Romantic Adventures in Fiji with iBestTravel

Fiji knows how to do traditional romance. From private dinners on the sand with the sea lapping by your feet, to candlelit spa treatments for two, honeymooners and lovebirds are in for some serious island-style pampering. However, a romantic adventure doesn’t have to stick to convention—when you reach your limit of gazing at each other in paradise, venture beyond the resorts to strengthen your love even further.

Hike Mountains and Slide Down a Natural Waterslide

There truly is something special about the rhythm of walking together in nature while looking out for birds and wildlife or foraging for unique plants. On Taveuni (the Garden Island), the three-mile Lavena Coastal Walk skirts the forest edge, linking beaches and villages before arriving at incredible twin waterfalls. Take a sarong and swimsuit and break up the walk back with an impossibly romantic waterfall bath for two. Moreover, on Taveuni, you can hike up to Waitavala, a natural rock waterslide—ideally with a guide to show you the best way to tackle the wild cascades. For forests and mountains with breathtaking views, visit Koroyanitu National Heritage Park near Lautoka on Viti Levu. Expect some sometimes slippery uphill walking to climb Mt Batilamu, as well as the chance to cool off in a clear water stream, or even organize an overnight stay in a village inside the park.

Dare to Dive, Snorkel, or Explore Limestone Caves

With warm, clear waters and an abundance of reef life, Fiji is a magnet for divers and snorkelers. Underwater visibility regularly exceeds 100 ft., and when the current flows, the corals bloom with flower-like beauty. If you haven’t already, consider getting your PADI open-water diving certification while enjoying time in Fiji. In the Yasawa Islands chain, you can snorkel with manta rays in the channel between Nanuya Balavu and Drawaqa Islands. Alternatively, you and your partner might be tempted to explore the romantic Sawa-i-Lau caves. This limestone island is known as ‘the heart of the Yasawas’ with unforgettable 50-ft-high caves bathed in shafts of daylight.

Base yourself at Taveuni to dive the Great White Wall, or at Savusavu to dive the famous Namena Marine Reserve. Just two hours away by boat, this protected 43 square-mile park is home to vibrant corals and abundant marine life. For soft coral formations, the Great Astrolabe Reef, a 62-mile barrier reef at Kadavu presents a maze of faults, canyons, and tunnels.

Sail Together, Stay Together

Challenging yes, but with the right skipper at the helm, vacationers in Fiji have the time of their lives learning how to sail the South Pacific. Yachting is all about communication and teamwork—there’s nothing more exhilarating than getting all the ingredients right so you feel at one with the ocean, the sky, the elements, and of course, your partner. There are numerous yacht charter companies to head out with, and several marinas have private sailing schools. Check out the options at Port Denarau and Savusavu’s marinas to find the boat and team that is right for you. Then sail away together to a deserted island—you’re sure to find the perfect one among Fiji’s 300-plus islands.

For an extra unique experience, consider a half-day sailing tour on a traditional Fijian drua, where you’ll have the chance to steer the ship, as well as swim and snorkel in the ocean. Rosie Living offers trips that depart from The Boatshed at Vudu Marina, which include transfers for the Nadi and Denarau areas.

Cover Each Other in Volcanic Mud

All the relationship advice suggests one shouldn’t sling mud at one’s partner, but that’s exactly what you will do at Sabeto Hot Springs. These natural, outdoor thermal pools near Nadi Airport are hugely popular spots to unwind. Visitors spend the afternoon bathing in volcanic mud pools of varying temperatures before showering clean. The softening effect on your skin is immediate. Lathering your partner in mud and then drying off, like a couple of Roman statues in the sun, can be highly therapeutic and a lot of fun.

Go Rafting, Tubing, and Waterfall Bathing on the Navua River

Couples seeking a completely different adventure have two options on the pristine Navua River. Head for the Upper River rapids to go rafting through deep gorges and past dramatic waterfalls, or choose a more sedate river tubing adventure, with occasional rapids to elevate the excitement. The Navua River slices through lush rainforest on Viti Levu from its source on the southeast slope of Mount Gordon and flows for 40 miles to the Pacific. Along the river’s length are dozens of waterfalls to stop off at and experience the thrilling cascades.

A day out on the river, sailing to deserted islands, or slipping down a natural waterslide certainly calls for cocktails or a massage for two, back at your hotel in the evening.