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Fiji Foodie Itinerary: 5 Days

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5-Day Foodie Itinerary for Viti Levu, Fiji

For those who love to experience a culture through its cuisine and, of course, sample fabulous food, then this Fiji Foodie Itinerary: 5 Days is for you. This Fiji itinerary starts in Nadi and takes you along some of Viti Levu’s most stunning coastline on a road trip to Suva. From Suva, you can catch a flight back to Nadi to complete a full loop.

In this 5-day Fiji itinerary, we guide you through the food-related activities and the resorts with either self-catering facilities or fabulous restaurants. Note that this itinerary is for foodies who want to be on the move during their 5 days in Fiji. For a more relaxed itinerary with less travel, see How to Spend 5 Days on a Foodie Vacation in Fiji TI038.

How to Get Around Fiji in 5 Days

The five-day foodie itinerary solely involves travel over land on the island of Viti Levu. Here is a quick rundown of how to get around Fiji on a five-day road trip.

Road Transport in Fiji

This foodie itinerary takes you across Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island. Car rentals are readily available at Nadi International Airport, where many rental companies allow you to drop rentals off in Suva, where this itinerary ends. Check out The Best Car Rentals in Fiji. Alternatively, this itinerary can be achieved through public transport such as buses and taxis. Find out more about the transport to each destination in the following articles:

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Day 1 – Nadi

Welcome to Fiji’s arrival city, Nadi! Foodies shouldn’t leave this bustling city too quickly as there is a wealth of food-related activities to experience. Start tasting Fiji’s cuisine at the eateries we recommend in our Nadi Restaurant Guide, or even learn how to create Fijian food for yourself at the Flavours of Fiji Cooking School, which offers Nadi pick-ups (more info on Viator and Tripadvisor). Additionally, check out one of the produce markets in Nadi city centre or in the suburb of Namaka. Check out more ideas on what to do in Nadi below or head over to The Foodie Guide to Nadi.

Accommodation in Nadi for Foodies

Self-catering accommodation in Nadi:

Accommodation with good restaurants:

For more information about each of these accommodations, check out 10 Accommodation in Nadi for Foodies.

Things to Do in Nadi for Foodies

  • Visit the Nadi municipal markets
  • Take a Fijian or Indo-Fijian cooking class at the Flavours of Fiji Cooking School (Viator/Tripadvisor)
  • Try a Fijian lovo, a traditional feast, at one of the resorts
  • Sample some Indo-Fijian curries at the city centre curry houses
  • Try some Fijian dishes at one of the local restaurants – see suggestions in Guide to the Best Eats & Restaurants in Nadi.

Check out our 10 Things to Do in Nadi for Foodies for more ideas and information on each activity mentioned!

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Day 2 – 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 start travelling along some of Viti’s Levu most picturesque coastline. The Coral Coast boasts some spectacular beaches, many of which are backed by resorts offering a range of food-related activities and restaurants. Additionally, the Sigatoka River provides access to remote inland villages where your foodie experience will become all the more cultural. Boat tours, such as Sigatoka River Safari (more info on Viator and Tripadvisor), allow you to meet villagers, partake in a “kava ceremony”, and be treated to a Fijian lunch. Alternatively, catch a cultural dinner show on Likuri Island Resort or at Gecko’s Resort – both open to day-trippers.

Accommodation on the Coral Coast for Foodies

Self-catering accommodation on the Coral Coast:

Accommodation with good restaurants:

For more information on our top recommendations, check out our 10 Best Accommodation on the Coral Coast for Foodies.

Things to Do on the Coral Coast for Foodies

For more information on each experience, take a look at our 10 Things to Do on the Coral Coast for Foodies. Get more advice from The Foodie Guide to the Coral Coast.

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Day 3 – 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 town with big adventures. The Pacific Harbour and the off-shore island of Beqa are famous for the marine life in the Beqa Lagoon, as well as inland adventures up the Navua River complete with canyons, rainforest and secluded villages. While the Pacific Harbour’s five-star resort, Nanuku Auberge Resort, offers the vast majority of foodie experiences available in the area, there are still activities to suit all budgets as stated in the list on Day 4. Because there is so much to do on the Pacific Harbour, both foodie and non-foodie, we recommend spending two nights here.

Accommodation on the Pacific Harbour and Beqa for Foodies

Self-catering accommodation on the Pacific Harbour:

Accommodation with good restaurants & food activities:

For more information on these accommodations, check out our 10 Best Accommodation on the Pacific Harbour for Foodies. You’ll also find more accommodations with kitchen facilities in our list of 5 Best Holiday Homes on the Pacific Harbour.

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Day 4 – Pacific Harbour/Beqa Island

You have the whole day to relax and experience more of the tastes of Fiji on the Pacific Harbour or Beqa Island! The Nanuku Auberge Resort offers a range of food-related activities, but their Fijian Food Safari incorporates all the highlights. Learn how locals catch crabs before joining your knowledgeable guide for a medicine walk. Then visit a local market to buy produce for a Fijian chef to prepare you a traditional meal once 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 suggestions 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 eateries at the Arts Village
  • Learn about local herbs and their uses in a medicine walking tour
  • Join Nanuku Auberge Resort for their Fijian Food Safari
  • Try a hands-on gathering experience like moonlight prawning, crab-catching or beekeeping
  • Treat your loved one to a romantic beach picnic

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

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Day 5 – Pacific Harbour to Suva

Travel time: 1h20mins drive and 30 minutes flight

We recommend hitting the road early so you have time to visit Suva before taking your flight 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. How about an alternative dining experience like a restaurant on a boat, a museum-restaurant, or an Indo-Fijian curry house? Additionally, the Municipal Market and Fish Market are both interesting ventures. Check out more activities in Suva in the list below. When you’re done, 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 International Airport.

Things to Do in Suva for Foodies

  • Visit the Suva municipal and fish markets
  • Do an Indo-Fijian cooking class
  • Have a different dining experience on Tiko’s Floating Restaurant
  • Sample something authentically flavoursome at an Indo-Fijian curry house
  • Get a health kick at the exclusively vegan Highland Natural

Find more about these activities and others in 9 Things to Do in Suva for Foodies.

More Advice for a Fiji Foodie Itinerary for 5 Days

That’s it for the Fiji foodie itinerary: 5 days. Get even more trip ideas from The Best Fiji Itineraries for 5 Days.

Author

Laura 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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