TRIP ITINERARY
High Adrenaline
Day 01 - Monday
Depart the USA
All of Rustic Pathways scheduled group flights to Fiji depart from
Los Angeles. Our carrier is Air Pacific – Fiji’s national airline. The
flight each week is non-stop to Nadi International Airport and is escorted
by a Rustic Pathways Flight Leader. The flight departs LAX in the evening
and takes about 10 hours. During your flight take the time to get to know
other students on your flight, get some sleep in preparation for your
arrival in the South Pacific, relax with a movie or two and start to settle
into the easy-going and friendly nature of the Fijian’s and their legendary
hospitality.
Day 02 – Tuesday
In transit
Today is “lost” as you cross the international dateline, but don’t worry too
much… you will get it back on your way home!
Day 03 and 04-Wednesday and Thursday
Bula! Welcome to Fiji!
You will immediately be greeted by our Rustic Pathways staff and start your two week adventure. Hop into the Rustic van and start your journey to one of Fiji’s many beautiful islands. Fiji is known around the world for its white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. Take the next two days to recover from your jet lag in style. Spend these two days snorkeling in the ocean or taking a kayak for a paddle. If you don’t feel like heading out to the water just yet feel free to hang out on the beach with a great book or join in on some beach volleyball.
During the evenings there will be great food and fun as your trip leaders love night activities. You might find yourself playing relay games or settled on the beach watching a bone fire after the sunsets.
Day 05– Friday
Day of exciting exploration
A long day of excitement awaits you after to wake up today. Once you have had your breakfast you will be off and exploring. First find yourself immersed in the warm mud pools. Spend the morning jumping into large naturally heated mud pools. These mud pools have been around for many years and are a local favorite.
After you have rinsed free of all that mud it will be time to head out for a mellow afternoon hike. There are multiple ecosystems in Fiji, one of which resembles the rainforests in Costa Rica. Enjoy the cool shade provided to you by the towering trees and take some time to look around for the native birds up high in the canopy.
Once you have had dinner then it is off to a night ferry to the second largest island in Fiji called Vana Levu.
Day 06 – Saturday
Heavenly hot springs
You have now arrived on the island of Vana Levu. After we head to our hotel it is time to venture out to the hot springs. Take a relaxing dip in waters warmed naturally by geothermal activity. Spend the afternoon exploring Savusavu and all of the excitement the city has to offer.
Day 07 – Sunday
Pearl farm journey
Everyone wonders how oysters make pearls, but not everyone is able to visit the actual farm. Today you have the opportunity to visit one of the finest black pearl farms in the world. Not only will you see where and how the black pearls are harvested, but you will also visit the showroom where the final pieces of jewelry are made. Watching the pearl cultivation process will leave you with a new found respect for the beautiful creations nature presents us with everyday.
Day 08- Monday
Village Visit
Today you will journey to the village of Nakuku to experience the real life of Fijians. During your stay at the village you will be introduced to the local traditions including Sevusevu (welcoming ceremony), food preparation and of course kava. Fijians are some of the friendliest people in the world and you will feel like you have made some new family members in just one day.
Day 09 – Tuesday
Traveling through paradise
You will say goodbye to your new Fijian friends and begin an epic journey to the island of Taveuni. This island is known for its soft coral dives and Devo peak. Once you have departed the village you will board a bus towards Buca Bay. This ride will take you past some of the great landscapes in Fiji. After arriving at Buca Bay it will be time to board a ferry that will take the group to Taveuni. During this voyage you will have a close up view of some beautiful islands and hopefully some spunky marine life if they decide to pop their heads up beside the ferry.
Day 10 to 12 – Wednesday to Friday
Island Heaven
Over the next three days you will spend your time exploring the beautiful island of Taveuni. This island is home to one of the most mysterious peaks in Fijian culture. On the top of Devo Peak it is said that there is a lake with multiple floating islands. You will depart on this journey in the middle of the night and return in early morning. As you hike, let the stars light your way as the Milky Way hovers over you.
Another day you will explore the beautiful world below us as you take an optional scuba dive. Taveuni is known for the Great Wall of coral and it is contains a plethora of marine species. Don’t be surprised if you end up face to face with a gorgeous sea turtle. This island is full of beautiful hikes and beaches and you will be sure to visit the majority of them. If your not feeling up for a hike or dive there are plenty of activities to do right at the hotel, including kayaking, snorkeling, beach volleyball or relaxing on a hammock to read.
Day 13 – Saturday
Fiji From Above
Today you will bid Taveuni farewell as you being your travels back to Viti Levu. After boarding a small island plane you will have a chance to experience Fiji from above while looking down at the beautiful islands and all their glory. Once the plane touches down in Suva it will be time to explore the city and all it has to offer.
Day 14 to 15 – Sunday and Monday
Adventure Awaits
Get ready for some beautiful sights and heart pounding adventure over the next two days. After a short drive from Suva you will arrive at the picturesque ocean front Uprising Resort, home to horse surfing and fantastic snorkeling. After you have unpacked then get ready to head out to Colo, home of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Fiji. Spend the morning swimming and playing under this beautiful natural waterfall.
Once you have had your lunch it will be time to head out to some fun above the trees. Welcome to Zip Fiji, the only set of zip lines in Fiji. Zoom 60 feet above the ground at over forty miles per hour on eight connecting zip lines. You will be ready for a relaxing evening after this fun filled day of adventure.
You will also spend an exciting day rafting on the Upper Navua River. In the remote highlands of Viti Levu lies one of the most unique river trips on earth. Slicing a deep chasm through the island's tropical interior, the Upper Navua River is a hidden pathway to a pristine tropical wilderness. Shrouded in lush rainforest, fed by countless waterfalls and protected by challenging rapids, your exploration of this amazing gorge is perhaps one of the most unique journeys in all of Fiji if not the South Pacific and the world. This excursion will take you through some of the country's most formidable and phenomenally beautiful terrain in the relative comfort of inflatable rafts. This is a place where black volcanic walls are at points barely seven meters apart and over forty meters high and fringed by emerald rainforest. This is a place where man has been merely an intermittent visitor at best, where some of the wildest and most beautiful Fiji can still be found. Students consistently rate this day as one of the absolute highlights of their time in Fiji.
Day 16 – Tuesday
Returning to Nadi
Spend a relaxing morning eating a delicious tropical breakfast and swimming in the ocean. After you have packed your bag and had some lunch we will begin the journey back to Nadi. There will be some fun stops along the way and when we head back into town you will be ready for a great meal with your group.
Day 17 - Wednesday
Well your two weeks have flown by and now you should now be well and truly entrenched in Fiji and much of what this easy-going island nation is all about. Today is a chance to enjoy a break and do some much desired shopping for souvenirs. You will get the chance to explore town and the local handy craft market for gifts and reminders of your time in Fiji.
In the evening, you will be treated to a nice final meal to conclude your wonderful experience in Fiji. This will give you some time to reminisce about your weeks adventures, exchange contact information with friends and staff and prepare for your journey home.
You will be escorted to the airport by staff where you can take some time to say good-bye and will fly back to LAX with a Rustic Pathways flight leader.
Extending your Adrelaine Rush.
Weeks Three, Four and beyond….
If you’re staying longer there will be new opportunities of service and adventure. Your understanding of Fijian culture will be better, the depth of the friendships you’ve made will be stronger and your ability to communicate, participate and contribute will be enhanced the greater the amount of time you spend here. You can continue your adventure by adding on the “Learn to Dive” or “Diver’s Dream” programs and explore Fiji from below the surface. If you would like to add on an additional country, programs in Australia and New Zealand can be added easily. Trips are easy to add on so get creative when you design the summer of your dreams.
An Important Note about Schedule Changes:
Rustic Pathways reserves the right to change, alter, or amend the daily itinerary for this trip at any time. Changes can be made for various reasons including changes in flight or program schedules, changes in the schedules of various external tours incorporated in our trips, the addition of new activities into a trip, or the substitution of an old activity for a new activity. The itinerary shown here provides a good outline of the anticipated daily schedule for this program. As with any travel program, some changes may occur.
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El programa de “Fiji High Adrenaline” es un emocionante viaje de exploración creado para estudiantes y aventureros. Por eso te invitamos a que descubras las remotas regiones y alejadas islas de Fiji, en compañía de Renata Hass, una guía veterana de Rustic Pathways.
