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Fiji Dive, Culture and Conservation

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Location
Fiji: Rural Areas, Suva

Program Duration
2-4 weeks

Dates
2010: Feb 12th, March 26th, May 7th, June 18th, July 30th, Sept 10th and Oct 22nd

  • Description

    * Scuba Diving Course
    During the first 2 weeks you will receive your scuba diving training, which will enable you to join the conservation programme and partake in the diving at other points during the programme.

    Your training will require you to complete 1 scuba course either the PADI Open Water Course or the Advanced Open Water Course. If you have already completed these qualifications, you have options for other courses or extra dives instead.

    * Culture Experience
    During the first 2 weeks, participants stay with a traditional Fijian village learning all about the way of life of these amazing friendly people. Spend half of your time on the scuba courses and half with the Fijian community, in a complete cultural immersion!

    * Conservation Project
    The project aims to build an MPA (Marine Protected Area) in Savusavu Bay, Vanua Levu Island. A marine protected area is a place where corals, fish and other marine ecosystems are allowed to flourish without risk of being altered or harmed by man. The research you undertake will support the work of the already established MPA located nearby.

  • Qualifications

    - Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants' health.
    - To be in reasonable health for scuba diving.

  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    from GBP2,499

  • Cost Include Description:

    - Project resources for the conservation programme
    - Airport transfers from/to Nadi International Airport
    - Ferry fares and transfers to/from the ferry
    - Transfers on the Coral Coast
    - Transfers in between each accommodation option and group dinners
    - All accommodation and most meals
    - 1 PADI Scuba Qualification (Open Water, Advanced or Rescue Diver)
    - Up to 30 dives
    - All Equipment and course resources
    - Fijian cultural experiences and Coral Coast holiday break
    - 24-hour local support
    - Pre-departure assistance and information

    * For information on what is not included please visit our website.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Conservation
    • Culture
  • Age Range

    Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants' health

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Participants Travel to Fiji

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups

  • Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

    Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap.

    Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

  • Year Founded

    2005

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Best week of my life and I'm still living the dream on a station in nw qld so thanx real gap-oz is the best thing I've ever done!

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