Duration(in days): 8
From: Nadi
To: Nadi
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Famed for their welcoming locals, pure white sands and turquoise waters, the Yasawa Islands in Fiji are one of the best places in the world to go island hopping. On this week long trip in Fiji, you'll start at Blue Lagoon Resort, where you can spend your days swimming in the clear lagoon, snorkelling with colourful fish and paddleboarding along the shore. Spend the rest of the week at Octopus Resort, nestled amongst the palm trees on one of the Yasawas' finest beaches and famous for it's house reef. Snorkel amongst the pretty coral, learn to dive and enjoy sunset cocktails each night - after all, you're on island time now. This trip through the Yasawa Islands is a great way to discover Fiji in a week.
This itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements, please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.
On arrival, you will be greeted with a tropical lei (flower garland) and taken by shared transfer to your hotel located in Nadi, only a short drive from the airport. Once you've checked in for a one night stay, you have the rest of the day to spend relaxing by the pool.
After breakfast, you'll be collected and taken to the marina to connect with your boat transfer out to the Yasawa Islands. The boat transfer takes around 3 hours, so you have time to relax on the top deck to catch some rays and meet your fellow travellers. On arrival at Nacula Island, you'll check in to the Blue Lagoon Resort.
During your time on the island why not go out line-fishing, try your hand at paddle boarding or head out onto the coral with your snorkel and check out the marine life.
There are regular excursions you can enjoy if you wish; visiting the local village, taking a guided tour of the coconut plantation or a visit to the limestone caves at Sawa-I Lau. Blue Lagoon is a sociable and fun resort attracting a variety of people from families to honeymooners which creates a friendly atmosphere and a relaxed vibe. This is an ideal spot to have some fun and enjoy the activities.
Take you'll make the short journey to Waya Island, to stay at Octopus Resort, a boutique hotel which is set in a marine reserve and offers some of the best snorkelling and diving in Fiji. Check in for three nights and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Octopus has its own PADI dive operation so if you enjoy the ocean why not head out to one of the many dive sites and spots sharks, turtles, lobster and crabs as well as an array of colourful coral. If you’d prefer to stay closer to the shore, you can grab a snorkel and spot the tropical fish living around the island. Octopus Resort has an on-going focus on Fijian culture and cultivates a strong relationship with the local village so there is a good choice of authentic Fijian activities to choose from including craft market visits, coconut tree climbing and basket weaving.
As this is the final stop on your trip, kick back and relax. Octopus is a popular resort for honeymooners and its not hard to see why stunning beaches and a laidback feel. You can even island-hop to the more remote islands or head for Likuliku Bay to swim in the warm waters beside a kilometre of idyllic beach. Absolute paradise. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Enjoy your last breakfast on the island today before heading back to the mainland and to Nadi Airport to connect with your onwards flight.
Fiji’s wet season is from November to April with the heaviest rains and highest humidity from December to mid-April. The Dry season goes from May to October with low rainfall, low humidity, milder temperatures and less extreme weather. Peak season in Fiji includes December, January and June, July coinciding with Australian and New Zealand school holidays – prices will peak during these times.
This itinerary is purely a suggestion and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests, and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you