Things to do in the Yasawa Group

Diving, Hiking and Kayaking in Yasawa Group Islands

Offering the adventurous traveler plenty to explore, there are lots of things to do in the Yasawa Group to keep you busy for days on end. You can enjoy a range of activities including visiting the many villages on the various Yasawa Islands. The locals in the Yasawas are very friendly, but keep in mind that they have their own dialect, Vuda, which makes them hard to understand at times.

Diving & Snorkeling

Diving in the Yasawas is something special, with the waters here warm and crystal clear throughout the year. Filled with a plethora of marine life, there are some 30 dive sites in the Yasawa Group, each one different from the next. Rocky reefs, pinnacles, steep drop-offs, underwater caves and canyons, all make diving here truly amazing. Come across reef sharks, eagle rays and marine turtles as you dive past a huge variety of hard and soft brilliantly colored corals. Westside Watersports and Reef Safari are two internationally accredited dive operators for you to choose. The snorkeling is also excellent in the Yasawa Group, with many islands offering some wonderful snorkeling right off the beach.

Hiking

The hiking is great in the Yasawas, with the terrain on most islands rugged and hilly. Wayalailai and Waya have some excellent trekking opportunities. Guides are available to go hiking with you and do a great job in helping you understand the environment you are in. If you are interested on going hiking in the Yasawa Group, bring a pair of good boots or shoes.

Kayaking

Kayaking in the Yasawas is terrific, with South Sea Ventures offering a 9-day seasonal trip during the months of May through to October. Kayak with a group of 10 people, stopping along the way to visit the local villages and go snorkeling. Meals are part of the total trip cost, along with camping gear, safety equipment and fiberglass kayaks.

You can also take a ‘Cave Trip’ while you are here, however it is not for the faint of heart. You have to go diving through an underwater tunnel to reach several remarkable underground caves. For the more romantic adventure, visit the Blue Lagoon on Nanuya Lailai, but be careful out here as part of the beach is private property.

When you visit with the locals, try your hand at basket and bracelet weaving from banana and palm leaves or go for a kava or yaqona drinking ceremony.