Trip Itinerary

DAY 1-2
Flight to Nadi


DAY 3

I will be met at Nadi International Airport by the VESA staff  members. We will be transported by coach to our hotel where we spend the day acclimatizing and getting to know fellow volunteers. Overnight in Nadi. 

DAYS 4-8

Breakfast at Nadi Bay Resort followed by a coach transfer to our village where I will be introduced to my host family.

After settling in to the home stay you will begin your volunteer work in the afternoon. We will be split into groups to undertake the following: working with children in the village school teaching/tutoring, renovating and revitalising the facilities with fresh coats of paint, installing new play equipment and the construction and installation of bathrooms and water catchments.

A typical day volunteering goes a little like this:

• 8am - Breakfast
  
• 9am - Begin Volunteer work
  
• 10:00am - Light refreshment
  
• 12.30pm – Lunch
  
• 1:00pm – continue volunteer work
  
• 2:30pm – Afternoon Tea
  
• 4:00pm Finish
  
• 4.30pm – Free time and activities
  
• 7:00pm – Dinner
  
• 8:00pm – Free time and activities 

DAY 9 (FREE DAY)

Take the opportunity to rest and relax, spend time with my host family and other participants. Sunday is a traditional day of church and rest for Fijian people and no work can be undertaken. 

Day 10: Farewell to Village

Finish up volunteer work. Farewell ceremony. Overnight coach to the Port Denarau to board island cruise boat on Day 11. 

DAY 11-16

Island Adventure Week

This week we'll visit three unique islands in the Yasawa and Mamanuca Island chains. First we will cruise to Safe Landing located on one of the most remote and idyllic islands in the Yasawa Group. Visit the gorgeous Blue lagoon and Sawai-Lau cave’s for sensational snorkelling. Then travel south to the beautiful Korovou Eco Haven where we will be taken by boat to the Manta Ray Island to snorkel with these playful giants in the crystal clear water. Take a hike to the top of the mountain for a terrific sunset view and swim, body surf and snorkel at the picture perfect Honeymoon Beach. Last we will visit Bounty Island where we can treat yourself to a massage, kayak, learn to sail a catamaran and get involved in their Turtle Conservation Project. In between these great activities there will be crab
racing, volleyball, traditional dance shows, fishing, golf competitions, coconut tree climbing and more.

Finally we'll transfer to Nadi international airport for the flight home.