Nausori Highlands

Paragliding in Fiji is still a developing activity, but the highlands near Nadi and Suva offer genuine possibilities. Here's what's currently available and what to expect.

A 4-hour ATV quad bike tour from Nadi to the Nausori Highlands mountain top, offering panoramic views over the Mamanuca Islands, the coastal plain, and the pine forest interior of western Viti Levu — from $186 USD with Go Dirty Fiji.

A half-day highland escape from Nadi into the Nausori Highlands — the "Valley of a Thousand Hills" — visiting a remote Fijian village, taking part in a kava ceremony, eating a traditional lunch, and swimming a local waterfall for $107 including all transport.

A 4-hour half-day tour from Denarau into the Nausori Highlands — the "Valley of a Thousand Hills" — visiting a traditional Fijian village, taking part in a kava ceremony, and standing at the highland ridge where the rolling hills of inland Viti Levu open out beneath you. From $70 USD per person.

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A guided Nadi ATV quad bike tour through cane fields and pine forest to a Nakala Mountains viewpoint, ending with a beach ride at Wailoaloa.

A guided Nadi ATV adventure into the Nausori Highlands with a kava ceremony at Nawaqadamu village and (on school days) a visit to the local school.

Small-group heli-quad adventure from Nadi: ride an ATV into the Nausori Highlands for a village kava ceremony, then return by scenic helicopter flight.

Full-day Nadi combo: a guided ATV ride in the Nausori Highlands plus Zip Fiji's 5km, 16-line zipline course over caves, rainforest, and canyons.

Hidden Peaks hiking tour from Nadi: 6-hour guided hike through Nausori Highlands forest trails with a waterfall stop and home-style lunch with a family in Nausori village. Nadi hotel pickup included. Pickup outside Nadi area (e.g. Coral Coast) incurs extra charge. Stop at a local supermarket en route to buy snacks and water. Wear long leggings or covered pants — trail passes through tall grass most of the way. Moderately easy trail (passable same day as gym workout). Guides provide cold water, electrolytes and bars. Village family serves lemongrass tea and Fijian pancakes. Waterfall and school visit may be weather/weekday dependent.