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Tours & Activities Tours & Activities Qamea and her neighboring islands offer a tropical paradise of adventure and beauty. Explore the island from the water on a sea-kayak or stand up paddleboard. Get up close and personal with the marine life with a beach snorkel into the kaleidoscopic world of our house reef. While you may ultimately decide to lounge the day away on the beach or by our swimming pool nestled in the jungle, if it is activities and adventure you seek, our staff will make sure you are as busy as you want to be... Below is a list of the inclusive resort activities available to you: Croquet Giant Chess Board Gym Island Walk Kayaks Snorkeling Stand Up Paddle Boards Swimming Pool Volleyball Badminton The Fijian culture is steeped in traditional values with a great deal of emphasis placed on family and religion. In order to share our beautiful culture with you, we offer a number of activities centered around the local Fijian way of life... Fijian Cooking Demonstration - Complimentary Join our talented food & beverage staff as they demonstrate how to make the famous traditional dish kokoda; a delicacy of fish, coconut milk and lime juice that has become a signature favorite on our menu. Village Visits - Complimentary For an inside look at traditional Fijian village life, join us as we visit one of the local villages on Qamea Island. Prior to departure, guests will be informed of the cultural protocol when entering a village, including modest dress standards. This is also an excellent place to purchase an authentic local handicraft souvenir from the displays mats in the community hall. Small amount of foreign currency can be exchanged for Fijian dollars at the office reception area. Church Service – Complimentary High on the hill overlooking the water is the Vatusogosogo Village Church. All guests are welcome to attend the church service on Sunday, which is given in Fijian, and the majority of which is beautiful choir and congregation singing. Out of respect, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing hats or strapless tops— sulus, skirts and modest t-shirts are the best option. An offering plate is passed around the church for donations at the end of the service so please take a small amount of cash if you wish to contribute. Kava Ceremony - Complimentary On Monday through Saturday evening in the bar area our Qamea band will be playing around a large wooden bowl of kava – you are always welcome to sit with the band and join them in this traditional local non-alcoholic drink. Wednesday evening, however, offers a chance for all guests to try kava in the proper and formal ceremony with which it was traditionally presented to Fijian Chiefs. The ceremony is a chance to learn more about kava itself, and witness a ritual that has been handed down from generation to generation, signifying what it means to show respect to and welcome visitors into your home and heart. Lairo (Crab) Hunts - Complimentary Qamea is known throughout Fiji as the home of the Lairo crab – a very special (and tasty) land crab species that live in the steep hills and mountains of Qamea Island. During the full moon our activities coordinator will escort all guests wishing to participate on a hunt for the Lairo as they make their way to the shoreline. You can be assured of a very tasty Lairo crab entrée for lunch the following day. Please note that this is only offered in the months of November through February, when the Lairo migrate from the jungle to the beach. Meke - Complimentary The traditional Fijian meke celebration is a combination of dance and song, and will be on display in the restaurant area every Friday evening at 07.00 pm. The meke is the traditional way of passing history and legends from one generation to another. Typical meke songs and dance depict the journey of the Fijian ancestors across the ocean in search of a homeland, as well as significant battles, triumphs, and love stories. Qamea offers a wide range of additional tours to keep you busy. Spend the day on your own private beach; tour the best, outer marine sites of Qamea island; or swim under heritage-listed waterfalls. Check your daily edition of the Qamea Times to see activities offered for the following day, and then simply write your bure name on the activities board behind the bar area. Bouma Waterfalls – $150 per person (*Minimum 4 persons) Explore the pristine Bouma Heritage Park with our knowledgeable local guides. Here you can swim under two spectacular cascading waterfalls and hike through lush green rainforest. The trail to the first waterfall is relatively flat and meanders adjacent to a scenic river shrouded with tropical foliage and flowers. The hike to the second waterfall requires about 45 minutes of climbing, followed by the crossing of a stream. Prepare to get muddy and have fantastic time at one of most picturesque sites of Fiji. Charge includes national park entry fee. Circle Qamea Island Tour – $180 per person (*Minimum 4 persons / weather dependent) Qamea is Fiji’s 12th largest island and it’s most beautiful. As there are no roads on Qamea, the best and only practical way to take in all of its beauty is by way of a full day boat tour. The journey around Qamea Island leaves our resort at around 10:30 AM and returns around 3:30pm. Along the way there will be several stops to view local attractions, snorkel at some of our most celebrated off shore snorkel sites, and enjoy a picnic lunch or barbeque on the beach. Please note: an extra charge to cover the picnic lunch will apply for any guests who are not booked on our Meal Plan. Guided Jungle Hike and Bird Watching - $25 per person The mountains and valleys of Qamea Island are a maze of greenery and dense tropical bush. An ancient network of paths crisscrosses the island, but it takes an experienced guide to find one’s way. This jungle hike will immerse you in a tropical rainforest beneath a canopy of towering trees. Along the way your local guide will explain to you the history of the Island of Qamea, point out different species of flora and fauna such as the indigenous Qamea orange dove (bune), and answer any questions you might have. Please note that this tour is subject to availability and weather conditions. Private Beach Picnic - $75 per couple Disappear to your own private beach. We take you to a secluded beach, reserved just for you, and then return after two hours to bring you back to the resort. Enjoy the scenery from deck chairs, and spend the hours snorkeling or simply relaxing in your own private paradise. Please note that the times of the beach drop and pick up will vary each day with the tide; an extra cost will apply for any guests who are not booked on our Meal Plan and wish to have a picnic lunch on the beach. For more information please come and see us in the office reception. Lavena Nature Walk – $180 per person (*Minimum 4 persons) Take an all-day adventure walk at the filming location of the second Blue Lagoon movie. This guided walk will take you along a white sandy beach with views onto beautiful rock pools. We will take you across two rivers and pass through villages before ascending a river valley past two beautiful waterfalls. If you are feeling particularly adventurous, you can slide down the water chute or jump into the rock pools from the high walls. The charge includes the park entrance fee. Please note: an extra charge to cover the picnic lunch will apply for any guests who are not booked on our Meal Plan. Yoga – FJD $35/per person, for 1-hour group session + tax Join us at our beautiful, beach-front sala and give your body and mind the gift of health and relaxation. Classes are suitable for all levels, with private sessions also available. Please inquire at the office. Class days and times will vary. Fishing Trips – FJD $350/trip for 2 persons + tax Fishing the Fiji waters, in particular, the abundant Taveuni waters, has always been exciting for both experienced and novice fishermen. Join our experienced local guides as their take you in our very own open fishing boat to some of our favorite sites. Fishing trips include snacks, will depart early morning or early afternoon, and will return to the resort after three hours. Please note that fishing trips are subject to weather conditions and availability. Surfing – prices vary (*November—April only) Our 3.5-hour surf trip includes an expert surf guide, coaching, safety tips, and more. Beginner lessons start from $90/hour p/p Intermediate - Experienced “Ticket to ride” package is priced at $140 p/p and includes expert guiding & coaching, as well as boat transfers to waves that best suit your ability. Please refer to the detailed surfing brochure in your Bure, or inquire at the Surf Shack, located near the dive center. Scuba Diving Experience some of the world’s premier dive sites, located just off the white sand shores of Qamea Resort & Spa. Qamea’s fully accredited PADI 5 Star dive operation features such local world-class dive sites as Purple Wall and Qamea Freeway. Most of our dive sites are with-in ten minutes of the resort. Our friendly, experienced, and safety-conscious dive team will take you on dive adventures that you will remember for the rest of your life. For the more adventurous, we can arrange a memorable day trip diving Taveuni’s world- famous Somosomo Strait or the Yellow Wall.
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