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  • 28 Apr – 4 May 2027
  • Taveuni Island, Fiji
  • From £2,695pp
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Explore the 'soft coral capital of the world', cool off in a swim-up waterfall in the jungle and fall asleep to the sound of the Pacific. Taveuni is Fiji at its most extraordinary - lush, wild, warm and teeming with life.
Duration
6 Nights
Distance per day
1-4km
Water temperature
24-27°C
Max. group size
12
Ability level
All Abilities
Swim type
Open Water, Sea
Non-swimming Partners
Welcome - 10% Discount
Technique coaching
Included

Taveuni sits in the heart of the South Pacific, draped in rainforest and fringed by reef. Known as the Garden Island, Taveuni is Fiji’s third largest island – and one of its most unspoilt.

More than a third of the land is protected as the Bouma National Heritage Park, while the Waitabu Marine Park offshore makes it one of the finest swim destinations on the planet. Your base for the week is the beautiful, friendly 4* Paradise Taveuni resort, where the hospitality is as warm as the water.

Swimmers relaxing in the ocean in fiji

Highlights

A fascinating underwater world

Our itinerary includes a stunning swim along Rainbow Reef, one of the most famous dive sites in the South Pacific. Stretch out and swim surrounded by tropical fish and coral formations, and keep an eye out for pilot whales and dolphins!

Waterfalls and jungle

Head to Bouma National Park for a rainforest hike with refreshing waterfall dips along the way, finishing at Taveuni's swim-up waterfall.

Where rainforest meets ocean

Colours to dazzle: deep green rainforest tumbles down volcanic rock to meet blindingly white beaches and water so clear you can see the reef from the boat.

Paradise Taveuni

Your home for the week: well positioned, warmly staffed and with the kind of food and hospitality that Fiji is rightly famous for, it's as restorative off the water as on it.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & acclimatisation

Bula! Welcome to Fiji! A SwimQuest representative will meet you at Taveuni Airport and transfer you to your accommodation for the week - Paradise Taveuni. After settling into your room, we’ll give you a tour of the resort before enjoying a delicious local lunch and a comprehensive safety briefing. Following lunch, we’ll have a short acclimatisation swim in the crystal-clear bay in front of the resort. If you’d like, we can film your swimming stroke both above and below the water, allowing our SwimQuest guides to provide personalised stroke improvement tips throughout the week. In the evening, we’ll gather for sundowners and dinner, giving everyone a chance to get to know one another before our adventure begins.
Day 2

Swimming over lava flows and coral reefs

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll embark on a leisurely coastal swim (approximately 2km) along Taveuni’s stunning lava-black south coastline. Swim through a mesmerising labyrinth of lava flows adorned with vibrant hard and soft corals, teeming with tropical reef species. After a relaxed lunch to refuel, we’ll head to Vuna Reef for our second swim of the day, where you can marvel at the diverse coral formations and keep an eye out for the colourful 'Christmas Tree Worms' nestled among the corals.
Day 3

Rainbow Reef and sandy beaches

This morning, we’ll set off for the renowned Rainbow Reef, one of the most famous dive sites in the South Pacific and just a scenic 30-minute boat ride from the resort. Enjoy a 3km swim along the reef edge, surrounded by a dazzling array of tropical fish and corals. After lunch on the pristine white sands of Vanua Levu, we’ll embark on a second coastal swim along the sandy beaches and bays of Levu (approximately 1.5-2km) before returning to Paradise Taveuni.
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Accommodation

Paradise Taveuni
    WIFI RESTAURANT BAR POOL EN SUITE

The 4* Paradise Taveuni is located north of Vuna village at the southern end of Taveuni, one of the island’s most beautiful areas. Set on five acres of elevated oceanfront land, Paradise Taveuni offers impressive sea and sunset views.

Rooms
The base trip price is based on you sharing a twin or double room. If you are travelling solo we'll pair you with a same-sex roommate, or if you’d like a room to yourself, choose a sole use room when booking.
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What's included

Included
  • Six night’s accommodation at Paradise Taveuni (upgrades and single supplements available)
  • Daily housekeeping service
  • All meals (from lunch on Saturday, to breakfast on Friday morning)
  • A fully guided swimming itinerary, based on two swims a day
  • Qualified SwimQuest guide/s
  • Safety boat/s
  • A local ocean and area guide
  • Optional stroke video analysis and one-to-one swim coaching sessions
  • A Fijian night & Kava ceremony
  • Optional in-resort experiences, such as frond weaving, coconut lessons, & 'bury the lovo’ cooking class
  • A SwimQuest swim cap and gift
  • Government taxes and bed tax
  • VAT
  • ABTOT Financial Protection
Not included
  • Flights to and from Taveuni airport
  • Purchase of any alcohol
  • Wetsuit (if needed)
  • Scuba Diving
  • Any additional items or activities you wish to participate in outside of the tour schedule (e.g. massages, merchandise).

Getting there

Getting to Fiji
Trip begins 4pm
Fly to Taveuni

Your journey to Taveuni island will have two legs. Firstly flying to Nadi airport (NAN) or Suvi airport (SUV) in Fiji. Then boarding a 60 minute domestic flight to Taveuni airport (TVU).

 

For help finding flight information and prices, you may wish to try a flight search engine such as Skyscanner or Kayak. 

 

Please don’t worry about your time of arrival on the Saturday. You won’t miss out on any of the big swims. For those who arrive early, it will be a chance to settle in and enjoy the resort. 

Transfer to Paradise Taveuni Hotel (included in your trip price)

Paradise is a secluded getaway, a one hour scenic drive from the Taveuni Matei airport. The road to Paradise from the Taveuni airport is sealed for 30 minutes and unsealed for 30 minutes. Our 4 wheel drive vehicles are used to this road and we of course try to ensure the comfort of our passengers at all times. You can bypass the unsealed section of the road by experiencing a Speedboat transfer if you prefer (see below).

Transfer to Paradise Taveuni Hotel by speedboat
A speedboat transfer to and from the resort is $300 return for 1-2 Guests. Our driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to the wharf along a sealed road. You then take our fast boat from the wharf to Paradise and enjoy a 30 minute scenic coastal ride along the way. Please contact us if you would prefer to take this option.
Ferry option from Suva to Taveuni
  • If you would rather take a ferry to Taveuni there is an option to do this from Suva. The local car and passenger Ferry Lomaviti Princess travels to Taveuni from Suva overnight, operated by Gounder Shipping.
  • The Ferry normally departs Suva on Mondays and Fridays at 6.00pm and arrives Taveuni on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10.00am. This is an overnight Ferry. Booking a cabin is recommended if possible.

Email: goundarshipping@kidanet.com.fj // Phone: +679 3301020 / + 679 3301035

Ferry option from Vanua Levu island to Taveuni island
  • If you are travelling from Vanua Levu to Taveuni you can take the Princess Moana Ferry. The ferry travels from Natuvu wharf to Taveuni and from Taveuni to Natuvu wharf twice daily. It is a 90 – 120 minute trip. Departs Taveuni at 8.00am and 2.00pm daily. Departs Natuvu Wharf on Vanua Levu at 10.00am and 4.00pm daily.
  • Phone:+679 7556672 / +679 9481149
  • The local passenger ferry, Grace Ferry Services, travels to and from Natuvu Wharf on Vanua Levu to Taveuni each morning. Connect from Savusavu by local bus to Natuvu Wharf (1-2 hours) and then board the Grace Ferry service to Taveuni. This is a locally run service and they do not take bookings. Please speak to us about arranging this service.
Trip finishes 10am (or 6.30am for early flights)

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