Jewel Of Fiji incl Fijian Village, waterfall & Lunch(Nadi Hotels)





Description
After being picked up from your hotel you’ll travel to the adventure capital district of Fiji, Pacific Harbor/Navua to begin a journey to a world away from the cares of modern living. Take a cruise up the Navua river, past villages, farmlands, pristine tropical rainforests, deep gorges/canyons, meandering rapids and numerous cascading waterfalls. Stop for a refreshing swim in Navua Rivers biggest waterfall before leisurely ride on the unsinkable "HMS BILIBILI" (bamboo raft) a reenactment of centuries old only means of transportation down river. A Fijian warrior will escort you to the village meeting house to experience age-old customs and traditions with a customary welcome yaqona (kava) ceremony.. This sacred ceremony is only performed to visiting high chiefs or very important people. Learn the History of the village established by lone Englishman John Humphrey Danford. Cultural dances by the men and women of the village, tuck into your hearty Fiji buffet "Lovo" Lunch.
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Itinerary
Duration of travel from your respective hotel approx. 2.5hrs - 3hrs. After being picked up from your hotel, Experience Fiji's Natural Beauty as you travel from the burning west past Sugarcane farms, resorts, villages, farms to the adventure capital district of Fiji, Pacific Harbor/Navua. A 15 mins coffee & restroom stop along the way before continuing your journey here. Below is approx. time spent on tour itinerary. 45 mins long boat up Navua River to the Magic Waterfall 30 minutes Refreshing Waterfall swim 45 minutes bamboo raft for a smooth 30 minute-ride on the method of transport favored by Fiji's native ancestors. Boat ride to the village. 2 hours Enter a traditional village, with a Fijian Warrior escort. welcome yaqona ceremony. Learn our history & Culture Cultural dances by the Village men & women. Tapa painting, mat & basket weaving . Unearth your "lovo" lunch cooked underground Buffet Lunch A village tour / walk Fijian farewell song before departing village.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hote Pickup and drop-off is included. However, please note that rates differ according to pickup location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(589)
If you're visiting Fiji, this tour is an absolute must! The Jewel of Fiji Tour was one of the highlights of my entire trip. Our guide, Moses, was incredible. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Fiji's history, culture, and traditions. He made the entire experience fun, informative, and welcoming from the moment we were picked up. Transportation was seamless and stress-free, making it easy to relax and enjoy the day. The river ride was absolutely breathtaking. We passed multiple beautiful waterfalls before arriving at the main waterfall, which truly felt magical. Swimming there was an unforgettable experience. The traditional village visit was warm and authentic, and everyone made us feel genuinely welcome. The lunch was phenomenal. From start to finish, everything was well organized, beautiful, and memorable. This experience gave me a much deeper appreciation for Fiji's natural beauty and the warmth of its people.
An excellent experience mixing up travel by tour bus ; mini motorboat ;and bamboo raft topped off with an amazing waterfall and welcoming village lunch and show.
The tour guide is hilarious, the food is delicious, but we only spent a small portion of time with the villagers.
Was an amazing time, experience the village culture and take the waterfall experience! Fun time to swim under the falls! Slipper walkway, make sure your shoes are appropriate!
It is a long drive to the activity 3 hours but well worth it. Truly authentic Fijian experience and so worth the trip. You get to understand Fijian culture and the Navua river and waterfalls are magical must sees. Well executed. Must see
Super fun! We unfortunately went when it rained but it was still incredibly fun and exciting. There is a place to change before and after swimming which makes it super nice and easy. Everyone was incredibly friendly the whole time and made the experience super special.
If you’re considering booking with Jewel of Fiji, do it. This was truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Our tour guide, Nem, made the entire day unforgettable with his humor, kindness, knowledge, and genuine hospitality. The highlight was when he brought us back to his village to meet his family — something we will never forget. Everyone welcomed us so warmly and made us feel so comfortable. They served us an authentic Fijian lunch, taught us about Fijian history and culture, and included us in a traditional kava ceremony. It felt less like a tour and more like being invited into someone’s home and culture. Such a special, meaningful experience that we’ll be talking about for years. Vinaka, Nem!
Bula Vinaka! Thank you for your candid comments - much appreciated! Glad to know your day with us was well spent and informational. Vinaka ®gards Scott Manager
The must do experience. Nem led an amazing trip up the Nakavu river with us today. His passion for his culture is inspiring. The long boat, raft ride and waterfall experience were magical. Finished off with being welcomed into their community of familes, and sharing what Fijians do. The swim at the waterfall is a must. Recommend wet shoes, swimmers, etc. Go with a sense of humour and humility. Thank you to Peter, our transfer driver who was great, and Mark, our boat driver who navigated up and down the river expertly. Thank you all. Would love to do it again. Vinaka
Absolutely fantastic tour. Highly recommended. The guide, Nem is multi talented and is hilarious with his banter with everyone. The tribal experience was excellent as well. If you're in Fiji, you MUST do this day tour. An absolute must. Can't recommend highly enough.
A great day delivered by guide, Nem, the boat drivers and the people of the village. There was a real pride in where they live, the environment and giving their guests a good experience. Nem is very knowledgeable, passionate and importantly very funny. The scenery is magical, the waterfall beautiful. The visit to the village is relaxed, friendly and informative. Lunch is plentiful and tasty. Thank you for the care and assistance given to manage mobility issues so the whole experience was doable.



