10 Best Village Tours in Fiji
Posted by Maris on 21st May 2024
Finding genuine Fijian culture is not too difficult in Fiji. With their traditional values and ways of life intact, the inhabitants have not been impacted by the 96 years of colonization of Fiji or the influx of tourists. Joining a guide is usually a good option if you want to explore Fijian culture, as visiting a village entails several practices. The villagers are incredibly hospitable and willing to share their way of life with guests, which makes for an enriching but humble experience. See the list below for some of our top picks for Fijian village excursions!
Navala Village Tour
Take the Navala Village Tour with Rosie Holidays to witness one of the few villages in Fiji with traditional "bures." Situated deep within Viti Levu and encircled by breathtaking views of undulating hills, Navala Village extends a warm cultural welcome to visitors, complete with a traditional Fijian meal, kava ceremony, and an opportunity to mingle with the people. You will be accompanied by a local guide who will give information about the village's customs and culture.
Abaca Village Tour
Take Fiji Eco Tours' Abaca Village Tour to explore the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park and its settlements. Embark on an exciting journey through one of Fiji's most pristine natural landscapes, replete with Pacific kauri forest, grasslands, and more, on this full-day tour that includes hotel pickups in Nadi. A kava ceremony will welcome you to Abaca Village. After that, you can stroll to a gorgeous waterfall for a swim and some bird watching.
Tau Village Tour
Take advantage of Mick's Fiji Transfers & Tours' Tau community Tour, which offers a personalized tour of a Fijian community. The half-day tour departs from Nadi and Denarau and provides a genuine experience with unique elements of Fijian culture, such as lunch prepared in a traditional lovo, an underground oven, and a kava ceremony. Throughout the tour, you will learn about the history and culture from your knowledgeable guide.
Navua River Tour
The Navua River Tour, offered by Discover Fiji Tours, departs from the Pacific Harbour and provides a unique village tour experience. Take a boat trip up the Navua River to a secluded village where you may witness a war dance, learn about the area's past, and participate in a kava ceremony. In addition, you will witness the local women weaving mats while dining on a traditional lovo meal in the hamlet. Rafting aboard a traditional "Bilibili" raft and a visit to a breathtaking waterfall are further highlights of the excursion.
Cultural Discovery ATV Tour
Take an ATV for the most amazing mode of transportation to explore Nadi's isolated rural villages! Take a Cultural Discovery Tour with Go Dirty Tours, which takes you through the rural villages of Nadi and includes a visit to a local school. This journey combines culture and adventure, taking you through pine forests, the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Nadi town, and breathtaking vistas of the Nakala Mountains. The tour leaves from Nadi, is fully guided, and includes free tour photos.
Cultural Night Tour
Even though it's not quite a true Fijian village, Fiji Culture Village offers guests a taste of Fijian culture through kava ceremonies, lovo feasts, and cultural performances known as "meke." The Cultural Night Show features enthralling fire-dancing performances as well as interactive encounters where guests can sample regional cuisine and beverages. Included is hotel pickup from Denarau and Nadi.
Kocoma Village Tour
On the island of Taveuni, a lot of resorts give guests the option to take guided tours of the nearby settlements. Kocoma Village, where many resort employees reside, is the subject of one of the primary tours. They are excited to introduce visitors to their way of life, including how to weave and create your own handicrafts, learn the traditional fishing techniques, take in the village music, and have a session around the kava bowl. Lunch in the village is also included in the experience.
Shell Village Tour
Join Malolo Island Resort for guided tours to either Yaro or Solevu, two nearby settlements, if you're staying on Malolo Island in the Mamanuca Islands. With the Shell Village Tour, you may visit the locals, participate in the kava ritual, and discover more about their way of life at the paramount chief of the Mamanuca Islands' residence. A Sunday visit to the neighborhood church where the residents sing beautifully is another highlight of the tours.
Adventures of Sigatoka
The Adventures of Sigatoka trip, offered by Excite Tours & Travel, offers a comprehensive, full-day trip of Sigatoka and the Coral Coast. The small-group trip takes you from your resort on the Coral Coast to artisan workshops in the nearby towns of Sigatoka. These workshops include a pottery studio, a glassblowing studio, a furniture manufacturer, and more. Additionally, you'll get time to go shopping in Sigatoka, see a school or town, and have a picnic on Natadola Beach.
River Tubing Tour
Combine a tubing trip down the Navua River on Pacific Harbour with your visit to a Fijian village. River Tubing Fiji provides day trips that include a longboat ride up the Navua River, with stops at waterfalls for swimming and sightseeing in the surrounding rainforest. After visiting a Fijian village to observe the way of life of the people there, you will float over mild rapids in tubes. Included is lunch by the river.