Private Denarau Shore Excursion - Temple, Shopping, Market, Garden & Mud Pool
Description
- Private and Personalize Tour for you - Fully air-condition vehicle - All entry fees included - Friendly and informative driver/guide
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Sri Siva Subramaniya Hindu Temple is a magnificent monument in Nadi city. Set on the edge of the Nadi River, the temple is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Admire the towering temple’s ornate carvings, depictions of Hindu gods and traditional Dravidian styling.
Stop over in Nadi Town for a chance of some souvenir shopping or wander around town and experience our local shops.
A great way to mingle with the locals and try some super fresh produce is at the local farmer’s markets and food markets in Nadi. It’s a true Fiji experience! Here, you’ll get to taste some of the sweetest pineapples and the most flavoursome bananas.
Down the same Nadi backroads as the Sebato Mud Pools, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant is a wonderful place to immerse in Fiji’s nature. The garden full of orchids and flowing plants lies in a valley below a mountain said to look like a sleeping giant. Follow the short walk around a tranquil tropical forest full of birds, skinks and other wildlife, as well as fish ponds. At the end of your walk, relax in the garden with a complimentary fruit drink.
A short drive out of the Sleeping Giant is the Sabeto Mud Pools. Lather yourself in thick mud and let it dry on your skin before soaking in natural hot spring water. While the treatment is meant to work wonders for your skin, the whole muddy experience will definitely appeal to your childish side! The complex is run by the local village, where authentic Fijian food and souvenirs are on sale too, as well as massage services. It’s the perfect way to experience “Fiji time“.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up in front of Hard Rock Cafe at whatever time you disembark off the ship.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
We organised a private tour for us and two kids (3yrs and 7 months). It was the perfect way to learn about the culture and see everything in a family friendly way. They brought a car seat for the baby and made the day easy. We loved our guide and appreciated that it’s a small family owned company. Highly recommend the Private tour (as did the kids - zero meltdowns)
Rakesh was an amazing tour guide and made the sight-seeing experience comfortable and enjoyable for our family of 5! We were able to explore some Fiji highlights and especially loved the garden of the sleeping giant and mud pool & hot springs! Thank you for your patience while we explored and for sharing so much of the Fijian history with us. We learnt so much from you Rakesh and made some wonderful memories! We hope to see you again when we visit next - Brooke & Jeffrey
Bula Brooke, Thank you so much Brooke & Jeffrey for your beautiful review! We’re delighted to hear that Rakesh made your family’s experience comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. It’s wonderful that you were able to explore some of the highlights of Fiji, especially the stunning Garden of the Sleeping Giant and the mud pools & hot springs. We truly appreciate your kind words about his patience and the way he shared Fijian history with you — creating meaningful experiences like this is what we strive for every day. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely message on to Rakesh, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back again on your next visit. Vinaka vakalevu, Golf Tours Fiji
Excellent day start to finish. We enjoyed ourselves a lot. Guide was excellent car was great and the places we went were unique and we love them. Thanks for making this one of the best days on our 21 day cruise!
Bula Vinaka, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent day from start to finish and that you enjoyed every moment of your tour. It’s great to know your guide and vehicle met your expectations, and that you loved the unique places visited during your time in Fiji. We’re especially honoured to be part of one of the best days of your 21-day cruise — that truly means a lot to our team. Vinaka vakalevu, Golf Tours Fiji
Very good Operator..Cruise changed arrival Day and Port to Lautoka Fiji and not a problem..New vehicle and Owner Driver.. Diversions not a problem due to Cyclone traveling through New Caledonia.
Bula Trudie, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re pleased to hear that we were able to accommodate your cruise changes smoothly, including the revised arrival day and port into Lautoka. Flexibility and reliable service, especially during unexpected weather disruptions like the cyclone affecting the region, are very important to us. We’re also glad you were happy with the new vehicle and owner-driver service, and that everything ran as smoothly as possible under the circumstances. Thank you for your trust and support, and we hope to welcome you again in Fiji. Vinaka vakalevu, Trudie
Shivaan was very flexible and found the best stops for our shortened schedule. His personality was warm and fun. He was a very good and safe driver, managing to get us to our requested stops timely. We bought some Fiji rugby merch at a local shop and visited the garden of the sleeping giants.
Bula Michael, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear that Shivaan was able to accommodate your schedule and make the most of your time with us. His warm and fun personality, along with his safe driving, truly reflects the experience we aim to provide. It’s great to know you enjoyed your stops, including picking up some Fiji rugby merchandise and visiting the beautiful Garden of the Sleeping Giant. We appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Fiji. Vinaka vakalevu, Golf Tours Fiji
Such a fun and well-organised tour! Our guide was super friendly and shared lots of great local stories. I loved visiting the colourful temple, the lively market, and the beautiful garden. Everything ran smoothly, we never felt rushed, and the car was comfortable. A great mix of culture, nature, and relaxation — highly recommend!
Fiji Golf Tours and Transfers was a first class tour company. Rakesh and his family treated us like family. Picked us up at our cruise ship and provided a fun and educational experience. Very trustworthy!
Bula Jeff, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Rakesh and his team made you feel like family and provided a fun and educational experience. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Vinaka, Fiji Golf Tours
Rakesh was an excellent guide! He loves Fiji and gave us lots of information while driving around. Our 1st tour was late, so we only got a few stops in but the temple is beautiful and the mud pool/hot pools was fun!
Rakesh was a lovely tour guide who picked us up on time, and toured us to the must-see locations around Nadi, and dropped us off at our hotel afterwards. We really enjoyed learning about the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple. We're very grateful for the experience, and would recommend his tour to anyone. Thanks Rakesh for the awesome tour, Martin and Michelle.
Great day that was very relaxing and enjoyable for us older folk. Guide was fantastic with lots of information and the car was immaculate with nice cool aircon. We were picked up from our hotel and began our tour to the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere with plenty of commentary to inform us on all you need to know. We were taken to a lovely place in the mountains and had a guide take us around and explained the different plants, given a cool refreshing drink to finish in a beautiful Hut that had plenty of fans to cool you down. Next we went to the mud pools where the locals greeted us and gave us a small talk on the thermal pools and the mud to apply yourself. A massage was offered for a small fee. Last we went to the markets where we could buy souvenirs from the local ladies , buy fruit and vegetables and more importantly buy your kava. We then headed back to our hotel where we finished off. All in all was a great half day experience that can be booked at a suitable time of your choice.
