How much does it ACTUALLY cost to visit Fiji? (Fiji Travel Guide)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Fiji is known as being an expensive honeymoon destination, but I went as a solo backpacker, and I’m going to show you how much is ACTUALLY costs to visit Fiji.
I am doing a full Fiji budget breakdown of exactly how much I spent while I was there, and how much different things cost me. I visited both the mainland and the Yasawa Island chain. If you wanting to go on a Fiji vacation, I think you’ll find this travel guide useful!
Fiji is cheaper than you think, I think the video will surprise you!
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Hello fellow adventurers, and welcome to my channel! My name is Miranda and I am a solo female traveler from California. I am a budget traveler, who loves adventure and exploring the outdoors. I want to showcase the beauty of destinations and cultures around the world, through any budget.
Finally! A backpacker video on Fiji 😍 Most videos are people drinking cocktails in resorts, not seeing the country.. thanks for this! You turned my maybe into yes I am going
I'm glad you liked it! I was shocked to learn that you could backpack Fiji, I also just thought it was resorts. Make sure to stay in the homestays and you'll have a great time! It is such a nice way to see the culture!
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We've retired to Fiji in our 40s, it is cheaper than you think 👀 ❤
That's amazing, congratulations!
Backpacker is a great experience for teens plus … it teach them to save money , make friends all over the world for life and exploring the lil things and make them very appreciative n grateful ❤ I don’t mind having my kids join one day 😊
Im looking to take my 14 year old daughter to Fiji later this year. Could you recommend some back packer accomodation there?
Bula, that is a great video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
I backpacked as a solo traveller there as part of my RTW trip, fell in love with a Fijian athlete(my first love) and stayed for 6 months. Then went back again after NZ and in Oz(on a working holiday visa). Went back to Fiji for another 3 months then left on a yacht from Lautoka to the Bay of Islands, NZ. Crewing is very possible if you time it right. Fiji is calling me again. would love to visit with my husband. I love the idea of backpacking again but don't think I could do the dorm thing anymore. I've done that. If we had the dorm to ourselves then YES! Backpackers with basic double rooms would be better. Now stuck in the UK. Need to do another RTW trip! So lucky to have travelled so much but still want more!
@@carwash4186 I love your story! I love that you met your husband in Fiji!
@@passportoadventure I didn't meet my husband in Fiji. The Fijian broke my heart. It was all very dramatic & traumatic. Unfortunately I have to block out that memory but when it gets triggered I remember everything as though it was yesterday and it just makes me cry. Some people never get over their first love even if they wouldn't want to be with them now. Thankfully I now have a last love. I won't tell you where I met him!
@@carwash4186 I'm sorry it was a traumatic experience, but I'm glad you found your husband :)
whats the cheapest way to get to the Yasawa islands? and how much would it cost?
Hey great Vlog!! 😇 in what month did you travelled to the Fijis?)
I went in September!
I loved your video! I’m going to Fiji next month and I’d love to meet other young backpackers. Which hostels do you recommend?
Hi, you'll have so much fun! If you go to the Coral Coast, I really liked Beach House! If you are heading to the Yasawas and want to see manta rays, I went to Manta Island! That place has such a family feel and I LOVED IT!
which yasawa island did you go to
Hey Miranda I really liked your video. I'm having about a week of vacation after a work trip. I was wondering where did you find your paid driver from the first part of the video? Is there a site where I could check? Thanks in advance!
Hi Carlos! I just had my hostel call a driver. Any hotel you stay at should be able to arrange a driver for you. If you are in an area with other hotels, drivers may just be hanging out on the street. Then you can ask them for a ride and negotiate price with them
Great video! Where did you go when you were buying the cheaper meals?
I took a bus into the city. It depended on where I was, but usually Suva or Nadi. If you're on the coral coast, there is a market though that is much closer than either of those cities
How much does bus ride costs ?
Hello from CA. Great video on Fiji! Hawaii is more expensive, overrated & theft is high from your car at beaches. How safe is it in Fiji? Can u leave you stuff at hostel? Amazing trip!
Thank you! I think how safe it is, will depend on where you are in Fiji. In the hostels on the islands and on the coral coast I felt perfectly safe leaving my valuables out. However, I didn't feel that way at the hostel in Nadi, I actually never even brought my laptop out because I didn't feel safe with it out. I also didn't feel very safe in Suva. Those cities aren't tourist areas though, so if you avoid the cities, I would say the rest of Fiji was very safe!
@@passportoadventure Interesting comment about not taking laptop out in Nadi. Great Australian series! Thanks!
@@lizcarlyle2477 It was more the hostel. Just had weird vibes. If you're in a hotel though, it shouldn't be a problem! Also thank you! :)
Hello! Could you please tell me the name of the homestay on the beach at the end of you clip? I'm going in July!
I am so sorry, but I actually don't know! My hostel had booked everything for me, and I don't remember the name of the last one. But I do know that it was the only homestay on the island! The island was the last island in the Yasawas. I believe it was called Nanuya Lailai. Hope that helps!
Excuse me, where is the fairyland at the beginning of the film?
What is the name of the island you stayed please? Name the homestay dorm resort.? What month did you travel please? Also did they have kayaks for hire?
Hi! The first homestay was iMerri's homestay on Waya Lai Lai. The dorm resort was Barefoot Manta. I was there in September, and just barely missed manta season! Make sure you go in the the peak of summer (July) if you want to see the manta rays! The last homestay was on the last island with the blue lagoon. The first homestay did not have any kayaks, but everyone else had kayaks. You can take them out free of charge! All of the resorts should have kayaks, but not all the homestays will.
Which private tour guide did you use ?
When I arrived in Nadi my hostel booked everything for me :) it will be much cheaper to just book it yourself though!
Great video! How did you arranged the driver for a day? How much you were charged for it?
Thank you! :) We just had the hostel call a driver, and I believe it was $80 total, split between us
you are a very shrewd traveler
Go Malaysia... get all that Resort Beach, Nature Mountain and Jungle... oh 2nd fast Internet in south east Asia..
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Hi Miranda. I left you a dm at your Instagram. I have some questions about Fiji.
Thank you!
Bruh 14 dollers for a meal, i spend that at mcdonalds all the time
Wow! Thanks for this.. for some reason backpacking and homestays never occured to me, and I literally thought expensive air bnbs and resorts was the only way! Looks like its just a different vibe an adventure going budget but one Id still 100% be keen on!
Yes, I think it was much different! It was a great experience :)
Great vid! I'm somewhere between backpacking and spending (too much) on resorts, so this has been quite informative. Thanks!
I'm glad it was helpful! And I think that's how a lot of people travel in Fiji! A mix between the hostels and the resorts :) it helps you to experience both while still saving money!
I always get confused when Americans say how expensive things are bc it sound so cheap to me 😂 not realising the USD is worth significantly more than the AUD
still not expensive - it could just be that they are going to luxury tourist areas and also they are comparing to local prices of a developing country
or you were talking to backpacker types who are use to developing country prices - fiji is poor although people think it’s expensive place because the corporate resorts are expensive- because they lease out the entire private island areas where no local life is to be seen
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Hi where is the hostel you’re at 5:30? And what island? Thanks
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Very cute travel blog! I liked the honest vibe and the down to earth style. Keep it up :)
Thank you so much, I'm glad to hear that :)
@@passportoadventure Nice body. show us more of that. I'll be there in 3 weeks so if you're still around hmu.
How much is flight from Kenya to fiji
Hi - Thank you - very informative. Can you tell me more about how you booked Shark Snorkelling? Also any tips to better prepare for this adventure?
Hi! I actually just booked it with the family, once I arrived at the homestay. I was backpacking so most things were booked once I got there for the trip overall
Name of the resort dorm in 5:37 please?
Den Fiji will be my next location
can you tell me the name of the hostel? Thx🤗✌️👍
Yes! The nice hostel I stayed in down at the Coral Coast was called Beach House. The hostel in Nadi that planned the island hopping trip for me was called Bamboo Beach Backpackers. It's not the nicest hostel, but the staff did help me plan the trip!
nothing fancy about that place at all
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you SO much! I have a couple of questions -- did you meet any older backpackers? How well would a 50-year-old fit in? And what about tipping? Is it expected and if so, how much? Again, many thanks! I was thinking I'd go to Hawaii first and then Fiji, but maybe I'll just skip Hawaii since I've been before, and head straight to Fiji. Happy trails!
Hi! I did meet a few older travelers, but I would say most backpackers were late twenties to mid thirties. When I was there it wasn't an 18 year old backpacker vibe, people were a bit older. If I remember correctly, I did tip. I would say tipping small amounts is normal, it's not US tipping culture. But something to research more, this video is from last year so I don't remember exactly how much I was tipping.
You're welcome! If you are island hopping that can add up. The ferry is pretty expensive, but if you limit the islands you visit and do homestays instead of resorts it can save tons of money!
Hey I'm looking at going to Fiji in November. I've never really traveled anywhere. How do you find these cheap places to stay and how do you find other backpackers?
No - tipping is not normal in Fiji. Tipping is an American thing. I'm quite sure they will accept a tip though (why wouldn't you?)
This is a great video. Thank you for sharing all this information regarding the prices. Very useful. Thank you. Nice editing, too. Thanks again and safe travels to you.
@@kriskempcreative152 thank you so much! 😊
Great video 📹 👍
Thank you so much!
Hi looking so start travel in Fiji soon do you think Fiji is a good cheap option for a recent graduate?
Hi! I will say that Fiji is way cheaper than I thought it was. I always picture honeymooners and luxury travel when I think of Fiji, but it can be done cheaper! At the same time, island hopping does add up and is pretty expensive. It's not a cheap option the way that SE Asia would be, but it just depends on you and your budget :)
Hi there :) How did you find a volunteering job at the Fijis. I'm trying to find some ❤
Hi! I didn't volunteer in Fiji, I only met people who did. You can check Workaway or Worldpackers, or just Google!
Hey mate you forgot to put name places on it, can you please share them were exactly you been on this video? Thanks
Do you recommend exchanging money and carrying cash or do they take cards most places?
It is rare to accept card, you'll need a lot of cash!
Thanks for the video! Where was the island home-stay you mentioned?
Hi! One of the homestays was on the Blue Lagoon island (I forget what it's called now) and the other one was on Waya LaiLai
Were there good lockers/valuables for laptops at barefoot?
I don't believe so. I don't remember lockers, but there may have been
I really like your videos, thanks for sharing your expressions and the pricing informations!!! =) I plan my Fiji-Trip and i dont really know yet whats the best way for the island-hopping. Bula-Pass or doing it privatly with fishermen? What do you recommend? Is it even possible to it by privat?
Thank you! And it is much harder to get there by private boats. I know some of the homestay islands have private boats and can pick you up/drop you off, but it's a lot more expensive. The ferries are the hardest part, because that is the most expensive part of the whole trip! Most people get the Bula Pass. I didn't, I just booked my ferries individually. Depending on how many stops you have, it may be cheaper to book the legs individually instead of going for the pass. But if you plan to visit a lot of islands, then the pass would be worth it!
@@passportoadventure thanks, thanks, thanks! if you have questions about the best spots in germany, i will help you out - in exchange :-D
@@p1cc0R Thank you so much!
Where on the island was the big pond with water lilies?
That was at the botanical gardens!
The private beach is dreamy 🥰
it was so amazing!
Where it was please?
I went to fiji solo backpacking in 1999 and stayed for 4 weeks. It was amazing one of my favourite stops on my around the world trip. I went diving almost everyday. I only spent $1000 but that was a long time ago and excludes airfare because I had an RTW ticket. i island hopped for 3 weeks and spent one week on Mana island doing my open water cert. The people are amazing.
I live this Ty so much, this is my dream.
Thank you!
Your guides were only 8 years old 😮
hahaha crazy right?! It's funny I didn't realize how crazy it was until a few months later when I was explaining it to someone lol
I want to go from Europe and the fares around about 2k USD. So I’m definitely saving this video 😅 though I was gonna have to play out my personal season of Survivor
Hi! Which hostels/home stays did you stay at on the islands? And how did you go about booking the private driver on the mainland?
Thanks for the great information!!
Name of the place in 5:08 please. Also can you share the home stays contact details please?
If I may ask, what was the total price excluding flights?
Hi Could you list the places you stayed in on your description please
What is the name of the is Yasawa Beach that you went to?
Bucket List for sure!
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Lots of great videos
Thanks for this video! Which island did you stay for home stay and snorkeling with sharks?
Any island for sharks 😊 Harmless black tip reef sharks. My first dive I saw 10. Beautiful.
Oh… reminds me of my younger years… and decided I wanted more than hostels in europe at $5/night… decided to focus on my career… retired at 49, got scuba certified and immediately booked a trip to Fiji… it’s exceeded my dreams and have been back several times… and I just booked at a resort in the Mamanucas at a very expensive rate… now, don’t get me wrong I do miss my bumming around days and getting knee deep in with the locals. But the high-end resort experiences have been an emotional experience without compare, and the eco resorts have amazing programs that get you hands on in the preservation process…. I don’t regret the years of sacrifice and focus to get where I am now. Bula and vinaka… Fiji never leaves you wanting… that said, I would advise avoiding the “family” focused resorts on the mainland… get out to the Mamanucas or the Yasawas… you will not be disappointed
Hi! I was in the Yasawas, that's where the homestays were! I agree, those islands are just beautiful! That is AMAZING that you are able to afford a 1300 resort, I hope to have that kind of money one day! Congrats on all of your accomplishments, that is incredible! I am so happy for you :)
@@passportoadventure Hey, read my own comment, sorry it sounded so… ummmm… aloof about the resort cost. I edited out the cost. But the video was great and the people of Fiji are amazing. Thanx for the response… heading to Dominican Republic, Grand Turk and the Bahamas in a couple weeks before heading to Australia and Fiji for a month of diving along the way. I never shy from and actually still prefer to engage with the locals everywhere I go. It changes a holiday so much when you get out and explore.
@@albionparrot5607 agreed! Thank you for watching the video and good luck on your upcoming travels, it sounds so amazing!!
Great info, how long was you in Fiji for?
Hi! I was there for 19 day in total!
@@passportoadventureNice, myself will be in bamboo thanks for the heads up.
Did you visit the capital?
@@andyn2172 Yes! I went to Suva just as a day trip though. It was a day trip from the hostel on the Coral Coast called Beach House
@@passportoadventure thanks will look into booking there and plan a trip to capital. You book your island hopping with hostel too? Thanks :)
@@andyn2172 yes I booked the island hopping through bamboo backpackers!
You went for 2days end up staying 2 n half weeks?
Is this for beach house? I intended to go to beach house for 2 days, but ended up staying for about a week. The other week I was island hopping!
Well i was here in fiji 1989 for the first time and after my retirement 10 years ago im living here in savusavu with no intention at al leaving again .... in other words: i found my personal paradise
Fiji: you like it or leave it.... some of us expatriots are living here for 30 years or more.
My cost of living pm are appr. Euro 1.100 which includes everything like car, rent , food and believe it or not a small motorboat how is that ? and Fiji is according to Tammy who is from the us its not to compare at all with hawaii where she is also living every now and then
Anyhow: its a really really great documentary about fiji
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Savusavu Bay is beautiful. Back in the day I stayed with the Whippys and the Manuels there. Cried buckets when eventually I had to leave Fiji because I couldn't extend my visa any further. If you know how I can get in touch with Ida & Tom Whippy please let me know. I spent an entire month in their home! I'd like to send them something as a gift. What to send?
How do you earn a living there
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Thank you for watching!
Love this vlog, do you have a list of each of these places you stayed on a vlog or something? We are going in ten days and want to do it super organically like this with homestays etc. I went there years ago and stayed in resorts and although it was gorgeous and relaxing, i feel like I missed the fun stuff and authentic stuff.
Hi! Sorry I should have put the info in the description! The first homestay was iMerry's homestay on Wai Lai Lai. I can't remember the name of the second homestay, but it was on the island with the blue lagoon. This is the last island in the Yasawas. I think it is the only homestay on the island. The hostel I stayed in on the islands was Barefoot Manta, and if you are going to stay in a resort I recommend this one! It had a strong community feel to it. And of course you get to see manta rays! All of the homestays can be found on Airbnb, so you can read reviews and browse for ones that sound good to you :)
Great Video..I so want to go, but for a family of 4, it would'nt be cheap..Im approx 7, 363 miles away..However my wife and kids are from Philippines, and we do travel there..I highly recommend going there..My favorite place is WHITE SANDS BEACH , Puerto Gallera..You can also choose your pricing, from High end to lower end..Its very affordable, and so dam beautiful..We stay at" Crystals Place" right on the Beach in the top room..I think we paid 67.00 a night USD, and it was absolutley beautiful..
I travel alone so it is much easier for me! I imagine going with kids would be way more expensive. Especially if you do the resorts. If you don't do the resorts though, it can be much cheaper.
I have been to the Philippines and absolutely loved it! It is so incredibly beautiful! I have a ton of YT shorts on the Philippines and the full length video will be coming out shortly! We plan to make a lot of trips out there in the future as well! My finaces family is from there!
@@passportoadventure ...Im so happy you have put the Philippines on your radar...Other Places like Palawan in the Philippines should be looked into as well ...Its soooo beautiful...Anyways i really loved your video, i hope to go one day...Cheers From Crossville, Tennessee..;)
@@hookahb1901 Thank you! Palawan is the one place I have been, I hope to see more islands in the future! :)
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