At a Glance
Welcome to one of the world’s most exclusive hideaways… Explore Taveuni – Fiji’s Garden Isle – in ultimate luxury, with this private retreat at Raiwasa Private Resort. This all-inclusive 4-day program is perfect for adventurous couples and families for the ultimate privacy and understated luxury of a world-class retreat!
Nicknamed the Garden Isle, Taveuni, Fiji’s third largest island, is the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. With the Bouma National Heritage Park making up more than a third of the island, the Somosomo Strait on its northern shore and an extensive marine park at Waitabu – Taveuni is the perfect place to go if you want to lose yourself in nature.
With return transfers from Matei Airport included, escape to Taveuni Island, where an intimate world awaits. Traverse Bouma National Heritage Park, ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Transport to/from Matei Airport
- 3-nights’ accommodation at the 6-star Raiwasa Private Resort on a twin share basis
- All meals. Choice of 8 dinning locations. Dedicated chefs will showcase Fijian influenced dishes with their own flair of perfected gastronomy using local gown, fresh and mostly organic ingredients
- Alcohol on the Platinum list including mix drinks & cocktails, Australian & NZ champagnes & wines, local & imported beers, Fijian water & soft drinks
- Endless cookie jar. Fiji water and soft drinks
- Grand Fijian welcome ceremony with cocktails &welcomeflower leis
- Staff of 12 to cater to your every need
- Daily housekeeping & nightly turn down service
- Raiwasa garden tour
- Daily one hour massage treatment for each adult
- Snorkelling excursion to the Rainbow Reef
- Cooking class with chefs
- Sea-Doo sea scooter adventure
- Half-day Taveuni Island tour
- Unlimited nanny service for children
- Unlimited laundry service (folded, not ironed)
- Complimentary resort activities including kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, reef shoes
- Tours to the Blowhole, Tavoro Waterfalls (Bouma National Heritage Park), Lavena Coastal Walk and more
- Complimentary all day room service
- Complimentary adult lifestyle bikes
- Grand Fijian farewell ceremony with flower leis
Itinerary
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Upon arrival at Matei Airport (NAN), you will be greeted by our representative, who will assist you in transferring to your accommodation. Upon arrival at Raiwasa, spend the rest of the day relaxing in paradise. Catering to a maximum of just 6 guests, Raiwasa offers the privacy and understated luxury of a world-class retreat. Settle into your exquisitely decorated suite before heading outside to the 3-sided infinity pool, ideally situated to give stunning views of the deep blue and green ocean waters. When you’re ready, a series of steps takes you down to the private beach, where you can take advantage of complimentary kayaks and paddleboards. Venture around the tip of Matei or to several bommies a few hundred metres from shore. Alternatively, strap on a snorkel or scuba tank and discover a whole new underwater world. Known as the “soft coral capital of the world”, each of Taveuni’s dive sites delivers a unique experience of multicoloured reefs and stunning marine life. Choose from Rainbow Reef, The Great White Wall, Annie’s Bommie, The Ledge, Yellow Grotto, The Purple Wall and The Fish Factory and get up close to manta rays, barracudas, white tip sharks, sea turtles and more! |
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Back on dry land, take a guided tour through the private 3-acre retreat, with its collection of rare palm trees, and banana, papaya, pineapple, orange and lemon trees. Then, let the onsite chef tantalise your taste buds with gourmet meals personalised to suit your mood of the day – cuisine influenced by the diverse cultures of the Pacific Rim, especially Fiji itself. Choose from 8 dining areas and savour locally caught island fish and spices from the nearby rainforest. Before retiring for the evening, take time to admire the spectacular night sky. The purpose-built stargazing recliners will open up a whole new world of celestial beauty. |
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Walking Information: Vidawa Rainforest Walk: 7km/4.35mi | 4hrs | Moderate Set out on a full-day, guided trek through Bouma National Heritage Park, which accounts for approximately 80% of Taveuni Island. The park includes the three Tavoro Waterfalls, each with natural swimming pools. Beginning in Vidawa Village, venture deep into the Vidawa Rainforest, one of Fiji’s most beautiful rainforests. Visit a historic, fortified village site, take in stunning views over the coast and outer islands, and learn about the traditional uses of native animals and plants. This hike is a dream for birdwatchers, with the opportunity to spot many rare and colourful species including Lady Monarchs, Blue-Crowned Broad Bills, Silktails, and the legendary Orange Dove, of which no known photographs exist. Your journey culminates with a leisurely swim at the waterfalls. |
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After the trek, let one of Raiwasa’s highly skilled masseuses soothe away your aching limbs. Massages and treatments include Island Relaxation Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Tropical Sugar Scrub and Dilo (banana leaf) wrap. |
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Walking Information: Lavena Coastal Walk: 5km/3.1mi one-way | 90-min one way | Easy Bring in the new day at the International Date Line. Taveuni is one of the few land masses in the world that is crossed by the date line, so it is safe to say that each new day starts here. You can watch the sunrise at an elevated viewpoint at Waiyevo. Photo opportunity! Then, once the sun has properly risen, embark on the half-day Lavena Coastal Walk. Taking about 90-minutes each way, the trail follows the forest edge along stunning white-sand Lavena beach, then a volcanic black sand beach, past peaceful villages, before climbing up through a landscape straight out of Jurassic Park to a cascading waterfall. You can kayak most of the way and walk back. In the afternoon, enjoy another relaxing massage or spa treatment as well as free time. |
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Spend your last morning doing as much or as little as you like. You could head out for a spot of snorkelling or an easy bike ride, or you could sleep in ahead of a leisurely breakfast. When you’re ready, check out and enjoy a complimentary transfer to Matei Airport to commence your onward journey. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. The price is based on 4 people, twin share. If you have a group of 5 or more people, a group discount is available. Private exclusive use for a couple can also be arranged (surcharge applies). This boutique private luxury resort can accommodate maximum of 6 guests. Please contact us for bookings and quote for private groups or exclusive use of the property.
More Info
The start and finish point is Matei Airport, Taveuni Island, Fiji
Fiji has a warm tropical climate perfect for beachside holidays. Maximum temperatures rarely move out of the 31°C (88°F) to 26°C (79°F) range all year round. Southeast trade winds from May to October bring dry weather and the rainy season runs from November to April.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
