EcoAdventure and Cultural Experience Information
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Traditional "meke" or Fijian song and dance |
Friendly village ladies |
Taveuni Adventures provides Eco-Adventure and Cultural tours, where we provide a range of unique experiences
Our tours are designed to provide you with a culturally enriching experience you will never forget. All our tours come with a satisfaction guarantee, see adventure tour terms and conditions.
Experience the simple lifestyle and traditional customs of the Fijians, that will make you think twice about the way you live. Their genuine warmth, laughter, smiling faces and friendliness combined with their fresh food are a treat to anyone.
1. Features of our experiences
2. Cultural and Village Experiences
3. Eco-Adventures Experiences
4. Other Information about our experiences
5. Terms and Conditions
As this is a culturally environment, a condition of booking, each traveller will be asked to read, and reflect on the Code of Responsibility. This is done to protect the cultural sensitivity of the villagers, which still maintain a high level of protocol and traditions.
Your level of enjoyment will be based on how well you respond to our code, not doing so it may cause embarrassment and offence to the locals.
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Enjoying refreshing swim at Tavoro falls Bouma |
Village feast time |
Features of our experiences
With provide you and your travelling companions transfers, activities and in most cases lunch for the day and where indicated evening meals.
Group Sizes
Limited to a maximum of 10 people at any one time.
Tour Leader
Local indigenous Fijian, experienced in bush culture, traditions and English speaking.
Transfers
You will be picked up from your accommodation and dropped off at your accommodation point once the tour finished.
Transport
We provide a safe transport service to and from tour destinations sites and villages.
Food
Lunch will be provided on most trips and in some cases even evening meals (where indicated).
We also cater for vegetarians and vegans, however we need to know in advance, so please let us know.
Accommodation
Basic, clean and comfortable accommodation will be provided within the settlement in a guesthouse
Other inclusions include:
· "Sevusevu" - traditional guest welcoming ceremony, when entering a village
· Park entries (where required).
All you have to do is come along, relax, participate and enjoy. Let us do all the work.
Other Information about our experiences
Culture Shock
Most people on the island lead a peaceful and happy existence. There is a medium level of culture shock.
Expect things to be done slowly, (Fijian time), if at all (there is always tomorrow).
As it is a remote island, there is no television, radio and limited communication with the outside world. Although Fijians are relatively clean people, don't expect the level of cleanliness and convenience you find in Western cultures.
· Don't expect to be eating on a table with knife and forks, all Fijians eat on the floor and most use their fingers.
· There is a limited amount of power available, so don't expect creature comforts such as air-conditioning.
· Everything is all but closed on Sundays and don't expect any local activity on Sunday, as it is all church going for most of the locals.
Fitness
Some activities may include strenuous activities such as trekking through the jungle, in hot, humid weather, on sometimes, steep terrain and even slippery tracks, especially after rain.
Our Adventure tour is recommended for travellers who have at least, an average level of fitness to prevent you from excessive fatigue (or injuries) at the end of the day, which may prevent you from participating the next day. Most of our tour have not been designed to be excessively strenuous, however due to the excessive elements, such as heat, humidity and rain, it may make activities strenuous, if you have a below than average level of fitness.
What is an average level of fitness?
There is no hard and fast rule on the definition of "average" level of fitness, however the bare minimum is, you should be able to trek 2- 3 hours on moderately steep terrain, in hot (29-32 deg C), humid (78-82% RH) weather.
Illnesses, Disabilities or 60+
If you are over the age of 60 or have an existing illness or injury or disability, that may limit you from actively participating on the tour, then please read our Terms and Conditions very carefully.
Families
The Adventure Tours are suitable and recommended for children. However the following limitations apply:
· We do not accept children less than 6 years of age.
· Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult traveller.
Taveuni Adventures has guidelines for children travelling on our tours and can be viewed on the link below.
Guidelines for Children
