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Half Day Tour: Experience Fijian Culture and Cuisine
Discover Fiji’s authentic lifestyle on a half-day tour. Taste local fruits, visit a farming school, and enjoy an authentic village lunch.
Discover Fiji’s authentic lifestyle on a half-day tour. Taste local fruits, visit a farming school, and enjoy an authentic village lunch.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nausori Highland Road - 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…
- Nausori Highland Road - 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
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
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…
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Masiejinju
Apr 22, 2025
Great tour! Definitely a must see!!!! - Private Experience of the Authentic Lifestyle of People in Fiji:
The trip was awesome! Lina was very helpful and gave us a review of what today was going to be like. We got a hotel pickup, and in about 15-20 minutes we were at the fruit market!
The food was fresh and we got some mouth-watering fruit. Lina allowed us to stay for however long we wanted. She let us browse and even gave us some tips on which ones we should buy. Lina knew most of the sellers, and showed us some traditional fruits and vegetables. Then, we had a quick bathroom break then set off to the school.
The kids were well behaved, and Lina showed us around. We saw the kids being taught, exams going on and even the canteen. Truly a must-see. After we met the Head Teacher who greeted us warmly. We were able to write in the log book and state our experience.
Soon we left and went to the Indians house. She was very nice and showed us around her household then served us some wraps and vegetable. We ate under a tree looking at the scenery around us. There were 3 dogs there. We also viewed some bullocks being lead to the tree to be tied up. Finally, we headed to our last destination.
At the village, we had to go up a dirt road and on a bridge with crystal-clear water flowing below. We then went to see the Head Chief who greeted us like an old friend. He showed us the village and its inhabitants then gave us some traditonal Fijian food and some delicious lemonade. We met some nice people and we even got to see the church.
Truly an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a traditional Fijian experience behind the scenes, then book this! The tour was very enjoyable. Five stars!
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I'll send more soon! Thanks for the wonderful tour! - The Baileys
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E7892lkkellys
Apr 19, 2025
Unforgettable Cultural Experience with Off The Grid - We had the absolute pleasure of touring with Off The Grid in Fiji, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Our guide, Lina, and driver, Pauli, were incredible — warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the real Fiji with us.
The tour was packed with rich, authentic Fijian culture. From visiting a local farming family and exploring a vibrant market, to experiencing life in a village — every stop was meaningful. But the absolute highlight was visiting the school, where we were welcomed with open arms and the brightest, most beautiful smiles. Connecting with the children and teachers was something truly special — a memory we’ll carry forever.
Vinaka vaka levu, Off The Grid, for showing us the heart of Fiji!
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Susan_s
Mar 30, 2025
Lina, our guide, was very... - Lina, our guide, was very friendly and genuine. The highlights was the visit to a lovely Indian couple who shared their home and lifestyle. There we got to taste some beautiful food prepared by our hosts. We then went onto the Fijian villiage. We were welcomed with a Kava ceremony, followed by a tour of the villiage. We then enjoyed a beautiful feast which was prepared entirely from the plants in the garden. They were super friendly and welcoming. Lina was a very competent and safe driver, particularly over very rough terrain. Overall a great tour and highly recommend.
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Yukari_y
Mar 20, 2025
Experience the real Fijian life - If you want to see the real Fiji, you should definitely experience this tour. First, the guide asked me about my interests. As a university student studying agricultural engineering, the guide told me many interesting stories about Fijian farming style, field conditions, crop types, etc. I also had the opportunity to visit a primary school attended by farmers' children and interact with them. In addition, I visited villages and homes of both indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians, who make up the majority of Fiji's population, and were able to compare and understand the differences in their lives, giving us a deeper insight. They will customize the tour to suit the traveler's interests. Overall, it was a fun tour that gave me a glimpse into real life in Fiji. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.
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Joannebl7298pm
Mar 1, 2025
A fantastic day seeing the real Fiji - Today, our cruise ship was scheduled to stop at Port Denarau, but due to the cyclones in the area, it was deemed too risky for us to disembark via tender boats (water taxis). As a result, we docked at the wharf in Lautoka instead. We were informed of this change just yesterday, February 28th. We reached out to Off The Grid Tours to notify them.
Saki from Off The Grid Tours showed incredible compassion and understanding. He had no hesitation in adjusting our pickup location, despite it being about an hour away from the original port.
Saki picked us up from the wharf and maintained a positive attitude throughout the day. He was not only kind and knowledgeable but also a joy to converse with. He shared fascinating insights about the culture of both the indigenous Fijians and the Indian communities in Fiji.
Thanks to Saki, our day was a very positive and memorable experience, offering us a genuine glimpse of Fiji beyond the typical tourist attractions.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Off The Grid Tours to anyone interested in experiencing and learning about authentic Fijian culture.
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Michellege7633vd
Feb 15, 2025
Amazing Tour w/ Paulina! - We had an amazing tour and cultural experience with Paulina. The village tour was an unforgettable experience. My 9-yo son played and went swimming with the beautiful kids in the village. They treated him like a sibling. We can't say thank you enough. Your tour was truly the highlight of our trip!
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Mary_p
Jan 1, 2025
Highly Recommended - Paulina was an exceptional, professional, personal tour guide. I spent the day at a school, market and interacting with two villages, one in Indian couple and the other a Fijian community.
She was a cultural ambassador, sharing her respect for local customs and traditions, and fostering visitor connections with locals.
I highly recommend this tour. My day was a highlight of my South Pacific travels.
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Global03172869470
Oct 21, 2024
The most authentic and meaningful experience! - I couldn’t recommend this tour enough and it was without a doubt the highlight of our whole trip! The tour was authentic and meaningful, a real insight into Fiji. I felt so comfortable to ask questions, engage in conversations with everyone and share many many laughs. I am so grateful to have spent time at the school and with families within Fiji. A tour I will always hold close to my heart!
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Peterpt6947bm
Oct 18, 2024
A wonderful Fiji experience - I couldn't recommend this tour more highly. I spent a week in Fiji for work and had only a half day at the end for any kind of sightseeing. I'm so glad I took this tour. In just a few hours, I got to finally get a peek into what real Fiji is like. We saw a market, a school, ate with an Indian family and a Fijian family, and got to ask a lot of questions of real people here. Everything about the tour was thoughtful. The people we met treated us like family. I'm so glad I took this tour. Highly recommend.
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Q3152wbkimf
Sep 21, 2024
A must do while in Fiji. - An absolutely memorable experience of the real Fiji. From the minute Lina collected us from our hotel we were treated like family by her and all the locals we had the privilege of meeting and spending time with. From sampling local produce, spending time with school children and being welcomed into family homes and villages to experience their culture first hand, not only were our stomachs full with their fresh food but our hearts were full. Definitely a must do on a trip to Fiji.
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