Fiji: South Pacific Eco-Lodge Service Base

Arrive into Nadi Airport (NAN) and meet your Program Leaders who will be with you for the duration of the program. Head to the Eco-Lodge in rural Momi Bay and settle into your new home. Join the group for an orientation discussion about the week ahead, expectations for your adventure, and an introduction to local culture. You’ll have a chance to swim, snorkel, and relax at beautiful Natadola Beach. Participate in a formal sevusevu ceremony and begin learning the intricacies of cultural practices in Fiji. Wearing your new sulu, get to know the local staff over a bowl of kava.

Complete grassroots projects that benefit the local communities around the country. Visit villages nearby to help with infrastructure, environmental, or social-based service projects. Enjoy adventure and cultural activities: hike sand dunes, kayak through mangroves, swim in the local hot springs, watch a sunset at historical Momi Guns, visit local markets, and learn a traditional Fijian war dance called the meke. Join your group for a post-service debrief in the evening, discussing what you experienced and learned through hands-on work in the community.

Depart Momi Bay and head out on an island-hopping excursion to explore the beautiful islands off the coast of Viti Levu. Swim and snorkel these warm South Pacific waters, and pass Cloudbreak, the world-famous surf spot. Relax on the white sand beaches and grab an ice cream or a cold drink at one of the picturesque resorts.

At the end of each program, students reflect on their experiences and the issues they engaged with, and talk about how to apply this new understanding to their own worlds. During or after their closing discussion, groups participate in Rustic Ties, a unique and powerful activity that allows students to capture the memories and learning moments of their program to process and share with their communities back home.

Explore Nadi and shop for souvenirs for your family and friends. Enjoy your final meal in Fiji with a view of the sunset before leaving for the airport. Your Program Leaders will take you to the airport for your departure as you say goodbyes and reflect on your adventure.