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TaveuniMamanucaIslandsNadiViti LevuAerial view of Bora BoraTailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as a basisto plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Fiji UncoveredThis itinerary is ideal for those wanting a little beachtime but also the chance to learn a bit about thehistory and local culture of the Fijian people.Combining time on Viti Levu with relaxation in theMamanuca Islands and exploration in the north,you’ll get more of a feel for the ‘real’ Fiji.Please call one of our South Pacific specialists tostart planning your itinerary.Days 1-2Fly overnight from the UK to Fiji viaLos Angeles.Telephone: 01993 838 830Getting aroundAlthough you may wish to stay close to the beachor pool, if you intend to travel around the SouthPacific getting around can be an adventure in itselfand often involves several different modes oftransport to reach more remote corners. It takesjust 50 minutes to drive around Rarotonga in theCook Islands, whilst the Cooks’ outer islands arereached by regular flights. An excellent flightnetwork connects the major islands of eacharchipelago in French Polynesia and Fiji, so mostisland-hopping is done by plane, although manyresorts can only be reached by boat, usually ashort trip across a calm lagoon. Flight connectionsto Samoa are more limited, however travellingaround in Samoa is relatively easy and a regularferry connects the two main islands. We can alsoarrange private yacht charters or small-groupsailing adventures and comfortable cruises in manylocations. International flights into the South Pacificoften originate in Los Angeles or Auckland with anumber of flights from Sydney as well, making iteasy to stop in a different country and extendyour trip.Scuba diving, Fiji84Kayaking in Moorea, French PolynesiaWhen to goJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec~ ~ 3 3 33 33 33 33 33 3 3 ~33 The best time to travel.3 A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~ Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.5 Travel is not recommended.Q Snow or ski season.The climate across the islands of the South Pacificis largely similar with no major seasonal differencein temperature but a distinct rainy and dry season.The best time to visit is between May andNovember when conditions are dry, warm andsunny, the humidity levels are low andtemperatures in the 30s Celsius. The rainy season,when tropical cyclones can occur, spansDecember to April and is responsible for the lushverdant landscape. Both seasons are subject totrade winds which provide a pleasant morningbreeze, but are often followed by tropical showerswhich are generally short-lived.Time difference: GMT+12 hours for Fiji,GMT+14 hours for Samoa, GMT-10 hours forthe Cook Islands and French PolynesiaFlight time from UK: 22 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to the South Pacific on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Arrive in Nadi and transfer to yourbeachfront accommodation.Spend the day at leisure exploringNadi town.You may want to visit the Sri SivaSubramaniya Swami Temple, thelargest Hindu temple outside India.Travel by boat to the MamanucaIslands and relax at your island retreat.Days 7-11 Swim, snorkel, visit tiny villages orsimply relax on the beach – thechoice is yours.Day 12Return to Nadi and fly north toTaveuni and then travel to yourisland resort.Days 13-16 Dive, hike and immerse yourself inthe culture of the north.Day 17Day 18Travel back to Viti Levu and boardyour flight home from Nadi viaLos Angeles.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerAdd additional time to your trip by taking a flighton to Australia. There are regular flights intoSydney allowing you to spend a few days in thisfantastic harbour city.Aitutaki, the Cook Islands