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Introducing Fiji

Fiji is a paradise that fits the definition of "worlds away"—but getting here is easier than you might expect. Though the 300-island nation is thousands of miles from any mainland, it's also the most-visited hub in the South Pacific and boasts excellent travel infrastructure. And with coral reefs hosting a brilliant array of sea life, tropical jungles, and postcard-perfect palm trees swaying on quiet beaches, Fiji's beauty speaks for itself: this is an idyllic destination for honeymooners, backpackers, families, and everyone in between.

Diving, snorkeling, surfing, and sunbathing are unsurprisingly popular here. But there's more to Fiji than glorious resorts and beach time. Travelers who want to get off the beaten path can do so on islands like Mamanuca, where you can dig into local life with kava tasting and a Fijian village homestay. Or head to Kadavu or Taveuni, islands with particularly verdant jungle landscapes, perfect for guided hiking trips. No matter what your travel style, our local specialists can customize a trip that you'll never forget.

Fiji Travel Insights

Misty clouds over Fiji during the rainy season
Fiji in January: Travel Tips, Weather & More

January is the rainy season in Fiji and the low season for travel. Later in the month, after the Christmas and New Year holidaymakers have left, you can find good deals on accommodation and flights. Though rain is to be expected, you can still have a fun beach-centric vacation. Read on for more information on where to go and what to do in Fiji in January.

Relax in a hammock on Kuata Island
Fiji in July: Travel Tips, Weather & More

July is the busiest time of year for travel to Fiji. The weather is dry and clear, the temperatures are warm but not too hot, and the sea is calm. Family travelers flock to Fiji this month (especially those from Australia and New Zealand), so bring the kids and let them make new friends at a resort kids' club while you relax poolside with a cocktail. Read on to discover more about traveling to Fiji in July.

Island hop between the islands of the Yasawa Group
Fiji in December: Travel Tips, Weather & More

December is early in the rainy season in Fiji, and while that would typically mean the low season for tourism, don't be fooled: late December is one of the busiest times of the year in Fiji. Book accommodation and flights well in advance if you're traveling at this time and plan on enjoying a great end-of-year party. Alternatively, visit earlier in the month for a quieter experience. Here's what to see and do in Fiji in December.

Hike the Lavena Coastal Walk, Taveuni
Fiji in June: Travel Tips, Weather & More

June is one of the driest months of the year in Fiji, and it's the start of the peak season. However, it's less busy than in July and August, so it's an ideal time to come if you want to avoid the crowds. Hike, dive, snorkel, or relax at popular destinations on the main islands or travel further afield to a more remote island chain. It's all possible in June.

Dive the colorful coral reefs of Fiji
Fiji in August: Travel Tips, Weather & More

August is one of the busiest months for travel to Fiji, but for good reasons: the weather is warm but not too hot, the seas are calm and ideal for activities like diving and snorkeling, and even the furthest, most remote of Fiji's islands are accessible. Whether you want to chill out at a comfortable beach resort or get more active and off the beaten path, you can do this in Fiji this month—just as long as you book in advance.

Explore the Sawa-i-Lau Caves in the Yasawa Islands group
Fiji in March: Travel Tips, Weather & More

March is the rainy season in Fiji and a low season for travel. But if you don't mind a bit of rain, you can have a great time in Fiji this month. Temperatures tend to be hot when the sun comes out, so you can cool off with a swim in the sea, a waterfall, or even hidden caves. Read on to find out more about traveling to Fiji in March.

Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Liz Neal
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Liz Neal

I have been involved in the travel industry since my first job out of college, working for hotels, airlines and travel companies which allow me to know the industry from all sides. I approach my...

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Vicky Steinhardt

Hey there! I'm Vicky, and travel is my passion. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have dedicated my entire career to the travel industry. Melbourne-born, my journey led me to live in the...

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Travel specialist Franck Lemaitre
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Franck Lemaitre

My name is Franck I am the founder of Once Upon a Trip and I am originally French. We had our honeymoon in NZ back to 2003, we felt in love with the country, then we decided to come back in 2009...

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Travel specialist Connie Campos
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Connie Campos

I have travel to Australia and New Zealand every year, and I've been to all the places you are looking to visit so I can speak to you from experience and first-hand knowledge.

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Trip Reviews for Fiji

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Perfect trip!
Fiji | Jul 29 - Aug 19, 2024

Ashley
Ashley B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024
Perfect trip! Hopped around to a couple of the islands and had zero troubles with any of the transfers or resorts. Awesome, thanks! Read more

Perfect trip! Hopped around to a couple of the islands and had zero troubles with any of the transfers or resorts. Awesome, thanks!

Hotel Reviews
Fiji Gateway Hotel
Nadi

We stayed in 4.5 star hotels around Fiji and for some reason the Gateway just hits different! We loved our two stops here while breaking up the trip between different islands. The food was great, bed comfy, rooms cold, the chai tea was to die for and the music was awesome. My hubby and I joked we would be back and just stay and hang at the Gateway!

Authenticity & Character
Location
walking to airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fiji Gateway Hotel
Nadi

We stayed in 4.5 star hotels around Fiji and for some reason the Gateway just hits different! We loved our two stops here while breaking up the trip between different islands. The food was great, bed comfy, rooms cold, the chai tea was to die for and the music was awesome. My hubby and I joked we would be back and just stay and hang at the Gateway!

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Location
Staff
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Matamanoa Island Resort
Mamanuca Islands, Nadi

Healthy, breath taking reef! For those new or in love with snorkeling you couldn't pick a better location. Shallow, gorgeous coral surround the island. We loved the massages and walking around the island. Rooms were amazinggggg. Only downside is no dogs on the island. Silly I know but we loved playing with the dogs on the other islands :)

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Navutu Stars
Yaqeta Island

If my husband ever goes missing, I know to look for him at Navutu stars. Yes, I loved the resort too, but he said of all the places we have traveled around the world, this place just felt different. The people are authentic. Yes, they are in hospitality and you can tell but they were also just genuine and kind. I have worked in hospitality and nothing from them felt forced. Just great people. AND GREAT DOGS! If you love dogs, just stay here your entire vacation. I was about to pack Elsa in my suitcase, Dolly, Rocky and Snow White could come too. If you don't like dogs, they will leave you alone. I can say, of the 10 bures... those dogs had 9 of us fighting over them. Excursions were fun and adventurous. We hold very fond memories of this place, the people and the pups!

Authenticity & Character
What amazing people. I wish I would have went to the village to meet more of them.
Location
wow! Worth the long boat ride.
Staff
Authentic
Cleanliness & Comfort
Note, there is no air conditioning however the breeze is strong and the rooms were comfortable
Matangi Private Island Resort
Matangi Island

So much fun. Daily free snorkels and meals included. The BEST food we have had around Fiji by FAR and we stayed at many nice resorts. Everything was yummy. The ridge hike kicked our A$$ in the best way. (don't do it if you're scared of spiders, they do give you sticks). The shoreline hike was peaceful. The village singers and dancers were awesome and the little dance part after was a blast. Even the people who said they wouldn't participate were dancing and having a great time. How could you not. The massage was amazingggggggg and all the animals were awesome. Give Missy, Mary and Lucky some pats for me! I also loved that the visitors all enjoyed the friendly game of stealing the orange cat off of each others front porches. Such a friendly little sweetie! All the staff were great but we definitely enjoyed our free diving chats with bartender Jon, Dan telling us his story and about his time here in Colorado and our snorkels with the activity shack boys. The private time on the bay is a MUST for those who love snorkeling. Well done.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Jons the man!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Navutu Stars Complimentary Activities
Navutu Stars Complimentary Activities
Yasawa

Honestly everything was perfect and the dogs were great adventure buddies if you wanted them there. Hiking, kayak or laying on the beach. They would hang if you asked them to :)

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Navutu Stars Charged Activities
Navutu Stars Charged Activities
Yasawa

ADVENTURE! So fun! Loved the cave but long, wet, boat rides. Snorkeling tends to not be from a beach but a boat so check with them about that if you are scared of deep water. Beautiful reef!

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Welcome to Taveuni
Welcome to Taveuni
Taveuni

Wow that was a small plane (but safe and fun!). The views were awesome!!!!

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Transport
Local specialist: Ruth Grau
Ruth
Ruth Grau
Local specialist in Adelaide, Australia, & Palm Springs, USA | Replied on Sep 01, 2024

I really enjoyed working with Ashley on this trip and I am so pleased that you loved everything! Thanks also for your great feedback! Anytime the South Pacific calls to you again I am here for you! I loved that you knew the feel of what you wanted the trip to be so I could match locations that suited you!

Awesome awesome awesome. New Zealand with kids
Fiji | May 31 - Jun 9, 2023

Noe
Noe C.
Bowie, MD | Reviewed on Jun 10, 2023
Awesome awesome awesome. Connie was very knowledgeable about New Zealand and had lots of great tips on how to travel with kids. She got us some of the best tours, transfers, hotels, and recommend great activities. Will work with Connie again, for the next trip! Read more

Awesome awesome awesome. Connie was very knowledgeable about New Zealand and had lots of great tips on how to travel with kids. She got us some of the best tours, transfers, hotels, and recommend great activities. Will work with Connie again, for the next trip!

Hotel Reviews
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Napier

Modern hotel with what you would expect in the states. Has a restaurant downstairs and has okay food. Great location with access to walk around nearby shops. The suites are nice since the connecting room has its own bathroom, so a two bedroom suite will get you three bathrooms. Great of you have kids.

Authenticity & Character
Cool round design
Location
Right next to shopping and great views of the sea.
Staff
Didn't seem to friendly when I checked in. Also didn't offer to help with luggage when checking in. Check out the staff was very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Restaurant bathroom was dirty and we had to let the staff know that it needed cleaning.
On The Point
Rotorua

Wow! This has to be the best hotel ever. It's more of a house than a hotel. My only regret is we stayed here for only two nights, wish we could have stayed here longer.

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful property, lots of character.
Location
Right on the water, breathtaking views
Staff
Amazing staff, super helpful and were glad to answer any questions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Just amazing place, recommend it to everyone
Bolton Hotel
Wellington

Nice apartment style hotel. They do have a washer/dryer combo machine but we weren't able to get the dryer to dry.

Authenticity & Character
It's a nice apartment style hotel.
Location
It's a bit of a walk if you have kids if you plan on walking to Cuba street. It's really close to the cable car though.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful for any questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very spacious and clean
Activity Reviews
Hobbiton Express  -
Hobbiton Express -
Auckland

Kids really enjoyed it. Was also great seeing the movie sets. Really makes you want to rewatch the movies.

Quality of Experience
Pick up was timely and driver made pit stops so the kids could use restrooms or get breakfast.
Food
Good new Zealand buffet. Kids enjoyed it
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gave great commentary when driving to the site. Was good to hear about the background and culture of some sites while we drove by.
Transport
The seat I was on had a faulty seatbelt.
Mitai Cultural Experience & Dinner
Mitai Cultural Experience & Dinner
Rotorua

Great seeing the traditional dance and the new Zealand buffet was amazing too!

Quality of Experience
Food
Great traditional new Zealand Maori buffet!
Transport
Initially told 515 pickup time but didn't show up until 550.
TE Puia:  Te Ra (Day Pass) Guided tour (90 minutes)
TE Puia: Te Ra (Day Pass) Guided tour (90 minutes)
Rotorua

Great seeing the geysers and mud pits. They also have a kiwi house that has 3 kiwis. Great hit with the kids

Quality of Experience
Knowledge guide. Really great to hear from someone who grew up in the area and learning about their culture
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Connie Campos
Connie
Connie Campos
Local specialist in Washington and New Zealand | Replied on Jun 10, 2023

Dear Caro Family,

Thanks for sharing your rating with us .“Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it's much appreciated!
I have been lucky to sample all the activities and hotels you stayed, I speak from experience and I am delighted to hear I can share that with you. You are right, a little bit longer would have been amazing, good to know there is always a next time and we are here for your assistance.
Thank you again and have a great time in Fiji!!

We had an amazing time in Fiji, Liz really ma...
Fiji | Sep 5 - Sep 14, 2022

Brandi
Brandi K.
Casas Adobes, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022
We had an amazing time in Fiji, Liz really made the itinerary smooth and no-fuss. It felt very effortless to travel from each destination to the next so we were able to enjoy the trip stress-free. Thank you for planning an amazing trip for us, we are already excited to go back to Fiji! Read more

We had an amazing time in Fiji, Liz really made the itinerary smooth and no-fuss. It felt very effortless to travel from each destination to the next so we were able to enjoy the trip stress-free. Thank you for planning an amazing trip for us, we are already excited to go back to Fiji!

Hotel Reviews
Matamanoa Island Resort
Mamanuca Islands, Nadi

This was my favorite hotel from our Fiji trip. The staff was amazing, everyone was so kind and went the extra mile to make us feel welcome. They got to know us by name and even remembered our preferences. We felt so sad to leave! The view of the beach was amazing, we spent every morning snorkeling. The reef is immediately accessible and visible, just 20-30 feet away from the shore. The feel of the hotel is extremely relaxing. There is one restaurant but the food is excellent, I never felt tired of the options because the menu changed everyday.

Authenticity & Character
The staff is so friendly! They take the time to learn your names and chat with you everyday.
Location
The island feels remote and private. It’s a quiet and relaxing location.
Staff
Enoke, Kevin, Bai, Naomi, Aquila, and so many others were all so special. They are extremely kind and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, our room was spotless.
The Palms Denarau Fiji
Nadi

A good transit hotel, extremely close to the marina.

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Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Sigatoka

As honeymooners, this resort was not ideal for us because it caters to families with children, but nonetheless the quality of our stay here was excellent. There’s plenty to do, the staff is excellent, and the Sundowner restaurant in particular has great food.

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Activity Reviews
Waterfall Tour
Waterfall Tour
Fiji

We really enjoyed our first outing on our trip to Fiji! Our guide, Esther was so personable and kind. It felt like hanging out with a good friend. She was enthusiastic showing us around the village. Once we got there, we partook in a lava ceremony, then we did a horse ride to the waterfall. The trail was beautiful and we were able to swim in the waterfall for a bit. Esther personally made us lunch, it was so sweet of her! We really enjoyed this trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Esther was amazing!
Transport
Tivua Island Day Cruise
Tivua Island Day Cruise
Fiji

This cruise was so much fun! The crew was so talented and entertaining the entire time. They were high energy and very friendly. We arrived at Tivua and had our own little cabana to relax in, clear waters, and access to an open bar and snorkeling gear. My husband and I learned our first scuba diving lesson and it was amazing to experience the reef for the first time here. Highly recommend this cruise!

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Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Fiji

The cruise and the crew were amazing, but the experience was a bit of a zoo. It was crowded on the deck and many of the people aboard were very loud and rowdy (not the crew, only the guests.) it wasn’t relaxing and hard to enjoy because of this. It was hard to enjoy the sunset because of how crowded the deck was. I didn’t like the dinner that was served, it was buffet food.

Quality of Experience
Food
I wish the cruise wasn’t so crowded. I didn’t enjoy the buffet food. It wasn’t a relaxing experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Oct 05, 2022

Dear Brandi and Andrew,
thank you for your very thoughtful and complete review !!!! I am so glad you guys liked it all (except the crowded boat tour... ) Sounds like you will have good memories and even maybe made some friends !! Thank you also for the pictures, I enjoyed so much seeing your happy faces!!

It was very nice to work with you both and I would love to organize any other trip for you. You are both amazing !

Cheers
Liz