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Escape the beach and discover the true heart of Fiji. You may know Fiji for it's corals and coast, but venture inland and you'll find yourself in a landscape of dramatic peaks, pristine forests, sparkling rivers, remote villages and unique history. Your trek is in partnership with the communities you visit to reduce its impact and maximise its benefits. By experiencing Fiji on foot you get a unique insight into the vibrant traditional culture that underpins daily life in the hills. You'll experience genuine Fijian hospitality and leave with friends and memories that last long after the blisters have healed!
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Amare W
Suva, Fiji4 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
On top of the magnificent views, healthy and fresh food, and astonishing hiking team, what fascinates me most is the level and depth of interaction between us, as guests, and the village communities, as hosts! It was meaningful, authentic, and heartiest! I strongly recommend anyone take advantage of this immersive experience in the interior of beautiful Fiji!
Written May 30, 2023
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Vinaka vakalevu Amare for joining us - it was so wonderful to be able to connect you to our partners in the interior.
Written June 5, 2023
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nerd1457
cambridge, MA7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Talanoa Treks provides a life-changing experience in the central highlands of Fiji.
This is much more than adventure travel. This is a deep and authentic dive into the heart of Fiji’s rich culture.
We were amazed by the beauty and serenity of the highland villages and by the warmth and generosity of the community members. Talanoa Treks has built trusting relationships with these special villages over decades, and as trekkers we gain an insider appreciation for the richness and complexity of Fijian life.
We have trekked in the Andes, the Alps, Australia, the Himalayas and throughout the world for more than 30 years. This rivals all of the other trips we have taken and adds greater cultural depth and appreciation.
If you are thinking about a trip to Fiji, it would not be complete without at least 3-5 days in the central highlands to see the authentic Fiji with Talanoa Treks. (As much as we enjoyed three days in the Yasawas at Barefoot Manta!)
Bula vinaka to Matt and Marita and all of our talented guides!!
John, Anne and our party of 8 (including 4 teenagers who were deprived of WiFi but loved all of the trekking)
This is much more than adventure travel. This is a deep and authentic dive into the heart of Fiji’s rich culture.
We were amazed by the beauty and serenity of the highland villages and by the warmth and generosity of the community members. Talanoa Treks has built trusting relationships with these special villages over decades, and as trekkers we gain an insider appreciation for the richness and complexity of Fijian life.
We have trekked in the Andes, the Alps, Australia, the Himalayas and throughout the world for more than 30 years. This rivals all of the other trips we have taken and adds greater cultural depth and appreciation.
If you are thinking about a trip to Fiji, it would not be complete without at least 3-5 days in the central highlands to see the authentic Fiji with Talanoa Treks. (As much as we enjoyed three days in the Yasawas at Barefoot Manta!)
Bula vinaka to Matt and Marita and all of our talented guides!!
John, Anne and our party of 8 (including 4 teenagers who were deprived of WiFi but loved all of the trekking)
Written July 30, 2023
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Vinaka vakalevu John, Anne and the entire group - we loved having you join us on this trip and so glad that you could fit it into your Fiji itinerary. Always great to get teenagers off their devices for a bit :-) Also agree that combining time in the interior with Barefoot Manta is a great way to see some of the most special parts of the country. Thank you so much for joining us. Best wishes from the team!
Written December 30, 2023
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Stephanie
Melbourne, Australia14 contributions
Dec 2019
The team were right on time, actually arrived early which was great. The vehicle was very comfortable and great for the bumpy ride. Our driver was fantastic and made us feel very safe. He was also very lovely to chat to and have a laugh which made the drive there and back very fun.
The actual hike was fantastic. Etu completely exceeded my expectations of this trip. He was so friendly, knowledgeable and caring. Actually both guides were very understanding of pace and supportive, especially when coming down as it can be so slippery.
I have been coming to Fiji since I was a little girl and this has just made me love Fiji more. I love hiking and I never knew such hiking really existed in Fiji. I also learnt so much from Etu about the surrounding and Fiji in general.
The lunch was very delicious and enjoyed on the top.
I will definitely be back for another trip soon and to complete Mt Tomanivvi or one of the other trips.
Also your recommendation of staying Wananavu was much appreciated. The staff were soo friendly.
The actual hike was fantastic. Etu completely exceeded my expectations of this trip. He was so friendly, knowledgeable and caring. Actually both guides were very understanding of pace and supportive, especially when coming down as it can be so slippery.
I have been coming to Fiji since I was a little girl and this has just made me love Fiji more. I love hiking and I never knew such hiking really existed in Fiji. I also learnt so much from Etu about the surrounding and Fiji in general.
The lunch was very delicious and enjoyed on the top.
I will definitely be back for another trip soon and to complete Mt Tomanivvi or one of the other trips.
Also your recommendation of staying Wananavu was much appreciated. The staff were soo friendly.
Written January 27, 2020
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Vinaka vakalevu for joining us to climb Tomaniivi! A really special spot and it is always wonderful to have guests with a longstanding Fiji connection. Hope you can join us again in the future!
Written June 5, 2023
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Gina L
Suva, Fiji8 contributions
Sep 2020
We had been planning to undertake this hike for some time. However after watching ECO Challenge Fiji on Amazon Prime - we decided to book the trip and make the time. It was an awesome hike a fun one to do with friends. The village guides were awesome, very supportive, welcoming and helpful. The walk itself is absolutely stunning. As as Suva urbanite , we tend to gravitate to the beach but it was great to espace to the highlands.
Both Naga and Nabutautau villages were welcoming and hospitable. Also Nabutautau was great as it is steeped in Fiji's history so we got a chance to get a sense of what it was like in the late 19th Century.
Hiking was tough re the ROCKS but once you get your bearings it was all doable with good level of fitness.
The scenary is stunning, grasslands, mountains, rivers and ROCKS !!!
Great stuff
Both Naga and Nabutautau villages were welcoming and hospitable. Also Nabutautau was great as it is steeped in Fiji's history so we got a chance to get a sense of what it was like in the late 19th Century.
Hiking was tough re the ROCKS but once you get your bearings it was all doable with good level of fitness.
The scenary is stunning, grasslands, mountains, rivers and ROCKS !!!
Great stuff
Written October 7, 2020
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Vinaka vakalevu Gina and family for joining us! Your support through 2020 meant a lot to us and our partner communities. Hope to have you return to the highlands one day!
Written June 5, 2023
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Hee Sung K
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May 2023 • Friends
I had always wanted to join a trekking trip with Talanoa Treks. The Highland Escape offers an immersive experience of the interior of Fiji. The trek offers something for everyone - the experienced trekkers to those who want to take it easy and purely have a different experience. The hospitality in the villages is thoughtful and experienced. Food is amazing. I appreciate Fiji even more after this trip.
Written May 31, 2023
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Vinaka vakalevu HeeSung for joining us - so glad that we could help you see the interior during your time in Fiji. We feel honoured to work in partnership with such incredible people!
Written June 5, 2023
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Trip24219890658
Auckland, New Zealand9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Talanoa Treks hosted an 11-strong group from Manukau Tramping Club in New Zealand in early October. They arranged four nights hosted by Highland clans in villages (fantastic experience). Three days of hiking around the hills, rivers and mountains, led by local guides (including climbing Mt Tomaniivi, Fiji's highest mountain). Each day fresh scenery, new challenges. For Talanoa Treks, our tour managers (Ben and Jake) were well-organised, knowledgeable, good fun to be around, and joined in some of the hard graft.
Written October 14, 2023
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Thank you so much Manukau Tramping Club for joining us! We loved this trip - so great to connect with hikers from New Zealand as we know you love the outdoors as much as we do! Hope to have the club join us on future hikes!
Written December 30, 2023
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Jaime G
Lisboa, Portugal58 contributions
Jan 2020
Tanaloa Treks made a memorable hiking experience in Fiji.
I completed the Two Peak Challenge and I must say that it was really worth in all senses.
It was a combination of commitment and respect to the environment, culture and traditions with the astonishing landscape as background.
The whole team was supportive and super kind so that you always feel in good hands. Even if for me, the trek was challenging sometimes, there was always a smile to provide you with the energy to positively go ahead.
A special comment on the homestay in Navai. It was heartily enriching to share those moments with them. I have no words to express my gratitude to them.
The fact that I was also so lucky to share the trek with an inspiring person made the whole Two Peak Challenge in Fiji something unforgettable.
Definitely, anyone visiting Fiji should devote some time to discover those area.
I completed the Two Peak Challenge and I must say that it was really worth in all senses.
It was a combination of commitment and respect to the environment, culture and traditions with the astonishing landscape as background.
The whole team was supportive and super kind so that you always feel in good hands. Even if for me, the trek was challenging sometimes, there was always a smile to provide you with the energy to positively go ahead.
A special comment on the homestay in Navai. It was heartily enriching to share those moments with them. I have no words to express my gratitude to them.
The fact that I was also so lucky to share the trek with an inspiring person made the whole Two Peak Challenge in Fiji something unforgettable.
Definitely, anyone visiting Fiji should devote some time to discover those area.
Written January 15, 2020
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Vinaka vakalevu for joining us. Esira, Meli and Paulini in Navai are exceptional hosts and we're so glad you got to spend time with them. Hope you can join again in the future!
Written June 5, 2023
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Quentin B
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
We booked a trip last minute while family was visiting, and had a great time. Everything was on time, there were nice touches all around and our guide Ben was wonderful to chat with, and extremely knowledgeable. Kudos to him and the team, and our thanks to Nabalesere for receiving us so warmly.
Written January 7, 2024
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Vinaka vakalevu Quentin - we're so pleased that your father could join one of our trips and see a bit of the interior while he was visiting. Ben definitely puts the talanoa in Talanoa Treks :-) and is a wonderful trip leader. Nabalesere is an amazing place and community - so privileged to be able to work with them. Thanks once again for reaching out and so glad we could fit you in. Vinaka!
Written May 13, 2024
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Laura J
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Jul 2023 • Solo
This was one of the most incredible things I have ever done in my life.
The adventure, the people, the guides, the food, the swimming were all 10/10 and I can't wait to go back and do it all over again one day. The villages are beautiful and the people living their are truly the most kind and wonderful people. I did not want to leave on the last day! I am so grateful to Ben and Jake our Talanoa Trek guides for such an epic trip. Special mention to Mr Roko and Selita for their knowledge on the Treks. I can't wait to visit the villages again. The absolute best thing I did in both Fiji and in all of my travels.
The adventure, the people, the guides, the food, the swimming were all 10/10 and I can't wait to go back and do it all over again one day. The villages are beautiful and the people living their are truly the most kind and wonderful people. I did not want to leave on the last day! I am so grateful to Ben and Jake our Talanoa Trek guides for such an epic trip. Special mention to Mr Roko and Selita for their knowledge on the Treks. I can't wait to visit the villages again. The absolute best thing I did in both Fiji and in all of my travels.
Written July 8, 2023
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Vinaka vakalevu Laura for joining us. We were sat together as a team when we read this review and I welled up! So glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. We are so lucky to have Ben and Jake as part of our team and I'm glad that you got to talanoa with Mr Roko and Selita as part of the trek. They are such a wealth of knowledge and history. We very much hope that you can return one day.
Written July 10, 2023
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Gina L
Suva, Fiji8 contributions
Sep 2014 • Family
Decided to take the whole family for a hike. This included two teenagers and my youngest son who was 7 years old at the time. My son made it up the mountain (1320m) and we were impressed. He was helped by the children from the village which added to the adventure. Considering they practically ran up the mountain barefoot. The hike was a lovely adventure and aimed at getting teenagers to experience an witness the interior of Viti Levu. It was lovely to walk in the cool forest. Some parts were a bit scary but the guides were great and very friendly. After the climb we had a lovely afternoon tea in the village. Going back to the Lodge was even nicer as we had a hot water bucket bath (as it was so cold) and a nice warm fire.. . There were other families with young children so that was nice !!!
Written February 11, 2015
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We love taking families up to Nadarivatu - a great introduction to the outdoors and camping for younger children- while still being able to use the lodge facilities. And Stonebowl Lodge now also has a warm water shower too!
Written February 21, 2015
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We arrive at 8:00am on a HAL cruise and must be back on the dock at 4:00pm. I wonder if you have any treks or tours we could follow.
Thanks
Rod Budd
Written August 20, 2017
Hi Rod, unfortunately our day trips require a longer day (or days!) as we get right off the beaten track. For a shortish 5km hike you could check out the Colo-i-Suva forest park. There are various tours organised for cruise passengers or you can go independently. It's about a 20min taxi ride from the Suva wharf. My tip would be to get dropped off at the Park office and walk one of the trails down to the bottom pools, then walk back up the vehicle track to the office. It makes a nice circuit. You could finish with lunch or a coffee at the Colo-i-Suva rainforest lodge.
Written September 24, 2018
Bula, my husband and I are going to be in Suva from 5th - 10th of October could you tell me how we go about making a booking? And if tours are being run then. Thank you
Written October 3, 2016
Bula Ursula,
Unfortunately we have our Cross-Highland Hike from 7-10th October and this is already full. If you are interested in hiking you could visit Colo-i-Suva forest park, a 15 minute taxi ride from Suva which has nice 1-2hour forest trails. Namosi Eco Retreat is a new place which opened earlier this year and is a beautiful spot in the hills about 1.5 hours from Suva. You could also try contacting them. Sorry that we couldn't help further! Have a wonderful stay in Suva, Marita
Written October 4, 2016
My wife and I will be in port in Suva on October 13 off the Maasdam from 8AM to 11PM. Is it possible to do a day tour for 2 to 4 persons? We at in our early 70s and in good health.
Written August 25, 2016
Bula, Thanks for getting in touch. Our day trip travels 2.5 hours north of Suva so usually cruise ship passengers aren't able to join us as it's a full day from 7.30am to 6.30pm. However, if you arrive at 8am and don't depart until 11pm we would be able to accommodate you. Very grateful if you could drop me a line so I can send through full details- please visit our website (search for Talanoa Treks) and there's a contact form or our email address there. Vinaka!
Written August 25, 2016
Hi!
I am likely to be in Suva between 1 to 6 Mar. Could you suggest the tours that i could be a part of on the weekend and what would be the cost. Also, do you pick up from and drop back to the hotel in CBD?
Appreciate your response.
Thanks,
Asheesh
Written February 13, 2016
My husband and I will be in Suva on the Oceania Marina Wednesday March 16 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Would you have a day trek available for us to do? If so, what would it include and what would the cost be? Will you pick up and drop off at the ship?
Thanks,
Lynda
Written January 15, 2016
Bula Lynda,
Thanks for getting in touch. We'd love to be able to take you, but I'm afraid our day trip starts early and is a full day out. If you'd like to stretch your legs, it's well worth planning a stroll around Suva's central area... it's pretty easy to do on foot, and if it gets too hot, just flag down a local taxi. Make sure you check out the Fiji Museum (there's a nice new cafe there), and call in at the Grand Pacific Hotel to look at this newly refurbished historic gem. If you want to walk further, there's a pathway that extends all around the peninsula along the sea wall from near the museum and Grand Pacific to the national stadium... a pleasant 5km or so one way (although it can be a hot walk during the day). You'll find lots of people taking strolls along here and exercising in the early evening. For something out of town Colo-i-Suva is a pretty forest park with several km of trails and natural pools to swim in. This can get busy if there's a big cruise ship in. Hope that helps and I'm sorry we can't accommodate you!
Have a great holiday!
Written January 17, 2016
My sister and I are crushing to Sula on Oct 19. Will you pick us up at the dock and return us by 4 pm? How much is your tour? Thank you!
Written June 22, 2015
Bula,
We'd love to take you on our day trip but unfortunately it's a full day out which doesn't get back to Suva until around 7pm. Very sorry that we can't accommodate you.
We very much hope you enjoy your trip in Fiji.
Marita
Written June 24, 2015
We are due in Suva on the Sun Princess Saturday 27th June 2015 (8 - 5pm) and would love to do a hike / waterfall tour. Do you have any availability around this date?
I am 60 and my wife 55 but are reasonably fit.
Written May 6, 2015
Bula David, thanks so much for getting in touch. We'd love to take you both on one of our hikes, but unfortunately we've got two multi-day trips running over that weekend and we'll be fully taken up with those. I'm really sorry not to be be able to accommodate you, but please just get in touch if you'd like any tips for your time in Suva or Fiji.
Have a great adventure.
Best,
Matt
Written May 7, 2015
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