Nadi tour: Garden of the Sleeping Giant, market & temple

Raymond Burr founded the orchid garden you'll walk through on this Nadi tour.

A four-hour guided tour of Nadi starting at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, an orchid and tropical plant collection founded by actor Raymond Burr in 1977. The route continues through Viseisei, the legendary landing site of the first Fijians, then into Nadi to see the largest Hindu temple in the South Pacific and the colorful Nadi Market. Hotel pickup is included. A live English-speaking guide leads the group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nadi and nearby attractions

• Visit Garden of the Sleeping Giant
• Explore chiefly village of Viseisei
• Visit largest Hindu Temple in South Pacific
• Browse Nadi Market

The experience

You start at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, where you walk among orchids and tropical plants across the grounds Burr established nearly fifty years ago. From there the tour moves to Viseisei, a chiefly village on the coast where the first Fijians are said to have landed. You have time to wander the seaside village before the group heads into Nadi proper.

The route takes in the largest Hindu temple in the South Pacific, then finishes at the Nadi Market, where the stalls and the faces of the vendors are what the operator calls the draw. All fees and taxes are included in the price. Hotel pickup is arranged based on which accommodation you select at checkout: options run from Nadi itself to Lautoka Wharf, Denarau Island, and several named resorts.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from your chosen accommodation.
• four-hour guided tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• entry to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant.
• time to explore Viseisei village.
• visit to the largest Hindu temple in the South Pacific.
• access to Nadi Market.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

6 options

Discover Nadi from Nadi or DenarauGuide in English · 08:00Includes pickup

Discover Nadi from Double TreeGuide in English · 07:30Discover Nadi from Double Tree, 4-hour schedule, pickup is included

Discover Nadi from Lautoka WharfGuide in English · 07:30Wharf fee, includes pickup

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Discover Nadi from Shangri-LaGuide in English · 07:00Discover Nadi from Fijian, 5 hours, includes pickup

Discover Nadi from OutriggerGuide in English · 06:30Discover Nadi from Outrigger, includes pickup

Discover Nadi from HideawayGuide in English · 06:30Discover Nadi from Hideaway, 5 hours, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 06:30, 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 2

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tourist Transport Fiji Limited

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Nadi with a morning or afternoon free: the tour loops through the orchid garden, chiefly village, and market in four hours, so it fits between other activities without eating into your day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Garden of the Sleeping Giant?

The Garden of the Sleeping Giant is an orchid and tropical plant collection founded by actor Raymond Burr in 1977. It is the first stop on the tour and gives you time to walk the grounds before moving on to Viseisei.

Where did the first Fijians land?

Viseisei, the chiefly village you visit on this tour, is the legendary landing site of the first Fijians. You have time to wander around the seaside village before the group continues into Nadi.

Which temple does the tour visit in Nadi?

The tour visits the largest Hindu temple in the South Pacific, located in Nadi. It is one of the main stops after you leave Viseisei.

How does hotel pickup work?

Pickup from your hotel is included and arranged based on where you're staying. At checkout, you choose from options including Nadi, Denarau Island, Outrigger, Hideaway, Lautoka Wharf, DoubleTree, or Shangri-La.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats and prams or strollers are available if you're traveling with small children.