Fiji · Summer 2027
Teen travel programs to Fiji
On Rustic Pathways teen travel programs to Fiji, students join a sevusevu welcome ceremony, snorkel coral reefs in the Yasawa Islands and log 45 hours of community service, from village projects to coral reef conservation. They also hear iTaukei and Fiji Hindi, the two languages Fiji’s constitution makes compulsory in every primary school.1
- 16 days
- Ages 14–18
- $3,995 Program Tuition
- 2 summer 2027 departures
$3,995 Program Tuition16 days · Ages 14–18 · 2 departures
See dates and prices- Operating in Fiji
- Since 1995
- Local language
- English, iTaukei and Fiji Hindi
- Travel time from New York
- 19 hr 35 min, 1 stop
- Getting there
- Optional chaperoned group flight from Los Angeles
The Fiji teen travel program for summer 2027
Sun, Sand, and Island Service is Rustic Pathways’ only Fiji teen travel program for summer 2027, spanning village service near Momi Bay and coral reef conservation in the Yasawa Islands.
Program highlights
Momi Bay villages and the Sigatoka Sand Dunes
A sevusevu welcome ceremony, then village service projects alongside families in Momi Bay, a pineapple farm, an Indo-Fijian cooking class and a visit to the sand dunes above the sea.
Yasawa Islands
A ferry to a beachfront safari camp, coral reef conservation service and snorkeling.
Nausori Highlands
A day in the highlands, a village visit and a sevusevu farewell ceremony.
Fiji vs. Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia
Fiji differs from Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia through 45 hours of village service and coral reef conservation. Hawaii offers surfing without a passport for U.S. students; Indonesia features introductory scuba; and Australia focuses on researcher-led field science.
Fiji vs.
| This pageFiji$3,995 | Hawaii$3,395 | Indonesia$2,195 | Australia$6,250 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose this if… | Your teen wants 45 hours of village and reef service. | Your teen wants tropical adventure without leaving the U.S. | Your teen wants to try scuba diving, at the lowest Program Tuition. | Your teen wants field science with researchers and Australian wildlife. |
| Length | 16 days, incl. 3 travel days | 8 days, 7 nights | 10 days, incl. 3 travel days | 14 days, incl. 3 travel days |
| Program Tuition | $3,995 | $3,395 | $2,195 | $6,250 |
| Local language | English, iTaukei and Fiji Hindi | English | Indonesian | English |
| Time difference in July2 | 16 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern | 6 hours behind U.S. Eastern | 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern | 14 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern |
| Travel time from New York3 | 19 hr 35 min, 1 stop | 12 hr 25 min, 1 stop | 22 hr 40 min, 1 stop | 22 hr 30 min, 1 stop |
| Travel time from Los Angeles | 11 hr 5 min nonstop | 5 hr 38 min nonstop | 20 hr, 1 stop | 13 hr 50 min nonstop |
| Travel time from Miami | 19 hr 23 min, 1 stop | 12 hr 20 min, 1 stop | 24 hr 45 min, 1 stop | 21 hr 30 min, 1 stop |
| Travel time from London | 24 hr 25 min, 1 stop | 18 hr 4 min, 1 stop | 16 hr 40 min, 1 stop | 21 hr 55 min, 1 stop |
| Travel time from Hong Kong | 14 hr 30 min, 1 stop | 16 hr 24 min, 2 stops | 5 hr nonstop | 8 hr 35 min nonstop |
| Getting there | Passport. Optional chaperoned group flight from Los Angeles. | Domestic flight to Kona; no passport for U.S. students. | Passport. Students fly into Denpasar. | Passport. Optional chaperoned group flight from Los Angeles. |
| Land vs. water | Momi Bay villages first, then Yasawa Islands reef snorkeling. | Surfing, snorkeling from a catamaran, Mauna Kea stargazing. | Introductory PADI dive, village homestay, volcano sunrise climb. | Surf, wetlands, wildlife hospital, Moreton Island snorkeling. |
| Service | Village projects and coral reef conservation, 45 hours | Gardens and a food bank, 12 hours | No service; diving, homestay and volcano instead | Field science with researchers, not service |
| 2027 departures | 2: Jun 16, Jul 7 | 2: Jul 6, Jul 13 | 2: Jun 28, Jul 5 | 2: Jun 16, Jul 14 |
| See Fiji dates and prices | View Hawaii programs→ | View Indonesia programs→ | View Australia programs→ |
Prices are in U.S. dollars. Program Tuition is not the total cost. Flights to and from the program, the enrollment fee, medical insurance (required), travel insurance (optional) and personal expenses are separate.
Is Fiji right for your teen?
Fiji is right for your teen if they want 16 days of village service, coral reef conservation and snorkeling in an English-speaking country.
Fiji fits if…
- Your teen wants 45 hours of service, from village projects near Momi Bay to coral reef conservation in the Yasawa Islands, alongside snorkeling.
- Your teen is ready for a longer program: 16 days, 13 nights, with the first two days spent flying across the international date line.
- Your teen wants to take part in village life: a sevusevu welcome, kava ceremonies, meke dance and an Indo-Fijian cooking class.
- You want your teen in an English-speaking country.
Look elsewhere if…
- Your teen does not have a passport yet: Hawaii.
- You want a shorter program and lower Program Tuition: Hawaii, at $3,395 for 8 days, or Indonesia, at $2,195 for 10 days.
- Your teen wants to try scuba diving: the introductory PADI dive on Bali in Indonesia.
- Your teen would rather do field science with researchers and wildlife than village service: Australia, at 14 days.
What Fiji Program Tuition includes
Fiji Program Tuition is $3,995 for 16 days and 13 nights, including accommodations, scheduled meals, ground transportation, airport transfers within designated windows, and planned activities.
Included
- Accommodation for every program night
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from the first meal after airport pickup through the last meal before airport drop-off
- Airport transfers within the published arrival and departure windows
- Ground transportation during the program
- All scheduled activities, excursions and entrance fees listed in the program itinerary
- Gratuities and donations, so students never need to bring money to give away
- Program Leaders housed on site and available overnight
- 24/7 emergency support line for families
Not included
- Flights to and from the program, including the optional chaperoned group flight
- A one-time enrollment fee, starting at $100 when you enroll early and rising closer to departure
- Medical insurance with coverage in Fiji (required)
- Travel insurance (optional, and strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses, such as spending money, laundry and phone data
Summer 2027 teen travel departure dates by destination
Rustic Pathways’ Sun, Sand, and Island Service program in Fiji departs June 16 and July 7, 2027. Compare these dates with summer teen travel departures to Hawaii, Indonesia, and Australia in the calendar below.
Calendar tip: Each row represents a week starting Monday. Select a date to view that departure.
| Fiji | Hawaii | Indonesia | Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week of Jun 14 | Fiji, June 16 | Australia, June 16 | ||
| Week of Jun 21 | ||||
| Week of Jun 28 | Indonesia, June 28 | |||
| Week of Jul 5 | Fiji, July 7 | Hawaii, July 6 | Indonesia, July 5 | |
| Week of Jul 12 | Hawaii, July 13 | Australia, July 14 |
Is teen travel to Fiji safe?
Yes, teen travel to Fiji is safe on a supervised Rustic Pathways program. The U.S. State Department rates Fiji Level 1, the lowest of its four advisory levels,4 and both 2027 departures run in June and July, outside Fiji’s November to April cyclone season.5
Rustic Pathways has run programs in Fiji since 1995, with Program Leaders housed on site and available overnight and a 24/7 emergency support line.
Why book Fiji with Rustic Pathways
Booking with Rustic Pathways brings a chaperoned flight option, the MyRustic portal and an advisor you can call.
In Fiji since 1995
Rustic Pathways has run programs in Fiji since 1995, from its South Pacific base house near Momi Bay and with village service projects there and coral reef conservation in the Yasawa Islands. Rustic Pathways has operated student travel since 1983.
Chaperoned group flight
U.S. students can join an optional chaperoned group flight from Los Angeles to Nadi and back. International students fly independently to Nadi, where Rustic Pathways coordinates pickup. Neither the chaperoned group flight nor independent flights are included in Program Tuition.
MyRustic portal
MyRustic (myrustictrip.com) is Rustic Pathways’ free, web-based parent and student portal. It holds enrollment forms, billing, the full itinerary, travel logistics and a moderated daily photo feed.
A travel advisor to call
Scott Ingram, Director of Admissions, and Emily Green, Admissions Counselor, answer Fiji questions before you enroll. Call +1 440-975-9691 or schedule a call.
Fiji in their words: student takeovers
After the program, students take over the Rustic Pathways Instagram with their own photos and stories. Here are two from the Fiji program in summer 2026.
“We slept in tents, befriended local kids and snorkeled in coral reefs.” Mathea M., on Instagram
“Hi, my name is Mathea, I come from Norway 🇳🇴, and this summer I was a part of the Fiji Sun, Sand and Island Service program 🇫🇯
This trip was my first time traveling out of Europe, and to go all the way to Fiji was indeed special. I'll never ever forget when I arrived in LAX to meet my group (after I'd already been travelling for almost 30 hours). I was exhausted and kind of nervous, but after talking for only a short while, it felt as if we'd known each other for years.
Our days in Fiji were adventure packed, and I can say for sure that I wasn't bored for a second while I was there. Our time in Somosomo is something I'll always cherish. We slept in tents, befriended local kids and snorkeled in coral reefs. The late nights were mostly spent laughing 'till we couldn't breathe over fighting for a place to charge our phones and power banks. Though I loved our stay in Somosomo, I must say that my favourite week must've been the one we spent at the main island. The bus rides filled with karaoke and laughter are never to be forgotten.
I've learnt a million things while on this trip, like for example how to crack open a coconut or that Americans really only associate Norway with Haaland... More importantly, I have been taught patience, various skills and how to work together across cultures, languages and values. (The amount of culture shocks I've experienced with both America and Fiji is crazy)!
I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience this, and to possibly have made a positive contribution to Rustic Pathways work.
Big shoutout to my amazing Program Leaders Mary and Mare, as well as the people at Travel Well and Somosomo for welcoming us and taking care of us. Extra special thanks to Emma, Saashi and Sofia who made my trip so much more special and unforgettable. ❤️❤️
Vinaka vakalevu 🇫🇯❤️”
Mathea M., Fiji: Sun, Sand, and Island Service, summer 2026
“We spent our days waking up bright and early to do service work at nearby villages where I learned so much about the culture of Fiji.” Emma G., on Instagram
“Hello! My name is Emma, and this summer I was part of the Rustic Pathways trip to Fiji! This was by far the best trip I have ever been on.
I remember being super nervous at the beginning, especially because I was going to be super far away from home, meeting with a lot of new people. But I immediately got welcomed into a lovely community and made many new friends!
We spent our days waking up bright and early to do service work at nearby villages where I learned so much about the culture of Fiji. This trip made me grow a lot as a person as I realized the challenges that the people lived through in Fiji but they always had a big smile on their face, with welcoming gazes and open arms, they taught us their language and even dances! This made me realize the real impact we were giving the local community with our service work.
Even though the community service work was a lovely experience, it was truly the group hang outs, long van rides, lunch talks, or even the night-time debriefs with my cabin roommates that made this trip one and only!
This trip genuinely gave me the opportunity to help, learn, and connect with people from another culture while discovering new strengths within myself! Some of the most memorable moments and fun adventures were made throughout this trip that will stay with me forever! I will always treasure these memories in my heart!
Shout out to my awesome program leaders, Mary and Mare! And to my new friends I made within this trip, Mathea, Sophia, Zoe, Remy, Amelia, and Saashi!”
Emma G., Fiji: Sun, Sand, and Island Service, summer 2026
Fiji teen travel FAQ
How is Fiji different from other countries for teen travel?
Fiji differs from other countries for teen travel through village service, coral reef conservation and traditional Fijian ceremonies. The 16-day Sun, Sand, and Island Service program devotes time to community projects near Momi Bay and reef conservation in the Yasawa Islands.
Does my teen need to speak iTaukei or Fiji Hindi?
No, your teen does not need to speak iTaukei or Fiji Hindi in Fiji. English is spoken, and Program Leaders accompany students during village service and cultural activities.
Where do students stay in Fiji?
Students in Fiji stay at a base house near Momi Bay and a beachfront safari-tent camp in the Yasawa Islands. Base-house rooms are gender-separated; the island camp has compost toilets, open-air showers and limited Wi-Fi.
What do students need to travel to Fiji?
Students need a passport and medical insurance valid in Fiji to travel there. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for the program; other nationalities may. Review the CDC’s Fiji travel health guidance before departure.
Is summer cyclone season in Fiji?
No, June and July fall outside Fiji’s usual November–April tropical cyclone season. Cyclone activity typically peaks in January and February, according to the Fiji Meteorological Service.6 The 2027 programs depart June 16 and July 7.
Footnotes
- Section 31(3) of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution, which is adopted in English, makes conversational iTaukei and Fiji Hindi compulsory subjects in all primary schools. ↩
- Time differences are for July, from the IANA time zone database. Times include daylight saving time where it applies. ↩
- Fastest one-way flight, including layovers, on the days students fly in 2027 (Google Flights, October 2026). Not the chaperoned group flight. ↩
- Advisory levels as of October 2026. Check travel.state.gov for the current level before travel. ↩
- Tropical cyclone season, November to April, peaking January to February: the Fiji Meteorological Service Tropical Cyclone Seasonal Outlook 2025–26. ↩
- Tropical cyclone season: the Fiji Meteorological Service Tropical Cyclone Seasonal Outlook 2025–26. ↩
Fiji has two summer 2027 departures: June 16 and July 7.
See Fiji dates and prices