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Five island stays, eleven nights, every big Yasawa experience at island pace.

Eleven nights at island pace: South Sea Island, Kuata, three nights in manta country, Blue Lagoon and a slow last stretch back on Kuata.

📍 Fiji ⏱ 12 days · 5 stays · Yasawas + Mamanucas 👥 Solo > Small Crew 🔥 Chill 🎂 Ages 18+

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Overview

The long version, for people who'd rather stay a few nights than keep packing. You start with two nights on South Sea Island in the Mamanucas, then two on Kuata for the reef-shark snorkel and summit sunsets. Next come three nights in manta country (manta swim May to October, reef snorkel otherwise) and two at Blue Lagoon at the top of the chain, with the Sawa-i-Lau caves and a village visit. You finish with two more nights back on Kuata before the ferry to Denarau.

Every bed, ferry leg and Nadi hotel pickup, plus the activities below, is in one booking, and our concierge sets each reservation. Twelve days is long enough that the island staff learn your name.

More of the islands you'll stay on

Where the itinerary gives a choice of resort, each one is shown.

  • Barefoot Kuata
  • Octopus Resort
  • Mantaray Island
  • Barefoot Manta
  • Blue Lagoon Beach Resort
  • Boathouse Nanuya

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Five island stays across the Yasawas and Mamanucas

  2. 2

    Three nights in manta country, with a manta swim May–October

  3. 3

    Sawa-i-Lau caves and a village visit near Blue Lagoon

  4. 4

    Reef-shark snorkel and summit hikes at Kuata

  5. 5

    All ferry legs and Nadi hotel pickups included

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Itinerary at a glance

Port Denarau Day 1 · 12 South Sea Island Days 1–2 Kuata Days 3–4 · 10–11 Manta Ray Island Days 5–7 Blue Lagoon Days 8–9
Your route, day by day
1 Day 1 · South Sea Island (days 1–2)

Hotel pickup and the 8.45am catamaran to South Sea Island for two nights. Snorkel off the beach, kayak, paddleboard and settle into Fiji time.

3 Day 3 · Kuata (days 3–4)

North into the Yasawas. Reef-shark snorkel with a guide and the summit trail at sunset.

5 Day 5 · Manta Ray island (days 5–7)

Three nights in manta country. In season the staff call you to the water when the mantas show up in the channel; otherwise it's a guided reef snorkel. Sunset tube ride, hammocks, kava.

8 Day 8 · Blue Lagoon (days 8–9)

Up to the top of the chain: swim inside the Sawa-i-Lau caves, visit a local village (shoulders and knees covered) and snorkel the lagoon.

10 Day 10 · Kuata again (days 10–11)

Back down the chain for two slow last nights on Kuata. Anything you skipped the first time, do it now.

12 Day 12 · Back to Denarau (day 12)

Ferry back to Port Denarau and drop-off at your Nadi hotel.

What's included

✓ What's included

  • 11 nights' accommodation: South Sea Island 2, Kuata or Octopus 2, Mantaray or Barefoot Manta 3, Blue Lagoon Beach or Boathouse Nanuya 2, Kuata or Octopus 2 (dorm; private rooms on request)
  • All ferry legs from Port Denarau and back
  • Coach pickup and drop-off at Nadi, Denarau and Wailoaloa hotels
  • Sawa-i-Lau caves trip and a village visit
  • Manta ray swim in season (May–October), guided reef snorkel otherwise
  • Reef-shark snorkel, sunset tube ride and summit hike
  • A real-human booking concierge who sets every reservation

✕ Not included

  • ✕Flights to/from Nadi (NAN)
  • ✕Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • ✕Island meal plans, compulsory and paid at each resort
  • ✕Ferry fuel surcharge, set monthly by the ferry operator (currently FJ$20 per person)
  • ✕Optional activities and personal spending

Optional add-ons

Optional extras you can add after you book, or just ask us on the road.

  • +Scuba dive or PADI course
  • +Private room or bure upgrade
  • +Extra island nights
  • +Nadi hotel nights either side

Common questions about this trip

  • Why two stays on Kuata?
    It's the closest Yasawa island to the mainland, so the route loops back through it for a short last ferry ride home. You can swap the second stay for Octopus Resort if you'd rather see somewhere new; ask the concierge.

  • Are meals included?
    No. Each island resort runs a compulsory meal plan paid on arrival, since there's nowhere else to eat. Over 11 nights this adds up, so budget for it in Fijian dollars.

  • Are the mantas guaranteed?
    No. They feed in the channel roughly May to October and sightings depend on the day. Three nights there gives you the best odds on the route.

  • Is there a fuel surcharge?
    Yes. The ferry operator sets it monthly, currently FJ$20 per person, paid locally before you board.

  • How do you confirm the booking?
    Island beds are confirmed on request; our concierge confirms every component within 48 hours. If we can't confirm your dates, you don't pay for it.

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    Cancellation terms for this trip are set by the operator and confirmed on your booking voucher. Refunds mirror the operator's policy, if they can refund, so can we. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf. Message us for the exact day-by-day terms before you book.

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