Island Hopping

Island Hopping With more than 300 islands in the Fijian archipelago you really are spoilt for choice.
But one of the most well-trodden circuits, particularly among the backpacking crowd, are
the north-westerly Yasawa Islands.
There are about 20 islands in this route, with Kuata, Waya, Wayasewa and Naviti among
the most beautiful.
Island Hopping The first three take about two hours to reach by catamaran from Nadi while Naviti, the
largest chain of the group, is another 50 minutes away.
All boast a great mix of activities, including terrific hiking trails, beautiful beaches and
offshore snorkeling, as well as reasonably priced backpacker accommodation.
Another stunning selection of islands are the Mamanucas, which lie to the south of the
Yasawa Islands.
If you’re really into your surfing or sunbathing, then these are probably the places to
head.
Dubbed the Fijian ‘Surfers’ Paradise’ by some, wave lovers have been making the
journey to the amazing coral islands since the mid-1980s.
It was back then that word first started to get around about an unbelievable surf spot
called Cloudbreak off Tavarua Island.
But if you prefer being a sun-loving layabout, some of Tavarua’s sister isles are probably
more suited to you, with beautiful white-sand beaches on Beachcomber, Malolo Levu,
Malolo Lailai, Mana, Matamanoa, Naviti, Qalito and Treasure Islands.

With more than 300 islands in the Fijian archipelago you really are spoilt for choice.
But one of the most well-trodden circuits, particularly among the backpacking crowd, are
the north-westerly Yasawa Islands.
There are about 20 islands in this route, with Kuata, Waya, Wayasewa and Naviti among
the most beautiful.
The first three take about two hours to reach by catamaran from Nadi while Naviti, the
largest chain of the group, is another 50 minutes away.
All boast a great mix of activities, including terrific hiking trails, beautiful beaches and
offshore snorkeling, as well as reasonably priced backpacker accommodation.
Another stunning selection of islands are the Mamanucas, which lie to the south of the
Yasawa Islands.