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# 7 day itinerary - what do you think Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
quebec1 00:57 UTC 13 Dec 2015 | Hi, I’m planning a quick stay to Fiji on my way to NZ. Flight arrives early morning and staying only 7 days. After researching, I would love your comments love your comments. I don’t dive, nor surf (but might be convinced otherwise). I’m more into hiking, kayaking, and learning about the culture of areas I visit. Day 1: early arrival in Nadi. Travel to Beachhouse Day 2 : Beachhouse Day 3 : Beachhouse + bus end of day to return to Nadi. Day 4: Morning shuttle to Octopus resort Day 5: Octopos resort Day 6: Octopus resort + afternoon shuttle + night near airport. Day 7 : Flight to NZ My concern is, am I wasting too much time just moving around? What are the chances of ferry returning not running? thanks, C. |
tch7 22:19 UTC 19 Dec 2015 | If it were me, I'd spend the entire time in the Yasawas. You could do 2-3 places (Octopus is a good choice). I went to the Beachhouse at the end of my trip and wish I had just stayed in the Yasawas longer. For hiking, Wayalailai and Nacula are some decent islands where you can get up high with good views. At Octopus it was the case that you needed to get permission to go hiking. Depends on the time of year, but generally speaking there's low risk of the Yasawa Flyer not running. Moderate risk of Octopus' own smaller boat not running. | 1
blauetransalp 21:39 UTC 26 Dec 2015 | Hi, just wanted to let you know that Octopus is a great choice! Spent a couple of days there in 2012 and couldn't have been better :-) On Viti Levu for hiking try out Korojanitu National Park near Abaca, I really liked it there and had a great day tour, including a swim in some natural pools. Enjoy! Brenda | 2
quebec1 14:28 UTC 27 Dec 2015 | Thanks for you answers. I finally decided to head out to Octopus Resort straight from the airport for three nights. Then moving on to Oarsman's bay Lodge on Nacula for 2 nights. Returning to Nadi for a final day (Sunday). Baluetransalp, did you go to the Korojanitu on your own or were you forced to joined a tour. I was thinking of maybe renting a mountain bike with Stinger Bicycles to discover the area. Has anyone done this? Comments? | 3
blauetransalp 20:15 UTC 27 Dec 2015 | great you are going to Octopus, you will not regret it :-) To Korojanitu I actually went with a local I knew (by car as far as a little cottage where groups sometimes stay overnight), I think you will be able to go on your own as well. Roads are quite bumpy so make sure your bike is in a good condition! Otherwise try to find an agency to do a private tour (no idea about the cost though), it was great to have lunch in a very small place sitting on the floor and getting fresly cooked local stuff. Yummi that was! | 4
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