Full day Jewel of Fiji tour on an inland local River Boat, Waterfall Tour & Lunch at a Traditional Fijian Village
This is a full day tour leaving Nadi early morning and returning in the evening. Explore the Navua river by local longboat. Highlights include a waterfall tour, local village tour with kava ceremony and traditional Fijian lunch.
After being picked up from your hotel it's off for a scenic tour down the Coral Coast to Pacific Harbour where you will board your river boat. This tour is especially great for the kids and the whole family, they won't be bored with all the fun things to do.
Sightseeing tour on the Navua river
The ride in the longboats up the Navua River is about 45 minutes with lots to see. You'll arrive at the beginning of a short well paved walkway to the biggest waterfall on the Navua River. The walk to the waterfall runs beside a lovely clear water creek.
Waterfall Tour and swimming
Your first glimpse of the waterfall and rock pool is absolutely breathtaking; you'll be amazed at the size of the pool and will want to jump right in to cool off.
Bamboo raft ride
On the way back to the Navua village you'll change over to a bili-bili, (a bamboo raft) for a slow peaceful 300m drift down the river.
Traditional Fijian Welcome into the village
As you step out of the long boats, you'll be surprised at the welcome by a warrior standing at the top of the steps holding his war club, a second warrior is beating on a drum… signalling another clan has arrived in our village.
Kava Ceremony and dancing with village tour
Time for the traditional kava ceremony with the village chief who will welcome you into the village. After the ceremony you'll enjoy some exciting war dancing followed by relaxing Fijian singing. Then it's lunch time. After lunch you'll get a village tour, met the kids, watch the mat weaving followed by cracking open a fresh coconut.
Then it's back on the river boat for your return journey back to your hotel.
In conclusion, this Full day tour on an inland local River Boat, Waterfall Tour & Lunch at a Traditional Fijian Village is rated number 14 in our top 20 best things to do in Fiji.