Yasawa Islands

Fiji's most photogenic island chain — Blue Lagoon beaches and barefoot resorts.

The Yasawas are a chain of about twenty volcanic islands stretching northwest from Viti Levu, reached by a single daily catamaran from Denarau. Famous as the filming location of The Blue Lagoon, the chain offers a mix of backpacker beach huts and small luxury resorts on otherwise empty white-sand bays.

Highlights

• Blue Lagoon Beach on Nanuya Lailai
• Sawa-i-Lau limestone caves swim
• Manta ray snorkeling off Nanuya Balavu (May–Oct)
• Backpacker hopping via the Yasawa Flyer
• Traditional Fijian village visits and kava
• Empty beaches with barefoot resort culture

Best Time to Visit

May through October is the dry season with cooler trade winds and manta-ray season. November through April is hotter and wetter.

Language: Fijian, English · Currency: Fijian Dollar (FJD)