10 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
SUNDAY 25TH MAY TO TUESDAY 3RD JUNE
BULA - welcome to Fiji.
Our first four nights on the beautiful island of Fiji is at Pacific Harbour on the Coral Coast, staying at The Pearl Resort. Each day we will visit various locations around the area including local villages, markets and river cruising. Plenty of time to relax and enjoy the layback Fijian culture. From here we travel to Port Denarau, in time to board an amazing three night / four day cruise aboard the M.V. Fiji Princess where you will wake up in a different stunning location each morning. Who better to show us their home than the Fijians themselves, and Blue Lagoon Cruises have an all-Fijian crew.
We visit the palm covered islands of the Mamanuca Islands, to the rugged, majestic southern Yasawa Islands.
We hope that you can join us for this amazing tour!
There are limited places available on this tour - please book early to avoid disappointment!
Nadi sightseeing, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Local Village Visit & Kava Ceremony, Suva sightseeing, Kindergarten Visit, Laiwai Pottery Village, Mondriki Island, Village of Soso Visit, Village Church Service and The Sacred Islands.
FLIGHTS
Melbourne to Nadi, Fiji and return
CRUISES
Navua River Cruise
Sigatoka River Cruise
MV Fiji Princess
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
4 nights in Pacific Harbour
3 nights on MV Fiji Princess
PLEASE NOTE
To maximize your experience in Fiji, you will need to be fit and able to navigate the uneven surfaces under foot.
Walking frames are not recommended.
Twin Share Room First Tour:
$7,895 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours:
$7,795 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours:
$7,745 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours:
$7,695 per person
Single Room Supplement:
$1,250 per person
Deposit:
$1,200 per person
BUSINESS CLASS FLIGHTS ON APPLICATION
As a thank you for travelling with O'Shannessy's Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
In most cases, O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with another single traveller of the same gender. However, if this is not possible, you will need to pay the single room supplement.
If you are willing to twin share but are a smoker, have a CPAP machine or snore, you will need to pay the single supplement for a sole use room.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel doesn’t always go as planned and if you are going overseas, travel insurance is as important as your passport. Without it you could suffer financially if things go wrong; no matter who you are or where you are going, the Australian Government says get insurance (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au). We can now provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance. If you would like a quote, please call our office toll free on 1800 354 352.
MELBOURNE TO NADI, FIJI
Welcome to our captivating tour to stunning Fiji. After we are collected by our chauffeurs, we are transferred to Melbourne International Airport where we meet our tour director and our fellow passengers, ready to board our direct flight to Nadi, Fiji. On arrival, we are welcomed and transferred to our overnight accommodation. We’ll get to know each other over a light supper at the hotel before heading to bed.
Refreshments and lunch inflight
OVERNIGHT: Mercure Nadi Hotel, NADI
EXPLORING NADI, FIJI
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then we spend the morning exploring Nadi township. We visit a local Market where you can see how the locals shop. Then we visit a temple and also the beautiful Garden of the Sleeping Giant, to view some of the 2,000+ orchids, plus many native plants, all set in a tranquil setting. This afternoon, we drive to the Coral Coast to our next four nights accommodation at the beautiful Pearl Resort Pacific Harbour. After checking in to our rooms, we can relax before enjoying dinner together.
OVERNIGHT: The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI
JEWEL OF FIJI WATERFALL & VILLAGE TOUR
Today we begin a journey to a world away from the cares of modern living. An exhilarating cruise up the beautiful Navua River, past villages, farm lands, pristine tropical rainforests, deep gorges/canyons, meandering rapids and numerous cascading waterfalls. You may come across wild river ducks, white and black heron and other native birds. About an hour up the river, we take a five minute walk into the wilderness to get to the first pool. For the more adventurous, our guides are there to help you to get to the bigger falls and perhaps have a swim in the crystal clear water. On the return, you can experience a smooth ride down river, exploring the only way our ancestors used – no motors – go with the flow on a bamboo raft (optional). Back in the village, you are escorted to the village meeting house to learn age-old customs and traditions, and customary welcome Kava ceremony. This sacred ceremony is only performed to visiting high chiefs or very important visitors. After a great day, we are driven back to our accommodation in time for dinner.
OVERNIGHT: The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI
SUVA
After a leisurely breakfast, we have a free morning to the enjoy the beautiful surroundings of The Pearl Resort. Relax around the pool, walk along the beach or take a dip in the ocean’s crystal clear water. This afternoon, we drive to Suva township for a look around. Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is the home of the country's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. It’s one of the most cosmopolitan centres in the South Pacific, home to around a third of Fiji’s population. You’ll find many buildings from the British colonial era amongst the city’s more modern high-rise buildings.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI
SIGATOKA RIVER
Today we are transferred to Sigatoka township, where we board a private jet boat experience to the Sigatoka river mouth to view the magnificent Sigatoka Sand Dunes. On the way we learn all about the history of Fiji and the area you are visiting. Next we visit the Lawai Pottery Village with hands on learning and a Pottery demonstration by the local ladies. We return to Sigatoka in time for lunch and a short visit to Loma Kindergarten. We return to our accommodation later this afternoon. What an interesting day!
OVERNIGHT: The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, FIJI
MONDRIKI ISLAND
We pack our bags and say farewell to The Pearl Resort, making our way over to Port Denarau for a lunch break. Around 1.30pm we check in for our 4 day/3 night cruise aboard the M.V. Fiji Princess. Our ship departs Port Denarau at 3pm and our first stop is at the strikingly beautiful Mondriki Island as featured in the Tom Hanks film Cast Away. It’s not just nature that will have you captivated on this cruise; you’ll get to know and love Fijian culture! Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and canapés prior to tonight’s Captain’s Welcome à la carte dinner. Your evening will include entertainment provided by our friendly and talented singing, guitar-playing crew.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: MV Fiji Princess, FIJI
SWIM WITH THE REEF SHARKS AND SOSO BAY
After breakfast, take the plunge and swim with reef sharks (weather permitting) at an ocean reef. Then after lunch, tie your sulu and visit the chiefly village of Soso. We can meet the locals and learn about the customs of the indigenous people of Fiji. Dinner is a traditional Indian Thali buffet meal, with Bollywood dancing to follow.
OVERNIGHT: MV Fiji Princess, FIJI
NAUKACUVU ISLAND
Sunday is a day of rest for most Fijians. Join us for the local village church service followed by morning tea on shore. Over lunch, we will sail to Naviti Island for an afternoon at the beach. After pre dinner drinks on the Sky Deck, enjoy a South Pacific themed buffet dinner followed by a round of ‘Fiji style’ bingo with your fellow cruise companions.
OVERNIGHT: MV Fiji Princess, FIJI
SACRED ISLANDS
Today we’ll have time for a morning snorkel or swim before we get underway to the Sacred Islands. After lunch we’ll be farewelled by the crew and transferred back to Port Denarau on our private high-speed catamaran. Farewell from Blue Lagoon Cruises around 3pm. Our transfer vehicle will take us directly to our Hotel for our last night together in Fiji.
OVERNIGHT: Mercure Nadi Hotel, NADI
FIJI TO MELBOURNE
An early start this morning transferring to the Nadi International Airport for our direct flight home to Melbourne. After completing Customs and Immigration with our tour director, our chauffeurs will be waiting for us in the arrival lounge. We’re sure you will arrive home with a sense of well-being, appreciation and love for beautiful Fiji.
Meal and refreshments inflight
Complimentary Chauffeur Driven Transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas.
At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
International Flights
Melbourne to Nadi, Fiji and return. Direct economy flights with Fiji Airlines, includes transfers and taxes.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Tour director escort from Melbourne to ensure your travel experience is memorable.
Quality Touring Coach
Quality air-conditioned touring coach and local English speaking tour guide.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Ensuite accommodation each night.
Luxury Ship Accommodation
Ensuite cabins each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
All gratuities
For Driver & Guide, venues and porterage at accommodation whilst travelling with the group.
Small Tour Group
Maximum of 20 participants.
Meals
8 full cooked breakfasts, 1 breakfast box, 6 lunches, 8 dinners, 1 supper and inflight meals.
Two lunches at your own expense as per itinerary.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
PLEASE NOTE
DISCLAIMER
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Prices include GST and all taxes.
Deposit is fully refundable until 13th February, 2025.
Balance due on invoice 14th February, 2025.
Any bookings after this will require full payment on booking.
Cancellation within 100 days of tour departure date No Refund
On or after tour date departure No Refund
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