THANKSGIVING IN FIJI
Your Stay at Paradise Taveuni
Paradise Taveuni is an idyllic destination located just 40 km (approximately a 60-minute drive) from Taveuni’s Matei Airport. Nestled on 5 landscaped acres, the resort boasts a dramatic backdrop of an extinct volcano and a unique deep-water frontage, providing panoramic ocean views throughout the property. The resort's location offers convenient access to nearby waterfalls in the northeast and deep water close to shore in the southwest, as well as the world-famous Rainbow Reef—a pristine 32 km reef known for its vibrant soft and hard corals, solidifying Taveuni's reputation as the "Soft Coral Capital of the World."
The resort is designed to cater to a wide range of visitors, including avid divers, couples seeking a romantic honeymoon, and families eager to explore both land and ocean. Paradise Taveuni offers a variety of activities, including land excursions, water sports, and a day spa, allowing guests to choose between active adventures and relaxation.
Your Rooms:
- All Eco Dive Center guests will be housed in Oceanfront Bures and Vales with bedding options of 2 double beds or 1 King bed.
- All Bures and Vales are newly refurbished lodgings includes air conditioning, a tropical outdoor shower in your own private lava-rock garden, a spacious deck to read and enjoy the views.
- 2 Room Family Bures are also available for families or friends
Flight Details:
- Flights all on Fiji Airways
- November 19th Depart LAX 23:55 - Arrive Nadi International Airport 5:45am +2 Days November 21st board a jumper flight to Taveuni 7:30am for a quick hour and twenty minute flight
- November 28th Depart Taveuni 2:30 -Depart Nadi International Airport 21:40 - Arrive in LAX 12:55pm on November 28th
Package Details
Your Fiji trip includes:
- 7 nights in deluxe ocean-view rooms (double occupancy, 2 queen beds).
- Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji, and a connecting flight to Taveuni.
- All airport transfers.
- 3 meals daily, with 7 courses, including a 2-course breakfast, 2-course lunch, and 3-course dinner.
- Coffee, tea, and filtered water.
- 5 days of 2-tank dives plus unlimited shore dives.
- A boat dive to the Great White Wall.
- Welcome foot massage.
- Private hosted group event on Thanksgiving evening 11/26/26
- Village excursion and shopping for local arts and crafts to support nearby communities.
- Free Wi-Fi in the main lobby.
- Included activities: Snorkeling, kayaking, Paradise Garden tour, frond weaving lessons, fish feeding, coconut lessons, sulu tying demonstration, introduction to the Fijian language, "bury the Lovo" ceremony, scuba pool splash for non-divers, and access to the Fijian library & book exchange.
- Free rental regulator, BCD and computer provided by Eco Dive Center which means you will need to carry it in your luggage, the resort does not provide free rental
- Free Specialty - Choose one from Fish ID, Drift, Underwater Naturalist, Coral Reef Conservation, Dive Against Debris, Peak Performance Buoyancy
Diving in Fiji
The waters surrounding Taveuni, extending south into the Koro Sea, are rich with nutrients, making them ideal for thriving marine ecosystems. Divers can explore a variety of stunning underwater landscapes, including current-swept walls, sandy plains, and gently sloping reefs. These diverse habitats are home to a wide range of marine life, including schooling fish, sharks, and graceful manta rays.
Fiji is known as the "soft coral capital of the world," a title bestowed by legendary diver Jacques Cousteau. Nowhere is this more evident than around Taveuni Island, particularly in the famed Rainbow Reef between Taveuni and Vanua Levu. As a central hub of Fiji's diving industry, Taveuni is regarded as one of the best diving destinations in the South Pacific.
The Great White Wall Dive Site
The Great White Wall is often ranked among the top dive sites in the world. This extraordinary site begins with a descent through a 3-meter wide Lava Tube at 12 meters, taking divers down to 23 meters, where the White Wall starts. Natural light filters through the openings in the Lava Tube, illuminating a thriving underwater world filled with Lionfish, Banded Shrimps, Squirrelfish, Moray Eels, and occasionally even Giant Groupers.
At 20 meters, divers are met with the Great White Wall, a stunning underwater formation where white soft corals blanket the wall's surface, extending beyond 30 meters into the depths. Marine life flourishes here, and divers may encounter Scorpionfish, Nudibranchs, Mantis Shrimp, Longnose Hawkfish, Pelagic fish, and many more.
Optional Add-On Activities
Additional activities available at Paradise Taveuni:
- Full oceanfront spa menu of services.
- Day trips to nearby waterfalls, waterslides, markets, missions, birdwatching spots, and guided plant identification tours. A complete list of available excursions is provided upon request.
Payment Information
- Total Trip Expense without upgrades: $3775
- Deposit: $800 non-refundable deposit required at the time of reservation.
- Balance: Due 91 days prior to departure.
- Single room upgrade: Additional $800.
- Non-diver discount: -$670.
- Prices after the initial deposit are based on a cash discount. Checks are also accepted.
- Credit card transactions: 4% fee applies for credit card payments.
