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Travel For Teens: Fiji Service and Adventure

by: Travel For Teens

9.83 (6)Verified

Fiji, the Land of Smiles, is an unbelievable island destination you never knew you needed to explore. Earn up to 20 hours of service credit when you help improve the facilities of a local island school. Your hard work has a direct positive impact on the lives of the school children you’ll see as little brothers and sisters. This rewarding experience is complemented by unforgettable adventures t...

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Program Highlights

Improve the facilities at a local elementary school and earn up to 20 hours of community service credit.

Snorkel and scuba dive in vibrant coral reefs teeming with incredible exotic marine life.

Hike for incredible sunrise and sunset views of the Yasawa Islands.

Prepare a lovo with Fijians, learn how to weave palm frond baskets, and cook like a local with this traditional earth oven.

Swim into sacred underwater limestone caves and hear the centuries-old local legends.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Nadi, Fiji
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Hiking
  • Nature Tours
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School AbroadTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.83

Total Reviews

6

Once in a lifetime!

November 09, 2022by: Madison Woode-Small - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Fiji Service and Adventure
10

This summer, I was able to have the time of my life with TFT! I went to Fiji and daily I look back and reminisce on the memories I made there. I did things that I never thought I would, with my new family. If I could go back in time, I would go back to that trip. I was never ever bored because of the adventures I had every hour! I also was able to do life-changing community service for a local school in Fiji. Talking to the teachers and playing with the students are memories that I will never forget. Fiji is a place that I never thought I would go to and it felt like a dream every second. I cannot thank TFT enough! I am so excited for my next trip!

They thought I would get bored for 13 days on an island. They were wrong.

November 14, 2018by: Michael Megler - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Fiji Service and Adventure
10

Many people consider Fiji to simply be an island paradise – that’s it. Now, don’t get me wrong: Fiji is indeed a beautiful, relaxing country; however, so much more is offered throughout this remote chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean. When I signed up for the Travel for Teens Fiji Service & Adventure trip, my parents were quite skeptical of the trip, bombarding me with questions: “what are you going to do for 13 days on a small island??” Truthfully, I didn’t know, but once I got to the islands, I was so thankful I signed up. While it is true you will always feel the ocean breeze and warm temperatures across the island, I never once thought the trip wasn’t worth it. I live in Florida, and I could just as easily travel to The Bahamas, Dominican Republic or Jamaica; however, Fiji is entirely different. Everything from the community service aspect of the trip to the great personalities of my peers throughout the duration of my stay made Travel for Teens’ Fiji Service & Adventure trip unforgettable. Right from the very beginning, people tried bonding. It worked. It is true we traveled across the entire world to a remote island unlike anything we’ve experienced before, and this unfamiliarity created a bond far quicker and stronger than one that would be formed in a more familiar setting. A good chunk of the trip was spent in a small island chain called the Yasawa Islands a few hours from the largest Fijian island where we helped a local school for a community service project. It was a wonderful experience. We could play and interact with the kids at the school, all between ages 5 and 15, and all these kids spoke English – certainly a nice benefit. They absolutely loved us. They had so much energy, running alongside us around their soccer field and dirt track, making days felt like minutes, and minutes feel like seconds. They taught us Fijian songs and games, and I still remember how to count from one to ten in one of the native Fijian languages all thanks to two kids by the name of Bill and Abel. Now, I am not someone who is the best with kids (I feel rather awkward in those sorts of situations), but I didn’t feel any amount of discomfort with these. I was very happy in this regard. We built an incinerator for the school so they could burn their trash (small islands like this cannot have landfills; therefore, burning trash is their best option) and the neat thing about this was the fact that we could see each and every Fiji service trip’s work before us while we were there. Each Fiji Service & Adventure trip contributes a bit more to the school, and we could ask kids that went to the school what last year’s group accomplished. Upon leaving, some of the kids presented a few of their favorite travelers some gifts, and I was one to receive a handmade bracelet from Abel. It had a Fijian symbol that supposedly brings good luck to its wearer and I still wear it every single day as it helps remind me of my wonderful experiences I had in Fiji. Once we finished our community service project, we engaged in other extraordinary activities across multiple islands, and some highlights included scuba diving in what I consider one of the most beautiful reefs in the entire world (and I have been to the Great Barrier Reef previously – Fiji tops it), a zip line adventure in the hills overlooking local villages, farms and beaches, and my personal favorite: an early-morning hike to the top of a mountain to see the sunrise. We were doubtful about getting up very early, but it was entirely worth it. Eventually, a few minutes after reaching the top, the reds and pinks began to show, and we saw that big, bright red ball rise up from the perfectly calm sea one thousand feet below. That was likely the most spectacular sunrise I had ever seen (quite possibly the most spectacular one I will ever see, unless I have the fortune to travel back to Fiji once again). As I said in the beginning, “they thought I would get bored for 13 days on an island. They were wrong.” Fiji is entirely worth putting on your bucket list, and not only that – Fiji should be at the very top of your bucket list. Travel for Teens is able to check off that list for you, and the 13-day Fiji Service & Adventure is your perfect choice to experience a group of islands unlike any other. Fiji is far more incredible than any island you can experience in the Caribbean, far more incredible than Hawaii, and far more incredible than nearly anywhere else on the planet. I only hope one day I can return.

Best ever

October 23, 2018by: Allison Waltman - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Fiji Service and Adventure
9

Wow. Where do I even start, I had the absolute time of my life on this trip, best experience ever. I recommend it to everyone. Fiji is such a special place and to work with the community and locals there was one of the best parts. The food was amazing and had lots of choices surprisingly since it is such a small island. The TFT staff was absolutely great, they were friendly, kind, helpful, and everything you'd ever need in a counselor. this trip really couldn't of been any better for me. I had the opportunity to go on such an amazing adventure and it was very much worth every penny. Don't miss out on it. GO TFT

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nadi, Fiji

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Cooking
  • Dancing

Availability

Years Offered: 2024

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
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Fiji, the Land of Smiles, is an unbelievable island destination you never knew you needed to explore. Earn up to 20 hours of service credit when you help improve the facilities of a local island school. Your hard work has a direct positive impact on the lives of the school children you’ll see as little brothers and sisters. This rewarding experience is complemented by unforgettable adventures through the best parts of this idyllic Pacific island nation. You’ll dive into the crystal clear blue waters to swim with manta rays, reef sharks, exotic fish, and vibrant corals. Feel like a local as you explore limestone caves, cook a lovo, savor kava, and visit local villages. Our Fiji service trip is the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion that makes for an unconvention...

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