Vavavi - Fijian Cooking & Cultural Experience
Overview
Are you or do you know anyone looking for a truly unique and unforgettable culinary and cultural adventure in Fiji? Look no further!
We are small, locally owned family business. Our passion lies in sharing the vibrant culture and delicious traditional cuisine of Fiji with you. Join us for a day of exploration and enjoyment as we guide you through the preparation of authentic Fijian dishes cooked in our traditional lovo (earth oven).
Immerse yourself in local cuisine and produce with a visit to the market and gain insights into where locals purchase their fresh produce on a daily basis. . Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Book your spot today and embark on a culinary journey like no other. We are able to cater for dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarians, vegans, halal, gluten-free etc.).
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Kava tasting
- Cultural activities
- Preparation of at least four traditional Fijian dishes / foods
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local market visit
- Gratuities
- Transfers from outside Nadi/Denarau area
Meeting and Pickup
Enamanu Road
Nadi, Fiji
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
• Greeted with a welcome drink
• Witness the demonstration of a lovo being set up
• Preparation of food that will be cooked in the lovo (earth oven) e.g. Palusami
• Preparation of traditional Fijian dishes with fresh local ingredients e.g. Eggplant tavu
• Morning tea
• Traditional activities: Coconut scraping, weaving, and kava tasting
• Local market tour
• Lunch with drinks included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dietary Requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-413196P1
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 63 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+12).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Kava tasting.
- Cultural activities.
- Preparation of at least four traditional Fijian dishes / foods.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local market visit.
- Gratuities.
- Transfers from outside Nadi/Denarau area.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vavavi - Fijian Cooking & Cultural Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vavavi – Fijian Cooking & Cultural Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Kava tasting
- Cultural activities
- Preparation of at least four traditional Fijian dishes / foods
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local market visit
- Gratuities
- Transfers from outside Nadi/Denarau area
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dietary Requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
