Why walk with us?

Fiji is a great place to go hiking and Talanoa Treks is Fiji’s only dedicated hiking company.

We aim to take you off the beaten track, to experience Fiji’s interior – its dramatic peaks, pristine forests, sparkling rivers, remote villages and unique history – and by going on foot you have the opportunity to experience the vibrant traditional culture that runs deep within Fijian society.

We believe in responsible tourism and work in partnership with the communities you visit to reduce the impact and maximise the benefits of your trip. Your guides, accommodation and food are provided by the communities, supported by us. We believe your adventure should be great for you, and great for the communities!

We actively try and avoid being overly touristy. We aim to provide an escape from Fiji’s beautiful beaches and to create the space for a genuine cultural experience and an insight into rural Fiji. We keep groups small and allow you the opportunity to interact as much or as little as you want.

There’s always more that we can do to be sustainable, both environmentally and culturally, and we welcome feedback and ideas for how we can improve.

Communities

Navai
Naga village
Nabalesere

Lodges

Bulou Lodge

About Us

About us

Your Guides

Meet our guides TalanoaTrek

Our hikes

Discover Fiji’s dramatic peaks, pristine forests, sparkling rivers and rich culture.

Highland escape

2 nights

Sigatoka river pool

Escape into Fiji’s beautiful highlands, hike historic trails, and visit remote communities in the heart of Viti Levu

Hit the Heights

1 night

Hit-the-heights-Tomanivi

Climb to the highest point in Fiji, Mt Tomaniivi and explore Fiji’s interior

Two peak challenge

2 nights

Three peak challenge

Reach the top of two of Fiji’s most recognisable peaks and experience Fiji’s interior, a world away from a beach!

Book your adventure

We run scheduled trips throughout the year – join as an individual or with friends and family. Explore each of our trips and book directly online by credit card or view our calendar and get in touch via our enquiry form or on email.

Private groups and educational itineraries

We can run many of our itineraries on a tailored basis for groups at a time that suits you. We generally need a minimum of eight people for private group trips. We can also work with our partners in the Duavata Sustainable Tourism Collective and on the Suncoast to create unique itineraries for private or educational groups, and connect you to local experts to help your group meet its learning objectives.

Our hikes are set up for independent-minded travellers, but if you’re renting your own vehicle and just want to have one of our guides accompany you, this is also possible for some of our trips.

Just send us an enquiry and we’ll see what we can do! If we’re booked out, we’re always happy to provide alternative recommendations.

Hikes you can do independently

We would love for you to join us on one of our organised hikes, but we know that we only offer a limited schedule with a limited number of places. While some of the land we cross and villages we visit are extremely difficult to go to independently, other places can be more easily accessed with a bit of advance planning. We try to keep the information on these DIY pages up to date, but numbers and access arrangements can change.

Savulelele waterfall, Nabalesere and Wailotua cave

Both locations are day trips from the Suncoast

Mt Tomaniivi, Fiji’s highest mountain, from Navai

Day trip from the Suncoast or overnight

Mt Batilamu and the Koroyanitu Heritage Park

Day trip from Nadi/Lautoka or overnight

Trip Essentials

What we provide

Our pricing includes transport from start to end – using our 4WDs when we leave the tar seal – basic accommodation, most meals, a dedicated trip leader, local guides, entry fees, all cultural requirements, and contributions to village development funds, as well as taxes.

Your guides

We support and train people from our partner communities to guide you. The land you’re crossing is their land, their vanua, to which people in Fiji have an inalienable connection. We believe it’s only right for them to show you where they live, farm, hunt and fish. Your guides are first aid trained, and while English doesn’t always come easily to some of them, they are knowledgeable about the plants, animals, and land around you.

A word on tracks

Our routes often follow old paths between villages, pig-hunting tracks, or farm paths. These can be rough and muddy. The villages work to keep these tracks clear for you, but please don’t expect constructed walking tracks! A good level of fitness and a spirit of adventure are musts!

Transport

We arrange all transport either directly in one of our 4WDs or by using local taxis, minivans, and carriers. We see this as part of experiencing the real Fiji. If you have your own 4WD, you can join some trips under your own steam. Be prepared for a bumpy ride as we can soon leave tar-sealed roads behind! On multi-day trips we take your main bags along a different route to your destination by vehicle. There will also be transport along the way to take you short distances to the start of walks, and if you choose not to walk on any day.

Accommodation

On our multi-day treks your accommodation is provided in the villages or in locally owned and managed lodges. It can be basic, but it is always welcoming. There are flush toilets at all stopovers, and cold-water showers.

Packing List

Unsure what you’ll need? Check out our packing list. We’ll also provide you with more information about what to expect and bring before your trip. And, no need to worry about heavy loads. You only walk with your day-pack. Everything else will be waiting for you when you reach each day’s destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not sure if you’re fit enough, want to know about water, then take look at our FAQs. If your questions aren’t answered then please use the enquiry form or email [email protected].

Terms & Conditions

Please take a read of our terms and conditions to find out about our bookings and cancellation policy, insurance, and more.

What people say

This was by far one of the best things I have done so far in Fiji. The beauty of the interior is without words, and the time and thought spent in finding ethical and meaningful ways for people to share in that experience is wonderful. Truly great.

Tim Lafond, Australia

Loved my hiking with Talanoa Treks. Fantastic scenery, local guides with stories from the past and great company from fellow visiting hikers. Hiking through the highlands and stopping to eat and sleep at local villages was a great experience. I also learned a bit more about Fiji culture and was able to show my respect when visiting villages during the remainder of my stay in Fiji. To top it off, Talanoa Treks is also focused on sustainable development of the communities they work with to provide this unique experience. It was a good fit with my values so I’m happy to recommend them to others.

Martin Pritchard, Melbourne Australia

Had a great time, loved the Nabalesere waterfall, Stonebowl Lodge, the amazing walk and the village stay. Thanks for organising it so smoothly and accommodating our ideas. Truly a wonderful experience.

Elise Remling, Sweden

Thanks for a fantastic day away from the stresses of Suva. Well worth the time and money, and I was perfectly happy with my day in every way.. looking forward to signing up for more adventures…

Sangeeta Mangubhai, Suva

This was by far one of the best things I have done so far in Fiji. The beauty of the interior is without words, and the time and thought spent in finding ethical and meaningful ways for people to share in that experience is wonderful. Truly great.

Tim Lafond, Australia

Loved my hiking with Talanoa Treks. Fantastic scenery, local guides with stories from the past and great company from fellow visiting hikers. Hiking through the highlands and stopping to eat and sleep at local villages was a great experience. I also learned a bit more about Fiji culture and was able to show my respect when visiting villages during the remainder of my stay in Fiji. To top it off, Talanoa Treks is also focused on sustainable development of the communities they work with to provide this unique experience. It was a good fit with my values so I’m happy to recommend them to others.

Martin Pritchard, Melbourne Australia

Had a great time, loved the Nabalesere waterfall, Stonebowl Lodge, the amazing walk and the village stay. Thanks for organising it so smoothly and accommodating our ideas. Truly a wonderful experience.

Elise Remling, Sweden

Thanks for a fantastic day away from the stresses of Suva. Well worth the time and money, and I was perfectly happy with my day in every way.. looking forward to signing up for more adventures…

Sangeeta Mangubhai, Suva