Included:

• • Two experienced, local kayak guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 8-day Yasawa Islands sea kayaking tour (6 days of paddling)
  • Accommodation for 1 night at a hotel in Nadi and 6 nights in resort lodges (twin/family occupancy)
  • All meals from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on Day 8
  • One-way helicopter transfer from Nadi to Yasawa Islands
  • One-way boat transfer back to Nadi aboard the Yasawa Flyer, Captain’s Lounge
  • Expedition kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and safety equipment, plus watertight bags for your personal gear
  • Support boat for the whole trip
  • Group first aid kit

Add-ons:

• • Single occupancy room — leave a note at checkout if interested

Not included:

• • Transportation to Fiji
  • Meals in Nadi (except breakfast at hotel)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Accommodation and transfers in Nadi at the end of the trip
  • Items of a personal nature such as Wi-Fi charges and laundry
  • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this Yasawa Islands sea kayaking tour, good fitness is required, along with confidence in the water—sea kayaking here is comparable to brisk walking or cycling, and everyone’s expected to feel confident swimming. Paddling days typically run three to four hours, mixed with snorkeling, swimming, and some walking, and the group always moves at the pace of its slowest member.

Some prior paddling experience is useful, though not required—if you’ve never paddled a sit-in kayak before, it’s worth arranging a lesson before the trip. It’s also a good idea to start some regular exercise, like walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming, in the weeks beforehand, since the fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy the paddling. Keep in mind that conditions can vary with the weather; in windier stretches, some days may call for a full day of paddling.

Clothing & gear:

• • A wide-brimmed hat with a chin strap, or a hat with a light scarf to protect your neck
  • Sunglasses with a cord—side flaps are a good idea too
  • A lightweight rain or spray jacket
  • Two long-sleeve lightweight shirts for sun protection while paddling, plus a separate shirt for evenings as mosquito protection
  • Two or three T-shirts
  • A lycra sun top for snorkeling
  • One pair of lightweight, quick-drying, full-length trousers for camp
  • Two pairs of shorts and swimwear
  • A sulu or sarong—it doubles as a second sheet
  • A very lightweight fleece jacket or sweatshirt, not a heavy jacket
  • Casual clothes for the resort stays
  • One pair of running shoes for the evenings, to get away from wet paddling shoes and sand
  • Reef shoes or well-fitting sandals for paddling
  • Lightweight socks to wear with your running shoes in the evening, as a mosquito deterrent
  • A small towel—a chamois towel is ideal, or a medium hand towel
  • A headlamp or small torch, plus batteries
  • One or two 1-liter water bottles
  • A small dry bag for items like sunscreen, glasses, and your water bottle—avoid bags with metal zips, as they corrode
  • Your own mask, snorkel, and fins—snorkeling gear isn’t provided or available to rent locally (short fins are best, since they’re less likely to damage coral)
  • Lightweight cycling gloves, to ease blistering and prevent sunburn while paddling

Medical & personal items:

• • Reef-safe, water-resistant sunscreen, at least SPF 30
  • Lip balm with a high SPF
  • Band-aid strips
  • Insect repellent
  • A mild anti-nausea remedy, if you’re concerned about seasickness
  • A mild antiseptic soap or liquid hand wash
  • Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 self-testing

Optional:

• • A camera, with a waterproof container if it isn’t already waterproof
  • A book for downtime
  • Binoculars
  • Talcum powder, to prevent salt-water rash
  • Earplugs—Fiji’s roosters start early

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Fiji has three official languages—Fijian, Hindi, and English—so it’s a good idea to learn a few Fijian words before you go; before long, you’ll be saying “bula” to everyone you meet. When visiting a village, cover up with a sulu or sarong, avoid wearing hats or swimwear off the beach, and remove your shoes before entering a Fijian hut. A little courtesy goes a long way, and it’s always worth asking before photographing locals.

Group sizes and pricing:

• • For this Yasawa Islands sea kayaking tour, there will be two kayaking guides joining you. The usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  • The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  • Yasawa Islands sea kayaking tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Yasawa Islands sea kayaking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The price for this Yasawa Islands sea kayaking tour, is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Leave a note at checkout if interested.

The starting point of your Yasawa Islands sea kayaking tour is Nadi, Fiji. To get there, most people fly into Nadi International Airport (NAN), Fiji’s main international gateway. If you’re arriving on an international flight the same day, the group hotel provides a free airport shuttle.

You will meet your guide at 8 pm at your fist night’s hotel in Nadi.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

To enter Fiji, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your stay and have at least one blank page. You’ll also need a return or onward ticket and a confirmed address in Fiji—your first night’s hotel is enough for this. Travelers from over 100 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the US, the UK, and most of Europe, can enter Fiji visa-free for up to 120 days. Check the Fijian Ministry of Immigration for full details.