Visit Fiji: reefs, trekking and islands holiday

Itinerary in brief:

• 1 night Hong Kong
• 3 nights Nukubati Private Island
• 1 night Lautoka
• 2 nights Talanoa Trek
• 1 night Suva
• 2 nights Beqa Lagoon Resort
• 1 night Coral Coast
• 3 nights Yasawa Islands
• 1 night Lautoka
• 1 night Hong Kong

Day 1: Depart UK

Depart the UK from your chosen airport.

Included: International flights

Day 2: Arrive Hong Kong

On arrival in Hong Kong, you’ll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel on Hong Kong Island. Spend your day exploring the island, with highlights including Stanley Market on the southern shores and the spectacular harbour views from Victoria Peak. We recommend heading up to Victoria Peak on the tram in the late afternoon and watching the city transform from day into night.

Why not head out this evening to enjoy some dim-sum?  You could head for a high-end restaurant with rooftop views over the city or go local and try the stalls in Temple Street Food Market – both options are bound to provide a delicious experience!

Included: Transfers, 4* hotel  

Day 3: Fly to Fiji

This morning you’ll be driven to the airport for your flight to Fiji. On arrival in Fiji, you’ll be met at the airport in Labasa and taken by boat over to Nukubati Private Island, checking in for three nights.

Included: Dinner, Nukubati Private Island

Days 4 & 5: Nukubati Private Island

Nukubati Private Island is an eco-chic resort set on the north coast of the Vanua Levu, on the pristine Great Sea Reef. One of the best places in Fiji for diving, it’s a private and secluded place, perfect for a relaxing holiday enjoying the underwater paradise of the region. Spend your time here diving or snorkelling on the third longest barrier reef system in the world – look out for reef sharks, colourful parrotfish and green turtles in the turquoise water. You could head off on a fishing excursion, learning traditional techniques or sports fishing, or explore by kayak and paddleboard, soaking up the beautiful views. Indulge in a truly Fijian experience with the beach-BBQ (tatavu), dining on fresh seafood and fruit or head off on a sandback beach picnic where you can snorkel off the sands and relax under the sun.

Included: All meals, Nukubati Private Island                      

Day 6: Fly to Nadi, travel to Lautoka

After breakfast, you’ll be taken back to Labasa Airport for the short flight to Nadi. On arrival, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel in Lautoka, checking in for one night. Spend the rest of your day relaxing, enjoying the beach and kayaking in the water before you get ready for your trek to begin tomorrow.

Included: Breakfast, transfers, internal flight, First Landing Resort

Days 7 - 9: Talanoa Treks

This morning you’ll be picked up and head off to discover a hidden side of Fiji during this highland escape. Stay in remote villages and trek along rugged trails with guides from the local communities. You’ll hike from Naga to Nubutautau on your first day, approximately 11km, before completing the Nubutautau circular hike on your second day. Soak up the spectacular scenery, meet local people and swim in the cool rivers to relax each lunchtime. Your nights will be spend sleeping dorm-style in the community hall with mattresses and blankets provided. This feels a little bit like indoor camping, but with plenty of space to spread out.

One of our sales team, Chris, has enjoyed one of the Talanoa Treks in Fiji. Contact him on 01273 005 022 or you can read his blog, Discovering Viti Levu: our family trip to Fiji.

On Day 8, you’ll finish your hiking at around 4pm and be driven to Suva, checking into your hotel for one night to relax after your epic hiking adventure!

Included: All meals, transfers, dormitory style accommodation

Day 10: Suva to Beqa Lagoon Resort

This morning, you’ll be able to spend the morning in Suva – wandering through the market and learning about local history in the Fiji Museum. After lunch, you’ll be picked up and driven to Pacific Harbour, where you’ll hop on the boat over to Beqa Island. Here you’ll check into Beqa Lagoon Resort for two nights.

Included: Breakfast, transfers, boat transfers, Beqa Lagoon Resort         

Day 11: Beqa Lagoon Resort

Enjoy the secluded paradise of Beqa Lagoon Resort – unwind with a relaxing massage, lounge by the pool and snorkel in the clear, warm waters. Enjoy sensational gourmet dining in the open-air bure before star gazing in the inky darkness each night. Beqa is particularly famous for its diving - the Great Beqa Reef surrounds the island with 190 miles of spectacular coastline. You’ll enjoy some of the best diving in Fiji, the Soft Coral Capital of the world. The reef is just beautiful with shimmering fish and colourful coral surrounding you as you dive.

Included: All meals, Beqa Island Resort                

Day 12: Travel to the Coral Coast

After breakfast, you’ll be taken back to Pacific Harbour by boat, before being driven along to the Coral Coast. Here you’ll be staying at the Shangri-La Yanuca Island, where you can kick back and relax for the evening.

Included: Breakfast, transfers, Shangri-La Yanuca Island            

Day 13: Ferry to the Yasawa Islands

This morning you’ll be picked up and driven to Port Denarau, ready to catch the ferry up to the Yasawa Islands. On arrival, you’ll check in for 3 nights at Barefoot Kuata, an eco-resort designed to take you back to nature, with some creature comforts thrown in!

Included: Breakfast, transfers, ferry, Barefoot Kuata      

Days 14 & 15: Yasawa Islands

You have two full days here to take advantage of the wide range of activities on offer. Explore the beautiful coral reef by snorkel or by kayak, spot the famous Phantom Rock Caves on a stand-up paddle board or head out on a sunset cruise past the cliffs where the Ton Hanks film 'Castaway' was filmed. If you prefer to stay on dry land then take part in a visit to a local village or explore the island by foot, discovering caves, jungles and secret beaches. A walk with a member of staff from the property will provide you with in depth knowledge of the history of the island as well as a chance to learn about the many medicinal plants growing in the region. 

Included: All meals, Barefoot Kuata                       

Day 16: Ferry to Denarau  

Enjoy the day in the Yasawa Islands before catching the ferry back to Port Denarau. Spend your final night in Fiji here, toasting your spectacular and varied trip through these beautiful islands.

Included: Breakfast, ferry, 4* hotel         

Day 17: Depart Fiji

After breakfast you’ll be driven to the airport in time for your overnight flight to Hong Kong.

Included: Breakfast, transfers, international flights        

Day 18: Hong Kong

On arrival in Hong Kong you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. Spend the rest of your day seeing everything you missed on your first stop. One must-see is Kowloon, so try afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel, walk along the Avenue of the Stars and taste local delicacies at Temple Street Night Market. If you want to get out of the city, you can head over to Lantau, where a glass-floored cable car soars over the water to get to the Giant Buddha. Spend your final evening toasting your incredible holiday in Fiji and Hong Kong!

Included: Transfers, 4* hotel  

Day 19: Depart Hong Kong

After breakfast you’ll be driven to the airport in time for you international flight home.

Included: Breakfast, transfers, international flights

Day 20: Arrive UK