Fiji Food Itinerary: 7 Days / 1 Week (Islands & Culture)

© FijiPocketGuide.com

How to Get Around Fiji in 7 Days

The seven-day foodie itinerary below involves overwater travel between islands, as well as road transport to various activities. Here is a quick rundown of how to get around Fiji on a one-week trip.

Interisland Transport in Fiji

This itinerary includes two domestic flights between the islands. Frequent domestic flights run between Viti Levu and Taveuni, and Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. To get between Taveuni and Vanua Levu, we suggest taking the passenger ferry.

Find out more in the 5 Ways to Get to Taveuni and 5 Ways to Get to Vanua Levu.

Road Transport in Fiji

Your first day will involve getting around Nadi, which can be cheaply done through bus transport and taxis. Hiring private drivers for the day or joining a sightseeing tour is another way to easily get around Nadi.

Find out more in the 5 Ways to Get to & Around Nadi. Resort transfers, taxis, tours, and buses are also available to get around Taveuni and Vanua Levu, which are best organised through your chosen resort.

Car rentals are also easy to find in Savusavu (Vanua Levu).

For all of your transport options across the islands, check out the Fiji Transport Guide: 20 Best Ways to Get Around Fiji.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

Day 1 – Arrival + Explore Nadi

Welcome to Nadi, Fiji’s arrival city! Foodies shouldn’t leave this bustling hub just yet, where there is a wealth of food-related activities to try. Nadi is one of Fiji’s most diverse cities, with eateries serving food from all around the world, as well as Fijian and Indo-Fijian cuisine.

Checking out one of the produce markets is a must, where you’ll see an array of weird and wonderful fruits and vegetables, as well as get tips on how to prepare them from friendly stallholders.

Plus, if you have time, why not try a Fijian cooking class with Vavavi, a traditional lovo-cooking experience? After checking out the city, settle into your accommodation.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

Day 2 – Nadi to Taveuni

Travel time: 1 hr 25 mins flight

It’s time to leave the mainland and discover some of the stunning outer islands of Fiji. Hop on a plane at Nadi International Airport to Matei Airport on the island of Taveuni.

Taveuni is also known as the “Garden Island” thanks to its rich fertile soils and its fair serving of rain. With that, most of the resorts, villages and restaurants on Taveuni have their own gardens, resulting in superbly fresh meals.

Many resorts also offer tours of their organic gardens – another plus for foodies. Check out some of the resorts below.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

Days 3 & 4 – Experience Taveuni

Today, you have more time to explore Taveuni, where food is a core aspect of visiting the island. Kava drinking, trying Fijian food in a village stay, coconut husking, and fishing are all part of day-to-day life here, all making fantastic foodie experiences.

Additionally, the various food tours at Bobby’s Farm is a great option for those who want to learn more about healthy organic living.

What’s more, you’ll spend an extra day on this magnificent island for all the extra experiences available, such as hiking to waterfalls in the Bouma National Heritage Park, scuba diving at the Rainbow Reef, or, you know, more foodie experiences like taking part in a Fijian/Indo-Fijian cooking lesson or sitting down for an educational Fijian medicinal talk.

Find out more of Taveuni’s highlights in the 20 Best Things to Do on Taveuni.

Things to Do on Taveuni for Foodies

• Learn how to cook local food in a cooking lesson or demonstration
• Join in on a kava ceremony or kava session
• Learn all the uses for coconuts in a coconut demonstration
• Invigorate the senses at Na Bogi Ono Farms (Bobby’s Farm)
• Discover the art of salt-making at the Fiji Sea Salt‘s informal factory tour (Viani Bay Resort)

Find out more about each activity in the 10 Things to Do on Taveuni for Foodies.

Dining Recommendations

For a memorable culinary experience on Taveuni, we highly recommend stopping at Tramonto if you’re staying in Matei or exploring the island on a day tour. This family-owned gem, perched on a hilltop, offers stunning sunset views that perfectly complement their delicious thin-crust pizzas and fresh local cuisine. It’s an ideal spot for lunch or an early dinner.

On the west side of the island, Salty Fox Bar and Grill at Taveuni Dive Resort provides another excellent dining option.

For more culinary delights, be sure to check out our guide to the 10 Best Restaurants on Taveuni.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

Day 5 – Taveuni to Savusavu (Vanua Levu)

Travel time: 30 minutes by helicopter/1 hr 10 mins bus and ferry

From the Garden Island to Fiji’s second-largest island, it’s time to do a bit more island-hopping. Take the ferry from Korean Wharf to Buca Bay on the Taveuni Princess ferry.

Once on the other side, a bus transfer takes you to one of the main hubs of Vanua Levu, Savusavu. The picturesque waterfront town has hot springs where locals demonstrate how they use them to cook food, and the town has pleasant eateries to enjoy. After you’ve had a look around, take a taxi or a resort transfer to your chosen accommodation.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

Day 6 – Explore Savusavu

Much like Taveuni, many of the resorts source their produce from their own gardens, as well as fish from the surrounding waters. Needless to say, this results in fresh and flavourful cuisine, which is presented in international and local ways.

If there’s a foodie activity that you’ve missed on the itinerary so far, chances are, the resorts on Vanua Levu will have them on the table. Lovo feasts, private beach picnics, cooking classes, markets, kava ceremonies, medicine walks and even mud-crabbing experiences at all available here.

See the list below for suggestions or in The Food Guide to Vanua Levu.

Things to Do in Savusavu for Foodies

• Mingle with the locals at the Savusavu produce market
• Learn how to make chocolate, from plantation to factory, at KokoMana
• Get a taste of authentic Fijian culture with the half-day Vuadomo Savu Experience
• Check out a coconut demonstration
• Have a private dining experience on the beach, by a waterfall, an overwater jetty or a sea cave.

For more information on each activity, head to our 10 Things to Do on Vanua Levu for Foodies.

Dining Recommendations

Savusavu offers a delightful array of dining experiences to suit every palate. For a meal with a view, head to the Urata Lookout Cafe, where you can savour light bites while drinking in the breathtaking scenery.

History buffs and food lovers alike will adore the Planter’s Club, a charming local hangout housed in one of the town’s oldest buildings. Its hearty cuisine and relaxed ambience make it a hit with both locals and visitors.

For more culinary adventures, check out our guide to the 10 Best Restaurants in Savusavu & Vanua Levu.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

Day 7 – Vanua Levu to Nadi International Airport

Travel time: 1 hr 10 mins

After seven days, you’ve sure had some eye-opening cultural experiences through Fiji’s food. But before you get the holiday blues, enjoy one last scenic flight from Savusavu Airport directly to Nadi International Airport, where you’ll be able to make your connecting flight out of Fiji with ease. Perhaps pick up some Fijian snacks and a “kava kit” from the souvenir stores before you leave?

See the 20 Best Souvenirs & Gifts from Fiji for more inspiration.

Remember to arrive at Nadi Airport a couple of hours before your scheduled departure so that you have enough time to check in, go through security and browse the duty-free.

With a Burger King in the Departures Lounge, needless to say, we recommend getting food before you arrive at the airport (unless you plan to splurge on a VIP Lounge – find out more in The Complete Guide to Nadi Airport).

For a full rundown of what to expect, take a look at Leaving Fiji: Departure Tips & Checklist.

And it’s “sota tale” from Fiji!