Nadi shore excursion: Temple, markets & gardens from Port Denarau

Walk through a Hindu temple painted in gods and goddesses, then wander orchid gardens once owned by an American actor.

A guided shore excursion from Port Denarau Marina covers five to six hours and includes the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Nadi's vegetable and fruit markets, local handicraft stalls, and the Gardens of Sleeping Giant. Pickup and dropoff at the cruise ship terminal are included, along with bottled water and local taxes. Lunch and shopping are at your own expense in Nadi Town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple1h · entry included
2. Garden of the Sleeping Giant1h · entry included
3. Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool30m

Nadi sightseeing and shopping tour

• Pickup at Port Denarau Marina
• Visit Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple
• Explore local produce market
• Visit local handicraft market
• Tour Gardens of Sleeping Giants
• Shopping stop in Nadi Town
• Dropoff at Port Denarau Marina

The experience

You get picked up at Port Denarau Marina at 8:30am and head into Nadi with a live English-speaking guide. The tour opens at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, where you walk through rooms painted with colorful depictions of Hindu gods and goddesses while the guide explains the history and beliefs behind them. From there you move to the local produce market to see the fruits, vegetables and root crops that feed Fiji, then browse the handicraft market for locally made artifacts and souvenirs.

The Gardens of Sleeping Giant are the heart of the afternoon. The orchid collection (over 30 to 40 varieties of Asian orchids and Cattleya hybrids) was once the private collection of American actor Raymond Burr. You can either take a guided walk or wander on your own along the boardwalk that runs through the landscaped grounds, passing lily ponds and trees that shade the pathways. After the gardens, there's a shopping stop in Nadi Town where you can explore the streets, meet locals, and pick up duty-free goods before heading back to Port Denarau.

The tour wraps up with dropoff at the marina, timed so you're back before your ship departs. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. Lunch and any shopping purchases are on your own.

What’s included

• Pickup and dropoff at Port Denarau Marina.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• local taxes.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Excite Tours Travel

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group through each stop, which keeps the pace steady and the cost low for cruise passengers with a short window ashore. If you want to move at your own speed once you reach the gardens, you can (the guide doesn't require you to stay together there), but the temple and market visits are guided stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple like when you visit it?

The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple is decorated with colorful paintings of Hindu gods and goddesses throughout its rooms. Your guide walks you through the space and explains the history and beliefs of Hinduism as you go.

Can I walk around the Gardens of Sleeping Giant on my own, or is it a guided walk?

The Gardens of Sleeping Giant gives you the choice: you can take a guided tour or wander the boardwalk and landscaped grounds at your own pace, moving through the orchid collections and past the lily ponds however you like.

What time does the tour pick me up, and when will I be back at the ship?

Pickup is at 8:30am at Port Denarau Marina. The tour runs five to six hours total, so you'll be back at the marina with time before your ship departs.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included and is at your own expense. There's a lunch stop in Nadi Town where you can eat and shop on your own before returning to Port Denarau.

What should I wear for this tour?

Smart casual dress is recommended. The tour includes both indoor temple visits and outdoor gardens, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.