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Vavavi - Fijian Cooking & Cultural Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Viti Levu, Fiji
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Fresh Coconut

    Welcome drink upon arrival. A fresh coconut.

    Main

    Palusami

    Palusami is a traditional Polynesian dish consisting of taro leaves filled with coconut cream and other ingredients.

    Main

    Chicken

    Main

    Fish

    Main

    Root Crops

    What's Included

    • Coffee and/or Tea
    • Lunch
    • Bottled water
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Local market visit
    • Preparation of at least four traditional Fijian dishes / foods
    • Kava tasting
    • Cultural activities
    • Gratuities
    • Transfers from outside Nadi/Denarau area

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Please wait in the lobby of your hotel/resort for pick up.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Vavavi - Cooking & Cultural Experience
      Enamanu Road, Nadi, Fiji

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    What To Expect

    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
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Dietary Requirements
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    melissa_s
    Could not say enough great things about this tour! We had a fantastic time, great food, learned a lot about the culture, how to prepare Fijian dishes and just had an amazing day hanging with what felt like family. Seriously best tour in Fiji hands down!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 55 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great experience with amazing food!

    Heather_C, Nov 2025
    Absolutely amazing experience! Thank you for sharing your culture & beautiful, tasty food with us! Loved the market visit & the cooking class! Highly recommend as it was a highlight of our trip for the kids and parents!

    Traditional cooking in Fiji

    Nick_P, Nov 2025
    This is a hands-on cooking experience that was one of the highlights of our trip to Fiji. We were able to participate in all aspects of the meal preparation....then we feasted. Our hosts were well organized, attentive, and very warm and welcoming. It was an amazing time. Thank you for the memories!

    Excellent Cultural Experience

    Patty_G, Mar 2025
    We chose this cultural food experience because the reviews were all 5 stars. We wanted an authentic and unique experience… and that’s exactly what we got plus more. We had a really fun time with Sam, Rocky, Joy, and John and we learned so much about making Lovo and the Fijian culture. I highly recommend this experience for families too, my kids (6 and 9 years old) had a wonderful time participating in making the Lovo and even making crafts. The family is very hospitable and attentive. The covered patio was covered and very comfortable. We also made a quick stop by the market which was very nice, Sam showed us around and we were able to purchase some local fruit and spices. And of course the grand finale, trying the food we cooked together… was absolutely delicious and there was plenty of it. If you’re wondering if you should book this tour, stop wondering and do it! You won’t regret it.

    Full of Lovo!

    Regina_H, Feb 2025
    It was quite informative and the team was extremely friendly and accomodating. I booked it for my family and they were unsure going into it, but quickly warmed up.

    Amazing Fijian family! Felt like home

    melissa_s, Jul 2024
    Could not say enough great things about this tour! We had a fantastic time, great food, learned a lot about the culture, how to prepare Fijian dishes and just had an amazing day hanging with what felt like family. Seriously best tour in Fiji hands down!

    We traveled with three...

    Brock_A, Apr 2024
    We traveled with three generations and all had a great time with this cooking class. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable an we learned a lot. The location was clean and well kept and safe.

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    On average, this is booked 87 days in advance.

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