Participants of most nationalities can obtain the visa upon arrival in Fiji. If your nationality requires you to obtain a visa prior to arrival in Fiji, contact your nearest Fijian Embassy. The Visa is granted depending upon the purpose of travel. You can apply for tourist/visitors or short term permit as well. Short term permit needs to be applied before you enter the country which takes up-to 10 working days to be approved, or you can start your application here.
The staff at your camp can help you organise your onward travel or suggest things to do if you plan to stay in the area longer.
Your deposit ensures your reservation for the tour or program. It guarantees your spot until 60 days prior to the scheduled commencement date, at which time the outstanding balance must be settled in full. Failure to complete payment by the specified deadline will result in the cancellation of your reservation, and the vacancy may be offered to another prospective participant. The remaining balance can be found in your account, and multiple reminders will be sent in advance of the due date to ensure timely payment.
Your passport must have at least six months’ validity and two blank pages. You should also have proof of onward travel.
For group tours, your place will be confirmed when 6 or more people have signed up and at least four weeks (28 days) prior to the start of your tour.
For volunteer or private bookings, please wait 2-3 working days.
We will refund you the total amount if the tour is cancelled. Typically, group tours are confirmed six months before departure.
Absolutely. Your payment is secure. Backpacking Tours is a licensed tour operator in Thailand (TAT Licence No. 11/12642), and we use trusted international payment providers. Your booking is safe, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Once you’ve booked your flights, log in to the Manage My Booking area of our website and enter your flight arrival details. If you’re arriving early, we can still arrange your airport transfer. If you also need extra nights of accommodation, let us know early so we can confirm availability and pricing.
International flights are not included in the price of any tour and will need to be booked separately. You’re free to book your own flights or book here.
We highly recommend that you travel with insurance for complete peace of mind. Please click here.
We recommend using a Wise travel card. It works in most places and supports Apple Pay and Google Pay. ATMs are widely available, but some places may accept cash only, so it’s good to carry some local currency.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. You’ll need to show proof of your policy to your group leader upon arrival (on your phone or printed). You can get a quote and purchase your travel insurance here.
Please wait for a confirmation email; this will provide information about when we recommend arriving and to depart. We recommend using Sky Scanner to arrange your flights.
We will provide you with airport transfer information 1-week before the tour/program begins.
It depends on which project you have chosen. Some projects require formal dressing. Therefore, packing a few formal clothes won’t harm
We should always be healthy and maintain our fitness. However, it depends on the project you choose and you should always be ready to work.
During your time, you will be accommodated at our accommodation. All our accommodations are dormitory style, shared and gender based rooms. We also provide private rooms (Dormitory style) subject to availability which you can request for at an extra cost. Whichever room you will choose, we provide clean, tidy, secured and basic facilities.
This can be possible depending on the availability of accommodation and the project that you have chosen. We will try our best to accommodate your request.
We're all about serving up tasty veggie and non-veggie dishes, made with simple, fresh, and local ingredients. We've got your allergies covered, so no worries there. We've got you sorted with three yummy meals on weekdays, and two awesome meals on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
We accept participants aged from 16 and above. Participants under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian. There is no upper age limit however, we recommend participants to check with the program options that are available.
You sure do. After you finish for the day during weekdays, it is your free time to do whatever you like.However, we request you to follow the rules, that are explained to you, at all times. Saturdays and Sundays is your free days.
Our Culture week program covers most of the topics including culture shock and how to adapt to Culture and Traditions. One should come with an open mind. We suggest you to go through the program guide.
The below list of things are essential for you to start the program.
● Personal Medication you may require
● Lockable luggage / locks
● Insect repellent
● Sunscreen
● Hat or cap
● Sandals
● Refillable Water bottle
● Proper clothing. No singlets or hot shorts to be worn while working at the project
● Beach wear (you might need it during your free time)
● Plug or Travel Charger/converter
We recommend you to tell your bank where you are travelling to ensure that your cards are working upon arrival. There are a few of ATMs in the town. However, we suggest you keep some cash in case of an emergency.
No, you will be required to hand wash your clothes. However, we do have laundry services available where you can pay and get the service.
