Explore the area around Nadi. See religious landmarks and natural attractions. Marvel at the facade of a Hindu temple, meander by fragrant flowers in the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and take a restorative dip in the soothing thermal pools.

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Duration 6.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Be moved by the spiritual Nadi temple
Smell the flowers at the famous Garden of the Sleeping Giant
Relax in a thermal hot spring and soak in a mineral-rich mud pool
Meet the locals at a traditional Fijian village

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Begin your day trip at the vibrantly hued Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, which is the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere. Admire the traditional Davidian architecture and the painted wooden carvings of deities crafted by artists who traveled here from India. Continue your journey and stop at Nadi to visit a local handicrafts shop. Here, you can browse for souvenirs before making your way to the Namaka Market, where errand-running locals peruse colorful stacks of tropical fruits and vegetables. From there, head to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant to stroll through beautifully landscaped trails through lush gardens featuring more than 2,000 different kinds of delicate orchids. Your final stop is at the Sabeto Mud Baths, where you can soak in a mineral-rich mud pool and rinse off in the clear waters of a thermal hot spring. Relax on the ride back to your accommodation. A divine, gratifying, and soul enhancing experience is guaranteed. Make a stopover at a local primary school to visit the children. Any stationary or donation will be much appreciated. Then visit Fiji's first Fijian Village where the ancestors landed, Viseisei Village. This is a very culturally rich tour that enables you to learn about the village lifestyle and the traditional Fijian culture.

Includes

Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in Nadi or Denarau
Entrance fees
Guided tour of Nadi
Live tour commentary in English

Food or drink

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Comfortable clothes
Cash

Know before you go

There is a minimum of 2 people required for the tour to go ahead
Children under 4 years old are complimentary
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
Please advise us when booking if you will require a child car seat
Please note that there is no school tour on Saturdays, public holidays, or during school holidays
Please note that there is no visit to Viseisei Village on Sundays

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 15 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
5/5

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We had the best experience with our driver Sami on this excursion. He was very knowledgeable and shared the history of the temple, how to shop the markets, organized a wonderful guide for the Sleeping Giant garden (which had a beautiful orchid collection) and gave us lots of time at the mud pools and hot springs. We would recommend Sami of Valentine Tours to anyone!

March 30, 2022

We booked the tour a night before and were completelly surprised and amazed with the tour,service and our guide. We are first time in fiji and with two small kids,but everything was organized really well. We appreciate all the help which was provided:) our guide told us a lot about Fiji and about everything wecoul see travelling around Nadi. Questions were always welcome. We feel that our guidemade an extra mile while talking and showing Fiji to us:) our guides name was Dave:)

January 3, 2020

From temple visit, to chatting with locals at the veggy market, some shopping and enjoying the sleeping giant's lovely garden, and then the mud pools, there was something for everybody on the tour bus, a full and enjoyable day. I even enjoyed the bus ride, especially when driving through areas that are clearly not touristy. Since I'm here only for a couple of days, this gave me some feeling for the place and the people and it was beautiful, even while I was struggling with jet lag! thank you

January 2, 2020

Viti Levu: Mud Pool, Temple, and Sleeping Giant Garden

Viti Levu: Mud Pool, Temple, and Sleeping Giant Garden

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