The Cost Of Island Hopping

Even for budget-conscious travelers, Fiji remains an expensive destination to visit. There are usually only a few backpacker resorts per island if you want to island hop throughout Fiji's outer islands.

While many of these resorts entice visitors with affordable accommodation and dorm bed rates, you must also consider the expense of necessary meal plans, activities like scuba diving, and transportation to the secluded island. The Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands are famously pricey, and many resorts insist that you schedule your transportation via them.

Don't be fooled by a low hotel or bed fee; when you add all the extra charges, larger room rates can sometimes be cheaper. There are dorm rooms on the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, and despite the fact that some of them are named resorts, they are inexpensive in Fiji. Those of you who don't want to stay at a resort may check into other choices, such as local guest homes.