Day tour · Viti Levu
Full-Day Viti Levu Highlights Tour from Nadi
By Viti Levu Explorer· 4.9★ (168)
- Day tour
- Approximately 9 hours
- Viti Levu
About this activity
See the best of western Viti Levu in one unhurried day. Starting with a hotel pickup in the Nadi, Denarau or Wailoaloa area, you'll visit the colourful Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, browse Nadi's produce market, wander the orchid-filled Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and soak in the warm Sabeto mud pools and hot springs. After a relaxed local lunch we visit Viseisei, one of the oldest villages in Fiji, before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon. Small groups, an expert local guide and air-conditioned transport throughout.
Highlights
- See the colourful Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere
- Soak in the warm, mineral-rich Sabeto thermal mud pools and hot springs
- Wander the orchid-filled Garden of the Sleeping Giant, founded by actor Raymond Burr
- Visit Viseisei, one of the oldest villages in Fiji, and learn about iTaukei culture
- Small-group day tour with hotel pickup and an expert local guide
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle and fuel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Nadi / Denarau / Wailoaloa)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Garden of the Sleeping Giant entry
- Sabeto mud pool and hot springs entry
- Temple donation and sarong hire
What’s not included
- Lunch and drinks (own expense at a local restaurant)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Pickups outside the Nadi to Coral Coast strip (on request)
What to expect
- 1
Stop: 45 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Start in Nadi at the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere, a riot of hand-painted Dravidian colour. Sarongs are provided and your guide explains the symbolism before you explore.
- 2
Stop: 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Browse pyramids of tropical fruit, kava root and spices at the bustling municipal market — a real slice of everyday Nadi.
- 3
Stop: 1 hour · Admission Ticket Included
Stroll boardwalks through rainforest and lily ponds among more than 2,000 orchid varieties, set against the Sabeto Sleeping Giant ridge.
- 4
Stop: 1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Coat yourself in warm mineral mud, let it dry, then rinse off in a series of natural hot pools — a famously fun, skin-softening Fijian ritual.
- 5
Lunch near Vuda
Stop: 1 hour · Lunch (own expense)
Break for lunch at a local restaurant (pay your own) before the village visit.
- 6
Stop: 45 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Visit one of the oldest settlements in Fiji, said to be where the first Fijians landed. Meet your hosts, see the chiefly bure and learn iTaukei customs.
- 7
Return to your hotel
Relax on the drive back to Nadi, Denarau or Wailoaloa, arriving late afternoon.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Maximum 12 travellers per departure
- Operated by Viti Levu Explorer
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation — cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather — if it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers — if it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
About the operator
Viti Levu Explorer
Nadi, Fiji
Viti Levu Explorer is a Nadi-based, locally owned tour company sharing the best of Fiji's main island — from the orchid gardens and steaming mud pools of the Sabeto Valley to the temples and markets of Nadi, the Sigatoka Sand Dunes and the beaches of the Coral Coast. Our guides are Fijian locals who grew up on Viti Levu, and every tour runs in air-conditioned vehicles with hotel pickup from Nadi, Denarau and Wailoaloa. Expect small groups, flexible itineraries, and a genuine "Bula" welcome on every departure.
About Full-Day Viti Levu Highlights Tour from Nadi
Where does the tour start?
We pick you up from your hotel lobby in the Nadi, Denarau or Wailoaloa area between 8:30 and 9:00 am. Pickups from further afield (Coral Coast) can be arranged on request.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included — we stop at a local restaurant around midday where you can buy a meal to suit your taste and budget. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.
What should I bring?
Bring a swimsuit and towel for the mud pool and hot springs, plus sunscreen, a hat, walking shoes and some cash for lunch and souvenirs. A change of clothes is handy after the mud pool.
What should I wear to the temple and village?
Modest dress is appreciated, with shoulders and knees covered. Sarongs are provided at the temple, and your guide will brief you on village etiquette before we arrive.
Does the tour run in the rain?
Yes, the tour runs in light rain — most stops are partly sheltered. In the event of severe weather we offer an alternative date or a full refund.
Last updated 14 June 2026