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5 hrs
Daily Tour
8 people
English
Discover Fiji’s Mountains, Village Culture & River Adventures on Horseback
Escape the busy resort areas and experience the natural beauty and traditional culture of inland Fiji on the Namosi Highland Mountain View Horse Riding & Village Tour. This 5-hour adventure combines scenic horse riding in the Namosi Highlands, authentic Fijian village experiences, tropical rainforest, river activities and local traditions—all in one memorable journey. Ride along peaceful highland trails surrounded by green mountains, tropical vegetation and panoramic valley views. With local guides leading the experience, discover landscapes rarely seen by visitors who stay around Fiji’s main resort areas.
The experience continues with a visit to a traditional Fijian village, where you’ll have an opportunity to meet local people and learn about village customs, community life and traditions passed between generations. Take part in a traditional kava ceremony, an important part of Fijian culture and hospitality, before continuing your adventure into Namosi’s beautiful natural surroundings. Cool down with a swim in a freshwater highland river and learn about the traditional bilibili bamboo raft, historically used by Fijian communities for river transportation. Depending on conditions and the day’s program, the experience can also include river tubing through the peaceful tropical landscape.
Explore sections of the tropical forest on horseback and on foot while learning about plants traditionally used by local communities. Your guides can share stories about the landscape, cultural sites and the relationship between the Namosi people and their natural environment. Complete your highland experience with traditional Fijian food and cultural entertainment, including local music and meke, one of Fiji’s best-known traditional forms of storytelling through song and dance. For travellers wanting more than beaches and resorts, this tour offers an opportunity to experience Fiji’s mountains, horses, rivers and village culture in a single day.