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Sigatoka River

Drive to the departure point near Sigatoka town, where the crew will welcome you onboard and provide life jackets and a safety briefing. Then set off on a thrilling jetboat ride. The Sigatoka River is the longest river on the island of Viti Levu. Learn the history of the region as you admire the lush vegetation and clear waters, cruising past villages that line the river. Reach your destination, a traditional Fijian village. Be welcomed by the villagers, then visit the chief’s bure (house) or the community hall and take part in a kava ceremony. Enjoy a tour of the village and learn about local life. A sumptuous lunch will be prepared for you, including fresh tropical fruit. After lunch, enjoy a performance of traditional Fijian singing that will get you up and dancing. The villagers will bid you farewell with the song of Isa Lei, then you will board the jetboat for the return trip.

After being collected from your resort by your driver and guide, you will begin to discover the Fijian interior and local life aboard a custom-built off-road vehicle. Throughout the tour, your guide will both educate and entertain you all about Fijian history and culture. The scenery on this side of the island is unrivaled, and from this particular point you will feel like you are on top of the world looking down on nature in all its beauty. Next, after 35 minutes on the road less traveled, you will arrive at the Bete's (priest) House. Here you will have the opportunity to meet his family who are the traditional keepers of Naihehe Cave, and you will also participate in a traditional "Kava" ceremony, seeking permission to enter the cave. With only headlights to light up the cave, you will explore one of Fiji’s greatest treasures that was once a fortress for a cannibal tribe. Whilst within the cave, your guides and drivers are trained to the highest standard, allowing them to lead you safely and comfortably. Afterwards, you will cool off at the priest's house where a mouthwatering barbecue lunch complete with fresh fruit and juice awaits you. You will then continue to the river bank and board your "Bilibili" to get across the mighty Sigatoka River. Afterwards, you will enjoy a refreshing swim in the beautiful river before taking a journey back to the city and finishing your off-road adventure.

Experience authentic Fiji culture on the Coral Coast on a half-day tour from either Nadi or Denarau. Following pick-up from your hotel, cruise past the island's southern beaches as you make your way along the coast. Cut inland at the Sigatoka River to reach the town of the same name. Then, journey to the bustling market as you make you way through the village. Check out the colorful mounds of tropical produce and seasonal fruits, and bargain like a local. Continue to the Lawai Pottery Village, where you will be greeted with a traditional kava ceremony. Watch the villagers pound the kava root to make an earthy liquid that they then share as a sign of welcome. After the ceremony, watch the locals at work crafting pottery from the silt clay of the riverbed. Learn how local plants like eucalyptus resin are used to glaze and decorate these traditional wares. Before you head back to your hotel, check out Sigatoka's massive Hare Krishna temple, perched on a hilltop overlooking the river below.