Women Embrace Fiji - Kayaking, Culture and Manta Rays

Join Women Embrace Adventure and experience a tropical kayak adventure with spectacular sunsets, limestone caves, and white sandy beaches fringed with swaying coconut palms; spend two nights as honoured guests in a traditional Fijian village and finish off with three nights at an island resort swimming with the Fiji Mantas.

Kayak Fiji! We begin this spectacular Fiji sea kayaking vacation in the Yasawa Islands with a boat transfer from Nadi to our base in the Blue Lagoon. Dream of tropical islands and spectacular snorkelling as we paddle a loop among the four northernmost Islands in the chain.

Fiji is an archipelago of 330 islands with a coastline of over 1129 kilometres; the perfect island paradise for a sea kayak trip! The Yasawa group is a chain of 16 islands located northwest of Fiji's main island, Viti Levu. We spend our time in the Yasawas kayaking between islands, visiting isolated beaches, snorkelling the coral reefs and staying in a small native village getting to know the friendly locals. This is a trip that will appeal to all your senses, giving you a well-earned break from modern living.

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Come and join us for this amazing kayaking adventure!

Highlights:

- 10 nights / 11 days all-inclusive adventure

- Visit isolated locations

- Snorkel beautiful coral reefs

- Participate in local traditional ceremonies

- Stay in small native villages

- Escape the stresses of day-to-day living and get back to basics

- Visit an island primary school

- Explore limestone saltwater caves by kayak

- Stay at a beautiful yet simple island resort for 3 nights

- Snorkel with the Fiji Manta Rays

- Take part in a Marine Biology Tour

- Camp on beautiful beaches

- Enjoy all of this and more with a bunch of like-minded fun loving women

What's Included:

• 2 nights Hotel accommodation on a twin share basis for the first and last night of the trip
• 3 nights at the Barefoot Manta Island Resort
• 5 nights camping in two-person tents
• Manta Ray swim and snorkel tour
• Marine Biology Day Tour
• Internal boat and bus transfer, including airport transfers on the first and last day of the tour
• All Kayaking gear - double and single expedition kayaks, paddles, life jackets and safety equipment.
• Watertight dry bags for your personal gear
• Professional kayak guides with first aid qualifications
• Sleeping mats with full-length Thermarest sleeping mats
• WEA host to ensure you have the most amazing time and all your needs are met. Your WEA hosts are Wilderness first aid trained. 
• All meals while kayaking and on the island resort as listed in the Itinerary
• Welcome dinner on the first night
• Celebration dinner on the last night
• Group first aid kit and
• Women Embrace Adventure team shirt and other goodies
• Memories to last a lifetime

What's not included:

• International, internal and/or domestic flights to get you to and from Nadi, Fiji
• Visa and passport fees
• Travel insurance (Proof of travel insurance must be provided after booking)
• Alcoholic or special beverages
• Gratuities for local service if required (please note tips are not required for our tour guides)

Dates/Time: Saturday, September 16 2023, until Tuesday, September 26th, 2023  

Group Maximum: 14 plus your WEA host and expedition guides 

Fitness Level: Moderate 

Cost:   $4,890pp 

(a non-refundable deposit of $900 paid upon booking will secure your spot - the remainder of the balance will be invoiced and payable 90 days before departure T&C apply)

For the full Itinerary, FAQs and all the exciting details, CLICK HERE

Fiji Itinerary

The following itinerary and paddling distances should be seen as an approximate guide only, weather conditions may cause changes to our itinerary. That's all part of the adventure, right?!

Day 1 -16 Sep: 

Arrive Nadi and head to accommodation. Settle into your room and head out for a welcome dinner with your WEA hosts to meet the team. After dinner, there will be a trip briefing with your expedition guides.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Twin Share, Nadi Hotel

Day 2 - 17 Sep: 

After an early breakfast at the hotel, the group will transfer to Denarau marina for the boat to the islands on The Yasawa Flyer to our base on Tavewa Island by small island boat. 

After our kayak briefing and instructional paddling session we'll have a short excursion in the lagoon, then set up our tents, watch the sunset from the beach and enjoy a delicious tropical dinner. What a great way to end the first day in the islands! 

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 3 - 18 Sep: 

After breakfast, we’ll pack snorkelling gear and a picnic lunch and head off to circumnavigate nearby Matacawalevu Island. We'll seek out the best coral reefs, explore a delightful maze of sandbars and time permitting, visit the local primary school. The paddling distance today is approximately 15kms. Tonight, weather-dependent, we’ll enjoy an island BBQ at our Tavewa Island base.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /  Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 4 - 19 Sep: 

Today we paddle approx 15km to Navotua village. With favourable tides, we'll have lunch where fringing reefs run directly off the beach. The villagers of Navotua are particularly friendly and the special warmth and reception we receive has made it the favourite spot of paddlers.   We pitch our tents on a grassy campsite and experience island village life.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /  Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 5 - 20 Sep: 

Today's paddle is approx 6-8 kms to Sawa-I-Lau, a scenic island with sharp limestone peaks and salt-water caves that make for fascinating exploring. We round out the day with afternoon entertainment provided by the village and an invitation to join the chief for a social kava party in the evening (kava is a non-alcoholic drink with mild numbing effects).

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /  Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 6 - 21 Sep: 

On our last kayaking day, we’ll explore the many inlets and bays of Nacula en route to our base on Tavewa Island. Time permitting, we can snorkel off the back of the island before relaxing around camp and enjoying our last island dinner together.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /  Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 7 - 22 Sep: 

We spend a relaxing morning on Tavewa Island before departing on the Yasawa Flyer to the Barefoot Manta Island Resort where we will be welcomed to our new home for the next three nights.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /  Dinner

Accommodation: Twin Share Bure - Barefoot Manta

Day 8 - 23 Sep:  

Today we take part in an unforgettable must-do experience - snorkelling with the beautiful Fiji Manta Rays. Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji's location is unique, only a 1-minute boat ride from a Manta Ray feeding site. From April - October Fiji Manta Rays feed in a narrow nutrient-rich channel of water between Drawaqua Island (Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji's location) and Naviti Island. With all things in nature, there are no guarantees we will see the rays, but Manta Rays are usually there every day during the season.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /  Dinner

Accommodation: Twin Share Bure - Barefoot Manta

Day 9 - 24 Sep:  

Today we take part in a private session with our resident marine biologist. To start off we will spend some time in the Marine Conservation Centre where you'll be briefed on the current projects. Then you'll join the marine biologist on the reef, see the projects first-hand and where possible actually participate in conservation activities. In the afternoon play some beach volleyball, relax with a book in a hammock or take a walk around the island.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /  Dinner

Accommodation: Twin Share Bure - Barefoot Manta

Day 10 - 25 Sep: 

Spend the morning around the resort, take a walk, or read a book - the morning is free for you to enjoy.  We board the Yasawa Flyer after lunch and arrive back at Denarau Marina in Nadi at approximately 6.00 pm. We'll check into our hotel and head out for our final team dinner to celebrate our amazing adventure.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Twin Share, Nadi Hotel

Day 11 - 26 Sep: 

Sadly today we must say goodbye to the beautiful land and people of Fiji. After breakfast at our hotel, we'll be transferred to the airport for our flights home.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin Share, Nadi Hotel

For the full Itinerary, FAQs and all the exciting details CLICK HERE

Stay Safe Procedures: Women Embrace Adventure is taking necessary measures to limit the transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) such as:

All travellers to Fiji are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19. For entry into the Fiji Islands, there are no other statutory vaccinations at the time of writing. However, you should check with your doctor or medical centre for current information.

Before attending this adventure you may be asked to:

*Provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

*Complete a RAT test 24 hours prior to departure, and complete the online Health Assessment (will be forwarded to you via email)

*Stay home if you are unwell, or you have been advised to isolate

It is your responsibility to follow all travel advisories and requirements for all countries travelled to and through

*Read our full Covid-19 T&C's for full details https://www.womenembraceadventure.com.au/t-c 

By making a booking you agree to and accept our terms and conditions, including these Terms and Conditions, our Covid-19 Policy and the Waiver of Liability.

Your booking is final once your payment is processed and a confirmation email is sent to you.

This is a women's only adventure.

Valid for travel for on 16 September 2023 departure.

Valid for sale until sold out.

Advertised prices are per person, twin share and do not include return airfares/transport to start in Merimbula or required travel insurance.

Prices are correct as of 10 October 2022 and are subject to availability, withdrawal and change at any time without notice due to fluctuations in charges and currency.

A non-refundable deposit of $900 per person is required to secure your booking.

Full price $4890.

You will be invoiced for the balance owing which is due 18 June 2023 and is payable via direct deposit, PayPal or credit card .

All current government safety and health guidelines at the time of booking and departure must be adhered including all Covid-19 requirements. Any additional costs related to but not limited to government travel restrictions are the responsibility of the individual traveller and not Women Embrace Adventure. If this trip is undersubscribed or in circumstances where external events affect the viability or safety of this trip to go ahead, Women Embrace Adventure reserves the right to cancel or reschedule and to exclude/remove any participants from this trip. Your booking is non-transferable.

Cancellation Fees Apply:

· Prior to 90 days before the trip departure, we reserve the right to charge any administration costs and any trip cost incurred by us prior to the time of cancellation

· Between 90-60 days before trip departure-75% Of the Adventure Cost plus any administration costs and any trip cost incurred by us prior to the time of cancellation

· Between 59-30 days before trip departure- 85% Of the Adventure Cost plus any administration costs and any trip cost incurred by us prior to the time of cancellation

· Within 30 days of the trip departure - 100% Of the Adventure Cost

· Once the trip has commenced, there will be no refunds granted.

· It is required that you have a purchased comprehensive travel insurance policy at the time of booking and maintained through until the end of the adventure.

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