Fiji Private Island Escape

Mamanuca · Yasawa Islands · 7 nights

Seven nights from the Mamanucas to the Yasawas, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Seven nights across two stops: the Mamanucas for three nights and the Yasawas for four. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Reefs and Island Hopping, Manta Rays and Blue Lagoon, Fijian Village and the Ocean and Sawa-i-Lau Caves and Village Life. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: castaway lunch on an uninhabited motu. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Castaway lunch on an uninhabited motu
Reefs and Island Hopping, the Mamanucas
Fijian Village and the Ocean, the Mamanucas
Manta Rays and Blue Lagoon, the Yasawas
Sawa-i-Lau Caves and Village Life, the Yasawas

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · The Mamanucas
Arrival in The Mamanucas
Arrive at Nadi International and a 15-60 minute catamaran or a short seaplane hop and transfer privately to your base. Time today to settle on the island and swim off the beach before sunset.
- Private transfer via Nadi International and a 15-60 minute catamaran or a short seaplane hop
- Settle on the island and swim off the beach before sunset
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · The Mamanucas
Reefs and Island Hopping
Snorkelling and diving on the Mamanuca reefs, with a boat to a sandbar or a smaller island for a few hours to yourself.
- Guided reef snorkel or dive
- Sandbar or island drop-off
- Cloudbreak surf watching (experts only)
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · The Mamanucas
Fijian Village and the Ocean
A village visit with a kava ceremony and an explanation of island protocol, then sailing or paddling the lagoon in the afternoon.
- Village visit and kava ceremony
- Sailing or kayaking
- Lovo earth-oven dinner
Meals:
BD
04
Day 4 · The Yasawas
The Mamanucas to The Yasawas
Continue north by catamaran or seaplane along the island chain. On arrival, settle into the quiet of a chain with no roads and little development.
- Continue north by catamaran or seaplane along the island chain
- Settle into the quiet of a chain with no roads and little development
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · The Yasawas
Manta Rays and Blue Lagoon
Snorkelling with manta rays in the channels between the islands from roughly May to October, and the Blue Lagoon's clear water.
- Manta ray snorkelling (May-October)
- Blue Lagoon
- Reef snorkelling from the beach
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · The Yasawas
Sawa-i-Lau Caves and Village Life
The limestone caves at Sawa-i-Lau, where you swim into the chamber, and a village visit where the welcome is genuinely the point.
- Sawa-i-Lau limestone caves
- Village visit and church singing on Sundays
- Beach and hilltop walk
Meals:
BL
07
Day 7 · The Yasawas
Beaches and Reef at Leisure
A slower island day with snorkelling straight off the beach, a guided reef walk at low tide, and a sunset climb to a ridge-top viewpoint over the chain.
- House-reef snorkel
- Guided low-tide reef walk
- Sunset ridge-top viewpoint
Meals:
B
08
Day 8 · The Yasawas
Departure from The Yasawas
A last swim before the boat or seaplane south. Private transfer to Nadi International and the Yasawa Flyer catamaran in good time for your onward flight.
- A last swim before the boat or seaplane south
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time for Fiji?+

May to October is the dry season, with sunny days and lower humidity. November to April is warmer and wetter, with occasional cyclones.

How do we get to the Mamanucas and Yasawas?+

From Nadi by boat, seaplane or helicopter. The plan shows the transfers we use; flights from India connect through Singapore, Hong Kong or Australia.

Is snorkelling good straight from the beach?+

Yes, on many islands. Reef shoes protect both your feet and the coral; your resort can lend masks and fins.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.