila - Nadi

Day 10: Nadi

Day 11: Hiking Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park - Pacific Harbour

Day 12: Rafting Upper Navua Gorge - Pacific Harbour

Day 13: Suva & Colo-I-Suva

Day 14: Hiking Nabalesere - Nananu-I-Ra Island

Day 15: Snorkel Nananu-I-Ra Island - Naga Village

Day 16: Hiking Nubutautau

Day 17: Nubutautau - Nadi

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