15 Hiking Tours in the Pacific Islands for a Week in the Islands

1.Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $97Our pick

Spend about five hours in Moorea’s Afareaitu Valley with guides such as Yvette, Mary, Sylvie, Teva, or Etienne. Walk through fern forest, fruit trees, flower-lined streams, ancient Polynesian sites, and slippery trail sections before swimming beneath the waterfall. Finish with fresh fruit, sugar cane, and juice in a private riverside garden.

“Sylvia was the best guide. She showed us so many different trees and plants. She moved at a comfortable pace and made the hike seem easy and fun. The trip ended with a cornucopia of local fruit they grew on their own land. I strongly recommend this trip.”

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2.ADVENTURE KOKODA 10-Day Premium Kokoda Campaign Trek Australian Led

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $3,443

This 12-day Kokoda experience follows the wartime trail from Owers Corner to Kokoda, with Australian expedition leadership, Koiari guides, local carriers, fresh camp meals, private flights, and a Dawn Service at Isurava. You’ll visit Lake Myola, Bombers campsite, battle positions, memorials, and the Bomana War Cemetery in a group of up to 15.

“My trip was an overwhelming experience of the senses and something that I may never experience again, therefore something I will never forget. After a week back home and some rest I can say that I would do this trip again but in reverse order, not what I was thinking Read more”

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3.Private Breathtaking Koroyanitu Half Day Waterfall Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $216

Leave Nadi with private guide Peni for a 6 to 8-hour hike in Koroyanitu Heritage Park. Set your own pace, swim at a waterfall, learn about Fijian culture, and share a local lunch in a mountain village. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests and ability.

“What can I say, but wow!! What an amazing experience all around. Peni was such an incredible tour guide. I have been fortunate to take a lot of tours for various experiences. I can honestly without a shred of doubt, that this was the most memorable tour experience I have ever had. Peni was one of the nicest human beings I have ever met in my life. Please take this tour!!”

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4.Private Day Trip Hike and Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,822

Spend eight hours with guides Fabian and Nicky hiking Moorea’s ancestor trail to the belvedere and 3 Pinus, then enjoy a local meal aboard a boat near the motu. Your marine biologist guide leads afternoon visits to Cook and Opunohu bays, with chances to see rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“Our guides shared all kinds of information on this trip that helped us understand local history and customs. Their passion made the adventure great. The scenario, lunch, boat ride and snorkeling were all excellent.”

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5.Small Group Hiking Adventure – Hidden Peaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $215

Leave Nadi with driver-guide Ray and head into the Nausori Highlands by private vehicle. Walk about 1.5 to 2 hours on forest and village paths with local guide Peter, learn about plants and traditional medicine, visit a waterfall, join a kava ceremony, and share a local meal in a family home. Expect rough roads and moderate walking.

“(+) Overall the tour is good because you get to see the village and learn about their way of life and it’s not the usual track in Fiji. Beautiful scenery and the views were amazing. (-) The guide Peter had many positive reviews yes. That’s exactly thRead more”

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6.Nguna Island Full Day Hike and Snorkeling Adventure from Port Vila Vanuatu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $156

Choose a 3.5-hour Mt Marou volcano hike with Roy and Jackie, or take a gentler village walk on Nguna. Afterward, enjoy a buffet lunch on Pele, then swim and snorkel in the lagoon or reef. The day includes boat rides, local stories, and a small group of up to 12 people.

“Guides were wonderful, informative and funny! What a great adventure. A boat trip, hiking up a 475m elevation mountain to view an extinct volcano, another boat trip in indescribably blue waters to a local village feast, snorkelling, swimming, kayaking, local stories and banter and another beautiful boat trip. A great day out. Thoroughly recommend.”

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7.Private Half-Day Hike in the Opunohu Valley in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $668

Join Fabien of Mana Moorea Tours for a private four-hour hike through Moorea’s Opunohu Valley. Learn about native plants, introduced species, pineapple farming, and island history as you walk toward the Col des 3 Cocotiers and the 3 Pinus. The pace is adapted to your group, with pickup available and a return to the meeting point.

“We had a great time hiking and learning more about the nature and wildlife of Moorea. Fabian was so knowledgeable and kind, and the overlook at the top of the hike was fantastic. We went on Father’s Day and it was incredibly generous for Fabian to spend part of his Father’s Day with us. Would definitely recommend!”

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8.Koroyanitu National Heritage Park Fiji – Hike – Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $215

Join Ray, Raymond, or Salva for a private hike in Koroyanitu National Heritage Park near Fiji’s west coast. Choose a trail suited to your ability, look for native plants and birds, swim beneath a waterfall when conditions allow, then visit Abaca Village. Pickup is offered, and the outing lasts about 3 to 6 hours.

“Raymond is an awesome guide. There are 3 trails to hike and he chose the one that fitted our abilities perfectly. He is very knowldgeable about the birds and plants. He found wild pineapple, bananas and many other native plants. The watRead more”

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9.Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $82

Travel by private vehicle from your Nadi hotel to Sabeto Mud Pool and Hot Spring Baths, then tour the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Expect about four hours, with time for a mud ritual, hot soak, orchids, a garden walk, and tropical fruit juice. Guide quality can vary, so confirm garden guiding when booking.

“The driver was so patient, he let us take our time for each activity. the tour of the garden was beautiful, the guide described each plant and it’s origin then after the walk they were cold drinks provided as a refresher. After we went to thRead more”

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10.16 Lines Zipline, Cave, Hiking & Biausevu Waterfall Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $182

Spend six hours on Fiji’s Coral Coast with hotel pickup, 16 zipline cables, a 2.5-kilometer jungle hike, a village kava ceremony, and a swim at Biausevu Waterfall. Guide Bruce may lead the day. Lunch, equipment, transport, and entry fees are included, while horse riding costs extra.

“Lots of fun. Spectacular views. Our guide Bruce was amazing. Went to the waterfall right after. Did a Kava ceremony, then hiked to the waterfall. The hike is 2.5 km to get there, but it's an easy hike. You have to cross a couple of small streams to get there, so it's better to wear water shoes. Bula!!!”

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11.Private Mnt Batilamu Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $234

Join Peni for a private 8 to 9-hour hike from Nadi or Lautoka toward Mount Batilamu in Koroyanitu Heritage Park. Walk 10 to 12 km through mountain country, stop at a cool waterfall, and share a traditional Fijian lunch with a family in Abaca Village. A good fit for hikers with moderate fitness.

“What an amazing tour! We have been to over 20 countries and this one stands out to be one of our absolute favorite. Peni is amazing , knowledgeable, and a fantastic guide and person . The hike was challenging which is exactly what we Read more”

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12.Crater Lake Hike and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $77Best value

You’ll follow a rough 4WD track and a steep, sometimes slippery rainforest trail to Lake Lanoto’o, Samoa’s volcanic crater lake. This 5 to 6-hour trip from Apia includes pickup, snacks, lunch, and a swim stop. Groups are capped at six, but sturdy footwear and moderate fitness are essential.

“Our guide was so patient and attentive, it was a beautiful Forrest hike and the lake was stunning! My friend is gluten intolerant and they made a personal alternative lunch for her which was so considerate.”

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13.Hiking Adventure including Fiji’s Highest Mountain and 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $750

Travel by 4WD from Nadi into Fiji’s interior with guides Ben, Jake, or Sireli. Spend three nights in village homestays, climb Mount Tomanivi, walk old village trails, visit Nabutautau, and finish with a forest waterslide. This is a demanding, culture-focused trek for independent-minded hikers.

“My partner and I had an amazing time on the Hiking Adventure with Talanoa Treks, we cannot not recommend this experience enough. The villages we visited were absolutely beautiful, definitely no risk of going hungry the food was all dRead more”

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14.Fiji Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Dunes hiking Combo Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $139

Spend about eight hours exploring Biausevu Waterfall and Sigatoka Sand Dunes from Denarau Island. Your day includes transport, entry fees, a kava ceremony, a school visit, a craft stop, and a professional guide such as Anand or Valentine. Expect stream crossings, hiking, wildlife, and time for lunch and shopping.

“Anand was an excellent tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour. It was a great way to see the southwestern part of the island.”

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15.Fiji 2 Night Hiking Adventure and Cultural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $609

Spend three days and two nights hiking Fiji’s Nadrau highlands with Talanoa Treks and local community guides. You’ll visit Naga and Nabutautau villages, follow old trails, slide down a natural waterslide, eat village-prepared meals, and travel by 4WD between the mountains and Nadi or Suva. Guide Ben has earned special praise for his cultural insight.

“It was an amazing experience which added value to what it was intended in terms of understanding Leadership, at the Vanua. The Impact of the Church, The Vanua and Governance (Government).”

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