Recreational Activities

Fiji is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the world to visit. The secluded white beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, and salt-water fishing are unparalleled. Whether you're riding horses and enjoying the abundant fruit of the rainforests and coconut groves, hiking up extinct volcanoes, or sliding down natural rock water slides, you can't help but feel you have traveled to a place outside of time, preserved from the chaos of our modern world. Not only is it beautiful, the Fijian people are likely among the friendliest people you will ever meet, and their traditional song, dance, and cuisine will enchant you.

Included: Swimming: The Mission has a beautiful pool (salt filtered - easy on the eyes) between the restaurant and the beach. Just off the beach is a floating dock to lay on between swims in the warm Fijian water.
Snorkeling: Just off the Mission beach and throughout Buca Bay you can find bright blue starfish, sea anemone, and other strange creatures. Bring your own mask and snorkel.
Sea Kayaking: The Mission has 2 sea kayaks for you to explore the ocean in. Buca Bay is a beautiful bay that can be explored by kayak - the waters are generally calm. You can visitvillages around the bay to experience the village life and hospitality.
Hiking the extinct volcano: Take an early morning guided hike up the volcano, just behind the clinic and on the Mission property. Keep up your energy along the way as you enjoy coconuts, sugarcane, and papaya, and don't forget to ask for a drink from the indigenous "Watervine" (the freshest water you'll ever drink). The hike reaches 1,200 feet above sea level and takes 4-5 hours round-trip.
The Medicine Walk: Hike through the Fijian jungle with one of our local guides and learn first-hand about the many medicinal, edible, and otherwise useful plants that can be found there. You will be amazed and often surprised at the amazing resources we overlook all around us.
Survivorperson Camping Trip: A night in the Fijian jungle living off the land and learning survival techniques. This is a night that will connect you with the land and the incredible natural resources of Fiji that you won't soon forget. And don't worry, there are no snakes on Vanua Levu.
Coconut Tree Demonstration: Although man does not live on coconut alone, it could be argued that all you need for subsistence is a coconut tree. Watch in amazement as your Fijian guide shows you over 20 ways in which the coconut tree is designed to meet so many of our basic needs (e.g., shelter, fuel for fire, fuel for engines, baskets, ropes, medicine, food, drink, industries such as craft-making, blood transfusion, coconut oil, charcoal filtration, etc.).
Cooking Class: Learn from our resident foodies the fresh flavors and healthy recipes and techniques of Fiji.
Hiking Trails: The Mission has several marked & maintained hiking trails of varying difficulty and length for you to enjoy. See the staff for a brochure of the trails.
Volleyball: Challenge the staff or local villagers to a game of volleyball on the Mission's ocean-side sand court.
Bird Watching: The rain forest in Tavueni Island offers excellent opportunities to avid bird watchers. ck summary of this vacation destination.

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Scuba Diving: The Mission is in close proximity to the most spectacular coral reefs in the world. We can arrange for dive trips with experienced dive masters, all equipment included, leaving directly from the clinic. Certification is also available. (Prices Vary)
Fishing: Enjoy the beautiful Somosomo Straits just off the island as you fish for tuna, skipjacks, and other cooking and game fish. ($350/boat half-day. Boat holds up to 6 passengers)
Sailing: Rent the Mission's 18' catamaran and take advantage of the consistent sea breezes and calm waters in the bay. It's a great way to explore (Experience Required, $40/hour)
Traditional Fijian Meke Dance: The Fijian meke is the name for the traditional dance of the indigenous people of Fiji, and is pronounced ' meh-kay '. It is a combination of dance and soulful rhythmic percussion and chanting, telling the stories of grand legends and battles won. The dance draws you in and connects you in a profound way to the authentic and ancient Fijian culture. ($150 per group)
Traditional Fijian Lovo Feast: In Fijian, lovo means "earth oven". Your Fijian hosts cook all day to create a feast of fish, chicken, and traditional vegetables wrapped in leaves and cooked underground along with hot coals. The earth acts as an oven, trapping the heat and cooking the food to perfection over a period of many hours. Prepare to be filled with the taste, aroma, sights, and sounds, of traditional Fiji as your hosts sing their melodic songs while you enjoy the feast. Salads, desserts, and fresh fruit drinks accompany the meal. The lovo feast is truly an experience that no visitor to Fiji should miss. ($20/person)
Horseback Riding: Take a ride through the Fijian jungle. Pick fruit along the way and learn about the diverse and rich flora and fauna of Fiji from your guide. Listen for the rare "Barking Dove", a favorite among bird watchers. ($25/person/hour)
Picnic on a Private Beach: Your Fijian guide will take you and a group of up to 5 other people to a private white sand beach - your own slice of paradise. Enjoy the warm water, the snorkeling, and the waves. Spend a few hours like castaways, truly away from it all - no cell phones, no vehicles, no agenda, no people other than you and your small tribe. Explore the area or just relax under the tropical sun in an idyllic setting. ($350/boat, half-day. Boat holds up to 6 passengers)
Waterfalls and Rock Water Slides of Taveuni:. Enjoy one of Fiji's most unique natural wonders, take an excursion to the nearby island of Taveuni and slide down the natural rock water slides and/or hike and swim among the island's towering waterfalls ($100/person, half-day, includes lunch)
A day at Rainbow Reef Resort: Enjoy the idyllic setting of rainbow reef. Have lunch on the two-story veranda, play volleyball on the professional court, walk the Peacock Trail (where several peacocks live and roam) among the fruit trees, discover the lemon trees and private beach at Pirate's Cove, see hundreds of fish while snorkeling just off the beach, pick a coconut that the staff will open for you, or just take in the perfect wind and waves as you stroll along the soft white sand.
Massage:. Schedule a therapeutic massage while you enjoy the ocean breezes under the shade of the beautiful rain tree.