Nausori Highland Tour from Nadi: Kava Ceremony & Village Visit

A kava ceremony is how the village welcomes you: a ritual that opens the day before you've walked far.

The Nausori Highland Tour is a guided tour from Nadi into the rolling hills and traditional settlements of Nausori Village, where you attend a kava ceremony, explore at your own pace, meet locals and eat lunch together. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs five to six hours with a professional English-speaking guide. During school terms, a visit with village children is part of the day. Minimum two passengers required. Vegetarian meals available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nausori Village and Culture

• Travel Nadi scenic back roads
• Experience traditional kava ceremony
• Visit Nausori Village
• Meet and talk to locals
• Visit village school (during term)
• Enjoy lunch in village

The experience

The route starts with hotel pickup from Nadi, Denarau or Momi, then climbs into the highlands along scenic back roads that leave the main tourist track behind. You arrive at Nausori Village where the kava ceremony begins: a traditional welcome that sets the tone for everything that follows. The guide explains the custom as it unfolds, and you participate in the ritual itself rather than watching from a distance.

After the ceremony, the day opens up. You walk through the village at your own pace, stopping to talk with locals about their lives, their sugarcane farming, and how the settlement works. If you visit during school terms, there's time to spend with the village children, who are curious about where you're from and eager to share their own stories. Lunch happens in the village: a meal prepared locally, with a vegetarian option available if you request it when booking.

The guide stays with the group throughout, handling logistics and translation, while the pace lets you linger where you want. Bottled water is provided, and the tour wraps with a return drive to your hotel. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera and mosquito repellent. A sarong is useful for the kava ceremony and moving through the village respectfully.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Nadi-area hotel.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch in the village.
• driver and local taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

From Nadi/Denarau/Momi AreaGuide in English · 08:30Lunch is included in this tour, and the price applies only to guests travelling from hotels in the Denarau, Nadi, Sonaisali and Momi areas. Pickup is included.

From Intercon/HideawayGuide in English · 08:30Lunch is included in this tour, and the price applies only to guests travelling from the Intercontinental-Fiji Hideaway. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tour Managers Fiji

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with at least one other person and prefer a guide leading you through the village rather than exploring independently.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): 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 exactly happens during the kava ceremony at Nausori Village?

The kava ceremony is a traditional Fijian welcome ritual where you're invited to participate in preparing and drinking kava, a plant-based beverage central to village hospitality. Your guide explains the custom and its significance as the ceremony unfolds, and you take part in the practice rather than observing it.

Can I visit the village school, and what happens during that visit?

School visits happen only during school terms and are included in the tour. You spend time with village children who are keen to learn about your culture and share theirs with you. It's an informal exchange rather than a structured lesson.

How much walking is involved, and what's the terrain like?

You explore Nausori Village on foot at your own pace, so the amount of walking is up to you. The terrain is the village itself (paths between homes and gathering spaces), and the surrounding highlands. Comfortable walking shoes are advised.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

Lunch is included and prepared locally in the village. A vegetarian option is available. Let the operator know when you book if you need it.

What's the pickup process, and how long does the whole tour take?

Hotel pickup is included from Nadi, Denarau or Momi (or from Intercon or Hideaway, depending on your option). The tour runs five to six hours total, including the drive, the ceremony, village exploration, lunch and the return to your hotel.