THE FIJI ISLANDS

ECO LODGE SERVICE BASE WEEKEND SIDE TRIPS

For students staying at the Eco- Lodge for two weeks or more, Weekend Side Trips are available after completing your first full week at the Base. These optional Weekend Side Trips are designed to enrich your overall Eco-Lodge experience. For students staying two or more weeks interested in going on exciting weekend side trips, please be sure to include enough money in your allowance account to cover the costs.

We took our time to come up with four unique and fun Weekend Side Trips. If you need a break from service, want to escape the Base for a weekend, or just want to make the most of your time in Fiji, there's a Side Trip for you.

Looking For Some Adventure?
If your're looking for an adventurous weekend, head out to the Coral Coast for some site seeing and white water rafting. This weekend escape is perfect for the adrenaline junkie looking for an exciting dose of high-energy activities packed into an intense weekend of adventure.

Calling All Boat Lovers
Looking to get more action on the water? All aboard our private catamaran for a weekend of sailing through the beautiful islands off the coast of Viti Levu.

Highlands Discovery
Retreat to Nubulevu,nestled deep in the mountains. Travel to an ancient cave once used by the area’s cannibal ancestors, explore the waterfalls and rivers, endulge in a lovo feast, enjoy a sunrise hike, and bond with the locals. This will be the experience to see the real Fiji.

Relax the Mind, Body, and Soul
Head down to a luxurious spa and indulge yourself in a soothing massage. Great food and atmosphere, this is the ultimate way to treat yourself after a week of hard service.

 
 

TROPICAL ISLAND INTERLUDE


3 Days 2 Night

$ 295

14 and up

Highlights

    • RELAX in the sun, swim in the warm Pacific waters, and witness spectacular sunsets.
    • ENJOY one of Fiji’s most popular island getaways off the spectacular, sun-drenched coast of Viti Levu.
    • ESCAPE to a beautiful island resort and recharge in preparation for another week of service.

What better way to end a week of service than relaxing for a couple of days at one of Fiji’s most popular island resorts?  Wake up steps from the beach and get ready for some island fun.  Take a kayak out for the morning, lounge in a hammock with a good book, try sailing a catamaran, or enjoy an optional island massage.  Can’t decide?  Don’t worry; you have two full days to enjoy the relaxed vibe of this beautiful island resort.  Savor mouthwatering buffet meals as you take in the incredible scenery.  At night, sit back, relax and watch the moonlight twinkle on peaceful Pacific waters.  After this weekend of island time, you will be recharged and ready for another great week of service!

WILD WEEKEND AWAY


3 Days 2 Night

$ 245

14 and up

Highlights

    • JOURNEY into the rural interior of Fiji and experience local life in a way few visitors ever have.
    • SWIM beneath a towering waterfall and hike along ancient trails.
    • RIDE A TUBE down a beautiful waterway and take in the sights as you float by friendly villages and peaceful farming communities.
Depart the Eco-Lodge for the magical and rustic retreat of Sasa, nestled deep in the mountains overlooking winding rivers and local farms.  Located at the top of one of the highest waterfalls in Fiji, your home for the night is nothing short of stunning!  In the morning, you will take a spectacular hike that will lead you to the base of the falls.  Take time for a refreshing swim and follow the river as it leads you farther into the interior of Fiji.  Then stop for lunch and learn about how the locals have lived off this land for generations.  Your home tonight will be our Highlands Base, where you can explore the farm, relax with our local staff, and soak in the peaceful rural ambience that our Base is famous for!  Your final morning in the Highlands will have you floating down the river in an inflatable tube!  Take in the beautiful mountain scenery and share a laugh with your friends as you pass scenic villages and curious locals.  Your weekend away includes two nights’ accommodation and all meals, transfers and activities.
 

CORAL COAST FLYER


3 Days 2 Night

$ 395

14 and up

Highlights

    • ZIP LINE across Fiji’s tropical rainforest and feel the rush of an exhilarating 60-kilometer-per-hour ride!
    • SWIM in tranquil South Pacific waters and stay right on the beach at two different coastal locations.
    • VISIT a local eco-park and learn about Fiji’s native flora and fauna.

This escape is perfect for those looking to explore a stunning stretch of coast along the southern part of Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island.  The Coral Coast is one of Fiji’s original beach escapes, and it is simply beautiful. You will stay at two different resorts and take in all the great activities the area has to offer. Zip lining, rappelling, shopping and swimming in warm waters are all in store during this exciting weekend!  Your weekend away includes all transfers and meals, two nights’ accommodation, entry fees, zip lining, rappelling and plenty of down time at beautiful Coral Coast beaches to catch your breath!

SAILS AND SUNSETS


3 Days 2 Night

$ 295

14 and up

Highlights

    • SNORKEL in the blue waters of the South Pacific and explore the teeming marine world beneath you.
    • ENJOY a refreshing ocean breeze as you sail through the beautiful Mamanuca Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
    • SLEEP under the stars on a private catamaran.

All aboard our private catamaran for a weekend of sailing through the beautiful islands off the coast of Viti Levu. You’ll visit some of the most beautiful islands in the world during this three-day, two-night sailing excursion. In addition to soaking up the sun and cruising through the islands, you’ll have plenty of time to grab your mask and snorkel and explore the beautiful ocean life. You’ll also stop to hang out on the white-sand beaches of the tiny islands that dot these waters. Sleep on the deck under a blanket of stars and tell tall tales as the waves gently lap around your ocean home. This wonderful escape into Fiji’s pristine aquatic environment will leave you wishing you could stay here forever. Your weekend away includes all meals and transfers and two absolutely wonderful nights aboard the boat.