FIJI ISLANDS: DIVE, SERVICE & MARINE ECOLOGY ADVENTURE

Bula! Join us to explore this special culture, discover underwater worlds and meet people who will always be in your heart, and discover what it means to have a truly profound travel experience!

Grade

Moderate

Accommodation

Beach Resort, Beachside Camping

Transportation

Private Bus, Ferry

Max Altitude

Sea Level

Air Travel

Escorted Group Flight Options

SCUBA

SSI Open Water Dive Certificate

Av. Group Size

14 students & 2 chaperones

$4,845

Fiji is paradise in the Pacific, complete with volcanic mountains, coral reefs, waterfalls, hiking trails, and single lane dirt roads that transport us back to a simpler time.

Join us for an amazing opportunity to live alongside the Fijian people in a traditional beachside village setting, take part in volunteer projects, learn to scuba dive above Fiji’s colourful coral reefs and enjoy local customs, crafts, and games!

Educational Focus & Highlights

  • Experience Fijian community life and Sevu-Sevu welcome ceremony
  • Teach English and Geography to Fijian children
  • Hands on service construction projects working alongside Fijian professionals
  • Examine the concept and impacts of responsible travel
  • Gain PADI / Open Water Dive certificate (optional)
  • Learn about Marine Ecology from local Naturalist guides
  • Explore dazzling reefs of the ‘Soft Coral Capital’ of the world
  • Snorkel with majestic manta rays
  • Trek volcanic mountain trails

What’s Included

  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), including drinks
  • Lodging, transportation, and advertised activities
  • Full-time Perspective Adventure guide(s)
  • Private rooms for chaperones (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary proposal)

Lodging

  • Participants stay in beach resorts, eco-lodges, and in community homes
  • Chaperones stay in single rooms when possible

Dates

  • 22 June 2024 – 06 July 2024
  • 06 July – 20 July (NZ School holidays)
  • 14 July 2024 – 28 July 2024

With its bathtub-warm tropical water, perfect underwater visibility and amazing marine life, Fiji is the perfect environment for diving and learning about marine biology. Join us to explore this special culture, discover underwater worlds and meet people who will always be in your heart. Discover what it means to have a truly profound travel experience.

Trip Overview
Days 1-2
Viti Levu Island Orientation
Our beautiful beach eco-resort on Fiji’s Sunshine Coast serves as a wonderful base for orientation and getting to know one another. We hit the local market to barter for our colourful sulus, the national dress of both men and women in Fiji. We join Zip Fiji for an incredible canopy zip line experience and thrilling adventure. It is not only GREAT FUN, it also provides a unique opportunity learn about Fiji's tropical ecology and is a great team building activity for creating our supportive group culture for the exciting weeks to come.
Days 3-7
Community Stay and Cultural Exchange
Next stop is the world famous Yasawa Islands and an amazing opportunity to live alongside the warm and caring Fijian people in a traditional community setting. When we arrive, a “sevu sevu” welcome ceremony inducts our group into the village for the duration of our stay. We stay in the village as a community which allows us to manage our health and safety while still being able to fully immerse in the Fijian village culture. We eat meals in a communal setting where we create inspired banquets full of fruits, breads, fresh seafood and local dishes that we gather alongside our local hosts. The villages we work with have mapped out the priorities for health, education, community facilities and protecting their valuable marine environment. During the past 20 summers, we have helped to build nurses’ stations, constructed and restored community buildings and classrooms, led classes teaching English to village kids, and worked with marine biologists to preserve the coral reefs and incredible marine environment. These are meaningful, grassroots projects where we work side-by-side with the village families who directly benefit from our efforts. We live and work at the relaxed pace of ‘Fiji-time’.
Days 8-13
SCUBA Dive Certification (optional), Marine Ecology & Island Excursions
After an incredible stay in your beachside village home, we take a boat excursion island hopping through the beautiful Yasawa Islands meeting Local naturalist guides who help us to understand these amazing creatures we encounter and the environmental issues that they face. You will have a change to swim with Manta Rays, catch fish for dinner, build a beachside bonfire and camp in safari style tents on the beach under the stars of the Southern Cross. Our time in Fiji would not be complete without some time by the beach! Our gorgeous lodging overlooking the ocean allows for a relaxing, interesting, and fun end of the trip. We have the opportunity to gain our SSI Open Water Dive Certification and see stunning sea creatures like never before during various snorkelling opportunities. We work alongside a local marine biology team to plant coral and encourage reef restoration projects. We also hike to a beautiful swimming hole and eat a traditional meal called Lovo, a banquet cooked using an underground earth oven. A hike to a tropical rainforest waterfall with views of the Pacific is a perfect place to reflect about our time on the Fijian Islands before departing for home. Your time in Fiji will forever be an example of communal village life, a way of life that may soon be lost in time.
Days 14-15
Programme wrap-up and departure
We wrap up our adventures with an awesome final dinner and reflection activity. The next day, we depart for home. Join us to explore this special culture, meet people who will always be in your heart, and discover what it means to have a truly profound travel experience.

Highlights

  • Outstanding, Inspirational Educators & Guides
  • Experience Fijian community life
  • Snorkel with majestic manta rays
  • Volunteer alongside Fijian kids
  • Explore Fiji's dazzling coral reefs
  • SSI Open Water Dive certificate
 

Outcomes

  • Renewed appreciation for family and community
  • Exposure to this amazing culture
  • Snorkelling, SCUBA Diving & water safety skills
  • Strong connections & lasting friendships
  • Sense of confidence through well facilitated educational experiences with peers, leaders and expert guides
Complete the enrolment form below to register for a spot on our programme. We'll be in touch shortly to confirm your place.
 

Current dates

  • 22 June 2023 - 06 July 2023
  • 13 July 2023 - 27 July 2023

Cost

  • $4845 pp*
* from Nadi International Airport
Custom Group Travel options can also be arranged for a time that suits the group outside this period.

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