Kadavu Lailai Day Trip
Spend the day on Kadavu Lailai on Tivua Island in Mananuca Islands of Fiji. For those seeking water based activities, there’s snorkeling, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and glass bottom boat tours. For those wanting a taste of Fijian culture, there’s the opportunity to take a medicine nature walk, learn to husk and weave coconut fibres and partake in a traditional Kava ceremony. There’s Malamala too however it does not feature a sunset cruise.
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Spend the evening cruising amongst the magnificent Mamanuca Islands, you’ll be treated to traditional Fijian cultural entertainment, including the song and dance Fijians are famous for and dine on a superb buffet dinner.
All meals included: Morning Tea (on boat) , BBQ Lunch (on secluded island), Afternoon Tea (on boat), Romantic Sunset Dinner (on boat)
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The Perfect Day-to-Night Itinerary
- 10:00 AM – The Grand Departure: Set sail from Port Denarau with morning tea and a warm “Bula” welcome.
- 11:30 AM – Arrival at Tivua Island: Step onto the white sands. The afternoon is yours for snorkeling, kayaking, or glass-bottom boat tours.
- 1:00 PM – Tropical Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a massive spread of local Fijian flavors, grilled meats, and fresh fruit with complimentary beer, wine, and soda.
- 3:00 PM – Cultural Moments: Participate in a traditional Kava ceremony or take a guided medicine walk to learn about Fiji’s flora.
- 5:00 PM – The Golden Transition: As the day-trippers head home, re-board for the sunset sail with cocktails and appetizers.
- 6:30 PM – BBQ Dinner Under the Stars: A gourmet feast served on deck, accompanied by the soulful sounds of live Fijian music.
- 8:00 PM – Return to Port: Arrive back at Denarau under a canopy of stars, perfectly timed for your hotel transfer.
Hotels to get to Kadavu Lailai
Our pick: Hilton Resort Denarau
Older Couple: Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
Younger Couple: Hotel Bulabard
Backpacker: Smugglers Cove
Kadavu Lailai is a part of Tivua Island in the Mamanuca Group about 1.5 hours catamaran-ride away from Port Denarau Marina on Denarau Island which is located near the Nadi Airport. Island departures and arrivals happens in this same marina.
To get to Port Denarau, make sure you have selected the correct pick-up area from your hotel during booking.
During sailing to and from the island, sit inside in the air-conditioned lobby and enjoy morning/afternoon tea or enjoy the fresh sunny breeze outside.
While sailing you will pass the hear-shaped South Sea Island. When choosing to have a day trip in the Mamanucas it’s best to stay in Denarau Island or Wailoaloa.
Hilton Fiji 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Hilton Fiji
After a rapid-fire check-in at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, ditch the suitcases and head straight for the KORO adults-only hub, where the beats are chilled and the cocktails are ice-cold.
As the sun begins its descent, the resort ignites the Torch Lighting Ceremony. Follow the fire to Maravu, where you’ll crush some bold Asian-fusion dishes and toast to your first night in paradise under a canopy of stars and palm trees. The food tastes actually good here.
Day 2: Double the Fun
Get ready for a 10-hour marathon of sun, sea, and celebration with this day trip and sunset dinner in Fiji combo. You’ll start the morning feeling the salt spray as you sail toward a private island paradise. There’s a light morning tea on board with cakes, scones and tea/coffee. Once your feet hit the white sand, you can lounge, kayak, snorkel, or take a small hiking trail. After a massive BBQ buffet and plenty of island gold, the adventure pivots into a Sunset Dinner Cruise. Swap the snorkel for a glass of bubbly as you sail into the golden hour, feasting on a three-course lobster dinner while being blown away by a fiery cultural floor show. It’s a romantic combo of island adventure and nighttime glamour that you’ll never forget while holidaying in Fiji.
Day 3:
Swap the salt for the soil on your final day with an epic Nadi Therapeutic Mud Pool & Garden Tour. You’ll head inland to the Sabeto Hot Springs, where the fun starts with a messy, full-body mud bath followed by a soak in natural geothermal hot springs—it’s nature’s ultimate spa treatment! Once you’re refreshed, wander through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, an exotic jungle filled with thousands of orchids and hidden lily ponds beneath a massive mountain. To top it off, you’ll visit the vibrant Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple and a local village to see the real heart of Fiji.
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