Vanuatu & Fiji Adventure
Vanuatu & Fiji Adventure
Vanuatu & Fiji Adventure
17 Days Starting in Port Vila and ending in Nadi
Visiting: Port Vila, Port Vila – Rentapao River, Tanna, Tanna – Mt Yasur, Tanna – Port Vila, Pele & Nguna Islands, Pele & Nguna Island – Port Vila, Port Vila - Nadi, Nadi, Hiking Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park - Pacific Harbour, Rafting Upper Navua Gorge - Pacific Harbour, Suva & Colo-i-Suva, Hiking Nabalesere - Nananu-i-Ra Island, Snorkel Nananu-i-Ra Island - Naga Village, Hiking Nubutautau, Nubutautau - Nadi
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Tour code:
TESFC
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99 years
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Tour Overview
Uncover the marvels of Vanuatu and Fiji on a 15-day adventure that combines relaxation and exploration. Start by immersing yourself in Vanuatu – get out into pristine tropical wilderness as you hike around an active volcano, kayak along the Rentapao River and swim through Pele’s crystal-clear waters. Then continue the adventure among Fiji’s picturesque coast and highlands. Ride down rapids of Upper Navua Gorge, hike to the breathtaking Savulelele Waterfall and snorkel off remote beaches at Nananu-i-Ra Island. End each day by admiring South Pacific sunsets with your fellow travellers, and you’ve got a recipe for one unforgettable adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Port Vila
Location: Port Vila
Accommodation: Hotel
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.
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Day 2: Port Vila – Rentapao River
Location: Port Vila – Rentapao River
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
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.
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Day 3: Tanna
Location: Tanna
Accommodation: Beachside Bungalow
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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Day 4: Tanna – Mt Yasur
Location: Tanna – Mt Yasur
Accommodation: Bungalow
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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Day 5: Tanna – Port Vila
Location: Tanna – Port Vila
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
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.
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Day 6: Pele & Nguna Islands
Location: Pele & Nguna Islands
Accommodation: Beachside Bungalow
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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Day 7: Pele & Nguna Island – Port Vila
Location: Pele & Nguna Island – Port Vila
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
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.
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Day 8: Port Vila
Location: Port Vila
Meals Included: breaksfast
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: Port Vila - Nadi
Location: Port Vila - Nadi
Meals Included: breaksfast
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: Nadi
Location: 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: Hiking Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park - Pacific Harbour
Location: Hiking Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park - Pacific Harbour
Meals Included: breaksfast
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!
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Day 12: Rafting Upper Navua Gorge - Pacific Harbour
Location: Rafting Upper Navua Gorge - Pacific Harbour
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
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.
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Day 13: Suva & Colo-I-Suva
Location: Suva & Colo-i-Suva
Meals Included: breaksfast
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.
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Day 14: Hiking Nabalesere - Nananu-I-Ra Island
Location: Hiking Nabalesere - Nananu-i-Ra Island
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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Day 15: Snorkel Nananu-I-Ra Island - Naga Village
Location: Snorkel Nananu-i-Ra Island - Naga Village
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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Day 16: Hiking Nubutautau
Location: Hiking Nubutautau
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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Day 17: Nubutautau - Nadi
Location: Nubutautau - Nadi
Meals Included: breaksfast
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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What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Resort (2 nights), Eco Lodge (1 night), Beachside Cottages (1 night), Community Hall (2 nights), Bungalows (3 nights) -
Meals
15 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 6 dinners -
Efate - River Kayaking
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Efate - Rarru Cascades
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Tanna - Rainforest hike
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Tanna - World's largest banyan tree
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Tanna - Kava Bar visit
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Tanna - Village & community visits
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Tanna - Mt Yasur volcano crater hike
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Tanna - Sulphur Bay Hot Springs
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Tanna - Port Resolution village visit
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Pele - Snorkelling
Transport
FLIGHTSDue 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 VEHICLEA support vehicle will follow or meet the group during hikes and will carry your main luggage as well as extra water supplies.
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Resort (2 nights), Eco Lodge (1 night), Beachside Cottages (1 night), Community Hall (2 nights), Bungalows (3 nights)
Important Information
1. This trip is a combination of our Vanuatu Expedition (TESV) and Fiji: Hike, Raft & Snorkel (TESF) trips.2. As this is a combination trip, your tour leader as well as the composition of your group will change from Vanuatu to Fiji.3. This trip starts with a Group Meeting on Day 1 at our joining point hotel in Port Vila (Vanuatu) at 5pm and finishes on Day 16 in Nadi (Fiji) at Coffee Hub Cafe4.. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 3-6 and Days 14-15 where you will be in shared village accommodation,5. You must provide us with a copy of your passport no later than 30 days before your departure in order for us to book the domestic flights in Vanuatu included on this trip. We are unable to book your flights without a passport copy.6. The international flight between Port Vila and Nadi on Day 8 and airport transfers in both destinations are not included in your trip cost and must be purchased separately. Fiji Airways flies this route.7. This trip finishes on day 16 at 2pm at Coffee Hub Cafe in Nadi. Departure flights should only be booked from 4pm onwards if departing on day 16. If you would like to spend more time in Nadi, speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
The flight from Port Vila to Nadi is not included. Please see the itinerary for information on recommended flight details.
Due to frequent flight delays on Air Vanuatu, we highly recommend allowing additional days in destination before and your tour or to consider flying Virgin, Fiji Airways or Air Cailin to Port Vila.
Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We ask for you to please be aware of cultural considerations when entering and staying in local villages. Your tour leader and local guides will assist with local etiquette.
As we stay in some locations where there are few options for eating out, some meals may be set menus rather than being able to choose from a variety of options. Some accommodation options have limited numbers of different room types, so not everyone may have the same room style.
Your accommodation on Tanna and Pele is in traditional bamboo bungalows. These have standard beds with mosquito nets and bathroom facilities, however these facilities may be limited to bucket showers (with cold water only) and toilets. Your meals on these islands will be home-cooked with love by the village mamas using fresh, organic produce from the gardens and the sea.
The Fiji leg of your adventure is an active trip with several days of point to point hiking. You only carry a day pack, with your main bags (and for any non-hikers) being transferred by vehicle between villages. There are two nights of multi-share stays in the local villages we visit.
Some of the best scenery in Fiji is found on hikes. So, while this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit and be able to hike regularly if you want to partake in all activities. All travellers will need to be competent swimmers to take part in the rafting section of this trip.
As we focus on visiting less explored parts of Fiji, there is limited beach time on our itinerary. If you are interested in classic Fiji we recommend spending a few extra days before or after your tour enjoying the beaches and snorkelling in the Mamanuca or Yasawa Islands, a boat ride from Nadi. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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