Tubing With Riverside Fijian Lunch

River Tubing Fiji

★ 4.8 181 reviews

from USD 120 per person

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Duration: About 5 hours
Meeting point: Hotel pickup
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meals: Riverside Fijian-style lunch (vegetarian on request)
Run by: River Tubing Fiji

Overview

This tour packs a longboat ride, a waterfall swim, a jungle and plantation walk and a tubing run down the Navua River into one day. After hotel pickup, travellers are driven to Navua and taken upriver by boat into the Namosi Highlands, passing rapids, waterfalls, rainforest and deep gorges along the way.

Once off the boat, the day slows down. There is a jungle and plantation walk, a swim beneath a waterfall, and lunch served on the riverbank before the tubing run back downstream through gentle rapids. The guided portion runs about 5 hours, with pickup and drop-off both included from a wide spread of locations including Pacific Harbour, Suva, Nadi, Denarau Island, Sigatoka, Natadola Beach and the Shangri-La Yanuca Island and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay hotels.

One thing to know before booking: the village visit depends on river conditions. The waterfall sits roughly 12 km upriver and the village a further 5 km, and during dry spells that last stretch is judged unsafe, so the village stop is dropped for the day. Guests staying near Nadi should budget for a long round trip, with several mentioning a drive of about three hours each way.

FromUSD 120 per person

DurationAbout 5 hours

Rating4.8 from 181 reviews

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Boat ride
Tubes and lifejackets
Lunch

Run byRiver Tubing Fiji

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup from any of 8 locations across Nadi, Denarau, Sigatoka, Suva, Pacific Harbour, Natadola Beach and two resort areas.
Transfer to NavuaRoad transfer to the town of Navua, the starting point for the river journey. Travellers coming from the Nadi side report a drive of roughly three hours, with rest stops along the way.
Navua guided tour, about 5 hoursThe guided portion of the day, covering the boat ride upriver, the waterfall swim and lunch by the river.
Longboat up the Navua RiverTravel by boat into the Namosi Highlands, passing rapids, waterfalls, tropical rainforest and gorges.
Village and waterfall, conditions permittingThe waterfall lies about 12 km upriver, with the village a further 5 km. During the current dry spell the village visit is excluded when water levels make that extra stretch unsafe; the call is reassessed on the day.
Jungle walk and waterfall swimA walk through jungle and a plantation, then a swim under the waterfall.
Riverside lunchLunch is served by the river, included in the tour price, and reviewers describe generous home-cooked servings.
Tubing downriverFloat back down the Navua on inner tubes, gliding through gentle rapids, with guides singing cultural songs as the tubes drift together.
Hotel drop-offDrop-off at the same 8 locations offered at pickup.

PickupIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day smoother, especially the long transfers and the water-based nature of most of it.

Pack for water. Proper water shoes are recommended, along with sunscreen, a hat, a towel and a change of clothes. A bottle of water is also on the operator's list. You will get wet at the waterfall and again during the tubing.
Long transfers. Several travellers staying near Nadi and Wailoaloa report a drive of about three hours each way. They describe the drivers as careful and willing to stop for breaks, so anyone staying that far out should plan for a long door-to-door day.
Big appetites covered. Lunch is included and served riverside. Multiple reviewers praise the food, one noting there were plenty of helpings for a teenage son.
Guides who sing. A recurring theme in reviews is the crew singing cultural songs while everyone floats downriver on the tubes. Several travellers describe the guides as friendly, humorous and engaging throughout the day.
Cold water some days. One family mentioned the water felt cold on their visit, though they still had a great time. A change of clothes helps.
Weather shapes the route. The itinerary depends on river levels. In the current dry spell the village visit is excluded for safety, with the decision reassessed on the day if rainfall restores conditions.

FromUSD 120 per person

Rating4.8 from 181 reviews

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Common issues. The main gripe in reviews is transfer time: guests staying near Nadi face roughly three hours each way, and a few say clearer timing on the drive and time at the waterfall would help. The village visit is temporarily excluded during the dry spell because low water makes the extra 5 km upriver unsafe, so travellers booking now may get a shortened itinerary. One reviewer also admitted some worry about bumping their backside on rocks while tubing, worth knowing for anyone nervous in the water.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included. There are 8 pickup and drop-off locations covering Pacific Harbour, Suva, Nadi, Denarau Island, Sigatoka, Natadola Beach, Shangri-La Yanuca Island and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay.

What Does The Price Include?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat ride, tubes and lifejackets, and lunch. The listing does not list any items as excluded.

How Long Is The Tour?

The guided portion on the Navua River runs about 5 hours, though the listing displays it as a full-day option. Guests coming from the Nadi side should add roughly three hours of driving each way.

Is The Village Visit Guaranteed?

No. The waterfall is about 12 km upriver and the village a further 5 km. During the current dry spell, low water levels make that last stretch unsafe, so the village visit is temporarily excluded, though the route is reassessed on the day if rainfall restores safe conditions.

What Should I Bring?

Proper water shoes, sunscreen, a bottle of water, a towel, a hat, comfortable shoes and a change of clothes. You will get wet during the waterfall swim and the tubing.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes. The listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.