Private Tour
Private Experience of the Authentic Lifestyle of People In Fiji
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a half day tour where you will experience the locals doing about their day to day. Guests are picked up from their hotel in a luxury of a 4WD/Minibus. The first stop is at the fruits and vegetable Market. You are welcome to taste some of the local fruits that are in season. Tour will then continue to the Rural Farming School where Guests will have a tour around the school and passing through fields of sugarcane and vegetable farming where you might see a bowed oxen ploughing the fields in the same way they have been doing for over hundred years. Then at an Indian friend's house there's Indian food sampling and Culture sharing.
We then continue on to the Fijian Village of Yavuna where you will be greeted by the Village guide. As a norm in a Fijian Culture a (sevusevu ) Ceremony is done to welcome a visitor. Kava is used here. Guests are then taken on a village guided tour. Guests are then invited to to have an authentic lunch prepared by the village before departure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is a half day tour where you will experience the locals doing about their day to day. Guests are picked up from their hotel in a luxury of a 4WD/Minibus. The first stop is at the fruits and vegetable Market. Here the guide will show you our local food that you will get to have as lunch up in the village and also at the Indian house. You are also welcome to taste some of the local fruits that are in season. Tour will then continue to the Rural Farming School where Guests will have a tour around the school and meeting the students. Later then passing through fields of sugarcane and vegetable farming where you might see a bowed oxen ploughing the fields in the same way they have been doing for over hundred years. Next is a stop at the Indian friend's house for some Indian food sampling and some history about their Culture. We then continue on to the Fijian Village of Yavuna where you will be greeted by the Village guide. As a norm in a Fijian Culture a (sevusevu )Ceremony is done to welcome a visitor. Kava is used here. Guests are then taken on a village guided tour. Guests are then invited to to have an authentic lunch prepared by the village before departure.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Private Experience of the Authentic Lifestyle of People In Fiji
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Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Get out of the resort and support and experience real Fiji!
Lauren D,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Get out of the resort and see the real Fiji! A highlight of our time here and would recommend this to everyone who wants to experience a true experience. Vinaka again from our family to yours <3
Expect to be welcomed with open arms <3
laurendA6223BE,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much again Lina and Pedro for showing us the real Fiji. It was such a special memory we will cherish during our time here! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get out of their resort and into the authentic Fiji!
An unforgettable and heartwarming experience!
Oliver F,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the highlights of our trip to Fiji. The tour gave us a genuine insight into local village life — warm smiles, welcoming people, and a real sense of community. Visiting the school and meeting the children was such a beautiful and humbling moment. Everything was perfectly organized, and our guide made us feel like family from the very beginning. It’s the perfect way to connect with the culture beyond the resorts — highly recommended for anyone visiting Fiji!
Enjoyed the cultural...
Richard N,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the cultural experiences, meeting and eating with local families. Especially enjoyed visiting the village, participating in the welcoming ceremony and eating a delicious meal. Very educational and met our expectations.
“Off the grid” - an amazing local cultural experience
Vsaxena2020,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing and authentic experience with Lina. Gave us a deep insight into the culture and lives of the local villagers and sugarcane farmers.
Best local tour out there.
loganw155,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great private experience. A+++ It was an awesome way to get away from the resort for a bit and see how real Fiji operates. Lina was the most gracious, down to earth and fun host for our trip. The local fruit mart was enjoyable Local school visit was also great. Unfortunately we were there during school holidays. So no opportunity to see the kids on action. But no worry’s. Next was up to the highlands and 1st to the Indian family farm and home where we were able to see how the locals live, farm. And eat. Also had a small bite to eat of some home cooked coconut rice and Roti. (Delicious). Lastly The trip highlight was the visit to the local Fijian Village. Where we were warmly welcomed by the tribe leader and after a village tour we were invited to sit in the porch area for a Kava ceremony and a meal made with all village produce. Such a great 1/2 day trip. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get off the beach for a bit.
The real Fiji experience
carlbK313ZP,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lina and Paul were amazing hosts, we got to experience the real Fiji, first visiting a local market where we learnt about the traditional food of the Fijian people. Then it was on to a local school where our kids were able to interact with the local school kids. An amazing humbling experience for our children. Then onto a local Indian house where we were invited to see how they live on a rural farm and tasted some home mace treats. Finally, topped off with a visit to a Fijian village, meeting the chief of the tribe, tasting kava and a beautiful Fijian lunch.
Great Experience!
MEL W,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You get to experience two cultures with this tour because Fiji is a mixture of Fijians and Indians. You also get to sample both cultures foods and meet many great people along the way. Lina is an excellent storyteller and can answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend.
Off the grid Fiji
jennybA423WO,,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent. It exceeded our expectations. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. We saw the authentic Fiji. A tour not to miss. Enjoy the experience.
What a great tour in Fiji - off the grid
KevinB88888,,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a great experience for us. Our tour guide Pauline (Lina) and driver Boni were both terrific. We left our hotel in Denarau at 9am and returned around 3pm in the afternoon after a truly memorable day. The vehicle was a comfortable Toyota van. We started by visiting a local fruit and vegetable market on the outskirts of Nadi. It was great to the the large variety of tropical fruit and vegetables, very well presented and to talk with some of the vendors. A visit to a small primary school some way out of Nadi was next on the agenda. Unfortunately, it was school holidays, but it was most interesting to see inside the classrooms and some of the displays both inside and outside of the classrooms. We then drove for perhaps 40 minutes into the highland along a very basic road (part of the fun) where we visited the home of a Fijian Indian couple who farm a small area of land in the rugged hills - mostly sugar cane. Our hosts who were very welcoming showed us into their home and gave us some snacks. So interesting. We then started to descend from the highlands taking some beautiful photos of the amazing scenery and visited a traditional Fijian village along the way. We spent a couple of hours in the wonderful village and really felt the warmth and hospitality of the Fijian villagers living a very basic lifestyle. A welcoming ceremony with kava was part of visit before an elder escorted us around the entire village. What an experience this was. We were able to meet and talk to many of the villagers - adults and children. Then our hosts provided us with a lunch of Fijian food in their home. Following our village visit were returned to our hotel in Denarau. All day our tour guide Lina provided us with so much detail about Fiji and was ever ready to answer all of our question on the lifestyle of the Fijian people. Her insights into the society and government of Fiji - good and not so good - were enlightening. Boni our driver was terrific. Safe, attentive and well experienced on navigating the roads - parts of which were a bit challenging at times. What a great day we had - a beautiful country and people. And what a great team - Lina and Boni - who made the day for us. I would recommend the tour with Off the Grid.
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