"Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple''
Description
Discover the real Fiji on a half-day tour of the Coral Coast, departing from Nadi or Denarau. Visit a local school and bargain like a local at Sigatoka market. Learn about the traditional pottery of Fiji, and take part in a customary kava ceremony .
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Itinerary
Lawai Pottery Village in Fiji is a cultural haven where Fijian pottery takes center stage. Guests are welcomed with a traditional kava ceremony, followed by witnessing skilled artisans crafting intricate pottery pieces. Engage in a lively Fijian meke dance, immersing yourself in the vibrant local culture. Explore pottery shops and galleries to discover a range of stunning Fijian pottery, from functional pieces to decorative sculptures. This immersive experience offers a deep appreciation for Fijian artistry and traditions, leaving visitors with cherished memories of Lawai Pottery Village's rich cultural heritage.
Visit Sigatoka Market and discover a whole lot of local produce, fruits and vegetables. Feel free to purchase anything that may interest you and also feel free to chat or ask any questions to the local market vendors. Sigatoka is also known as the Salad Bowl of Fiji because of how rich they are on fruits and vegetables.
Visiting the Shri Radha Krishna Temple in Sigatoka is a serene and captivating experience. The temple's exquisite architecture, vibrant colors, and sacred rituals create an atmosphere of devotion and tranquility. It is a cherished sanctuary where one can seek solace and connect with the divine in a profound way.
Tappoo Shop in Sigatoka is a paradise for art enthusiasts seeking beautiful handicrafts. From intricately woven mats to hand-carved wooden artifacts, the shop offers a diverse range of exquisite items that showcase Fiji's rich cultural heritage. Browse through the collection and find the perfect piece to take home at your own cost. Please note you can also buy lunch at own cost
The Sigatoka Sand Dunes are located directly west of the mouth of the sigatoka river the second largest river in fiji. Discover the history of sand Dunes and explore the ecosystem.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait at the hotel lobby 5 minutes prior than your scheduled pick-up time
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Reviews(21)
Shaggy was excellent! Would churches again and recommend others do to.
Vinaka for your incredible 5-star review! Thank you for trusting Valentine Tours Fiji as your tour operator; it was a pleasure having you with us.
This was an amazing tour! The company, Valentine's tours ensure that we had a great experience, and enjoyed every minute! Also since the time permitted, came up with additional activities for us. Happy we booked this tour
The tour highlight was the trip to the Village. They were so welcoming and the performance they gave us was great. I would drop the fruit and vegetables markets from the tour. We were there for less than 10 minutes and our guide explained nothing. There needs to be notice that you have to walk to the sand dunes and it is a minimum 2 hour round trip for the fit. There is a shorter path but still takes 40 minutes with some hills involved
Great day. Bobby and Shaggi were both very nice. The village was excellent. I would suggest the fruit and vegetables markets was a waste of time. Sand dunes were nice. Tour company should let potential tourists know of the walk involved and allow time for anyone that wants to do the full walk
Bula We’re glad you enjoyed meeting Bobby and Shaggi and that you found the village and sand dunes enjoyable. We’re sorry the fruit and vegetable markets didn’t meet your expectations and for any confusion during your experience. It’s entirely your choice which hiking walk you’d like to do. Our driver/guide will wait for you to complete your chosen hike, so you’re free to start and finish at your own pace. We apologise that this wasn’t clearly communicated by our reservation team. There are two hiking trails available: a 1-hour option and a 2-hour option. We highly recommend the 2-hour hike for better scenery, but we’ll respect whatever you decide. Thank you for your feedback about the market—your input is valuable and I’ll pass it along to our team so we can consider improvements in the future. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Vinaka Sujita
Bobby the guide and the driver was excellent with us. Bobby explained everything about the culture of fiji. I particularly like the school and the pottery village. I'll take another tour with those guys if I could. Thank you for the day.
A great introduction to Fiji, a tour combining interesting cultural experiences and stunning nature. My guide/driver was a very good source of information about the country, he was able to answer every question on history, society and politics of Fiji. I had a great layover!
Had a great time learning about Fijian pottery and visiting the temple. Anand was our tour guide and was an endless fount of knowledge about Fiji’s culture, life, and history.
Visiting the Food bowl, the pottery village where we danced with the ladies after the welcome ceremony. Views from the lookout at the national park. Our local driver Morrie customised our tour and showed us the sand dunes where they trained for the rugby and views from various locations that he knew would give great pictures of the river and town.
Thank you for the wonderful five-star reviews!
We ended up on a private tour for this as I don’t think many people know about the Sigatoka sand dunes! The boat tours are really popular, but you should definitely try to do this tour as well. An hour drive from Nadi, our guide Deo took us to a village where the women make pottery by hand, which we got to watch them do. We participated in a kava ceremony with them and then had a chance to buy some of their pottery- a real treat! The highlight was the sand dunes. If they ask if you’d like to do the short walk to the dunes or the long walk, choose the long walk and you won’t regret it- be ready to climb up some pretty steep sand! And unforgettable experience. The photos don’t do it justice!
Our tour guide Anand explained to us about Fiji culture including education system and economy, we were the only people on the tour and he let us explore the places on our pace. Pottery village was a wonderful experience. Kava ceremony and dance. We even got to dance with them! Fascinating way to make a pottery. Walk in the sand dune was peaceful.
