1) The Mamuanca Islands, a collection of more than 30 small islands located off the coast of Nadi, is one of the highlights of any trip to Fiji. By signing up for one of the many tours available, travelers can get to see most of the Mamuanca Islands in one day. Some tours even offer snorkeling, kayak fishing, and dolphin watching opportunities.

2) For vacationers who want to relax and be taken care of, the coral coast on “the mainland” Viti Levu is dotted with beautiful resorts. The best beach on the island, Natadola Beach, is on the Coral Coast, and its pristine white sands attract hikers and sunbathers alike. Tourists can also take a delightful train ride on the Coral Railway, which makes a stop at the Muka Caves.

3) Visitors cannot leave Fiji without visiting the impressive and provincial Navala village, which can be reached by taking a 50-minute scenic drive into Nadi, the highlands of Viti Levu. Navala is a village in the most traditional sense, populated by locals who live in one-room houses built entirely from natural materials such as bamboo. Tourists are warmly welcomed with an entrance ceremony and a tasting of the traditional Fijian drink, kava.

4) Bouma National Park, Located on the island of Taveuni, it’s a stunning 15,000-hectare rainforest, complete with high cliffs, sandy inlets, waterfalls, and even 1,000-foot volcanic peaks. Visitors can explore this tropical paradise on their own by walking the trails.

5) For those who prefer to spend their holidays in the water, the Scuba Bula diving center is a 5-star dive center that offers excellent dives in some of the highest, virgin and intact reefs in the world. The waters are crystal clear and the marine life is lush and diverse, with hundreds of species of reef fish. The Center actually has 22 dive sites, making it easy for clients to enjoy all kinds of dives, including cave, canyon, wall dives, and swims.

6) Shark Encounter Aqua-Trek is another one of Fiji’s most famous dives that had to be on this list due to its thrill factor and uniqueness. In a single dive, visitors can encounter eight species of sharks and nearly 300 species of fish! Aqua-Trek has been organizing dives in Fiji for 20 years, so divers can be sure they’ll be accompanied by some of the best shark experts in the area.

7) The navua river in the east, Viti Levu meanders 60 kilometers through rainforest land, past picturesque waterfalls and rugged mountainous terrain towards the southern coast. Travelers ages eight and older can take a day-long rafting tour of the Navua River offered by the Rivers Fiji office in Pearl Harbor.

8) suva It is the capital city and cultural center of the Republic of Fiji, and is home to some of the best restaurants, nightclubs, museums, and monuments the islands have to offer. Must-sees in Suva are the unique government buildings modeled after traditional Fijian cottages and the Suva Municipal Market, where you can find all the tropical fruits and vegetables you can imagine.

9) The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, located in Nadi, Viti Levu, is the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere and reflects a unique architectural design rarely seen outside of India. Seeing the impressive murals and sacred statues inside, and taking a leisurely walk around the temple grounds make this visit well worth it.

10) The Yasawa Islands, accessible by a two-hour ferry ride from Nadi, are a series of small volcanic coral islands, many of which are fishing villages. The islands are close enough that travelers can go “beach hopping” from one resort to another; many cheap hotels are now also available for backpackers who need to adjust their budgets.