Scott & Grace

Two flight options (10:15 PM or 11:20 PM). Don't forget your passports! 1 checked bag per person (50 lbs).

Dinner and breakfast/snack served on the flight.

Crossing the Pacific

Watch movies, sleep, dream about turquoise water. You'll cross the International Date Line.

Clear customs, transfer to the Sheraton. Check in and breathe that tropical air.

Buffet breakfast — fuel up after the long flight.

Rest & Explore the Resort

Nap off the jet lag, explore the Sheraton grounds, dip your toes in the pool.

Coat yourselves in volcanic mud, let it dry in the sun, then rinse in natural hot spring pools. The ultimate jet-lag cure. 25 min drive from Denarau.

Wander through 1,000+ orchid varieties in a stunning botanical garden at the base of the Sabeto mountain range. Originally curated by actor Raymond Burr. Free drink included with entry.

Lunch at Port Denarau Marina

Choose from the restaurants at the marina — Nadina for authentic Fijian, Indigo for incredible Indian-Fijian fusion.

Beach & Pool Time

Don't overdo day one. Relax at the Sheraton pool or beach. Beach towels provided.

TaxHawk's welcome dinner to kick off the trip! Meet up with the whole group.

Fuel up for a big day.

Lunch Together

Meet up at Port Denarau Marina. Try Tu's Place (15 min) for Fijian home cooking or Habibi Fiji for Mediterranean-Tunisian.

Afternoon Adventure — Pick One!

Option A: Tivua Island Snorkeling

Sail to a private coral island in the Mamanucas. Pristine reef, tropical fish, sea turtles. BBQ lunch and fresh juices included. Glass-bottom boat and kayaks available. The best snorkeling trip from Denarau.

 4.0 1,717 reviews ~FJ$280/person Full day

Check departure times — may need morning departure. If so, swap golf to a different day.

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Option B: Cloud 9 Floating Platform

Fiji's iconic floating bar and pizza kitchen anchored in the turquoise Mamanucas. Snorkel right off the platform over a reef. Wood-fired pizza, fresh juices, DJ vibes. FJ$60 food credit included with transfer.

 3.5 1,018 reviews FJ$229/person Half day

1:15 PM departure from Denarau Marina. Book 4–6 weeks ahead — sells out.

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Option C: Sleeping Giant Zipline

7 zip lines through lush rainforest canopy, 2 waterfalls, and a jungle safari. 35-acre eco-adventure park at the base of the Sleeping Giant range. Lunch included. 20 min from Denarau.

 4.5 713 reviews FJ$150–350 2–3 hours

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Sunset Dinner Cruise 🌅

Board one of the largest sailing catamarans in the Southern Hemisphere. BBQ buffet dinner, cultural show, and a legendary Fijian sunset over the Mamanuca Islands. Fresh juices and mocktails available.

Eat well — you'll need the energy.

Group 2 meets in the lobby. Boat transfer to the island.

The world's first beach club on its own island! Snorkel pristine reefs, kayak turquoise waters, paddleboard, lounge in cabanas, or swim in the infinity pool. Lunch is provided on the island. Water shoes recommended for reef walking.

Nadi Market & Temple Visit

Stroll through Fiji's bustling local market — fresh tropical fruit, spices, street food. Try roti and samosa. Then visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple — the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Stunning Dravidian architecture. Both are 15 min from Denarau.

Dinner in Nadi

Indigo (Indian-Asian, 2,465 reviews) for crab masala (Grace) and lamb rogan josh (Scott). Or Vasaqa Fiji on Wailoaloa Beach for smoked brisket (Scott) and seafood platter (Grace) with sunset views.

Final breakfast buffet at the Sheraton. Load up!

Check Out & Hit the Road 🚗

Pick up the rental car and head south on Queens Highway. The Coral Coast road is stunning — ocean on one side, lush green on the other. About 1 hour total, but you're going to fill this day.

Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park

Fiji's first national park! Hike massive coastal sand dunes up to 60 meters high with panoramic ocean views. Two trails: the forest trail through coastal vegetation and the dune trail for jaw-dropping vistas. An archaeological treasure with ancient pottery shards and burial sites.

TaxHawk provided lunch on transfer day. Check in and enjoy.

Check In at the InterContinental ✨

Your home for the next 5 nights. Natadola Bay — one of Fiji's most beautiful beaches. Explore the resort grounds, the pools, the spa menu.

Electric rail bikes along 22km of abandoned sugar cane railway! Ride through villages, beaches, over bridges, and along coastal cliffs. One of the most unique experiences in all of Fiji — and the highest-rated activity on the Coral Coast.

Sunset Beach Walk on Natadola 🌅

Explore your new beach. Natadola is regularly ranked as Fiji's #1 beach.

Dinner at Yatule Resort

Walking distance along the beach from the InterContinental. Try the Yuhi Robata Grill — Japanese-style grilled meats (Scott) and fresh seafood (Grace). The only restaurant within walking distance of your hotel.

Breakfast

Confirm with organizers if IHG breakfast is included.

Lunch at IHG

Refuel at one of the InterContinental's five restaurants before the afternoon adventure.

Fiji's #1 most unique experience. ATV ride through the Sigatoka Valley to the largest cave system in Fiji — a former fortress of the last cannibal tribe. Wade through underground streams, climb through ancient passages, hear the chilling oral history from village guides. Includes kava ceremony, village welcome, and BBQ lunch cooked by village mothers.

Sunset Horseback Ride on Natadola Beach 🐴

Ride along the white sand of Natadola Beach as the sun dips into the Pacific. Calm, natural-horsemanship trained horses. Walkable from your hotel.

Dinner — Sunset Strip Drive

Make the drive to the Korotogo Sunset Strip (~45 min) for the best restaurants on the Coral Coast. Beach Bar & Grill: best steaks (Scott) and lobster (Grace), toes-in-the-sand dining. Or Ocean Terrace for authentic Fijian with live music.

Breakfast

Eat well — active day ahead.

Jet boat ride up the Sigatoka River to remote highland villages. Visit 6 different villages — Chief kava ceremony, traditional singing, dancing, and lunch prepared by the village. Shoulders must be covered. No hats in the village. Grace will be given a sarong to wear.

Lawai Pottery Village 🏺

One of Fiji's last villages practicing centuries-old traditional pottery. Watch the women shape clay by hand using techniques passed down for generations. Try it yourself and buy handcrafted pieces. Includes a kava ceremony welcome.

Kalevu Cultural Centre

Pre-19th century Fijian village reconstruction at Gecko's Resort. Guided tour through traditional bures, tapa cloth making demonstrations, coconut weaving, and weapons display.

Dinner

Option 1: Gecko's Restaurant — go on a night with the FREE Polynesian fire dancing show! 🔥 Lobster (Grace), curries and grilled chicken (Scott). Option 2: Crab Shack Fiji — chilli & garlic mud crab (Grace), steak (Scott). Both on the Sunset Strip.

Early Breakfast

Big day — biggest adventure of the trip. Eat well.

Class II–III rapids through a volcanic gorge with 80+ waterfalls cascading down sheer basalt walls. Giant ferns, emerald water, otherworldly scenery. The only operator on this river — they've had an exclusive village partnership since 1997. Deli lunch, snacks, and beverages included. 33% of fees support local conservation.

Beach & Pool Recovery

You earned it. Hit the pool, hit the beach, decompress.

30-minute rainforest hike through 7 stream crossings to a stunning 20-meter two-tiered waterfall with a natural swimming hole. The village welcomes you with a kava ceremony. Perfect cool-down after the rafting day.

Dinner — Ocean Terrace

The most authentic Fijian restaurant on the Coral Coast. Nightly 3-course special, live music from the Bedarra Boys. 🎸 Kokoda and fresh fish (Grace), Indo-Fijian chicken curry (Scott).

Breakfast

Lunch at IHG

Last poolside lunch.

Afternoon — Pick Your Finale!

Option A: Robinson Crusoe Island

Private island adventure — snorkeling, kayaking, mud-crab catching, and an authentic cultural show with kava ceremony. A perfect way to close out the trip.

 4.5 1,114+ reviews FJ$150–200/person Half day

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Option B: Natadola Beach Afternoon

Keep it chill on your last full day. Snorkel the house reef, paddleboard, soak up every last minute of Fiji sunshine on one of the world's most beautiful beaches.

Get Ready for Farewell Dinner

Shower, dress up. Last night with the TaxHawk crew.

TaxHawk's farewell dinner. Celebrate an incredible trip with the whole group. Vinaka vaka levu!

Breakfast

Late checkout means you're in no rush. One last dip in the pool, one last walk on Natadola Beach. Soak it in. 🌊

Pack Up & Check Out

TaxHawk reserved the IHG ballroom so you can continue using hotel facilities and have lunch before heading out.

Drive to Nadi

1-hour drive up the coast. Return the rental car near the airport.

Port Denarau Marina — Shopping 🛍️

Last-minute shopping at the marina. Souvenirs, duty-free, Fijian crafts. Grab a fresh juice and some Hot Bread Kitchen buns for the flight.

Head to Nadi Airport

Depart Fiji ✈️

Moce (goodbye), Fiji! Two flight options (8:00 PM or 9:00 PM). You'll cross the date line heading east.

Dinner and snack on the flight home.

Arrive SLC — Same Calendar Day! 🤯

Date line magic — you land before you left. Customs and immigration at SLC. Welcome home, adventurers.