River Tubing Fiji, Navua River
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Pacific Harbour, Fiji
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the Fiji Highlands on this adventure-packed tour. First, take a longboat ride up the scenic Navua River, which offers views of cascading waterfalls, tropical rainforest, and picturesque island scenery. Then, visit a Fijian village to observe how the locals live. Following that, you’ll float downstream on inner tubes over gentle rapids. A riverside lunch is also included.
- This outdoor adventure is ideal for nature lovers
- You’ll receive a safety briefing from your guides before tubing
- Water shoes, a change of clothes, and a towel are recommended
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is included; rates differ depending on location
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- All activities
- Driver/guides
- Photos Can be purchased
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
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Navua River
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual. Ladies need to wear a sarong or a skirt to the village
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please bring sunscreen, hats, towels, change of clothes, bottled water and ladies need to wear a skirt or sarong for the village visit.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed or no show at pick up location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Bec_D
Wow! What an amazing experience! Just don't hesitate to book as you honestly won't be disappointed. From booking to getting home the whole experience was fantastic and 5* just doesn't seem enough.
I've never met such friendly and warm hearted people as all the staff who help to run this, from the driver through to the guides. They certainly help to make it a memorable day!
Three boat trip alone is wonderful, up the river into the jungle surrounded by a tropical paradise but then you get to the village that can only be reached by river. We feel very honoured to have visited and seen village life, everyone just goes about their business but make you feel very welcome. Leon gave us a great insight into a little piece of Fijian history too. After the village you get back on the boats and sail back down the river to a stunning waterfall where you can swim or if your brave5 enough, jump off the rocks!!
Then it's lunch time, very chilled at the riverside where you can sample a few Fijian staples.
After lunch the real fun begins and you get to float down the river in the tubes.
The guides and the boats are with you all the time so you feel in very safe hands. What a truly amazing experience but the highlight had to be when we'd all grouped together in our tubes in the middle of the river and the guides sang us some traditional Fijian songs. It was a beautiful moment that we'll never forget!
Thank you to everyone involved for making this such a truly incredible day!!!
Can't wait to do it again someday!
Reviews
4.9
based on 892 reviews
Forrest_P, Jul 2026
Absolute best experience in Fiji. We went to a village and met some of the local villagers, also met the chief, and had fresh coconuts from the tree. The waterfall we visited was so beautiful. We Had an amazing Fijian style lunch. The food was "wananavu". Then came the most amazing ride down the river. I almost fell out of my tube lol. Douggy was our guide along with Bale, they were so informative answering our 500 million questions we had. They made this experience so wonderful for us. "Vinaka Vakalevu" We will definitely be back to Fiji to visit our new Fijian family. P.S. make sure to purchase photos afterward. So many great moments are captured.
Amika_M, Jul 2026
The whole team looking after you are fantastic and constantly looking out for all guests safety and enjoyment. They really make the day, which is a lot of fun with stunning scenery. Highly recommend all visitors to Fiji do this trip.
Cheryl_B, Jun 2026
Informative at the village, otherwise it wasn't great. It was raining, and quite chilly, and the rain made the ground (dirt) into mud. This made the trip dangerous and should have been cancelled. The trip was only 40 minutes on the tubes. The rest was visiting a local village, very muddy, where I slid on the mud and ended up on my butt. It's a steep climb up and walking through the mud to visit the village and gardens, then a steep incline down the other side, in the mud. Then we went to a waterfall. You have to climb steep rocks up a steep incline, no railing, overlooking running water. It was daunting. If you have a fear of heights or falling, this isn't for you. If you have walking issues, this isn't for you. I had to be led by hand by one of the tour guides. The outdoor lunch was good. I don't think I would do this again thought knowing that there was very little time on the tubes. Even if the weather was good, I don't think I would do this again. I want more time on the river in the tube, not in a boat.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for visiting us.
We’re sorry to hear that the day did not fully meet your expectations. When the tour departed, the weather conditions were manageable; however, as we travelled upriver, the rain became much heavier than anticipated.
On that day, a fallen log had blocked access to our usual guest drop-off point near the village. For safety reasons, the team had to adjust the route and guests were dropped off further downstream, which required walking through the plantation area to reach the village. We understand this added extra time and reduced the time spent tubing on the river, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility.
We’re also sorry to hear about your slip in the muddy conditions. Rain can make natural terrain more challenging, and our guides do their best to assist guests where needed. We’re glad our team was there to support you during the walk.
Regarding the waterfall section, there is a formed concrete pathway leading up to the waterfall area, and guest safety remains a priority throughout the experience. However, we recognise that terrain and weather conditions can feel more difficult for some guests, especially in wet conditions or for those less comfortable with uneven ground and inclines.
We appreciate your comments about the village visit and lunch and are grateful you joined us despite the weather. Your feedback helps us continue reviewing how we communicate tour expectations and adapt experiences during changing river conditions.
Vinaka vakalevu for visiting us, and we wish you all the best on the rest of your travels.
Stephanie_D, Jun 2026
We had a fabulous time! The guides were friendly and very helpful getting us down the river safely. The village visit was very informative and an added bonus. Lunch was good!
Thomas_C, Jun 2026
Was a big day from Nadi but worth it. After being picked up in Nadi, it took about 3 hours to get to the river. The drive was good although long because you get to see lots of the coast. The village visit and lunch were nice. The views are stunning and relaxing.
Valerie_O, Jun 2026
A fantastic trip from the second you arrive to the time you leave. Nick and Mess made the day very special could not fault this in any way. Worth every cent!!!
Brenna_A, Jun 2026
It was a great experience from start to finish! The staff was efficient and helpful and kept things moving at a great pace. Each boat gets a guide to make you feel like it’s a smaller tour. We loved seeing the village and swimming at the waterfall but of course the highlight was the tubing. Beautiful scenery at every turn. My kids were 8, 9, 12, 14 and loved it! Lunch was great even for pickier eaters. One of our favorite experiences here in Fiji!
Lena_F, May 2026
Best day! From the driver Ramell to the cooks, village people, boat attendants, tour guides…the most relaxing and exhilarating adventure. They truly allow you time to enjoy each aspect of this tour. No rush, no fuss and tons of laughs, smiles and kindness. The chief took time to personally thank us for the small gifts we brought (about 15 children in village) and each step was explained and safety was always number one. From kids to age 83….not an adventure you would want to miss! Ps - bring plenty of sunscreen and apply throughout adventure
Jordyn_A, May 2026
Beautiful views and so many waterfalls. The tour guides had great energy and everything was planned out well
Amy_R, May 2026
Staff were friendly but the day was lacking details on the schedule / what to wear when etc was confusing and we ended up travelling home in wet clothes (4hr bus trip back to Nadi). If youre on the smaller side I also recommend asking for a small tube, Im 5ft and could not reach the river to paddle / stear the larger tube and had to have staff / guides help me go in the right direction multiple times through out the trip. Scenery was lovely though, made a nice contrast to the tropical islands.
Julia_F, May 2026
Amazing tour, with so many wonderful local employees! There was so much seamlessly packed into the day. Even though it was a large group, it did not feel that large as you were assigned a small boat, driver, and guide for the day and there were lots of helpful employees everywhere you turned. The scenery was beautiful, very authentic Fijian day with wonderful people. Must do tour!
Sindy_S, Apr 2026
Joined with my Partner, we absolutely loved everything about that day! The beautiful landscape, the waterfalls, the divings but most importantly the lovely staff! They made our day extra special ❤️❤️
julie_j, Apr 2026
Amazing! Captain Isaac and Patrick were the best guides! Thank you for the rapids! Respectful visit to the village. Appreciate the Photos by Bali. Better than imagined experience!
DRPAULA_S, Mar 2026
The reviews on this site are excellent, but the experience was even better than others have described! This (whole) family run enterprise is well organised, and we were made to feel really looked after from start to finish. The tubing was the highlight including the beautiful singing, food was excellent and we enjoyed seeing the village, the longboat ride up 17km of river and the swimming in the waterfall. Lunch also unhurried and delightful. We did this as a shore excursion from a cruise and the transfers to and from were also done well, and provided good information about the trip and Fiji generally. The photographs of the day we were offered at the end were numerous and good quality at a great price!
Anonymous, Mar 2026
It was a great experience from beginning to end for our family of 3. The bus picked us up at the port, and delivered us to the departure point on the river. Everything was clear and well explained. We wanted a tour which was a little different. This met our needs. Our guides Peter in the water) and Ben on the bus were excellent. The tour took us down the river on boat to a remote village. It was interesting to see how the people lived day to day. This was followed by an excellent lunch, a visit to a remote waterfall and then we mounted the inner tubes and headed upstream. The trip was so much fun. We went through two or three rapids, which made you feel like a kid again. Our guide, Peter watched over us all the way and made sure that we were completely safe. A quick change of clothes at the end, and we boarded the bus back to the ship. Even though it rained on and off, the whole day was great. Highly recommended.
Eric_T, Mar 2026
River tubing in Fiji was hands down one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm “Bula!” right as we stepped out of the car, and the hospitality never stopped from there. The drive from Nadi was definitely long, but absolutely worth every minute.
Our tour guide, Ben, was incredible—so helpful, friendly, and accommodating the entire day. It started off raining pretty hard, but he kept the energy up and made sure we were still having a great time. Once the rain cleared, it turned into the perfect day.
We took a scenic boat ride up the river to a local village, where we got to experience authentic daily life and meet the villagers. It was such a genuine and memorable experience—something we’ll never forget.
After visiting the village, we headed back downriver for lunch, which was delicious and exactly what we needed before tubing. The tubing itself was an absolute blast, and the guides made it even more special by singing traditional Fijian songs along the way.
Overall, an unforgettable day filled with adventure, culture, and amazing people. This is an absolute must-do if you’re visiting Fiji!
Bec_D, Mar 2026
Wow! What an amazing experience! Just don't hesitate to book as you honestly won't be disappointed. From booking to getting home the whole experience was fantastic and 5* just doesn't seem enough.
I've never met such friendly and warm hearted people as all the staff who help to run this, from the driver through to the guides. They certainly help to make it a memorable day!
Three boat trip alone is wonderful, up the river into the jungle surrounded by a tropical paradise but then you get to the village that can only be reached by river. We feel very honoured to have visited and seen village life, everyone just goes about their business but make you feel very welcome. Leon gave us a great insight into a little piece of Fijian history too. After the village you get back on the boats and sail back down the river to a stunning waterfall where you can swim or if your brave5 enough, jump off the rocks!!
Then it's lunch time, very chilled at the riverside where you can sample a few Fijian staples.
After lunch the real fun begins and you get to float down the river in the tubes.
The guides and the boats are with you all the time so you feel in very safe hands. What a truly amazing experience but the highlight had to be when we'd all grouped together in our tubes in the middle of the river and the guides sang us some traditional Fijian songs. It was a beautiful moment that we'll never forget!
Thank you to everyone involved for making this such a truly incredible day!!!
Can't wait to do it again someday!
Annette_P, Mar 2026
Try something new-eat authentic Figian food, see how the locals live, experience the hospitable culture of a delightfully happy people, learn a little about their history, and experience some class 2 rapids up close and personal. A highlight day for sure! We all loved it!!
Ariel_W, Mar 2026
This excursion was the highlight of our trip. Dougie was a wonderful guide and took very great care of myself and my mom during the entire ride/float on the river. I highly recommend doing this excursion, even if you can't swim, they provide solid life jackets and I felt very safe.
Treva_M, Mar 2026
It was fantastic! Our guide, Winnie, was awesome! The entire team was great. It is a must do when visiting Fiji. The tour was just as advertised. You get to see parts of Fiji you wouldn’t see otherwise and learn more about the history of the country.
Jamie_G, Feb 2026
So much fun!
Beautiful scenery, relaxing boat ride to start.
Fun waterfall swimming and opportunities to cliff jump.
Lunch was great.
It was torrentially downpouring and lightning but we still went tubing which added to the excitement… and the waterfalls were gushing on the way back because of the rain!
I went solo… still felt welcome and included.
Would be great with a group or as couples too!
Emma_A, Feb 2026
We were picked up from our resort and made our way to The Navua River, our driver was lovely.
Leon was our tour guide and with our group right the way through (for the boat rides, tubing and village visit)
He was very knowledgeable and so much fun! We all had an absolute blast!! All of the guides were so lovely and polite, I would do it again 10 times over!
Tina_W, Feb 2026
There is a reason this excursion has such high ratings. I have booked many tours and this one is at the top. The ride up the river was absolutely beautiful. The waterfalls were amazing and the food was good. Then we got in the tubes. The guides are so knowledgeable and take such good care of the guests that it was just a blast. But the best part was when all the guides started singing. In perfect harmony bouncing off the canyon walls. It brought me to tears. So beautiful. This is a must do tour!
Niksa_P, Feb 2026
Experience is great, the guys and guides are so nice and friendly. Tubing is so cool and exciting. Lunch was very nice, and waterfall for swimming was stuning. Go and have fun !
Fadale_A, Feb 2026
I had a great time on this tour, the tour guides at every stage/site made sure we were talking care of from head to toe. I felt safe throughout the entire process. One of Fiji top things to do.
NoraH_W, Jan 2026
Jam-packed with activities! Watershoes a must! An hour’s drive by AC bus, followed by longboats of 8 guests up the jungle-lined river to a remote village accessible only by boat. (Company owners contribute part of our fares toward improvements like flush-toilets, solar panels providing light and a satellite dish for watching rugby.) Then another brief longboat ride to a refreshing swim under a waterfall, accessed by an uneven path, longboats again to a delicious and abundant lunch. From our lunch spot, an hour of tubing downriver accompanied by staff extremely attentive to safety, over just three gentle rapids. (Ravu was a star, my helpful guide, my “uber-tuber”!) And staff sang the most wonderful songs as we floated. About as perfect as an excursion could be!!!
Sharon_L, Jan 2026
What a great tour! We were picked up at the cruise ship dock in Lautoka and driven to River Tubing drop off place on the river, into the long boats, and up the river we went. Great scenery on the way to the village. Back down river to the waterfall and then a great lunch on the shore of the river. Next, onto the inner tubes for the float part of the trip. It was great fun to relax and let the current take you down with the guides there to watch out for everyone. Midway through enjoyed some traditional Fijian songs by all the guides. I would highly recommend this tour…it was one of the best experiences of our trip.
Lorraine_M, Jan 2026
Well organized tour and lots of fun with a village visit for a cultural experience. The boat ride we enjoyed the scenery and the tube ride back was great!
James_B, Jan 2026
It isn’t enough that the lunch and cultural tour and boat ride was extremely sufficient but then to go on the actual waterfall and experience the pristine and beautiful waters then to go on the rapids through the tubing you would have to be an imbecile not to book this, it’s a once in a lifetime if you are a panic or nervous just book it. It is far far exceeds western safety standards and is once in a lifetime anyone who doesn’t book this tour is an imbecile.
Donna_B, Jan 2026
Fantastic day packed full of fun and beautiful scenery as you boat down the River. Visit a village in the hills delicious lunch and tubing just awesome
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