11 Best Village Tours in Fiji: The Top Fijian Village Tours

Last Updated: 19 June, 2025

The Top Guided Village Tours in Fiji

Authentic Fijian culture is readily accessible in Fiji. Despite 96 years of colonisation and the influx of tourists, the locals have largely maintained their traditional values and way of life.

When visiting a village, it’s important to observe certain customs, so it’s advisable to join a guided tour to experience the culture of Fiji. Villagers are known for their warm hospitality and are often eager to share their way of life with visitors, making it a rich and enlightening experience.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite village tours in Fiji for you to explore!

What to Wear When Visiting a Village in Fiji

To respect village customs, visitors are expected to follow certain dress codes.

Women should cover their shoulders and wear a sulu (sarong), which is sometimes provided on tours, but bring your own if you have one. Men are also encouraged to wear longer shorts/pants or don a sulu. Upon arrival, it’s customary to remove hats and sunglasses.

For more advice about visiting a village in Fiji, see Fiji Village Etiquette: What to Do When Visiting a Fijian Village.

1. Navala Village Tour – Omnus Travel & Tours

See one of the last remaining villages in Fiji with traditional “bures” on the Navala Village Tour with Omnus Travel & Tours. Located in the interior of Viti Levu, surrounded by stunning rolling hill landscapes, Navala Village offers a cultural welcome to guests, including a kava ceremony and a chance to meet the locals.

You’ll be with a local guide who will know the customs of visiting the village and share cultural and historical knowledge. Tropical fruit juice and local seasonal fruit are included.

Learn more about Navala Village in the 20 Best Things to Do on the Suncoast.

Location: Navala, Ba Inland Road, Suncoast, Viti Levu. The tour includes transfers from Nadi, Denarau and Lautoka.

2. Abaca Village Tour – Highlander Twinny Tours

Delve into the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park and discover the villages there on the Abaca Village Tour with Highlander Twinny Tours. The full-day tour, which includes Nadi hotel pick-ups, takes adventurous travellers through one of Fiji’s most pristine natural areas awash with Pacific kauri forest, grasslands and more.

You’ll be welcomed into Abaca Village before heading out for a walk to a stunning waterfall for a swim and a spot of bird watching.

After your hike, spend some time in the village enjoying a traditional Fijian lunch cooked in a lovo and have the opportunity to learn more about the local way of life in this remote highland village.

The tour lasts 6-8 hours. Learn more about lovo in the 20 Unique Foods in Fiji You Have to Try.

Location: Abaca Village, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Suncoast, Viti Levu. The tour includes transfers from Nadi, Denarau and Lautoka.

3. Tau Village Tour – Mick’s Fiji Transfers & Tours

Enjoy a private tour of a Fijian village on the Tau Village Tour with Mick’s Fiji Transfers & Tours. Departing from Nadi and Denarau, the half-day tour offers an authentic experience incorporating fascinating aspects of the Fijian culture, including a kava ceremony and lunch made in a traditional lovo, an underground oven.

Your informative guide will teach you about the culture and history throughout the tour. You’ll also get to enjoy the heart-warming experience of a local school visit. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

Location: Tau Village, Momi Bay, Nadi, Viti Levu. The tour includes transfers from Nadi, Denarau and Lautoka.

4. Sigatoka River Cruise – Coastal Inland Tours

Experience one of Fiji’s best village tours with Coastal Inland Tours. Their “Sigatoka River Cruise” offers an immersive journey into the heart of Fijian culture, led by local guides who welcome you into their own communities.

The adventure begins at the coast before cruising upstream along the scenic Sigatoka River. As you wind through lush landscapes, your guide shares childhood stories and village traditions, making it feel more like visiting a friend’s home than a typical tour.

The highlight is arriving at your guide’s village, where you’re welcomed with a kava ceremony and encouraged to participate in daily activities like weaving or cooking. It’s a low-key, authentic experience that stands out from more commercial excursions.

Book your day tour from Nadi today with Coastal Inland Tours.

Location: Sigatoka River, Sigatoka, Coral Coast. Transfers are provided from Nadi and the Coral Coast.

5. Jewel of Fiji Tour – Discover Fiji Tours

Departing from the Pacific Harbour, the Jewel of Fiji Tour with Discover Fiji Tours is a village tour with a difference. Journey by boat up the Navua River to a remote village to experience a kava ceremony, hear about the village’s history and watch a war dance.

You’ll also enjoy a traditional lovo lunch in the village and observe the local women weaving mats, with the opportunity to purchase handicraft items for yourself (bring cash). The tour also includes a stop by a stunning waterfall and rafting on a traditional “bilibili” raft.

All in all, this adventure incorporates amazing scenery, swimming and more into a unique cultural experience.

Check out more Pacific Harbour adventures in the 20 Best Things to Do on the Pacific Harbour & Beqa.

Location: Ratu William Danford Drive, Navua, Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu. Transfers are available from Nadi, Pacific Harbour, Coral Coast and Marriott Momi Bay and Shangri-La resorts.

6. Cultural Discovery ATV Tour – Go Dirty Tours

Discover Nadi’s remote rural villages on the most epic transport possible, an ATV! Join Go Dirty Tours for their Cultural Discovery Tour of Nadi’s rural villages, including a visit to a local school.

This tour mixes culture and adventure, blasting past Nadi town, the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, driving through pine forests and getting awesome views of the Nakala Mountains. The tour is fully guided, includes free tour photos and departs from Nadi.

See more things to do in Nadi in the 20 Best Things to Do in Nadi.

Location: New Town Road, Wailoaloa. Tours offer pick-ups from Nadi and Denarau accommodations.

7. Cultural Night Tour – Fiji Culture Village

While not exactly a real Fijian village, Fiji Culture Village gives visitors a sense of the Fijian culture through cultural performances known as a “meke”, a kava ceremony and a lovo feast.

The Cultural Night Show incorporates captivating fire-dancing and allows visitors to have hands-on experiences, trying local food and drink. Hotel pick-up from Nadi and Denarau is included.

Location: Navo, Nadi, Viti Levu. Tours offer free pick-ups from Nadi and Denarau accommodations.

8. Vuna Village Tour – Paradise Taveuni

Many resorts on the island of Taveuni offer visitors the chance to experience local village life with a guided tour. One of our favourites is the Vuna Village Tour offered by Paradise Taveuni. This enlightening excursion begins with a scenic 20-minute drive to the Southern Blowhole of Taveuni, where you’ll witness the impressive natural spectacle.

From there, you’ll visit Vuna Village, where a local guide will escort you through the community, sharing historical sites and traditional Fijian stories along the way. This immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into authentic Fijian village life and culture.

See more things to do on Taveuni in the 20 Best Things to Do on Taveuni.

Location: Vuna, southwest coast of Taveuni. Tours depart from Paradise Taveuni nearby.

9. Shell Village Tour – Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Lagoon Resort

Those staying on Malolo Island in the Mamanuca Islands can join Malolo Island Resort or Likuliku Lagoon Resort for guided tours to one of two local villages: Yaro or Solevu. The “Shell Village Tour” takes you to the home of the Mamanuca Islands’ paramount chief to visit the local people, engage in the kava ceremony and learn about their way of life.

Tours also include visiting the local church on a Sunday, where beautiful singing is performed by the villagers.

See more things to do in the Mamanucas in the 20 Best Things to Do in the Mamanuca Islands.

Location: Yaro and Solevu, Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands. Tours depart from Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Lagoon Resort.

10. Adventures of Sigatoka – Excite Tours & Travel

A full-day comprehensive tour of Sigatoka and the Coral Coast can be experienced on the Adventures of Sigatoka Tour with Excite Tours & Travel.

The small-group tour takes you from your Coral Coast resort to local crafting workshops in Sigatoka‘s surrounding villages, including a glassblowing studio, a furniture maker, a pottery workshop and more. You’ll also get some time to enjoy shopping in Sigatoka, visit a village or a school and indulge in a picnic lunch on Natadola Beach.

See more Coral Coast Experiences in the 10 Best Things to Do on the Coral Coast.

Location: Coral Coast, Viti Levu. Tours include transfers from Coral Coast resorts.

11. River Tubing Tour – River Tubing Fiji

Combine your village visit in Fiji with a tubing adventure down the Navua River on the Pacific Harbour. River Tubing Fiji offers day tours, including a trip via longboat up the Navua River, stopping off at waterfalls for a swim and taking in the scenery of the surrounding rainforest.

You’ll stop by a Fijian village to see how the locals live before floating downstream in tubes over gentle rapids. A riverside lunch is also included. Allow 5-6 hours for this tour.

Learn more about it in the 10 Best River Tours & Cruises in Fiji.

Location: Ratu William Danford Drive, Navua, Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu. Transfers are available from Nadi, Pacific Harbour and Coral Coast resorts.

More About Village Tours in Fiji

That’s it for our guide to village tours in Fiji; for more information about Fijian culture, check out the following articles:

Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in the 101 Things to Do in Fiji: The Ultimate List.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])

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Laura (Lora) S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Fiji. She knows the islands inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Fiji’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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