The Most Luxurious Things to Do in the Lau Group
Luxury is all about exclusivity. There is nowhere in Fiji more apt for an exclusive luxury vacation than the archipelago’s most remote islands, the Lau Islands. Rarely frequented by tourists, the sixty islands dotting the deep blue waters of the South Pacific Ocean have a number of accommodations that you can count on one hand, one of which is one of the most exclusive private island luxury resorts in the whole of Fiji.
Getting to the Lau Islands can also be an indulgent experience, from sailing on a yacht charter to flying on a scenic charter flight. Find out how you can fill your exclusive trip to this special place in Fiji with this list of luxury activities in the Lau Islands.
While you’re here, get more advice in The Luxury Guide to the Lau Islands.
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1. Play Golf on a Private Island
What could be more luxurious than putting over the manicured lawns of a private island golf course?! The one and only private island resort in the Lau Islands, Vatuvara Private Islands, boasts a four-hole golf course with a practice green and a club pavilion for true golfing in paradise. For more stunning golf courses in Fiji, see The Complete Guide to Golf in Fiji.
Location: Vatuvara Private Islands Resort, Kaibu Island, Northern Lau Group.
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2. Sail in a Luxury Yacht Around the Islands
Most of the time, the only visitors frequenting the Lau Islands are those with their own private yacht. Get in on the action too by hiring a private sailing charter complete with a captain and chef with Sailing Fiji. Trips depart from Taveuni (transfer flights from Nadi can be arranged), sailing across the Lau Islands in a luxury 43′ fast-sailing catamaran called Looping. The trip can also be combined with a stay at its partner luxury villa on Taveuni, Vacala Bay Resort.
Alternatively, embark on an exclusive journey through the pristine Lau Group aboard the luxurious QUIXOTIC, a 43-foot catamaran offering bespoke liveaboard charters. Departing from Port Denarau, this floating haven of indulgence provides discerning travellers with an array of premium amenities, including snorkelling and diving experiences in untouched waters, kayaking and kiteboarding for thrill-seekers, windsurfing and surfing equipment for wave enthusiasts, and private shore excursions via rigid inflatable tender. Immerse yourself in unparalleled luxury as you explore Fiji’s hidden gems. For more on Fiji’s charters, check out the 10 Best Sailing Charters in Fiji.
Location: Sailing Fiji – Vacala Bay Resort, Matei, Taveuni. QUIXOTIC – Port Denarau, Denarau Island, Nadi, west coast of Viti Levu.
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3. Scuba Dive Among Some of Fiji’s Untouched Reefs
Dive in some of Fiji’s most pristine reefs in the Lau Islands. Vatuvara Private Islands resort has fringing reefs to explore awash with soft and hard coral. The resort offers PADI instruction so you can gain your Open Water certification in just four days or simply enjoy one of the beginner dives with your guide. Learn more about diving in paradise in The Guide to Scuba Diving in Fiji.
Location: Vatuvara Private Islands Resort, Kaibu Island, Northern Lau Group.
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4. Work on Your Wellness with a Spa Treatment or Private Yoga Tuition
The breathtaking beauty and tranquillity of the Lau Islands make the perfect setting to work on your wellness. Spa treatments and private yoga tuition on your villa’s deck are all included with your stay on Vatuvara Private Islands.
Location: Vatuvara Private Islands Resort, Kaibu Island, Northern Lau Group.
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5. Indulge in Farm-to-Table and Sea-to-Table Cuisine
Dining in the Lau Islands is a farm-to-table and sea-to-table affair, resulting in the freshest of flavours. The only restaurants you will find in the Lau Islands are on no other than Vatuvara Private Islands. The luxury resort boasts two restaurants using ingredients from their own organic garden and fished from the surrounding waters. Jim’s Bar & Grill is your casual option for a beachside breakfast, a wood-fired pizza or a traditional “Lovo” for lunch. The Valhalla Restaurant is the evening dining restaurant on an elevated deck where appetisers are served at sunset before you indulge in its Pacific Rim menu.
Location: Vatuvara Private Islands Resort, Kaibu Island, Northern Lau Group.
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6. Visit the Bay of Islands by Seaplane
Only have a day to visit the Lau Islands? See the island group’s must-do attraction, the Bay of Islands. Pacific Island Air offers exclusive day trips to the Bay of Islands by seaplane. After a flight over dramatic land and sea scenery, you’ll land in the Bay of Islands on the northern tip of Vanua Balavu. There, you’ll discover a bay dotted with islands, islets and a beautiful limestone cave. The cathedral cave towers 40 m (131 ft) high with a ceiling full of stalactites. The snorkelling here is sensational too, being in a Qilaqila Marine Reserve.
Location: Flights depart from Nadi Airport, Namaka, Nadi, west coast of Viti Levu. See Where to Hire a Plane or Seaplane in Fiji to learn more.
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7. Treat Yourself to Some Deep-Sea Game Fishing
Fishing newbies and experienced anglers alike will be amazed by the exciting fishing on offer in the Lau Islands, especially off Vatuvara. Vatuvara Private Islands takes guests out in the 11 m (36 ft) Naiad boat for trolling, popping, jigging and/or deep-sea game fishing, catching some of the world’s most sought-after game fish. Think mahimahi, yellow-fin tuna, giant trevally, sailfish and much more (see What Types of Fish Can You Fish For in Fiji?) The private sailing charter, QUIXOTIC, also has fishing gear onboard, should you want to cast a line during your voyage. And don’t worry, the resort promotes sustainable fishing so operates on a catch and release policy. For more ways to incorporate fishing into your getaway, check out The Complete Guide to Fishing in Fiji.
Location: Vatuvara Private Islands Resort, Kaibu Island, Northern Lau Group. QUIXOTIC – Port Denarau, Denarau Island, Nadi, west coast of Viti Levu.
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8. Experience True Serenity with a Private Beach Picnic
Relax in your own private corner of the South Pacific for the day with a private island picnic. With Vatuvara Private Islands, you and your loved one will be transported to an uninhabited island equipped with an umbrella, pillows, beach towels, water toys, snorkelling gear and a gourmet picnic. As for the days on Looping with Sailing Fiji or on QUIXOTIC, almost every day on the private yacht involves discovering secluded beaches and indulging in divine meals prepared by your onboard chef.
Location: Vatuvara Private Islands Resort, Kaibu Island, Northern Lau Group. Sailing Fiji – Vacala Bay Resort, Matei, Taveuni. QUIXOTIC – Port Denarau, Denarau Island, Nadi, west coast of Viti Levu.
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9. Take a Moment to Appreciate Where You Are…
As mentioned, getting to Lau Group is a luxury in itself. Take a moment to appreciate that you are one of the very very few tourists who get to experience this remote part of the world…
Location: All over the Lau Islands!
© FijiPocketGuide.com10. [NO LONGER OPERATING] Island-Hop on Captain Cook Cruises
[Note that cruises to the Lau Islands with Captain Cook Cruises are no longer operating.]
Cruise around the islands of the Lau Group on the 11-Night Lau & Kadavu Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises. The all-inclusive cruise includes visits to remote villages, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat tours in pristine waters, visiting the Bay of Islands, scuba diving and much much more.
While there are cabins onboard for all types of travellers, the most luxurious option on the cruise line’s ship, M.V. Reef Endeavour, is the Tabua Suites on the Upper Deck. Learn more about transport to the Lau Group in the 5 Ways to Get to the Lau Islands.
More Luxury Activities in the Lau Islands and Fiji
That’s it for the best luxury activities in the Lau Islands. For more ways to experience this remote paradise, take a look at the following:
- 10 Best Things to Do in the Lau Islands
- The Complete Travel Guide to the Lau Islands
- 5 Best Accommodations in the Lau Islands
Finally, take a moment to look at The Complete Luxury Travel Guide to Fiji. Trust us, there are a lot of essential tips there.
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])
- 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])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - 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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