Travel through the lush Sabeto Valley with its cane fields and lava outcrops to the glorious Garden of the Sleeping Giant. This exquisite slice of paradise houses one of the world’s largest orchid collections, plus a large lily pond and native forest. Marvel at the beauty and color of more than 2000 different kinds of orchid and wander round the attractively landscaped grounds.
Start your day with our Privately operated trip to the Beautiful Gardens driving through the beautiful Sabeto Valley to The Garden of the Sleeping Giant, located about 30 minutes from Nadi.
Here you find lovely landscaped gardens showcasing Fiji’s native plants as well as housing a magnificent collection of orchids, some native. A jungle walk takes visitors past a large lily pond and through native forest.
The stunning orchid collection was begun in 1977 by the late Raymond Burr, star of Perry Mason and Iron-side. Originally designed to house Burr’s private collection of tropical orchids, the gardens have developed into a popular attraction.
Leaving the gardens you will continue to Viseisei Village, legendary landing site of the first Fijians, where you will be shown the village and handicraft displays. Along a track a short distance from Viseisei lies the historic village of Vuda – of great significance to the Fijian people.
Visit the celebrated Vuda Lookout which affords a 360 degree bird’s eye view of the western mountain ranges, Nadi Bay, Lautoka City, and the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands. Drive to our Partner Resort for a fruit drink and walk on the andy beach. Horse riding optional and to be paid direct.
At the end of this delightful half-day tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Duration – 4 Hours
Operates – (Mon-Sun except, Christmas & New Year’s Day)
Entry to Village not available on Sunday’s
Cancellation/Refunds/No Shows
Tour is refundable if booking is cancelled before 07 days of departure, administration fee of FJD50.00 per person applies
Cancellation inside 07 days of departure is non-refundable.
No Shows – will result in full cancellation and value of tour being forfeited.
Child Policy
0-5 years – FOC
6-11 years – 50%
12+ years – Full rate applies
