Fiji is for Adventurers

I used to associate Fiji with escape, rest, and relaxation. With idyllic white sand beaches and calm, crystal clear water, I couldn’t imagine a better place to sunbathe with a cocktail in hand.

But when I arrived in Fiji, I was amazed at the wide variety of activities that were available on the island. From Eco-tours to scuba diving to skydiving- there are dozens of ways to experience every aspect of Fiji.

After visiting this diverse island, I now realize that Fiji is not only for honeymooners and people seeking a carefree and relaxing vacation, but also for those who love active pursuits and adrenaline inducing activities.

Here are some activities I tried in Fiji and many that I wish I would have had the time and budget to try.

The Mamanuca Islands offer famous dive sites like Gotham City and various locations inside the Malolo Barrier Reef.

Get up close and personal with up to eight species of sharks including, Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks and Bull Sharks.

Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park

Located on the island of Viti Levu, Sigatoka was designated as Fiji’s first National Park in the eighties. You can take a one or two hour walk or hire a guide to see archaeological sites, wildlife, and and sand dunes that are 20 to 60 metres high.

More Information: http://www.fiji.travel/activity/sigatoka-sand-dunes-national-park

Quad Tours

Experience the highlands and rivers of Fiji’s interior with off road vehicles.

Website: http://www.motorbikerentalsfiji.com/
Cost: FJD 75 ($39 USD) for a half day rental

Skydiving

Jump from a plane at 14,000 feet over the beautiful beaches and turquoise water of the Mamanuca Islands.

Website: http://www.skydivefiji.com.fj/
Cost: Starting at FJD 495 ($258 USD) from 8,000 ft

Jet Boat Rides

Leaving from Port Denarau Marina in Nadi, these boats will take you on a fast and thrilling ride.

Website: http://www.excitorfiji.com/
Cost: Starting at FJD 69 ($36 USD) for a 35 minute ride

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Surf School

Learn to surf on the Coral Coast on the main island of Fiji.

Website: http://www.mangobayresortfiji.com/surfing.html

Wind Surfing

Wind Surf off the Denarau Resort beaches from April to October- when the weather is ideal for this sport.

Website: http://www.adrenalinfiji.com/activities/watersports#windsurfing
Cost: FJD 33 ($17 USD) for one hour or FJD 60 ($31 USD) for a one hour lesson

Mountain Biking

Take a guided tour or rent a bike and set off on your own to explore the Nadi Mountain Range. Follow the tracks through rural Fiji and see small villages surrounded by nature.

Website: http://www.stingerbikes.com/bike-tours.html
Cost: Starting at FJD 50 ($26 USD) for a one day rental

Flyboarding

Flyboarding is becoming more popular and it’s now available in Fiji. Get up to 30 feet high as you ‘surf the sky’.

Website: http://www.fijitropicalwatersports.com/
Cost: FJD 229 ($119 USD)

Cannibal Cave Tour

This tour takes you to Naihehe Caves- used by Fiji’s last cannibal tribes. It may seem like an ordinary cave with stalactites and stalagmites, but there’s also a ritual platform and a cannibal oven.

Website: http://www.coastalinlandtours.com/

White Water Rafting

A rafting trip through the scenic Upper Navua River provides views of the surrounding rainforest, waterfalls, and widlife- including parrots and fruit bats.

Website: http://www.riversfiji.com/rafting/upper-navua
Cost: $219 USD for a one day trip

Swim with Manta Rays

If you’re visiting Fiji between May and October, you can swim with Manta Rays in the waters surrounding Manta Ray Island.

More Information: http://www.fiji.travel/activity/swim-manta-ray-dive-sharks

This is only the tip of the iceberg of adventurous activities in Fiji. There are still so many other options, like game fishing, dolphin watching, wakeboarding, kite surfing, helicopter rides, and jungle laser tag- to name a few. Fiji is also surprisingly affordable, so you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank when you visit.