The Luxury Travel Guide to Savusavu & Vanua Levu

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How to Get to Vanua Levu

For those seeking a luxurious getaway, reaching Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second-largest island, is a seamless experience. The journey begins at Nadi International Airport on Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu. From there, the most convenient and swift option is a domestic flight to Savusavu Airport. Here’s an insider tip: book your flight all the way to Vanua Levu with Fiji Airways to enjoy the generous international luggage allowance. For the ultimate in privacy and comfort, charter flights offer a bespoke travel experience. Discover more about your transportation options in our 10 Ways to Get to (& Around) Vanua Levu.

Vanua Levu by Plane

Indulge in a swift and comfortable journey from Nadi International Airport to Vanua Levu via a domestic flight to Savusavu Airport. For those flying with Fiji Airways from overseas, we recommend booking your flight all the way to Vanua Levu. This clever strategy ensures you benefit from the generous international luggage allowance, rather than being limited to the 15 kg (33 lb) domestic allowance. Enhance your travel planning with our Complete Guide to Domestic Flights in Fiji and our comprehensive Vanua Levu Transport Guide.

Private Flights to Vanua Levu

For the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity, private charter flights offer a truly adults-only experience from start to finish in Vanua Levu. Revel in the intimacy of your own private flight from Nadi, with airlines offering bespoke plane, seaplane, and helicopter services to Savusavu, the main port and town of Vanua Levu. This opulent mode of travel ensures your holiday begins the moment you step aboard. Discover more about these exclusive options in our guide to Where to Hire a Plane or Seaplane in Fiji.

How to Get Around Savusavu and Vanua Levu

Navigating Savusavu and Vanua Levu is effortless, with a range of sophisticated transport options at your disposal. Comfortable taxis are readily available at the Savusavu Bus Station, and your resort concierge will be delighted to arrange one for you. For a curated experience, many upscale resorts offer exclusive tours to showcase the island’s hidden gems. If you prefer the freedom to explore at your own pace, premium car rentals are available for self-drive adventures. For a comprehensive overview of your luxurious transport choices, we invite you to peruse our Vanua Levu Transport Guide.

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Luxury Activities on Vanua Levu

On land, through the air or in the ocean, there’s much to discover all around the island of Vanua Levu. What’s more, there are some luxurious ways to make your time on the “real Fiji” extra special. From private fishing charters to flights over the azure waters and coral reefs, a spectacular array of experiences await.

Luxury Water Activities

The seascape surrounding Vanua Levu is nothing short of breathtaking. Coral gardens teem with tropical fish to enjoy through kayaking, snorkelling, or the most special of all, scuba diving. Some of Fiji’s top scuba diving locations are just off the shores of Vanua Levu: Rainbow Reef, Namena Marine Reserve, Natewa Bay and the Great Sea Reef to name a few.

Reinforced by the name, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort‘s dive centre is highly revered, making it a great base to dive in the Namena Marine Reserve. What’s more, there’s more to gain from the experience with an on-site marine biologist to teach you more about the underwater world. Needless to say, scuba diving is readily available at all of Vanua Levu’s luxury resorts where it’s almost impossible not to be impressed by any of the dive sites they take you to.

Take up the exciting opportunity to fish for highly-sought game fish with a private fishing charter on Vanua Levu. Tackle the likes of sailfish, mahimahi, wahoo, marlin and much more on a fishing trip with Savasi Island Resort‘s 28 ft fishing vessel. Alternatively, Immersion Fiji offers exceptional fishing experiences, allowing anglers to explore the rich waters of Vanua Levu through guided deep-sea and reef fishing trips.

Luxury Land Activities

“Fiji time” is all about relaxation and rejuvenation, so it would almost be a crime to not get a luxurious massage while on Vanua Levu. Resorts like Nukubati Great Sea Reef have therapists from local villages who are experts in the traditional Fijian Bobo massage. Experience it for yourself in their massage bure, privately in your bure, or on the beach at sunset. The Namale Spa, on the other hand, features in our 10 Best Spas in Fiji for having one of the most impressive spa complexes across the islands of Fiji. See more spa options with our 10 Best Spas on Vanua Levu.

Combining land and ocean, one of the must-do luxury Fiji activities is to get the “castaway” experience. The Remote Resort will whisk you and your loved one away to a deserted beach or one of the islands dotting the Rainbow Reef region for a day of snorkelling and enjoying one another’s company in a secluded paradise. A similar activity can also be experienced with a gourmet picnic and Champagne at resorts such as Emaho Sekawa, Namale and Nukubati.

More Things to Do in Savusavu and Vanua Levu for Luxury Travellers

For more luxury experiences, book a private chef for a beachfront dinner under the stars at your exclusive villa. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the Koro Sun Resort’s 9-hole golf course with ocean views. For those seeking cultural immersion, arrange a private tour of a traditional Fijian village, complete with a kava ceremony. Either get inspired further from the 10 Best Luxury Experiences in Savusavu & Vanua Levu or explore more of the island’s highlights in the 20 Best Things to Do in Vanua Levu.

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Luxury Dining on Vanua Levu

Don’t mistake the day of adventure or relaxation ending once your day’s activity is complete. Dining at a luxury resort on Vanua Levu is often classed as an “experience” in itself with fresh South Pacific cuisine served in a number of delightful ways to excite the tastebuds. From fine dining to private dinners in beautiful places, there are many ways to experience Vanua Levu’s foodie scene in style.

Fine Dining on Vanua Levu

The cuisine at Emaho Sekawa mixes a guilt-free experience of locally sourced produce and traditional Fijian recipes made to fine dining standards. What’s more, the five-star resort has a “dine anywhere” philosophy where guests are encouraged to choose from a multitude of romantic dining locations across the resort, decorated with candles and lanterns.

Be warned that your dish at the Nukubati Great Sea Reef might go cold after you have finished taking photos of the creatively presented Fijian food. Crab shells, coconut shells, banana leaves, pineapple skins and clamshells all make for photo-worthy vessels for your delicious food.

Private Dining

Private dining should be tried at least once while staying on Vanua Levu, adding the cherry on top of a magical stay in Fiji. At the Namale Resort, enjoy a romantic meal in some amazing locations around the resort, including beside a waterfall or a candlelit sea cave by the beach. You don’t need to worry about what you order as all the meals and beverages are included at this all-inclusive resort.

Aside from the staff seeking each guest every evening to serve them a glass of champagne (or cocktail) to enjoy with the sunset, Nukubati also offers a private dining experience under the Milky Way with a table set up on the beach.

Of course, that is just the dining at the resorts. For more gastronomical experiences around Savusavu, check out the 10 Best Restaurants in Savusavu & Vanua Levu or the comprehensive Food Guide to Savusavu & Vanua Levu: Places to Eat & Food Tours.

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Luxury Services in the Vanua Levu Resorts

The magic of staying in a luxury resort in Fiji is that there are all those little extra services to turn a holiday into a special holiday. Whether you’re looking for child-free seclusion, something special for your own little ones, or an unforgettable location to say “I do”, there are five-star services to make your Fiji time just the way you want it.

Adult-Only Services

For those seeking peace and tranquillity on the island of Vanua Levu, they can certainly find it at the luxury resorts. Namale Resort & Spa is Vanua Levu’s only complete adult-only resort with a small number of bures, each with its own unique style wrapped in luxury. The policy of only allowing guests aged 16 and above keeps the resort constantly serene. Alternatively, while the Koro Sun Resort is open to all ages, their unique “Edgewater Floating Bures” are for adults only, making the whole area a peaceful haven to enjoy with your loved one. Learn more about adult-only holidays here with our The Adults-Only Guide to Vanua Levu.

Kids’ Clubs

A family holiday on Vanua Levu promises to be a fun and educational holiday, at least for the kids when staying at either the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort or Koro Sun Resort. Both resorts offer amazing kids’ clubs where the little ones will be taken off your hands for the day to embark on adventures of discovery, learning about environmental protection, marine life and the Fijian culture. Learn more about what each kids’ club has to offer in The Guide to Vanua Levu for Families.

Weddings and Honeymoons

One thing that all of the luxury resorts on Vanua Levu have in common is that they know how to do romance. Start the rest of your lives together in some of the most breathtaking locations in the South Pacific with the help of expert wedding coordinators on hand at the Vanua Levu resorts. From intimate elopements to a resort buy-out, it’s all possible to make your special day complete on Vanua Levu. See our The Wedding & Honeymoon Guide to Vanua Levu for an in-depth look at planning your wedding or honeymoon on Vanua Levu.