Viti Levu, Fiji
[Departing most Tuesdays April to November.] Escape into Fiji’s highlands, hike historic trails, and visit remote communities in the heart of Viti Levu. Accompanied by a trip leader discover a less seen side of Fiji during this highland escape. Stay in remote villages and trek along rugged trails with guides from the local communities. Enjoy cooling rivers and big views.
Stay: Overnight in Naga village
Prepared by the village from mostly local farm ingredients, presented buffet style
We'll arrange a pick-up time from your hotel, usually between 12:30pm and 1pm. The head into the interior of Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island, and up onto the Nadrau plateau and the tucked away Naga village. You'll get some great views along the way. Settle in to your new surroundings and take a short walk with a community guide before meeting your hosts and being formally welcomed. Enjoy a talanoa (chat) over a bowl of kava and a fresh, locally sourced dinner prepared by the village.
Stay: Overnight in Nubutautau village
Served in Naga village before the hike
A light picnic lunch carried by your guides on the banks of the river
Provided by Nubutautau village, presented buffet style
Hike with your trained community guides along an old trail that links now abandoned villages along the upper Sigatoka river, through grassland and forest. The 12km hike takes approximately 7 hours with stops to rest, swim and have lunch.
Your luggage will be transported in our vehicles and will be waiting for you when you arrive in Nubutautau. Once in the village, shower, relax or join a short guided walk to see some of the historic sites in the village. Learn more about the village's history over another bowl of kava before enjoying another locally prepared dinner.
Provided by the village before the hike
Light picnic on the hike carried by the guides
Enjoy a guided 4-hour (5km) circular hike stopping off to discover your inner child on a natural waterslide tucked away in the forest, and find out more about Fiji's past as you walk through an old village site. Enjoy a final swim in the river or cool off in the shade before a final climb back up to Nubutautau village.
After your morning hike, depart Nubutautau and head by 4WD vehicle down to Sigatoka, enjoying sweeping views across the watersheds for the Ba and Sigatoka rivers, then on to Nadi or Suva and the end of your adventure
We'll coordinate a pick-up time with you from your accommodation in the Nadi, Suva or Rakiraki areas and head by the most direct route into the interior and to our first village stay. Look out for our Toyota Hilux 4WD vehicles with a Talanoa Treks logo along the side.
Be ready 15 minutes before departure.Pickup included
Offered in EnglishIf you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.