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9-Day Coral Coast and Yasawa Island

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4.6 • 13 travellers have booked with Kate L.

Trip Overview

Mix it up with relaxation, adventure and cultural immersion on this dreamy Fiji vacation!

Starting on the Coral Coast, you'll go on a riverboat trip to delve deep in Fijian culture, with permission from a local Chief, where you'll try local cuisine and be welcomed with a warm smile, music and dancing! Before jetting off in style for four days of relaxation, you'll get the adrenaline pumping with a thrilling zip line tour through two kilometres of jungle!

Hop on a seaplane to get to your next destination, Yasawa Island, where you'll have four days to do as you please in paradise.
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Adventure
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Fiji

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Welcome to Fiji

You'll be greeted in true Fijian style as you are taken to your resort. You'll have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the facilities of the resort. Lay by the pool and get stuck into your favourite book or take a massage.

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    Accommodation

    Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa Yanuca Island4 star

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Nadi Airport to Shangri-la Fijian Resort & Spa, Yanuca

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    Destinations

    Nadroga-Navosa

Day 2

Sigatoka River Safari

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Sigatoka River Safari

Today, you'll be introduced to Fijian culture and its history. You will hear about the history of the region, including its cannibal past! Children from the villages that line the river wave as we cruise past. When you reach your village destination, you are given a warm welcome by the villagers. You will then visit the village Chief’s bure or community hall and take part in a kava ceremony, before a tour of the village and a traditional Fijian lunch, including wonderful fresh tropical fruit.

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    Accommodation

    Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa Yanuca Island4 star

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    Activities

    Sigatoka River Safari

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Nadroga-Navosa

Day 3

Zipline Fiji

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Zipline Fiji

Feel the rush of adrenalin as you WHOOSH over eight giant zip lines high above the forest floor and the Wainadoi River valley. Enjoy a classic ‘canopy tour’ with stunning views and thrilling rides while you experience the distinctive flora and fauna and local culture accompanied by an English-speaking native guide.

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    Accommodation

    Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa Yanuca Island4 star

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    Activities

    Zip Line Fiji

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nadroga-Navosa

    Central Division

Day 4

Seaplane to Yasawa Island

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Seaplane to Yasawa Island

Today, you may be travelling but the views will be incredible! You'll be taken to the port to board your seaplane to Yasawa Island. As you hover over the sea, you'll have stunning views of the vista of islands that lay before you, as you make your way to the Yasawa Islands, a small archipelago that are known for their water sports opportunities.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Activities at Yasawa Island ResortOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Shangri-la Fijian Resort & Spa, Yanuca to Port Denarau

    Plane from Fiji to Yasawa Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nadroga-Navosa

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 5

Relax on Yasawa Island

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Relax on Yasawa Island

Your day is free to relax and soak up the splendour of paradise that is Yasawa Island. Whether you are looking to spend your day at the resort or want to head out to explore more of what Fiji is about, it's really up to you. Your guide will be able to organise any tour that you wish to do, something that comes highly recommended is snorkelling around the beaches of the island.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Blue Lagoon Snorkelling AreaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 6

Free Day on Yasawa Island

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Free Day on Yasawa Island

Whether you want to step it up a notch or keep quite with your book or a massage - today is yours! If you are looking for a little more adventure and know how to scuba dive, heading out to Naviti Island may be for you as you can explore an underwater network of caves and enter another world! For those who have not dived before, there are tours available to learn the basics.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Scuba Dive in Naviti IslandOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 7

Another Day in Paradise!

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Another Day in Paradise!

With not long left, you may want to make the most of the resort today, you can take this opportunity to try your hand at Fijian cooking to really get to grips with the culture - as we all know, eating is always the best way to do this! Your chef and guide will show you the ways of a Fijian kitchen before you sit down to enjoy your meal for lunch or dinner, depending on when you wish to start!

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Yasawa Island Resort Cooking LessonOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 8

Last Day on the Island

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Last Day on the Island

When in paradise, do as paradise suggests - take it easy! It's too hot to do too much anyway! Grab a fresh coconut and make your way to the beach, lounge on the sand and maybe head out to try some more local cuisine before you go! For a little more adventure, you might want to try kayaking around the island to explore to coastline.

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    Accommodation

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Activities at Yasawa Island ResortOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

    Western Division

Day 9

Back to Nadi Fiji

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Back to Nadi Fiji

You'll board your seaplane once more head to back to Nadi Fiji, the main island, signaling the end of your Fiji vacation. You might have a little time to do some souvenir shopping before checking in at the airport. Goodbye, and see you soon!

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    Transportations

    Plane from Yasawa Island to Nadi Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

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What’s included?

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • 8 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

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