Biausevu Waterfall & Fijian Village: Private Tour from Nadi

A 20-meter waterfall sits at the end of a rainforest hike that starts with kava in a working village.

This full-day private tour from Nadi combines a traditional kava ceremony in a Fijian village with a hike through rainforest to Biausevu Waterfall, a 20-meter cascade on the Coral Coast about 1 hour and 45 minutes away. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver speaking English. The village entry fee and lunch are paid separately on the day. Children from age 6 are welcome, though the hike and cultural activities suit travelers with at least moderate fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fijian culture and nature exploration

• Traditional kava ceremony in village
• Hike through rainforest to waterfall
• Optional horseback riding in jungle
• Visit Biausevu Waterfall
• Lunch and shopping in Baravi

The experience

Eight hours from your hotel covers two distinct parts of Fiji that rarely sit in one day. You start in a village where a guide walks you through a traditional kava ceremony (the drink itself, the ritual, the reason it matters to the people who live there) before heading into the rainforest on foot. The hike itself is the passage to Biausevu Waterfall, which rises 20 meters and ranks among the country's most impressive. You cool off in natural spring water at the base, then the day ends in Baravi, where lunch options are yours to choose and a shop sells handcrafted wooden pieces.

The route is private: your vehicle, your driver, your pace through each stop. Hotel pickup means no arranging transport to the meeting point, and the air-conditioned van handles the 1 hour and 45-minute drive to the Coral Coast without the fatigue of a shared minibus. A professional English-speaking guide leads both the village ceremony and the rainforest section, so the cultural moment and the natural one both carry context. If you want to explore the jungle differently, horseback riding is available for an extra cost arranged on the day.

The itinerary also includes Sigatoka Sand Dunes, Fiji's first national park, where marked trails run through dunes and vegetation down to views of the river mouth and ocean. Entry there costs 10 FJD. The village entry fee (25 FJD per adult, 12.50 FJD per child) is paid when you arrive, not in advance. Lunch is your choice in Baravi and is not included, so you can eat what appeals to you or skip and carry snacks if the timing suits better.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional driver and English-speaking guide.
• traditional kava ceremony in the village.
• rainforest hike to Biausevu Waterfall.
• natural spring water to cool off in.
• access to Sigatoka Sand Dunes national park.

Options for this experience

3 options

Only Nadi hotels; group of 10 or more.Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00Private tour; pickup is included.

Marriott/intercon/DoubleTreeUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00Horse riding is available at an additional $50 FJD, which you can pay to the locals directly. Private tour lasting 8 hours on the Coral Coast. We supply a car, SUV or van depending on your group size, and all our fully air-conditioned vehicles offer hotel pick-up. Pickup is included.

Nadi/Denarau area hotelsUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00Horse riding can be arranged for an extra $50 FJD, paid directly to the locals if you wish. Private, 8 hours, Coral Coast, Sigatoka. Car, SUV or van provided according to your group size; all vehicles are fully air-conditioned and include hotel pick-up. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 23

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by VALENTINE TRAVEL TOURS LTD

Is this one for you?Choose horseback riding if you'd rather ride through the rainforest than hike it. Stick with hiking if you prefer to explore on foot.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

How far is Biausevu Waterfall from Nadi, and how long is the drive?

Biausevu Waterfall is located on the Coral Coast about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Nadi by vehicle. The tour includes the full drive in an air-conditioned private van with your hotel pickup and drop-off.

What happens during the kava ceremony in the village?

The kava ceremony is a traditional Fijian ritual held in the local village at the start of the tour. A guide walks you through the ceremony and its cultural significance before the group moves on to the rainforest hike.

Can I ride a horse instead of hiking to the waterfall?

Yes, horseback riding through the jungle is available as an optional add-on for an extra cost. You arrange this on the day of the tour if you'd like to explore the rainforest that way instead of hiking.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned vehicle, professional English-speaking driver and guide, and access to the sites. You pay the village entry fee (25 FJD per adult, 12.50 FJD per child) and lunch separately when you arrive.