Fiji Luxury Itinerary: 7 Days / 1 Week (Sand & Sea)

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How to Get Around Fiji in 7 Days

The itinerary below involves a bit of road travel but mostly overwater travel using luxury transport methods such as private transfers, flights and cruises. Here is a quick rundown of how to get around Fiji in style.

Road Transport in Fiji

The only island in this itinerary with roads is Viti Levu. For those staying in luxury resorts of Denarau Island, private resort transfers are available between the resort and Nadi International Airport.

See the 5 Ways to Get to Denarau Island for more options.

Interisland Transport in Fiji

For this itinerary, you will need transport between Viti Levu, the Mamanuca Islands and the Yasawa Islands. Your most luxurious options for transport are catamaran ferries, water taxis and scenic seaplane/helicopter flights.

Find out more in the 5 Ways to Get to the Mamanuca Islands and 5 Ways to Get to the Yasawa Islands.

For all of your transport options across the islands, not limited to the most “luxurious”, check out the Fiji Transport Guide: 20 Best Ways to Get Around Fiji.

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Day 1 – Nadi International Airport to Denarau Island

Travel Time: 20 minutes

Welcome to the islands of Fiji! After arriving at Nadi International Airport, take a private transfer to Denarau Island, where you can immediately transition into “Fiji time“. The manmade island has a polished array of five-star resorts with some of the world’s biggest names in hotels: Radisson, Westin, Sheraton, Hilton and more!

Needless to say, this is a fabulous place to get over the jet lag and relax before your action-packed itinerary in Fiji gets going. Make use of the day spas, explore Port Denarau town, and indulge in fine Fijian cuisine.

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Day 2 – Relax on Denarau Island

Relax! This is what Fiji time is all about, and the Denarau resorts can certainly provide. If you do have itchy feet, though, there is a wide range of day trips you could be doing, such as visiting Navala Village – one of Fiji’s last remaining villages with traditional-style “bures” – learn more in the 10 Best Village Tours in Fiji. Get inspired with our Day Trips from Denarau Island or see The Luxury Guide to Denarau Island.

Luxury Experiences on Denarau Island

• Indulge in a luxury spa treatment at one of Denarau’s day spas
• Catch some monsters on a private fishing charter
• Play a round on the 18-hole championship golf course
• Spend the day in the luxurious adults-only complex of your resort
• Enjoy a private cruise to secret snorkelling spots.

For more details and more suggestions, see the 10 Luxury Activities in Denarau.

Dining Recommendations

For a delectable dinner experience, make your way to Port Denarau Marina. Indulge in mouthwatering seafood at Bonefish Seafood Restaurant or savour the authentic flavours of the subcontinent at Indigo Indian & Asian Restaurant. If you’re looking for more upscale options, don’t miss our guide to the 5 Best Fine Dining Restaurants on Denarau Island. For a comprehensive list of our favourite eateries across all categories, check out our 10 Best Restaurants in Denarau guide.

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Day 3 – Denarau Island to the Mamanuca Islands

Travel time: 35-45 minutes

Denarau Island is kind of in its own little bubble, but now it’s time to see the real Fiji, starting with the 20-something islands peppering the azure waters of the Mamanuca Group. Take one of the fast catamaran ferries or private water taxis to your chosen luxury island resort, where guests can use complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling equipment, sailing boats, and more until your heart’s content. Feel your toes in the sand and watch a coconut husking demonstration before tasting the freshest coconut milk you’re ever likely to try.

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Day 4 – Explore the Mamanuca Islands

Chances are, you didn’t have time to do everything on your Mamanuca Islands’ bucket list so far, so now’s your chance to make up for it. Additionally, why not treat yourself to a scuba diving trip to see why they call Fiji the “Soft Coral Capital”? If you’re a keen surfer, some of the best reef breaks in Fiji are right here in the Mamanucas – see 8 Best Surf Resorts in the Mamanuca Islands for the best resorts for surfing. If you want to take it easy, why not take a boat trip to the Cloud 9 bar, a floating pizza bar over the Ro Ro Reef?

Luxury Experiences in the Mamanuca Islands

• Discover the islands on a sunset cruise while indulging in canapes and beverages
• Indulge in a romantic picnic on a secluded beach
• Immerse in the Fiji culture with a village visit or a cooking class
• Try Pacific Rim cuisine at one of the luxury restaurants
• Travelling with kids? Treat them (and yourselves) to a day at one of the fantastic kids’ club

Find out more about each of these activities in our 10 Luxury Activities in the Mamanuca Islands.

Dining Recommendations

You have another night to experience the culinary delights of your chosen luxury resort.

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Day 5 – Mamanuca Islands to the Yasawa Islands

Travel time: 1 hr 15 mins-3 hrs 45 mins

This morning, enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise on the Yasawa Flyer to your chosen luxury resort in the remote northern Yasawa Islands. It’s a different pace of life here, where the luxury resorts are boutique, ensuring ultimate privacy for your deluxe getaway. Special experiences in the Yasawa Islands include swimming with manta rays, best done between May and October, as well as boat trips to the Blue Lagoon and the magnificent Sawa-i-Lau Caves.

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Day 6 – Experience the Yasawa Islands

You’ll be glad to spend an extra day on these paradise islands. The Yasawa Islands are not a place you’ll want to leave too quickly when there’s sensational scuba diving to be had, private island picnics to indulge in, and the Fijian culture to immerse in. Your resort will be able to organise a kava ceremony, a welcoming ceremony where a narcotic drink called kava is shared with visitors. Especially at the Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, you’ll get the chance to try a traditional feast called a lovo.

Luxury Experiences in the Yasawa Islands

• Glide across the crystal clear waters in windsurfing
• Snorkel with giant manta rays
• Relax with a luxurious beachfront massage
• Go horse trekking along a private beach
• Attend a mountaintop dinner party at Turtle Island

For more information on each of these activities, take a look at our 10 Luxury Activities in the Yasawa Islands.

Dining Recommendations

For tonight’s dining experience, savour the culinary delights at your resort. If you haven’t already, treat yourself to a private beach picnic – a romantic option available at all the luxury resorts in the Yasawas. For an extra special evening, consider dining on a beautifully decorated private pontoon with Turtle Island Fiji.

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Day 7 – Yasawa Islands to Nadi International Airport

Travel time: 35 minutes

On a luxury getaway, there’s only one real way to get back to Nadi from the Yasawa Islands: helicopter or seaplane. Join Pacific Islands Air, Island Hoppers Fiji, Heli-Tours Fiji or Turtle Airways for a stunning flight over the Yasawa and the Mamanuca Islands back to Nadi. There’s nothing like seeing the coral reefs decorating the vibrant blue waters from above! Your flight will arrive at Nadi Airport (or Denarau where airport transfers are available) where you’ll effortlessly connect with your flight to your next destination.

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

And it’s “sota tale” from Fiji!