Talanoa Treks

25/06/2024

Last weekend, our Suva-based team, swapped the highlands for the ocean as part of the Business House Outrigger Regatta. A great opportunity to spend time on the ocean and delighted to have Lee-Anne, a Duavata Collective director, as our steerer for one of our all women-paddling teams :-). We will have the Talanoa Treks team back from the interior from our next regatta in a few weeks. An important reminder of the value in being active stewards, the connections from the interior to the ocean health, and the team work required to ensure we are all paddling in the same direction. Tourism Fiji

17/06/2024

Vinaka vakalevu Natalie and Isireli for joining us on our trip last week. There is so much history in the highlands and it is our absolute privilege to connect guests to communities and their stories. Coming off the back of the Oceania Athletics in Suva, we also had lots of talanoa about it being a perfect place for middle and long distance running training! We're fully booked in July, have a few spaces remaining in August and have added more dates for Sept and October. Get in touch to join us in 2024! Tourism Fiji

11/06/2024

The talanoa last week, to coincide with World Environment Day, centred on our amazing biodiversity. The cloud forests of Tomaniivi contain so many treasures. This orchid, likely Calanthe ventilabrum, is found in cloud forests in PNG, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu at elevations of 580 to 1700. Photographed by Paddy Ryan on his recent trip with us. Tourism Fiji

18/05/2024

Vinaka Guided Walking Tours, Suva !
We’re currently half way through our first Intrepid Travel trip of the year, taking these guests on a full tour of Viti Levu. Thanks for joining us!

First Intrepid Travel tour of the season a cool bunch of cats, we spent the morning walking around the city talking, laughing and even made a supermarket stop for a toothbrush that turned into an intercultural class about the great Australian chocolate biscuit called TimTams lol I handed them back to Jake Taoi the crew from Talanoa Treks at the Fiji Museum where all our tours end :)

15/05/2024

Back out in the mountains, where we like it best 😍

Come and join us! You can find our schedule on our website www.talanoa-treks-fiji.com or send us an email to [email protected]

See you on the trail!

06/05/2024

Day one of the Tourism Fiji Tourism Exchange complete ✅ If you are around, come drop by and say hi to our Trip Leaders Ben and Jake 😁
Photos on our wall by the awesome and very talented Alipate Laveti!

05/05/2024

As Super Week comes to an end and we prepare for the next few days at the Fiji Tourism Exchange, we’re thankful for our Conservation Officer Jake Taoi and our Director Marita Manley who both spoke on panels discussing sustainable practices in adventure tourism and empowering communities. Vinaka team!

18/04/2024

Our Trip Leaders Ben Semira and Jake Taoi recently facilited our week long guide training programme in our 4 partner villages. Have a read on how it went 😊

By Ben Semira, Trip Leader and Community Liaison Lead, Talanoa Treks Our hiking season starts in mid-April for good reason! The March rain meant that I had an extra unplanned night in Nabalesere during their guide training thanks to a flooded river crossing.  During our off-season, as Trip Leaders,...

17/04/2024

Have you climbed to Fiji’s highest peak? Join us on our Highland Escape and Mt Tomaniivi from the 29th April - 2nd May. Pick-up from Nadi and only 2 places remaining. Email [email protected] for more info.

10/04/2024

🇫🇯🥾 Calling all Suva hikers!
We have 3 spots left for our first hike of the season leaving from the Suva market from Monday - Thursday next week. Hike Fiji’s highest mountain, Mt Tomaniivi followed by our Highland Escape trek. Email us for more details, [email protected]

02/04/2024

It's April! Which means it's the start of our hiking season. Our first Tomaniivi climb through incredible cloud forest departs on 15th April as part of a 4 day / 3 night multi-day hike into the highlands. We've got 1 space left to join us to Fiji's highest point - so book online or get in touch for more details. https://www.talanoa-treks-fiji.com/highland-escape-with-mt-tomaniivi/ Tourism Fiji

Escape into Fiji's highlands, hike historic trails, and visit remote communities in the heart of Viti Levu.

18/03/2024

Recently our trip leaders Jake and Ben facilitated our 1 week guide training programme for 42 participants from our 4 partner villages; Navai, Naga, Nabutautau and Nabalasere.

Our programme takes participants through both theory and practical sessions and gives everyone an opportunity to complete the full Highland Escape hike. Some topics covered include our safety management plan, challenges of guiding, conservation of the environment, trip planning and storytelling interpretation.

06/03/2024

Continuing the International Women's Day Theme - Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. A huge shout out to these strong women pushing boundaries within the adventure tourism space in Fiji. When Talanoa Treks was born, 10 years ago, one of our core values was inclusion and with support from the Market Development Facility and Women's Fund Fiji we were able to do some of the critical foundational work needed to ensure that we created opportunities for women within their community businesses, not just as the amazing hosts and chefs that they are, but also as hiking guides. A big vinaka vakalevu to Tevita Seruilumi, who supported the integration within our guide training of key sessions designed to encourage the necessary discussions and reflections within each community of some of the barriers and challenges that different groups face in accessing opportunities and how we can work together to address them. This is Day 2 of our guide training and we're excited to see experienced guides mentoring new guides ahead of our 2024 hiking season. Tourism Fiji

04/03/2024

This week, we'll be celebrating the International Women's Day theme-Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress by highlighting some of the work we do with women changemakers. As a small social enterprise it is part of our core values to share our experience with others and supporting the yher Pacific Islands sustainable tourism accelerator is such a rewarding part of our work at Talanoa Treks. This group of powerful women are creating incredible experiences and we're so proud to be able to join them on their journey to create more impact for their communities.

29/02/2024

Day 3 of our Highland Escape. A quick stop to overlook the Sigatoka river before making our way down to the natural water slide.

23/02/2024

Look at those mountains 😍
If you are interested in joining us on a hike in the highlands of Viti Levu, our trip dates are now up on our website for the 2024 hiking season from April - November. See you on the trail!

22/02/2024

Vinaka vaka levu Vunivatuvula Bed & Breakfast, our home away from home in the West.

21/02/2024

Last week we were excited to be featured in Vogue alongside some of our friends from the Duavata Collective.

We believe that tourism can be done sustainably and we try our very best to practice what we preach. Thanks Vogue for highlighting many sustainable options when visiting Fiji.

The beloved tourist destination in the South Pacific is leading the charge on sustainable travel.

18/02/2024

What an honour to be recognised amongst Fiji’s very best last night at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. We are so thrilled to have been nominated in two categories, receiving bronze in the “Specialised Tour Service” category while the showstopper of the night went to our very own Mr Roko who was awarded the gold in the “Cultural Tourism Champion” category.

If you have visited the highlands with us, you would have likely met Mr Roko who is a fountain of knowledge about the area and one of the key drivers behind Talanoa Treks’ birth 10 years ago. We couldn’t be prouder!

Vinaka vaka levu for the many congratulations that have come our way, to our guests for their continued support and of course our partner communities Naga, Nubutautau, Nabalesere and Navai villages.

14/02/2024

Last week our team headed up to our four partner villages to reflect on the year that has passed as well as discuss the plans for the year ahead. This year we have 22 trips planned during our hiking season from May - November. We have been using the offseason to upskill and conduct training sessions but we cannot wait to welcome back guests to the Highlands of Viti Levu. May cannot come soon enough, see you soon guys!

30/01/2024

The yellow oriental paper wasp (Polistes olivaceus) busy working around their nest.

In Fiji, we call them Pi, but be careful not to say this out loud while hiking with Fijians, reflex reactions may include running away or erratically ducking and weaving for cover.

The yellow oriental paper wasp was most likely accidentally introduced to Fiji, but have adapted well and during cyclone season (November - April), they make their nests closer to the forest floor so they don’t get blown away.

If you’re hiking Fiji in the offseason, make sure to watch out for these guys!

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23/01/2024

Nice mangoes 🥭 During our off-season we get to indulge in the juicy delights of mango season. Whilst our hiking season from May to November doesn't coincide with mango season, you will be lucky enough to sample some of Mr Roko’s homegrown sugar cane on your arrival into Nubutautau village. Sweetness comes in many forms in Fiji.

19/01/2024

We are delighted to be a finalist at the 2023 ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards! We are particularly proud that our community focal point, the mata ni tikina Navatusila, is a finalist in the Cultural Champion category, recognition of Mr Roko's incredible contribution to sharing the region's history and culture with guests and his role in shaping interior adventure tourism. Congratulations to all finalists and we look forward to Saturday 17th February!

The FETA Board of Trustees has announced the finalists for the 2023 awards, marking another exciting chapter in the recognition of outstanding achievements within Fiji's tourism industry.

Congratulations to all finalists and we look forward to seeing you at this season's venue: Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort on Saturday 17th February.

Watch this space for tickets!

You can also visit our website: https://www.feta.com.fj for updates and details of our announcement at the press conference yesterday afternoon.

08/01/2024

Starting 2024 with intention! There is only one way to approach some parts of the Sigatoka Sand Dunes and that's to pretend you're a rugby player and attack them 🙂. We LOVE this place - a must-visit National Trust managed site and one of the only protected national parks in the country. Their rangers are incredibly knowledgeable and are doing amazing work to regenerate and protect the site from multiple threats. The small museum at the visitor centre is also very informative. Vinaka vakalevu National Trust for all that you do to protect this critical site of cultural and natural heritage for all of us to enjoy. Tourism Fiji

20/12/2023

Escape into Fiji’s highlands, hike historic trails and visit remote communities in the heart of Viti Levu. Book your Highland Escape trip with us for next year this holiday season. 🌄🌿

Check out our website - https://www.talanoa-treks-fiji.com

The rich environment and tranquility of our Highland Escape trip has been captured perfectly in this shot by Alipate Laveti 📸

13/12/2023

There are three spots left in our vehicles for our trip to Savulelele waterfall this Saturday 16th December! You can also bring your own vehicle (4WD recommended) if you would like to drive down.

Prices are as listed below:
- Talanoa Treks vehicle $190pp
- Own vehicle $100pp

Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot.

Escape the holiday hustle with our last trips this year to Savulelele waterfall on December 9th or 13th!

Embark on a journey to one of Viti Levu’s hidden gems, only a 1.5km hike from Nabalasere village. Beat the heat and embrace the adventure! Bring your own vehicle (4WD recommended) for $100 FJD pp or ride with us at $190 FJD pp. Please note that for the trip on the 9th of December we only have spots if you’re able to bring your own vehicle.

Reach out to us at [email protected] to secure your spot now!

13/12/2023

Join us on our last trip of the year to Savulelele waterfall this Saturday, 16th December and meet Ben, one of our trip leaders! You can read all about Ben and what makes him a great part of our team at this link: https://www.talanoa-treks-fiji.com/meet-our-trip-leader/

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Email [email protected] for trip enquiries :)

12/12/2023

Monday 11th December is International Mountains Day, which we were reminded about via a post from Lukasz Warzecha (who took the photo of Tomaniivi below). Our mountains are critical. Tomaniivi is unique cloud-forest and home to many endemic plants and birds. It is also an important watershed and the source of many of Viti Levu's rivers. To climb Tomaniivi is to immerse yourself in life - all around you things are growing, changing - and for a few hours hikers are privileged to share this beauty and become part of it. We've put together a DIY page to help you experience this amazing part of Fiji https://www.talanoa-treks-fiji.com/mt-tomaniivi-diy-options/ Tourism Fiji

10/12/2023

Our two final Nabalesere day trips for 2023:
- Wednesday 13th December
- Saturday 16th December

Send us an email at [email protected] to secure your spot.

Escape the holiday hustle with our last trips this year to Savulelele waterfall on December 9th or 13th!

Embark on a journey to one of Viti Levu’s hidden gems, only a 1.5km hike from Nabalasere village. Beat the heat and embrace the adventure! Bring your own vehicle (4WD recommended) for $100 FJD pp or ride with us at $190 FJD pp. Please note that for the trip on the 9th of December we only have spots if you’re able to bring your own vehicle.

Reach out to us at [email protected] to secure your spot now!

06/12/2023

Escape the holiday hustle with our last trips this year to Savulelele waterfall on December 9th or 13th!

Embark on a journey to one of Viti Levu’s hidden gems, only a 1.5km hike from Nabalasere village. Beat the heat and embrace the adventure! Bring your own vehicle (4WD recommended) for $100 FJD pp or ride with us at $190 FJD pp. Please note that for the trip on the 9th of December we only have spots if you’re able to bring your own vehicle.

Reach out to us at [email protected] to secure your spot now!