Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony

Reasonably nice but too hot needed some shade on the boat. When we got to the "village" felt obligated to give them money (donation). Was not a cheap tour. It was all "setup" fake for tourists. Western folk are just "a meal ticket".

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

The tour was really beautiful and the village people were warm and wonderful. The only problem we had was on the canoe trip over and back (mostly back). The guide and the tour info did not tell you that you would get soaked. My husband has a very expensive camera that got wet even in a plastic bag.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

This event was cancelled due to lack of participates on Saturday. We there fore joined a different tour "Robinson Curisoe Island Tour" which was a great alternative to the above eventhough we would have loved the Navua River Village Tour. We had loads of fun on the Robinson Curisoe Island.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

Amazing. Great guide. Take sunscreen. Very long boat ride in the sun with no canopy. Weat your swimmers you can stop for a dip on the way to the village.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

During this tour I partially dislocated my hip at the village and everyone could not do enough for me. Junior my guide I could marry that man he was fantastic he looked after me, carried me back down to the river, with the help of others, put me in the canoe, helped me out of the canoe, held my hair back as I vomited with the pain and offered to get a private car to get me back to Nadi. I had the best day and the best experience, it was actually the highlight of my holiday. Sai and Niraj also did an amazing job looking after me on my 4 hour bus trip back to Nadi. i will go back again and again!!! The scenery and the service OUTSTANDING!!!

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

This was by far the best tour I went on during my visit to Fiji. Even though the weather did not cooperate, the sights and the people were amazing!

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

Thoughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Our guide was fantastic, the guide on the bus part was exceptional and gave far more than you would ever expect. Every bit was well managed, no waiting everything was on time not Fiji time but totally on time. It was an emotional day at the village but we loved it and everyone is so incredibly friendly and welcoming..

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

A very pleasant and interesting day, a good guide and friendly people in the village

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

This tour was fabulous. I had the best day. The tour guide was so friendly and warm. The boat ride was wonderful and the people in the village were so welcoming. The lunch provided at the Village was yummy. You must do this tour, you wont regret it.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

We were picked up by bus on time from our hotel, and driven to the meeting place for the boat pick up. We were met by a very friendly man who was our guide, and put on board the boat. The boat trip is an hour and a half of beautiful scenery, and then you arrive at the village. The village tour may be interesting, however the conditions left me very sad. The welcome and Kava ceremony is interesting, and then a guided tour of the village. There is an opportunity to give a donation to the school to help improve the school for the kids. You are then ushered into the large community area for lunch, served on the floor which is lovely, however too much food. After lunch the souvenirs are set out for you to look at. Beware - these are not made by the people in the village, but are bought at cost and taken into the village for profit. You then take another hour and a half journey by boat back to the drop off pint, an then wait for a pick up by bus to return you to your hotel. The guide did seem to expect a tip, so be prepared. I found this tour sad and depressing, however the people are lovely and cheery. If you want to see how the people currently live, take the tour.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

wonderful experience crossing rapids and seeing waterfalls . Highly recommended

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

An authentic experience. Relaxing and the scenery fantastic. Our guide was really helpful and made the trip very enjoyable. Our bus experience was first class and a wonderful way of seeing a lot of Fiji (from Nadi to Navua). Our bus guide was delightful. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

It was such a relaxing trip in the boat and then such a lovely village to see and on the way back we stopped and swam by the waterfall. Only wish we had more time at the falls.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch

Friendly as well as pleasant villager and great cultural experience.

Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch