PARADISE TAVEUNI, FIJI

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.

OCEANVIEW BURES - double or sole occupancy (Can be TWIN SHARE)

The Oceanview Bures (pr: boo-ray - Fijian for house) offer you a private bedroom with a Grand 4 Poster king bed. The separate lounge room has a refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, as well as comfortable lounge furniture. The indoor bathroom is tropically designed with shower, toilet, bath products, hair dryer and an electronic safe. The outdoor shower in the private lush garden is a Fiji essential. All Bures have a sundeck with ocean views, Day Bed for relaxing and table and chair for reading or postcard writing. All Bures are conditioned. If you choose a twin share option, a single bed will be added to the lounge area. The king-sized will reallocated on a first come first served basis, or you can pay a £100 supplement to secure the larger bed. Sole Occupancy Supplement: £390

FAMILY BURE - TWIN SHARE

THE ITINERARY

N.B. Please note, this is a rough guide to the week. We will adapt the week carefully for each individual and the prevailing weather. All swim activities are planned with safety as the paramount concern. Swim distances are adaptable and because of our extensive boat and safety cover we can deal with a mixture of abilities on this tour.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

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..

MONDAY

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.

TUESDAY

After breakfast, we’ll travel north to Dolphin Bay. Here, you’ll swim with the currents along the reef, keeping an eye on the snapper and trevally below. We’ll return to the resort for lunch, and in the afternoon, you can choose from various activities: join the Taveuni team for a scuba dive, enjoy personalised swim coaching, try your hand at frond weaving and coconut catching, or simply relax in a hammock before our evening dinner.

WEDNESDAY

Today promises to be an adventure as we head to Bouma National Park. We’ll hike into the rainforest, taking refreshing dips in waterfalls along the way. After lunch (out), we’ll continue through the national park to Taveuni’s swim-up waterfall, an ideal spot to cool off. Conditions permitting, you’ll also have the chance to try Taveuni’s natural rockslide before we head back to the resort.

THURSDAY

Weather permitting, we’ll return to Rainbow Reef for a drift swim, soaking in the beauty of the coral formations between Taveuni and Vanua Levu. After lunch, we’ll embark on our final swim of the week directly from the hotel jetty, exploring the resort’s beautiful house reef along the west coast. We’ll conclude the day with a farewell dinner.

FRIDAY

For those with early flights, departure is at 6:30am. If you’re on an afternoon flight, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a final swim before packing up for your departure. We look forward to an incredible week of adventure, exploration, and connection in the breathtaking waters of Fiji. .        

GETTING TO PARADISE TAVEUNI

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. We recommend using a travel search engine (for example www.skyscanner.net) to find the best flight deals, and then booking directly with your chosen airline straight through to your final destination. This ensures you get the best baggage allowance and that your flights will match up even if you experience a delay.

WHAT TO PACK

In addition to your everyday clothing and personal travel items, we would also recommend packing:

• At least two swimming costumes
• A wetsuit should you wish to wear one - our Partners at Zone3 offer a wide range of wetsuits, including the eco Yulex natural rubber range HERE and you get 20% OFF all full price Zone3 products with code : SWIMQUEST
• Two pairs of swim goggles
• Swim ear plugs if you are used to wearing them
• Rash vest (optional but can be useful in keeping the sun off)
• Tow float (required) - if you haven’t got one yet, you can purchase from our online shop here
• Rash vest (optional) - available from our online shop here
• A beach / swim towel (the resort provides room towels)
• Sandals, aqua shoes or flip flops which you would be happy to get wet if necessary
• High factor water resistant suncream, sunhat and sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• Comfortable sportswear (optional - running / stretching / yoga)
• A sports bottle (as part of our quest to reduce the amount of plastic we use, we ask all guests to bring their own water bottle - alternatively you can purchase a reusable SwimQuest one on tour)

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

A 4-month visa is granted automatically on arrival to visitors from most countries, you can check the list here. Non-residents of the Fiji require a full passport to enter the country, which should be valid for at least six months beyond the expected length of stay. For further information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji. Please note that visa regulations are subject to change and we advise that you check your own visa requirements prior to travel.

VACCINATIONS

Fiji is free from malaria, yellow fever and major tropical diseases. Inoculations are only required if travelling from an infected area.  There is an effective medical system in place with government and privately run hospitals, clinics, surgical centres, dental service and pharmacies. This being the case, it is important to visit your health professional at least 4 to 6 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures to travel to Fiji. You can check the latest country-specific information and advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre on the TravelHealthPro website or from NHS (Scotland) on the fitfortravel website. Useful information and advice about healthcare abroad is also available on the NHS Choices website.

Health care facilities are adequate for routine medical treatment, but are limited in range and availability. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. In the event of a medical emergency, evacuation is a likely option for treatment. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any treatment abroad, medical evacuation and repatriation.  

INSURANCE

As a SwimQuest guest, you are required to have in place travel insurance that covers you for all activities you will be taking part in during your trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully covered for these activities.

Whatever travel policy you decide on, you will need to bring a copy of your current Certificate of Insurance to the safety briefing at the start of your SwimQuest holiday. Your swim Guides will need to take a note of your insurer, policy number and the number to call in case of an emergency claim.

If you are looking for a travel insurance policy, we love worldnomads.com because they make choosing the right policy as painless as possible.

Worldnomads.com do not offer cover over 65s, however if you are over 65 and looking for insurance, please feel free to contact us and we can put you in touch with alternative providers.

The temperature

Fiji has two seasons: warm and even warmer! It’s a sunny, tropical climate that’ll wash the winter chills from your bones. In the cooler months (May - November) temperatures range from from 19° to 29°c, and from December and April, the temperatures register from 22° to 33°c. Expect the sea temperature in March to be around 25-26oC.

Time Zone

Straddling the 180th meridian, Fiji has frequently been called “the crossroads of the Pacific”. In fact, the International Date Line has been adjusted so that the entire archipelago falls into the same time zone, 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. From November to February, Fiji moves one hour ahead with its own daylight savings.

Currency and Banking

The Fijian dollar is the basic unit of currency, available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. There is a 24 hour currency exchange service at the arrivals concourse at Nadi Airport. ATMs are located around the country and at larger resorts and hotels.

Tipping

There is no tipping etiquette in Fiji, but you may, if you wish, offer extra payment for outstanding service.

Electricity

The electric current is 240 volts AC 50Hz. Fiji has three-pin power outlets, which are identical to Australia and New Zealand. Leading hotels and resorts offer universal outlets for 240v or 11v shavers, hair dryers and other electrical appliances.

TAXES (included in your price)

A 9% Government Value Added Tax (VAT) is applicable to all goods and services in Fiji. Visitors staying in hotels and resorts are subject to 6% Service Turnover Tax (STT) and Environment & Climate Adaptation Levy of 10%.

We’re excited about meeting you on tour. To book your trip, simply click 'Book Now' for your chosen trip below. A deposit of 30% is required to secure your place, and the final payment is due 10 weeks prior to departure. Payments can be made by debit/credit card or by bank transfer. If you are not yet ready to book and require more information, please click enquire. Once you have complete the form, Sarah (our bookings co-ordinator) will be in touch to help you with any additional requirements.

FIJI, TAVEUNI  |  1-7 MARCH 2025   |  ENQUIRE

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In booking with us, you accept our terms and conditions, which can be found here. If at any point you have any questions, feel free to contact us:

• Sarah Broadley | +44 7917 033670 | sarah@swimquest.uk.com
• Charlie Beere | +44 7563 389238 | charlotte@swimquest.uk.com
• Alice Todd | +44 7825 301443 | alice@swimquest.uk.com

Travel Insurance

As a SwimQuest guest, you are required to have in place travel insurance that covers you for all activities you will be taking part in during your trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully covered for these activities.

Whatever travel policy you decide on, you will need to bring a copy of your current Certificate of Insurance to the safety briefing at the start of your SwimQuest holiday. Your swim Guides will need to take a note of your insurer, policy number and the number to call in case of an emergency claim.

Please note, if you are a UK resident and eligible for free health cover via the NHS, you do not need to take our a travel insurance policy for our UK based trips. You may still wish to take out insurance to cover you for events such as trip cancellation, luggage and personal liability.

If you are travelling from the US or another country, we suggest you use a travel insurance comparison site based in your own country in order to decide on a suitable policy.

You can find more information on our Insurance page.

Columbus Direct offers three levels of cover Bronze, Silver and Gold, with differing levels of emergency medical, cancellation and baggage so you can choose the cover to suit your needs. All levels of cover include over 150 sports and activities covered as standard including open water swimming within 12 miles of shore (you will not be swimming more than 12 miles away from the shore on SwimQuest Holidays).

You will also benefit from free airport lounge access if your flight is delayed for 1hr or more*. Optional cover is available including Gadget, Winter Sports and Cruise, along with cover for many pre-existing medical conditions subject to online screening.  Columbus Direct offer single trip cover up to 85 years old and annual multi trip cover up to 74 years old.

*The policyholder can register both themselves and up to four additional travelling companions for Columbus Direct’s Airport Delay service. They will then be eligible to receive free airport lounge access in the event a delay of one or more hours is announced for their flight. View terms and conditions here