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The 15 Best Temples & Gardens in the Pacific Islands

30 tours  ·  from $37 a head

The Sri Siva Subramaniya temple and the Garden of the Sleeping Giant are the two stops almost every Nadi circuit makes. The 15 below cover them and the Polynesian gardens, with entry, dress notes and prices.

Nadi: Garden Village Hot Spring & Temple Highlights Tour - Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Nadi’s colorful opening stop
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Nadi: Garden Village Hot Spring & Temple Highlights Tour

1.Garden Village Hot Spring & Temple Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 339 reviews · 6 hours · from $75Our pick

Spend six hours exploring Nadi with an English-speaking guide such as Bobby, Anand, or Deo. Visit Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, local markets, Viseisei Village, a school, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Hot Springs. The morning departure includes the village and school visits, while the afternoon option does not.

“Loved the fruit and veg market definitely try the pineapple and mangoes. Loved the mud pool and hot springs very relaxing”

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CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour - Orchids and a forest walk at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant
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CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour

2.CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $108Top rated

Spend a half-day around Nadi with a driver-guide such as Thomas, Ali, or Ravi. Walk among orchids at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, coat yourself in Sabeto’s warm mud, soak in mineral pools, and visit Viseisei Village. Hotel pickup and entry fees are included, but bring modest clothing, cash, and a change of clothes.

“This was a very well run tour. Pick up from our hotel was on time & simple. Our Tour guide Thomas was excellent (6 stars). Viator however should inform everyone regarding the dress restrictions for the Hindu temple and also even the requirements for the traditional Fiji Village tour (ladies, no bare legs or midriff). Also no hats ! Everything else was perfect, the gardens were stunning, the mud pool people could not have been more welcoming and assisted by taking lots of photos for us. Highly recommend this experience.”

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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden - departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers - What the drift snorkel feels like
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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

3.1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $144

From Raiatea, you’ll take a scenic 35 to 45 minute boat ride to Tahaa, walk briefly over dead coral, then drift through a shallow coral garden with colorful fish and clams. Guides such as Gony, Laurence, and Julian lead small groups of up to 10. Bring water shoes, a camera, and basic swimming skills.

“I organized 2 boats in Raiatea for 20 of our friends to experience the drift snorkel in the Coral Garden in Taha'a and we were not disappointed. Our boat driver and snorkel instructor were super friendly, accommodating and exceptionally welRead more”

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Vuda Lookout, Vesisei Village, Market, Temple & Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour - Garden of the Sleeping Giant: allow time for the orchids
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Vuda Lookout, Vesisei Village, Market, Temple & Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour

4.Vuda Lookout, Vesisei Village, Market, Temple & Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews

Travel from Nadi or Denarau through the Sabeto Valley with a local guide, visiting the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Viseisei Village, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Namaka Market, and Vuda Lookout. Guides such as Bobby, Vincent, Naveem, and Raj have led this tour. Expect about four busy hours, hotel pickup, and a small-group feel.

“The garden was amazing and beautiful as was the Vuda look out. Bring small cash for market and village shopping.”

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Nadi Sightseeing Including Viseisei Lookout, Village Tour, Garden & Temple Tour - Viseisei Village and Fiji’s beginnings
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Nadi Sightseeing Including Viseisei Lookout, Village Tour, Garden & Temple Tour

5.Nadi Sightseeing Including Viseisei Lookout, Village Tour, Garden & Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $79

See several of Nadi’s key sights in about five hours with pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a group capped at 13. Visit Namaka Market, Viseisei Village, Anchorage Lookout, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple. Guides such as Navin, Navine, Dev, and Junior Ali have earned praise for friendly local insight, though guide quality can vary.

“DEV was our tour guide he gave us a fully informative commentary throughout the day. Worked really well in translation at the Markets were he gave us a really good insight into different things. He found us a brilliant place to stop and have lunch before transporting us back to our Hotel,”

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Rangiroa: Blue Lagoon Tiputa Pass Coral Garden Island Birds - The pink sand beach and Blue Lagoon
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Rangiroa: Blue Lagoon Tiputa Pass Coral Garden Island Birds

6.Blue Lagoon Tiputa Pass Coral Garden Island Birds

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

You’ll travel by boat from Rangiroa to Tiputa Pass and the Blue Lagoon for dolphin watching, coral-garden snorkeling, shark encounters, pink sands, bird island, and a weaving demonstration. A local lunch includes coconut crab, fish, coconut bread, drinks, and ukulele music. Pickup is included, with French and English guiding.

“Excellent captain and assistant. The pink sands were magical, blue lagoon was slightly disappointing as there was very few fish when snorkelling but the view from above water was breathtaking. Super lunch prepared by the captain with delicious crab and fresh coconut bread, along with tuna chicken and raw fish with coconut, accompanied by some local Tahiti white wine. Fantastic experience!”

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Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden - What the drift snorkel is really like
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Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

7.Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $128

From Uturoa Harbor, Papa Zoulou takes you by small boat to Tahaa’s Tautau motu for a guided drift through shallow coral gardens. Expect colorful fish, clear water, local culture, tropical fruit, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and a free pearl farm visit. Guides such as Roy and Tura are especially helpful with nervous swimmers.

“Really good tour close to cruise ship. Great time the drift snorkeling was amazing. The tour guide was great”

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Private Full-Day Tahiti — Grotto, Gardens & Panoramas - Arahurahu Marae and the sacred side of Tahiti
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Private Full-Day Tahiti — Grotto, Gardens & Panoramas

8.Private Full-Day Tahiti — Grotto, Gardens & Panoramas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews

Spend about eight hours touring Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned minivan with guides such as Natalia, Max, Eric, Angel, or Raiarii. See Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Vaipahi Gardens, Faarumai Waterfall, Point Venus, and Taravao Plateau, with time for lunch at your own expense. The route can be adjusted for your group.

“Angel was an excellent guide with good knowledge of the island. She catered to the needs and interests of the group.”

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Mud Pools-Nadi Private Therapeutic Pools, Gardens, Temple, Market &Shopping Tour - Nadi Produce Market and Handicrafts
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Mud Pools-Nadi Private Therapeutic Pools, Gardens, Temple, Market &Shopping Tour

9.Mud Pools-Nadi Private Therapeutic Pools, Gardens, Temple, Market &Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $117

Spend four to five hours touring Nadi and the Sabeto Valley in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, local produce and handicraft markets, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto’s mud pools. Guides such as Avi, Sami, Sashi, and John are praised for cultural insight and flexible pacing. Optional massages cost extra.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour and would highly recommend! We had just arrived at the airport and needed to be dropped off in a different location and the company worked with us seamlessly to be able to take our luggage with and coordinate different pickup/drop off. Our driver Sashi was AMAZING and made our trip so interesting by sharing lots of information and details. He was our own private tour guide! The stops at the flower/farmers market were wonderful and we even tried some fruit. The hot springs/mud bath and massage were heaven and so was the garden we went to. Our first experience in Fiji and…”

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Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical Fishies - Plane and boat wrecks beneath the lagoon
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Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour – Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical Fishies

10.Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour – Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical Fishies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $109

From Tahiti Marina Taina, Sylvain, Jeremy, and the ATAE team take you by boat to the calm Aquarium lagoon near Punaauia. You will use an easy underwater scooter to visit wrecks, coral gardens, and tropical fish sites, with fins, mask, snorkel, snacks, drinks, and photos included.

“We loved this experience. The tour operator called us early to go out because a whale was seen in the harbor. It was exciting to see then we spent a Few hours snorkeling in beautiful blue water surrounded by fish. My only complainant is that they didn’t take very many photos of us, it would have been great to have more.”

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Garden of Sleeping Giant with Tifajek Mudpool Hotspring Tour - The Tifajek mud bath ritual
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Garden of Sleeping Giant with Tifajek Mudpool Hotspring Tour

11.Garden of Sleeping Giant with Tifajek Mudpool Hotspring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · 270 - 330 minutes · from $65

This half-day outing links the Garden of the Sleeping Giant with Tifajek’s mud pools and hot springs near Nadi. An English-speaking driver-guide handles hotel transfers, a one-hour garden walk, and about 2.5 hours at the pools. Bring swimwear, a towel, water, sun protection, and a change of clothes.

“This was a great experience for our last day on this beautiful island. We drove ourselves and the maps took us where we needed to be and the signage on the roads made it easy to follow. Our guide was fun, nice, and did a great jobs talking about the hot springs and mud. The Sleeping Giant garden is soooo beautiful! Loved everything about this. Will do it again next time we are in Fiji.”

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Wonders of Nadi Tour - Hindu Temple, Sleeping Giant Gardens, Markets & Shopping - Starting with Nadi’s produce market
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Wonders of Nadi Tour – Hindu Temple, Sleeping Giant Gardens, Markets & Shopping

12.Wonders of Nadi Tour – Hindu Temple, Sleeping Giant Gardens, Markets & Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $77

Travel from Denarau or Nadi with a local guide such as Jason, Mohammed, or Avi to see Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, shop at produce and craft markets, and walk through the Gardens of the Sleeping Giant. Expect about 4 to 5 hours, bottled water, hotel transfers, and a mix of culture, shopping, and garden scenery.

“What a unique cultural experience! So grateful to see the temple and learn about its history and to go to the local market and buy the best fruit ever. Also seeing the stunning orchids at the garden. Wow! Highly recommended.”

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Private Denarau Shore Excursion - Temple, Shopping, Market, Garden & Mud Pool - Nadi town: local shops in a short window
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Private Denarau Shore Excursion – Temple, Shopping, Market, Garden & Mud Pool

13.Private Denarau Shore Excursion – Temple, Shopping, Market, Garden & Mud Pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $84

From Port Denarau, a private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to Nadi’s Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, local markets, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto’s hot springs and mud pools. Guide Rakesh Chand may provide temple sarongs, and the flexible format lets your group set the pace.

“This experience was unbelievable. This family run business made us feel welcome and if we asked, we felt we would be taken home for dinner. Very friendly and informative. Learned a great deal of the history and culture. They took care of evRead more”

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FIJI: Garden of the Sleeping Giant Tour - Raymond Burr’s orchid garden
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FIJI: Garden of the Sleeping Giant Tour

14.Garden of the Sleeping Giant Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 150 - 330 minutes · from $45Best value

Walk through a 20-hectare garden near Nadi, home to more than 2,000 orchid varieties, native plants, lily ponds, and a short forest trail. Choose entry only or pickup from many Nadi-area hotels. Allow about two hours, bring sturdy shoes, and go early for cooler weather and quieter paths.

“We had private transfers to and from the gardens. He was very friendly. The gardens were stunning and they serve you a refreshing complementary drink afterwords.”

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"Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'' - Shri Radha Krishna Temple adds Fiji’s Indo-Fijian story
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“Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple”

15.“Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $121

Spend about eight hours traveling from Nadi or Denarau along Fiji’s Ocean Road. Meet pottery makers in Lawai, take part in a kava welcome and cultural performance, visit Sigatoka Market and Shri Radha Krishna Temple, shop at Tappoo, and walk through Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park. Guides such as Sami, Anand, Kamal, and Morrie are known for informative, flexible tours.

“We ended up on a private tour for this as I don’t think many people know about the Sigatoka sand dunes! The boat tours are really popular, but you should definitely try to do this tour as well. An hour drive from Nadi, our guide Deo took us to a Read more”

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