Fiji Foodie Itinerary: 7 Days / One Week (Viti Levu Self-Drive Tour)

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Day 1 – Nadi

Welcome to Nadi, Fiji! Foodies shouldn’t leave this bustling city just yet where there is a wealth of foodie activities to experience. Nadi is one of Fiji’s most diverse cities, where there’s food from all around the world to indulge in, including local Fijian and Indo-Fijian cuisine. We’ll get more on the specific activities on Day 2, but for now, settle into your accommodation. In the list below, we recommend both self-catering accommodation (as there are amazing markets to buy produce from), as well as hotels and resorts with fantastic restaurants.

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Day 2 – Nadi

You have the full day in Nadi to start tasting Fiji’s cuisine, or even learning how to create them for yourself at the Flavours of Fiji cooking school at the nearby Denarau which offers pick-ups in Nadi (more info on Viator and Tripadvisor). Additionally, don’t miss visiting one of the produce markets, either in Nadi city centre or in the suburb of Namaka. Sellers evoke friendly Fijian hospitality and even offer recipe ideas for the array of tropical vegetables and fruit that they sell. Check out more ideas on what to do in Nadi below or head over to The Foodie Guide to Nadi.

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Day 3 – Nadi to the Coral Coast

Travel time: 1-2 hours depending on where you stay

Now it’s time to get out of the city and discover the “real Fiji”. Just an hour’s drive away is the Coral Coast boasting some of the best beaches on the mainland. Many of these beaches are backed by fabulous resorts offering a range of food-related activities and eateries. Additionally, the Sigatoka River provides access to remote villages where there are authentic cultural activities involving food to be had. Boat tours, such as Sigatoka River Safari, allow you to meet villagers, partake in a “kava ceremony”, and try a Fijian lunch (more info on Viator and Tripadvisor). We’ll give you more ideas on what to do on the Coral Coast on Day 4, but for now, check into your chosen Coral Coast accommodation.

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Day 4 – Coral Coast

You’ll be glad to spend more time on the Coral Coast, if not for the idyllic beaches then for the gastronomical experiences. One of which is a cultural entertainment night where you’ll also be able to sample a traditional “lovo” feast, which is where food is wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked in an earth oven. Catch a cultural dinner show on Likuri Island Resort or at Gecko’s Resort – both open for day-trippers. Otherwise, check out more ideas in the list below or in The Foodie Guide to the Coral Coast.

Things to Do on the Coral Coast for Foodies

• Divulge in a Fijian lovo feast
• Have lunch in a Fijian village on the Sigatoka River Safari (more info on Viator and Tripadvisor)
• Do a medicinal garden tour at the Wellesley Resort
• Be entertained by a cultural dinner show
• Experience fine dining at Ivi and Navo – check out more recommendations in Guide to the Best Eats & Restaurants on the Coral Coast

For more information on each activity, take a look at our 10 Things to Do on the Coral Coast for Foodies.

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Day 5 – Coral Coast to the Pacific Harbour/Beqa Island

Travel time: 30mins-1 hour depending on where you stayed

On the eastern end of the Coral Coast is a small tourist hub with big adventures. The Pacific Harbour and the off-shore island of Beqa are famous for its marine life in the Beqa Lagoon, as well as inland adventures up the Navua River complete with canyons, rainforest and isolated villages. The Pacific Harbour’s five-star resort, Nanuku Auberge Resort, offers the vast majority of foodie experiences available in the area. However, if it’s not in your budget, check out alternative accommodation options below.

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Day 6 – Pacific Harbour/Beqa Island

It’s time to get your foodie “on” today in the Pacific Harbour or on Beqa Island! While the Nanuku Auberge Resort offers a range of food-related activities, their Fijian Food Safari incorporates all the highlights. Learn how to catch crabs before taking a medicine walk with your guide. Then visit a local market to buy produce for a Fijian warrior to prepare you a traditional meal when you return to the resort. Medicine walks, where you learn about medicinal plants and herbs found in Fiji, can also be experienced at resorts like Lalati on Beqa Island. See more recommendations below, as well as in our Foodie Guide to the Pacific Harbour & Beqa.

Things to Do in the Pacific Harbour and Beqa for Foodies

• Check out the stalls and restaurants at the Arts Village
• Learn about local herbs and their uses in a medicine walk
• Join Nanuku Auberge Resort for a Fijian Food Safari
• Try a hands-on experience like moonlight prawning, crab-catching or beekeeping
• Treat your loved one to a private beach picnic

For more information on each of these activities and more, see our 10 Things to Do on the Pacific Harbour for Foodies.

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Day 7 – Pacific Harbour to Suva

Travel time: 1h20mins drive and 30 minutes flight

We recommend hitting the road early so you have time to check out Suva before taking your flight back to Nadi International Airport. It’s just a 40-minute drive to Fiji’s capital city where you’ll be met with an array of international cuisine and dining experiences. How about a restaurant on a boat or in a museum-themed restaurant serving Fijian food? The Indo-Fijian cuisine at the various curry houses is cheap and to die for, while the Municipal Market and Fish Market are both interesting to visit. Check out more activities below. Then it’s a further 40 minutes to Nausori Airport where you’ll be able to catch one of the frequently scheduled flights back to Nadi.