Fiji: Nadi Highlights and the Natural Spa
Discover the highlights of Nadi on a full-day tour. Visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, the Nadi Handicraft Market, the Nadi Farmers Market, a traditional Fijian village, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and the Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool. Start your tour with a visit to the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere. Learn about the history of the temple and the TISI Sangam, a Hindu organization that was formed in 1926. Next, head to the Nadi Handicraft Market, an outdoor market that sells Fijian souvenirs and trinkets. Walk through the rows of wooden artifacts and an assortment of woven or shell handicrafts crammed into the dimly lit stalls. Take your time to browse the tiny stalls and haggle with vendors over wooden treasures like kava bowls, woven mats and bags, printed tapa, and shell jewelry. Continue to the Nadi Farmers Market, where you can see an array of fresh produce, from vegetables to fruits, with an adjoined fish market. Next, visit a traditional Fijian village on the west coast of Viti Levu island in Fiji. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Fijian culture and traditions on a guided tour of the oldest settlement in Fiji. Engage with the rich tapestry of Fijian culture and traditions, with roots tracing back about 2 millennia, the first Melanesian canoes beached at Vuda Point. It is believed that the foundation was laid by some of the first settlers. This village has also been home to some of Fiji's leaders and has been host to dignitaries. Continue to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, a garden that could well be one of the best-kept horticultural secrets in the whole of the South Pacific. Wander through the grounds and put names to the floral faces. Stroll along the canopy-covered boardwalk, through gorgeously landscaped lawns, across calm lily ponds complete with trickling fountains and croaking frogs, and finally into the heart of a dense rainforest. Finally, visit the Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool. Learn about the history of the area as you drive through sugar cane fields and villages. Hear about the impact of World War II on the area and how the US soldiers built the seating area to enjoy the springs, leading to the first usage of these springs for relaxation and healing by the local community.