River Tubing on the Navua River
An 8-hour Fiji Highlands adventure from Nadi, Denarau, the Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour and Suva — longboat, village, waterfall, lunch and tubing.
- From
- FJ$255
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Rating
- 4.47 / 5
- Max guests
- 60
Fiji's classic river adventure on the Navua
River Tubing is a full-day guided tour on the Navua River in Viti Levu, Fiji, operated by Discover Fiji Tours. You ride a longboat upriver through a deep gorge lined with cascading waterfalls and tropical rainforest, visit a traditional Fijian village to see how highland families live, walk the plantation, swim beneath a waterfall, share a hot riverside lunch, then float back downriver on a tube through gentle rapids.
It suits all ages and all swimming abilities, which makes it one of the most popular day trips for families, honeymooners and cruise passengers staying in Nadi, Denarau, the Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour and Suva. Please choose your tour package based on your region, hotel or correct pickup location, as pickup affects the tour price.
Tour highlights
Navua River gorge by longboat
Traditional Fijian village visit
Rainforest waterfall swim
Tubing the gentle rapids
Riverside lunch
Deep gorge & rainforest scenery
River Tubing itinerary
Morning
Hotel pickup
Air-conditioned return transfer from your hotel on the Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour, Suva, Nadi or Denarau to the river base at Navua.
Step 2
Longboat up the Navua River
Board a traditional longboat and travel upriver through a deep gorge, past cascading waterfalls and tropical rainforest.
Step 3
Fijian village welcome
Step ashore in a highland village to see daily Fijian life, share a welcome and take a short plantation walk.
Step 4
Waterfall swim
Cool off with a swim beneath a rainforest waterfall in fresh mountain water.
Step 5
Riverside lunch
A hot lunch is served on the riverbank before the tubing leg begins.
Step 6
Tube the rapids
Float downriver on your tube through gentle rapids and calm pools, guided the whole way.
Late afternoon
Return transfer
Dry off and relax on the drive back to your hotel, arriving around 8 hours after pickup.
Inclusions
- Lunch served by the river
- Return hotel transfers
- Longboat river cruise & village visit
- Tubes and guides
What to bring
Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, shorts, a t-shirt, a bottle of water, a dry change of clothes for the trip back to your hotel, and last but not least a good pair of river shoes.
Good to know
- Duration: 8 hours · Max 60 guests · No minimum age
- Child rate: 5–15 years. Children 4 and under free of charge.
- Cancellation: free over 48 hours out, 50% within 24–48 hours, 100% within 24 hours or no-show.
- Amenities: accepts credit cards, outdoor seating, restaurant.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the River Tubing tour in Fiji?
It is a full-day guided adventure on the Navua River in Viti Levu, Fiji. You travel upriver by longboat through a rainforest gorge past waterfalls, visit a traditional Fijian village, take a plantation walk, swim under a waterfall, eat a riverside lunch, then float back downriver on a tube through gentle rapids.
How much does the Fiji river tubing tour cost?
Prices start from FJ$255.00 per adult. Child rates apply to children aged 5 to 15 years, and children 4 and under travel free of charge. Choose the package matching your region, hotel or pickup location, because the pickup point affects the tour price.
How long is the tour and what time does it run?
The tour runs approximately 8 hours door to door, including return hotel transfers. It departs in the morning and returns to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Where does the Navua River tubing tour depart from?
Return transfers are provided from hotels along Viti Levu's Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour, Suva, Nadi and Denarau. The river base is at Navua town, roughly 40 minutes' drive west of Suva and about two hours from Nadi.
Is river tubing in Fiji suitable for children and non-swimmers?
Yes. The rapids are gentle and the tour is family friendly with no minimum age. Buoyancy aids and guides accompany every group, and children from 5 to 15 years pay a discounted child rate.
What should I bring on the river tubing tour?
Bring sunscreen, a sunhat, sunglasses, shorts, a t-shirt, a bottle of water, a dry change of clothes for the ride back to your hotel, and a good pair of river shoes.
What is included in the price?
Lunch served by the river and return hotel transfers are included, along with your longboat trip, village visit, waterfall stop and tubing equipment.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations more than 48 hours before departure are free. Cancellations between 24 and 48 hours before departure incur a 50% fee. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure, including no-shows, incur a 100% fee.