Garden of the Sleeping Giant

Immerse yourself in Fijian culture and beauty during this tour. Experience a time-honored ritual, capped off with a visit to an exquisite orchid garden.

Enjoy a drive through fields of sugarcane en route to the chiefly village of Viseisei, where the first Fijian people landed and established themselves. Upon arrival, walk through the village and see the impressive Methodist Church. Enjoy a presentation of Fijian song and dance and also take part in Fiji's famous Yaqona (Kava) ceremony. Kava is a tranquilizing, non-alcoholic drink which numbs the tongue and lips and comes from the dried roots of the pepper plant; it is performed on significant occasions.

Visit the famous orchid Garden of the Sleeping Giant which is set within the backdrop of a magnificent mountain (the Sleeping Giant). Established by American actor Raymond Burr, the garden contains more than 2000 orchids of 30 to 40 different varieties. You’ll learn a little history of how this place was transformed into what it is today.

A scenic drive takes you back to Lautoka with a stop in Nadi town for shopping or exploring on your own.