Viti Levu, Fiji
[Departing most Mondays April to November]. Join us on paths less travelled to discover the true heart of Fiji. Fiji is famous for its corals and coast, but we will take you on a journey away from the tourist resorts and walking in a landscape of dramatic peaks, pristine forests, sparkling rivers, remote villages, vibrant traditional culture and unique history. Our hikes are set up for independent-minded travellers who want to be confident that they are being respectful to traditional landowners and fairly contributing to communities, without needing to worry about logistics or losing their way!
Stay: Overnight at a homestay in Navai village and get to know your Fijian hosts. Sheets, blankets and pillows are provided.
Have dinner with your guide and your host family. Food is served buffet style and eaten traditionally on a mat.
We'll confirm a pick-up time with you from your hotel, usually between 12:30pm and 1pm, the you'll travel with our experienced guides in our 4WD vehicles up into Fiji's less-seen interior and your first village stay at the start of the track up Mt Tomaniivi, Fiji's highest mountain
Stay: Overnight in Naga community hall. Mattresses, sheets, blankets and pillows are provided.
Prepared by your host family
A light lunch, usually roti parcels (wraps) to eat at the top
Prepared by the village from mostly local farm ingredients, presented buffet style and eaten traditionally
Breakfast early and start your climb up the steep and muddy trail before the heat kicks in. The summit boasts stunning views on clear days, and the surrounding area is a designated forest reserve. The cloud forest is amazingly diverse, with several orchid species and endemic Fijian birds to keep an eye out for. The return distance is around 10km, but we allow approx 6 hours for plenty of rest stops and a break at the top.
After returning to the homestay in Navai, relax and shower before heading further along the Nadrau plateau and to 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 if you still have the energy 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 community hall. Mattresses, sheets, blankets and pillows are provided.
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.
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.