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VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time. Fiji Islands Discovered Itinerary VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time. Daily schedule The daily schedule will run as follows: 08:00 am – Breakfast 09:00 am – Begin Volunteer work 12:00 pm – Lunch 01:00 pm – Continue volunteer work 04:00 pm – End of work day 04:30 pm – Free time/activities 07:00 pm – Dinner 08:00 pm – Free time/activities VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time. Day 1 Arrive in Nadi Flight to Nadi. You will be met at Nadi International Airport by our friendly VESA staff members who will be easily recognisable with their VESA t-shirt and signs. Whatever your travel arrangements, please ensure you are at the international arrivals hall at the time of the group flight arrival. We will be transported by coach to our hostel where you can spend the evening ‘acclimatising’ and getting to know your fellow volunteers. Overnight at hostel. Day 2 Meet your host family Breakfast and then coach to our village where you will be introduced to your host family. After settling in to your home stay, we will be properly introduced to the village in a traditional welcoming ceremony. Day 3 Project Week You will begin your work on day 3. You will be split into groups to undertake the following: working with children in the village school teaching English and basic sanitation, renovating and revitalising the facilities with fresh coats of paint, installing new play equipment, and the construction and installation of bathrooms and water catchments composting units. Island Adventure Day 8-9 Snorkel in the Blue Lagoon Overnight coach to Port Denarau then embark on a beautiful boat ride to Nabua Resort located on Nacula Island. Spend your days on the beach, in hammocks, playing volleyball, kayaking or snorkeling. Visit the historic Sawa-I-Lau caves and the famous Blue Lagoon. Optional hiking trails and fishing trips are available if you’re feeling adventurous. At night we will have some fun and games lined up… While you’re here, you can do as little or as much as you like! Day 10-11 Scuba Dive around the Naviti islands Cruise to Korovou Eco Tour Resort located in the Naviti group of islands – Long Live Island Life! Swim in the pool, hang by the bar, get a game of volleyball going, or try your luck in crab racing. Korovou is your chance to try scuba diving at world-class reefs (optional). Spend the morning snorkeling at the coral gardens with the reef sharks and your afternoon trekking to Honeymoon Beach or just relaxing in a hammock for the day. Day 12 Cruise to Beachcomber Island Cruise to Beachcomber Island in the Mamanuca Island group and enjoy happy hour at the beachside bar! Day 13 Farewell dinner This is our last day on the islands and you will have a number of optional activities to choose from: kayaking, snorkelling, jet ski, parasailing. Transfer to the mainland for farewell dinner. Day 14 or 15 Travel home Last minute shopping in Nadi town, relax by the pool and transfer to the airport on Day 14 or overnight and early transfer on Day 15 (dependent on VESA group flight scheduling).

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Page 1: Fiji Islands Discovered - Volunteer Abroad - VESA...Fiji Islands Discovered Itinerary Daily schedule The daily schedule will run as follows: 08:00 am – Breakfast 09:00 am – Begin

VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time.

Fiji Islands DiscoveredItinerary

VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time.

Daily scheduleThe daily schedule will run as follows:08:00 am – Breakfast09:00 am – Begin Volunteer work12:00 pm – Lunch01:00 pm – Continue volunteer work04:00 pm – End of work day04:30 pm – Free time/activities07:00 pm – Dinner08:00 pm – Free time/activities

VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time.

Day 1 Arrive in NadiFlight to Nadi. You will be met at Nadi International Airport by our friendly VESA staff members who will be easily recognisable with their VESA t-shirt and signs. Whatever your travel arrangements, please ensure you are at the international arrivals hall at the time of the group flight arrival. We will be transported by coach to our hostel where you can spend the evening ‘acclimatising’ and getting to know your fellow volunteers. Overnight at hostel.

Day 2 Meet your host familyBreakfast and then coach to our village where you will be introduced to your host family. After settling in to your home stay, we will be properly introduced to the village in a traditional welcoming ceremony.

Day 3 Project WeekYou will begin your work on day 3. You will be split into groups to undertake the following: working with children in the village school teaching English and basic sanitation, renovating and revitalising the facilities with fresh coats of paint, installing new play equipment, and the construction and installation of bathrooms and water catchments composting units.

Island AdventureDay 8-9 Snorkel in the

Blue LagoonOvernight coach to Port Denarau then embark on a beautiful boat ride to Nabua Resort located on Nacula Island. Spend your days on the beach, in hammocks, playing volleyball, kayaking or snorkeling. Visit the historic Sawa-I-Lau caves and the famous Blue Lagoon. Optional hiking trails and fishing trips are available if you’re feeling adventurous. At night we will have some fun and games lined up… While you’re here, you can do as little or as much as you like!

Day 10-11 Scuba Dive around the Naviti islands

Cruise to Korovou Eco Tour Resort located in the Naviti group of islands – Long Live Island Life! Swim in the pool, hang by the bar, get a game of volleyball going, or try your luck in crab racing. Korovou is your chance to try scuba diving at world-class reefs (optional). Spend the morning snorkeling at the coral gardens with the reef sharks and your afternoon trekking to Honeymoon Beach or just relaxing in a hammock for the day.

Day 12 Cruise to Beachcomber Island

Cruise to Beachcomber Island in the Mamanuca Island group and enjoy happy hour at the beachside bar!

Day 13 Farewell dinnerThis is our last day on the islands and you will have a number of optional activities to choose from: kayaking, snorkelling, jet ski, parasailing. Transfer to the mainland for farewell dinner.

Day 14 or 15 Travel homeLast minute shopping in Nadi town, relax by the pool and transfer to the airport on Day 14 or overnight and early transfer on Day 15 (dependent on VESA group flight scheduling).

Page 2: Fiji Islands Discovered - Volunteer Abroad - VESA...Fiji Islands Discovered Itinerary Daily schedule The daily schedule will run as follows: 08:00 am – Breakfast 09:00 am – Begin

VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time.VESA retains the right, as per our Terms and Conditions to alter this itinerary at any time.

Resort Relax Fiji

1 nightMeals not included

• Hostel in family style accommodation separated into male + female.

• Electricity, full bathrooms, bed linen, phone cards and Internet available in the town. Close to shops and medical clinics.

All meals except the designated free day

Jet Ski 15min $140FJD/min

Kayak $15FJD/30 min

Sky Diving – Half Day from $525FJD

Sawailau Cave Trip $75FJD

Scuba Diving

$150FJD or $195FJD – (experienced or intro)

All accommodation

All volunteer materials and local builders/assistants

Drinking water – when necessary

All in country transportation

All activities except where indicated as optional

Accomodation Inclusions Optional extras (approx. prices only)

Fijian Family Home Stay

7 nightsAll meals

• Room shared with one or two other same gender volunteers.

• Drinking water where deemed necessary, limited electricity, communal toilets, river, no internet, no phones.

Nabua Lodge

2 nightsAll mealsNacula Island (no internet)Dorm accommodation, linen, full bathrooms, no phones, credit card facilities.

Korovou Island Resort

2 nightsAll mealsYasawa Islands (no internet)Dorm accommodation, linen, full bathrooms, no phones, credit card facilities.

Beachcomber Island

1 nightAll mealsDorm accommodation, linen, full bathrooms, no phones, credit card facilities.