Suva
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Welcome to Suva
Suva (soo-va) is the heart of Fiji, home to half of the country’s urban population and the largest city in the South Pacific. It's a lush green city on a hilly peninsula, that gets more than its fair share of rain, and has a vibrant cultural scene.
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Suva Shore Excursion: Jewel of Fiji Tour
Your Jewel of Fiji shore excursion includes the awesome foursome tour, river canoeing (long boat exhilarating ride), Fijian cultural village tour, a magic waterfall swim and bamboo rafting. River Canoeing After being picked up from your designated pickup location at the Suva Port, you will travel to the Adventure Capital district of Fiji, Pacific Harbour - Navua to begin a journey to a world away from the cares of modern living. Enjoy an exhilarating cruise up the beautiful Navua River, past villages, farm lands, pristine tropical rainforest, deep gorges and canyons, meandering rapids and numerous cascading waterfalls. You may come across wild river ducks, white and black heron and other native birds. Fijian Village Tour A Fijian Warrior will escort you to the village meeting house (Bure). Experience age-old customs and traditions, a customary welcome yaqona (kava) ceremony which will be performed for you. This sacred ceremony is only performed to visiting high chiefs or very important visitors. You will get a history of the village established by lone Englishman John Humphrey Danford in the early 1800's. See war dance performances by the young men of the village. See native root crops, fruits, vegetables, herbal medicine and kava plants. Join in "taralala & tuboto" (Snake Dance). Shop for village handicraft souvenirs. Witness the unearthing of your lovo lunch (cooked underground) before enjoying this with other Fijian delicacies, local fruits and soft drinks. Watch woman plating Fijian mats. Visit a village pre-school kindergarten. Watch woman folk dances. Learn about coconut by-products, tapa painting and the farewell song - "Isa Lei".Note: On Sunday's the cultural dances will be excluded by the men & woman as its Sabbath and most of them will be attending Sunday Church. Magic Waterfall Navua River's biggest waterfall situated approximately 1 hour up the river. Only a short 5-minute walk into the wilderness to get to the first pool. For the more adventurous, the guides are there to help you to get to the bigger falls. Your tour company has the sole right from the native owners to use these waterfalls. Bamboo Rafting Leisurely ride on the unsinkable "HMS BILIBILI" a.k.a the HMS No Come Back. Explore the only way the local Fijian’s ancestors had to travel before roads or vehicles were introduced. A reenactment of centuries old only means of transport down river. This is a smooth thrilling ride with no motors used. Go with the flow on this minimum 30-minute ride. At the end of your tour you will be taken back to your cruise ship at the Port of Suva.
Suva Shore Excursion: Fiji Rivers Jet Boating Adventure with lunch
After being picked up from your cruise ships arrival at the Port of Suva, you'll travel to the adventure capital district of Fiji, Pacific Harbour – Navua. Upon arrival at the river base departure point in Navua Town, a safety briefing will be conducted to ensure that everyone is aware of the rules and regulations. Life Jackets are compulsory and available for adults, children and infants. Jet boats are custom built designed to run on very shallow water. They are well maintained and meet all Fiji Marine Safety Requirements. You will experience a unique and breathtaking ride through dramatic and spectacular gorges. Experiencing firsthand a jet boating adventure with white-water thrills on Fiji's most scenic rivers, travelling past villages and farms to the waterfalls. Take a magical swim in Navua River's biggest waterfall, accommodating up to 100 people. It is located approximately 1-hour up the river. You will take a 5-minute walk, into the wilderness to get to the first pool. For the more adventurous, the guides are there to help you to get to the bigger waterfalls. Your tour company has the sole right from native owners to use these waterfalls. This tour has been designed for everyone including everything an adventure seeker could ever want. You have the option to hop onto the inflatable rafts and join the experienced guides for some inflatable rafting downriver. The jet boats will pick you up later on the way for your trip to the village. Following the rafting, visit a Fijian village and learn firsthand about native root crops, vegetables and spices, herbal medicines, the kava plant and flowers. Tuck into the Fijian style barbeque lunch of chicken, fish and salads. After lunch you will board your bus back to your cruise ship at the Port of Suva.
Suva Shore Excursion: Waiyanitu Waterfall Trek and Fijian Village Tour with Buffet Lunch
After being picked up from your cruise ships arrival at the Port of Suva, you'll travel to the adventure capital district of Fiji, Pacific Harbour – Navua. From Navua Town your trek start point is approximately 10 minutes’ drive along the Waiyanitu Road. Upon arrival a safety briefing will be conducted by your guide before you embark on an approximately 45-minute to 1-hour trek depending on your fitness level. You will have views of amazing landscapes, a wealth of lush rainforest, plantations, before taking a dip at the refreshing Waiyanitu Waterfall. The Waiyanitu Waterfall trek is the perfect choice for the adventurous family of all ages who wants to have fun together and experience the true Fiji and its culture. Your tour company has the sole right from native owners to use these waterfalls and trek. Following the waterfall swim you will visit a Fijian Village and learn firsthand about native root crops, vegetables and spices, herbal medicines, the kava plant and flowers. Tuck into the Fijian style barbecue lunch of chicken, fish and salads. After lunch you will board your bus back to your cruise ship at the Port of Suva.
River Tubing Fiji
Enjoy an exhilarating longboat ride up the scenic and pristine Navua River through meandering rapids, passing cascading waterfalls, tropical rain forest, deep gorge and breathtaking canyon. A visit to an authentic Fijian village to witness life in the Namosi highlands. No shows for the benefit of tourists but simply observation tour to see and experience the real Fiji away from the cares of modern living. A refreshing swim at an amazing waterfall pool, riverside lunch with beverages. A compulsory safety briefing by our guides than enjoy floating downstream on inner tubes interspersed with gentle rapids. After tubing you are back on your longboats for your return trip to base. What to bring Water shoes Hats Sunscreen A bottle of water Change of clothes Towel
Suva Shore Excursion River Tubing Fiji
After being picked up from Suva Port you will travel to Navua by bus or minivan Longboat ride up the scenic and pristine Navua River through meandering rapids, passing cascading waterfalls, tropical rainforests, deep gorge and breathtaking canyon. A visit to an authentic Fijian village to witness life in the Namosi Highlands. No shows for the benefit of tourists but simply an observation tour to see and experience the real Fiji away from the cares of modern living . Head back downstream on the longboat for a refreshing swim at an amazing waterfall pool. A compulsory safety briefing by our guides than enjoy tubing downriver on inner tubes interspersed with gentle rapids. After tubing you are back on the longboat for your return trip to base. At base lunch will be served chicken, fish, vegetables , fruits, and sample local traditional dishes with beverages. You will then return to port at least 1 and a half before ship departs. What to bring. Water shoes Hats Sunscreen A bottle of water Change of clothes Towel
Suva Self-Guided Audio Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Albert ParkSome of the locations you will have the opportunity to visit include:Nabukalou CreekAlbert ParkSacred Heart Cathedralthe Fiji MuseumDuration: 2 hours