VITI FIJI - 11 days
1USD= 1.77 Fijian Dollar
VISA- Not needed for under 30 days
NADI
-Surfing: -Iinks: http://www.fijisurfco.com or http://www.fijiguide.com/page/surfing-1
- Garden of the Sleeping Giant ($3 entry) - over 2000 native/exotic orchid varieties!! few mins N of Nadi
-Koroyanitu National Heritage Park- tropical forest with trails, waterfalls
- Nase Lodge campsites $10/ per person/ night (book at Abaca visitor center (666 6644)
-native Dakua forests and grasslands, bird-watching, archealogical sites and waterfalls
- climb Castle Rock summit,, from Nase Lodge: panoramic views of Mamanucas and Yasawas
SIGATOKA - SW part of Viti Levu
- Activities in Sigatoka: surfing river mouth, mountain bike hire, horse riding, beach & coral walks, waterfall trek- Biausevu, Natadola beach, Scuba/ Snorkeling, sand dune park -sandboarding, Naihehe caves
- Vakaviti hostel- $11/ night
Where to stay:
-Couchsurfing:
July 14th-15th- Fi & Api (confirmed)
July 16th-19th: Paul & Diane- confirmed! we might stay longer here if we get along with them & vice versa
July 20th- 24th: We can either stay in Nadi at this pt, or head down to the SW of Viti Levu to the Sigatoka area
- Plan A: Camping by the beach..
- Plan B: CS with Bosame & family or hostels:
Bag storage:
- Stow 1 or 2 packs at Nadi airport: $6 fijian per day, per bag: 12 days= $72 Fijian or $40 USD/ bag
- or maybe we can stow it at CS host’s house.. not sure though about security over 2 weeks..
Fiji Advice::
- use buses- cheapest transport , and beware of taxis that don’ use a meter
-Don’t hire/rent cars or book tours from the airport, cheaper in Nadi Town.
-A simple meal in Nadi will cost you about FJD$7
-Vodafone sim cards are $10FJD can be bought, in Nadi Town, you need to show ID to get one and an address.
-Strong sunscreen is advisable
Fijian phrases:
Bula- hello!
Vinaka- thank you (vee-naka)
Vacava tiko?- how are you?
1USD= 1.77 Fijian Dollar
VISA- Not needed for under 30 days
NADI
-Surfing: -Iinks: http://www.fijisurfco.com or http://www.fijiguide.com/page/surfing-1
- Garden of the Sleeping Giant ($3 entry) - over 2000 native/exotic orchid varieties!! few mins N of Nadi
-Koroyanitu National Heritage Park- tropical forest with trails, waterfalls
- Nase Lodge campsites $10/ per person/ night (book at Abaca visitor center (666 6644)
-native Dakua forests and grasslands, bird-watching, archealogical sites and waterfalls
- climb Castle Rock summit,, from Nase Lodge: panoramic views of Mamanucas and Yasawas
SIGATOKA - SW part of Viti Levu
- Activities in Sigatoka: surfing river mouth, mountain bike hire, horse riding, beach & coral walks, waterfall trek- Biausevu, Natadola beach, Scuba/ Snorkeling, sand dune park -sandboarding, Naihehe caves
- Vakaviti hostel- $11/ night
Where to stay:
-Couchsurfing:
July 14th-15th- Fi & Api (confirmed)
July 16th-19th: Paul & Diane- confirmed! we might stay longer here if we get along with them & vice versa
July 20th- 24th: We can either stay in Nadi at this pt, or head down to the SW of Viti Levu to the Sigatoka area
- Plan A: Camping by the beach..
- Plan B: CS with Bosame & family or hostels:
- Nase Lodge campsites $10/ per person/ night (book at Abaca visitor center (666 6644)
- Fiji Beachouse- +679 653 0500 Korolevu- $25/night dorm
- Vakaviti Hostel- Sigatoka: link free snorkel gear, coconut grating lessons, lockers, internet, laundry, kayak rentals- $11 shared dorm, stay 7 nights 8th night free ($77 for 8 nights in dormitory). Vakaviti is situated along the beautiful Coral Coast in Korotogo, 6 kilometres from Sigatoka Town. An ideal base for sand dunes, Pacific Harbour and Suva.
July 25th: Head back to Nadi, stay at Paul & Diane’s place before flying back to the US the next dayBag storage:
- Stow 1 or 2 packs at Nadi airport: $6 fijian per day, per bag: 12 days= $72 Fijian or $40 USD/ bag
- or maybe we can stow it at CS host’s house.. not sure though about security over 2 weeks..
Fiji Advice::
- use buses- cheapest transport , and beware of taxis that don’ use a meter
-Don’t hire/rent cars or book tours from the airport, cheaper in Nadi Town.
-A simple meal in Nadi will cost you about FJD$7
-Vodafone sim cards are $10FJD can be bought, in Nadi Town, you need to show ID to get one and an address.
-Strong sunscreen is advisable
Fijian phrases:
Bula- hello!
Vinaka- thank you (vee-naka)
Vacava tiko?- how are you?
