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Fiji Student Travel Programs for Teens

Rustic Pathways offers guided Fiji student trips for high school and gap-year students, combining cultural immersion, community service, and outdoor adventure. Programs are fully supervised, safety-vetted, and led by experienced educators with decades of experience in student travel.

Fiji teen programs are 16-day cultural immersion and volunteer experiences for students ages 14–18. Participants earn up to 45 community service hours while working with village partners on reef-rich islands. Based at Rustic Pathways’ Coral Coast Eco-Lodge in Fiji, programs blend conservation work, kava ceremonies, and hands-on learning in a safe, community-centered environment. See all Fiji programs.

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Fiji: Sun, Sand, and Island Service
Fiji service and island living
Duration
16 days
Price
$3,995 + airfare
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Explore Summer Programs in Fiji

Spend part of your summer in Fiji at our South Pacific Eco-Lodge on the Coral Coast. Programs blend community service, cultural immersion, and tropical adventure, with the longer option adding village camping on the Yasawa Islands for deeper island life experience.

Fiji: Sun, Sand, and Island Service

Our flagship Fiji program adds a week of deeper immersion. Students complete 45 service hours, including marine conservation, sanitation infrastructure, and reforestation, and spend nights camping in Somosomo Village on the Yasawa Islands with open-air facilities and clear night skies.

Best for: Teens wanting substantial service hours and authentic village camping.

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Program Duration Ages Cost Service Hours Yasawa Camping Best For
Sun, Sand, and Island Service 16 Days 14 to 18 $3,995 + Airfare 45 Yes Deeper immersion, more service hours

Sun, Sand, and Island Service

Duration16 Days
Ages14–18
Service Hours45
Cost$3,995 + Airfare

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Why High School Students Choose Fiji

Fiji offers village-based service and cultural immersion grounded in long-standing community partnerships. Students contribute to sanitation, reforestation, and reef-support projects while learning daily practices such as cooking, shared work, and meke dance. These experiences build practical skills, cross-cultural understanding, and a clearer sense of how island communities steward their environment.

Accommodations and Daily Life

Students stay in dorm-style bures at the Coral Coast Eco-Lodge or camp in Somosomo Village on the 16-day program. Accommodations range from solar showers to compost toilets. Daily life follows an island rhythm that blends comfort, cultural immersion, and strong community connection.

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Safety, Impact, and Transformation: The SIT Process

Safety

Students are supervised by trained Rustic Pathways staff, including Fiji’s Country Director and trusted local leaders. All accommodations, village stays, and transportation are pre-arranged with vetted providers. Fiji ranks among the Pacific’s safest destinations for structured student travel.

Impact

Each activity supports student growth and local priorities. Service projects address needs identified by village leaders, such as school upgrades and environmental restoration. Students understand the impact of their work and how it strengthens long-term community partnerships.

Transformation

Teens return more independent, culturally aware, and equipped with verified service hours. Living at the Eco-Lodge and in villages builds confidence through adaptation and teamwork. Shared experiences in Fiji deepen their understanding of sustainability and global connection.

What Your Teen Will Gain in Fiji

Confidence Through Service

Village-based projects help students practice real skills while contributing to community needs. These volunteer work experiences in local villages build confidence in their ability to work hard, adapt, and contribute with care.

Cultural Curiosity

Time at the Eco-Lodge and in partner villages introduces Fijian hospitality, traditional cooking, and meke dance. Students learn to engage across cultures with respect and openness.

Independent Thinking

Shared spaces, limited Wi-Fi, and new routines encourage flexibility and problem-solving. Students grow more resilient as they navigate the local community with peers.

Service with Perspective

Students participating receive 24–45 verified service hours across reforestation, sanitation, and marine conservation. Through long-standing village partnerships, they learn what sustained community work looks like.

Many return home steadier, more connected, and more aware of their role in a global community.

I will never forget her smile as she watched us repaint her tarnished walls and begin building a new toilet at the side of her home. She had been walking across the road to another house to use the restroom for months. Seeing how happy of a woman she was despite her living situation was very humbling.

Quote by: Kylie Deverick Fiji Alumni

Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Travel to Fiji

Who can join Fiji student trips?

Fiji student trips are primarily designed for high school students ages 14–18. Some destinations and programs also serve middle school or college students, but Fiji teen programs are structured specifically for high school–aged participants with age-appropriate supervision and learning outcomes.

Are Fiji trips safe for teens?

Yes, Fiji trips are safe for teens. Fiji has low crime rates and a strong culture of hospitality toward visitors. Rustic Pathways has operated in Fiji since 2004 with permanent local staff, long-standing village partnerships, and owned infrastructure. Students receive 24/7 supervision with a 6:1 student-to-staff ratio.”

How many service hours will my teen earn?

Students complete 24 to 45 service hours depending on program. This is significantly more than most teen travel programs, which typically offer 8 to 15 hours. All hours are documented for school and college applications.

What is the accommodation like on student trips to Fiji?

Student trips to Fiji use two accommodation types. Students stay at the South Pacific Eco-Lodge Base in dormitory-style bures with modern bathrooms, flush toilets, and an infinity pool. On the 16-day program, students also stay at Somosomo Village campsite with compost toilets, open-air showers, and no electricity.

Does my teen need to speak Fijian?

No. English is an official language of Fiji. Students learn basic phrases: Bula (hello), Vinaka (thank you), Moce (goodbye).

What makes Rustic Pathways different from other Fiji programs?

Three factors: Service intensity (24 to 45 hours vs 8 to 15 typical), owned infrastructure (our Eco-Lodge since 2004), and sustained partnerships (20 years working with the same villages). In 2024, students planted 1,512 trees and contributed 3,357 service hours.

Schools and Private Groups

Custom Fiji itineraries are available for schools, youth groups, and private cohorts. Our South Pacific Eco-Lodge can accommodate school groups with flexible programming.

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