THANKSGIVING IN FIJI
About a 12 hour flight from the west coast of the USA lies a grouping
of islands known for their pristine beauty, sandy beaches, and friendly
atmosphere. A small island south of Viti Levu is home to the famous
Bega Lagoon (pronounced ben-gaa) which is inside the crater of an extinct
volcano. It harbors some of the most nutrient rich waters in the
world teeming with marine life and massive varieties of soft corals. This
diver's paradise is called Fiji and this trip will be an adventure you
will never forget.
DATES:
Depart Denver Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Return to Denver Saturday, November 27th, 2010
ACCOMMODATIONS:
| The Beqa Lagoon Resort combines unique Fijian architecture and exquisite furnishings to make the perfect setting for our 7 night stay. Your individual beach front "bure" is beautifully appointed and contains a spacious sitting room, tiled bathroom and expansive porch overlooking the lagoon. Meals are served in the " Blue Kalou" restaurant and bar with it's 80' thatched roof and built from local hardwoods. Combine this ambience with a world renown chef preparing fine cuisine using local fish, vegetables, fruits, shellfish, and Australian beef and you have found the idyllic setting for our Fijian vacation. |  |
DIVING:
Our trip includes 5 days of diving in one of the most beautiful coral
lagoons in the world. Dozens of superb coral heads, gorgonias,
black coral trees, multi-hued crinoids, spectacular tunnels, and giant
clams are but a few of the sights to be seen. Abundant marine life
is everywhere with imperial angel fish, clowns, damsels, and barracuda
mixed in with huge schools of batfish, amberjacks, shimmering silvers
and trumpet fish. Large pelagics are everywhere including white &
black tip sharks, eagle rays, leopard rays, turtles, and mantas. There
are over 600 varieties of fish found in the Pacific waters and you'll
see almost all of them in Bega Lagoon. Skin Diver Magazine described
this as "the Mecca of diving - one of the World's ultimate dive spots."
THINGS TO DO:
Beqa Island holds as many marvels and wonders as her lagoon. This
mystical island whispers promises of tropical jungle explorations,
hikes to a crystal waterfall and visits to native villages. Borrow
an ocean paddle boat for an afternoon of coastline travel, or join a nearby
village in a fish round-up. Experience unparalleled serenity as South
Pacific breezes rock you gently in your hammock, or you stroll along the
sands and discover beautiful exotic shells. Picnic on a nearby secluded
island and snorkel slowly through warm turquoise waters as myriad rainbow-hued
fish swim tranquilly below you.
COST INCLUDES:
* Round-trip airfare on Air Pacific from Los Angeles/Nadi,
Fiji/Los Angeles.
* 7 nights accommodations at the Beqa
Lagoon Resort.
* 5 days of two tank boat dives with tanks and weights
* All meals at the resort.
* Transfers to and from the airport from Nadi to Beqa Lagoon Resort.
* Hotel taxes
* Escorted by Val Chavez
TOTAL COST:
Diver -
Non-Diver -
Current airfare included in prices is subject to change without notice.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Continuing education fees.
- Scuba gear rental (BCD, regulators & gauges).
- Beverages and personal expenditures.
- Fijian Departure Tax (approximately $20.00 U.S.).
NOTE:
A passport is required of all U.S. citizens to enter Fiji. Please leave at least 6 weeks to obtain or renew your present one. To join us, a $500.00 deposit is required to hold a spot for you. Payments are due 120 and 60 days prior to departure. But hurry, we've limited this trip to 14 people only. Call us for further details and join us for a dream vacation to Fiji you'll never forget.
Travel insurance is highly recommended. Travel insurance may provide extra protection for unexpected traveling costs. These could result from accident, illness, airline/resort/dive operators bankruptcy or default, lost baggage or a cancelled or interrupted trip. Underwater Phantaseas is not liable for any monies lost due to the above. For more information, please see our travel agreement here.