12 days 11 nights, 6 Islands Tropical Island Explorer Fiji

12 days 11 nights, 6 Islands Tropical Island Explorer Fiji

Real Aussie Says:

Absolutely the best for those lucky enough to have a bit more time. Explore the Mamanuca Islands before cruising up through the mountainous southern Yasawa Islands to the divine Blue Lagoon region.

12 days 11 nights, 6 Islands Tropical Island Explorer Fiji
Tour itinerary - 12 Days

• Day 1 Nadi to the Mamanucas
  Today you begin your Fiji island getaway! We depart Denarau by boat and travel across crystal clear ocean waters before arriving on your chosen Mamanuca Island. Head to your first island resort and reap the benefits of island living by soaking up the sun on the sand or jumping straight in the water! Don’t worry about deadlines, choose to depart at a time that suits you best: 8:30am, 9:00am, 12:15pm or, 3:15pm (L, D)
• Day 2 Relax in the Mamanuca Islands
  Adjust to island living with more swimming, sunbathing,watersports and a scrumptious morning tea. If you’ve gone Full Monty, you’ll be treated to a sail through the majestic outer Mamanuca Islands. Full monty travelers will today get a peek into traditional Fijian living with a village visit and Kava ceremony before stepping foot on the island made famous from the movie ‘Cast Away’. (B,L,D)
  
  Night 1 & 2:
  1 Coconut: South Sea Island (Dorm) Double/twin: Bounty (Island Bure)
  2 Coconut: South Sea Island (Dorm) Double/twin: Bounty (Beachfront Bure)
  3 Coconut: Octopus Resort (Point Villa)
  
  Full Monty Upgrade as for Day 1
• Days 3 and 4 Head to the Yasawas
  Time to head for the Yasawas with a short vessel transfer on the ‘Yasawa Flyer’ to the southern end of the Yasawas where the islands are dominated by stunning monolithic mountains. (B, L, D)
  
  Night 3 & 4:
  1 Coconut: Dorm: Naqalia (Dorm) Double/twin: Naqalia (Ocean View Bure)
  1 Coconut: Dorm: Wayalailai (Dorm) or Barefoot Kuata (Deluxe Dorm) Double/twin: Wayalailai (Bure) or Barefoot Kuata (Bure with Ensuite)
  3 Coconut: Paradise Cove (Garden Bungalow)
  
  Full Monty upgrades choose 2 of 3 options: Naqalia and Wayalailai - Guided summit walk AND either Fijian cooking lesson OR Reef snorkelling/swim with the sharks. Barefoot Kuata - 15 min intro dive, building fish houses OR snorkelling with sharks.
• Days 5 and 6 Relax on the beach
  Laze around, enjoy kayaking or snorkelling prior to your late morning transfer to the island of Naviti. White Sandy Beach and Korovou are Fijian run properties sharing the same beach and beautiful bay and are just a short walk from each other. All the resorts will make you feel at home. Relaxation is the name of the game here – but if you insist on being active there is plenty on offer. (B, L, D)
  
  1 Coconut: Dorm: White Sandy Beach (Dorm), Double/twin: White Sandy Beach (Beachfront Bure)
  2 Coconut: Dorm: Korovou (Deluxe Dorm) or Barefoot Manta (Deluxe Dorm), Double/twin: Korovou (Beachfront Bure) or Barefoot Manta (Bure with Ensuite)
  3 Coconut: Nanuya Island (Deluxe Villa)
  
  Full Monty Upgrade: Choose from: White Sandy Beach and Korovou - Swimming with manta rays (May to Oct), snorkelling at reef sites OR other activities offered. Barefoot Manta - swimming with manta rays (May to Oct), 15 min intro dive OR building fish houses.
• Day 7 and 8 Snorkelling and island walks
  Board the ‘Yasawa Flyer’ just before midday for a short transfer to the Northern most area of the islands we travel to - the stunning Blue Lagoon region, scene of the famous Brooke Shields movie. Enjoy island walks, magnificent beaches and coral. Hit the beach at sunset and watch for flying fish. Go snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon or enjoy a fantastic trip to the Sawa-I-Lau Caves where a short underwater swim takes you into the surreal underground cavern. The rest of the day is yours to chill. (B, L, D)
  
  1 Coconut: Dorm: Long Beach (Dorm), Double/twin: Long Beach (Beachfront Bure)
  2 Coconut: Dorm: Coralview (Dorm 10 bed aircon) or Safe Landing (Std Bure shared facilities), Double/twin: Coralview (Garden View Bure) or Safe Landing (Beachfront Bure)
  3 Coconut: Coconut Beach Resort (Beachfront Bure) or Blue Lagoon Beach Resort (Garden Villa)
  
  Full Monty Upgrade: Choose 2 of 3: Sawa-I-Lau Caves trip AND either Blue Lagoon snorkelling trip by boat to awesome reef sites OR an Island massage.
• Day 9 and 10 Colourful coral and island life
  Late afternoon transfer. Stow the bags and enjoy some of the best snorkelling and diving with an abundance of colourful corals and marine life just off the beach. From May to October you will have the chance to swim with the manta rays. They are wild animals so whilst usually present during this time there are no guarantees but if you’re lucky enough to see them, then it’s WOW! Catch the sunset with cocktail in hand, perhaps enjoy a night of Fijian dancing or a quiet chat around the kava bowl. (B, L, D)
  
  1 Coconut: Dorm: Safe Landing (Dorm 20 bed) or Nabua (Dorm), Double/twin: Safe Landing (Std Bure shared facilities) or Nabua (Bure)
  2 Coconut: Dorm: Mantaray (Dorm), Double/twin: Mantaray (Treehouse Bure)
  3 Coconut: Botaira (Deluxe Beachfront Bure)
  
  Full Monty Upgrade: Choose 2 of 3: Safe Landing & Nabua - Sawa-I-Lau Caves trip, Blue Lagoon snorkelling trip by boat OR an Island massage. Mantaray - Swim with manta rays (May to Oct), guided snorkelling trip (Nov to Apr) OR Sunset Tube Cruise. Barefoot Manta - swimming with manta rays (May to Oct), 15 min intro dive OR building fish houses.
• Day 11 Party time
  Enjoy a late afternoon transfer to Beachcomber the original party island where every day is Friday, the bar is open late, the band is playing and everyone is on the dance floor. But it’s not just about the parties - Beachcomber’s fantastic reputation is there also because of the great atmosphere, the hearty meals, white sandy beach, crystal clear waters and loads of activities. One hell of a place to finish your holiday! (B, L, D)
  
  1 Coconut: Dorm: Beachcomber (Dorm 20 bed), Double/twin: Beachcomber (Private Lodge Room)
  2 Coconut: Beachcomber (Dorm), Double/twin: Beachcomber (Oceanfront Bure fan)
  3 Coconut: Beachcomber (Beachfront Bure aircon)
• Day 12 Back to Nadi
  Have a last dive or snorkel, or maybe just a big sleep in! Celebrate your 12 days in Paradise with another ‘Fiji Baby’ or a shamefully tasty natural fruit smoothie. Choose your own departure time 9:45am, 1:00pm or 5:00pm. (B)