In a nutshell

We will discover local traditions in the welcoming village of Kuku before visiting the Fiji Museum.

Main stops

Kuku Village
The Fiji Museum

The programme

You will travel through the city of Suva by local bus, up Edinburgh drive and through one of Suva's most pleasant surburbs that captures commanding views over Suva Harbour and Lauthala Bay.
On the way you will see Fiji's Medical school, the Colo-I-Suva Agricultural Testing station and the fertile flats that lead to the town of Nausori.
You will cross the Waimanu River, famous for its water lilies, and go past the Adi Cakobau School - ACS - now a well-known boarding school for girls which was originally established as a school for boys some 50 years ago.
On arrival the friendly villagers will be waiting to garland you. Fijian warriors in traditional dress will escort you to the village meeting place to join the village chief and folk in the traditional preparation of Kava (Fijian ceremonial drink). You will learn about the Fijian history and way of life, view traditional art and craft demonstrations, such as mat, basket and hat weaving and coconut husking and scraping, and enjoy a guided walk around the village. You will witness a meke performance by the villagers and join in for a swing before being bid farewell by the Fijian farewell song.
Your return drive will take you along Cunningham road past the Parliament House, Forum Secretariate building and the Suva foreshore where you will see the Great Council of Chiefs buildings and the President’s residence and pause to take photos of the Guard of honour. Your next stop before returning to the ship is the Fiji Museum.

Good to know

The tour is not available on Good Friday and Christmas Day and if there is a funeral in the Village.
We recommend that you book in advance because there are only a limited number of places available.
Women should wear clothing that reaches the knees and shoulders.
Guests are asked not to wear hats while within the village area.
Some coaches do not have air conditioning.