Fiji · MUD POOL & HOT SPRING TOURS
The Sabeto valley behind Nadi runs hot, and the mud pools there are the cheapest memorable morning in the country. The 15 below differ on what else they bundle in, whether lunch comes with it, and how early they collect you.
Spend six hours exploring Nadi with an English-speaking guide such as Bobby or Anand. Visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Namaka Market, Viseisei Village, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Hot Springs. Entry fees and hotel transport are included, but lunch is not.
“Bobby was amazing, funny and helpful. Would recommend to everyone.”
Spend four to five hours visiting Fiji’s Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool, and Viseisei Village. Hotel pickup, entry fees, and a driver-guide are included. Guides such as Thomas, Ali, Anish, Ravi, and Manjo are praised for friendly local insight, while the mud bath and hot spring soak are the tour’s big draw.
“Our family signed up for this tour during an extended layover. The guide was polite, engaging, and enthusiastic about showing us around. He was also flexible which allowed for us to be picked up from our breakfast spot in town and droppRead more”
Follow a local guide such as Betty, Sarah, Oscar, or Poni through Nadi streets, country roads, and a short beach section on a guided quad bike. The tour includes helmets, refreshments, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Tifajek mud pools and hot springs. Bring a license, swimwear, towel, and clothes you can dirty.
“Betty was our guide and the experience was awesome! We rode through the streets of Nadi, went to the market, did the small hike through the gardens…the mud bath and hot springs, rode on the beach… and headed back to our starting point. I mentioned that we were doing it for my husband birthday and at the end they had a birthday cake with a candle and sang happy birthday! It was very memorable ❤️ definitely recommend this for the experience! It was extremely fun and we got to see a lot. Notes: - definitely wear sunscreen ( do not apply on your face) lol i made the mistake and…”
Spend about four hours visiting Nadi’s Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, a handicraft shop, Namaka produce market, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Hot Springs. Hotel pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Navin, Dave, Dev, and Zain are praised for local insight, though some stops may be self-guided.
“We loved our day trip experience, our driver was amazing. He didn’t rush us at all he let us spend as much time as we wanted at every stop. The mud pools were our most memorable. The mud left our skin so soft and the hot springs were so warm. We enjoyed a one hour massage then they let us go back to the hot spring so relaxing. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to learn about the Fijian culture.”
Start with 16 ziplines across 3 kilometers of forest, caves, canyons, and ocean viewpoints at Zip Fiji Momi. Guides such as John, Bruce, Ba, Ruby, and Cody keep the activity safe and lively while helping with photos. After lunch, continue to Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring for a muddy soak and warm pools, with massage available at extra cost.
“Great guides. Gentle and slow for the trip up but we did feel rushed coming back down. Lunch was ordinary but flavourful. Great combo of activity. Felt really relaxed after the mud baths following the exercise of the zip Fiji.”
Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Tifajek Mud Pool near Lautoka, spread thermal mud over your skin, rinse off, and relax in natural hot springs. A low-cost massage is available from local practitioners. Sleeping Giant Garden can be added on request, though its entry fee is extra. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered.
“All round great experience. Daniel our driver and Guide gave us great insight to and from the mud baths he was efficient and a wealth of knowledge of the area. Mud baths were fantastic we went 10 years ago and loved it so we wanted to to Read more”
Travel to Tifajek’s Sabeto mud pools for a natural mud wrap, a sulphur-rich mud bath, and hot-spring soaking. English-speaking guides, including Mony, explain the springs and help with photos. Pickup is available from selected Nadi, Denarau, Lautoka, and nearby resorts, or you can arrive on your own.
“Sensational day …great staff and driver a delight to have … Thanks for a great day …”
Spend four to five hours with a private driver-guide exploring Nadi’s Hindu temple, produce and handicraft markets, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto mud pools. Guides such as Avi, Sami, Sashi, and John are praised for cultural insight and flexible pacing. Hotel, port, and airport pickup is available.
“Avi was the best tour guide we have ever encountered on our many tours of the Pacific Islands over the years. The car was immaculate, he was a very safe driver and he explained everything we visited, hosted us as we toured around, introdRead more”
You’ll visit the Garden of the Sleeping Giant for orchids, rainforest paths, and lookout views, then spend time at Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring. An English-speaking guide leads the experience. Return transfers from many Nadi and Denarau hotels are included, but shared pickups can add waiting time.
“absolutley amazing! so beautiful and so much history. cannot recommend this tour enough. would go again in a heartbeat!”
Travel from your Nadi or Denarau hotel to Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, local markets, Viseisei village, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Tifajek. The 4.5 to 6.5-hour outing ends with a mud wrap, mud pool bath, and hot spring soak. English-speaking guides, including Tui on some departures, provide return transfers.
“Tui was an excellent guide and he showed us all the authentic spots in Nadi and took really good care of us. would recommend doing this trip for sure.”
From Port Denarau, Rakesh Chand or another Fiji Golf Tours driver takes your private group to Nadi’s Hindu temple, markets, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Mud Pools. Expect air-conditioned transport, included admission, flexible pacing, and time for a hot-spring soak. Bring swimwear and cover your legs for the temple.
“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”
Spend four to five hours visiting Viseisei Village, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Nadi Produce Market, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Hot Springs. Sunny is one guide praised for friendly stories and helpful service. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, cash entrance fees, and a playful mud bath.
“We did this Fiji tour yesterday and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The itinerary itself covers so many highlights around Nadi — from immersing yourself in local Fijian culture and visiting a village, to the stunning Sri Read more”
Explore Lautoka Market, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Sabeto’s hot springs and mud pools, and Krishna Kaliya Temple with a private guide. Air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included. Guides such as Avi, Mohamed, and Jason are praised for their personal service, though the garden may feel lightly guided.
“Our tour guide Mohamed was wonderful offered lots of information very personable would recommend to everyone”
Travel from Fiji Marriott Momi Bay to Nadi’s Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Namaka fruit market, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Hot Springs. Your guide handles transport and local commentary, with time for shopping, orchids, tropical juice, and a traditional mud bath. Groups are limited to 15 people.
“Our driver Navin from Epic Transfer and Tour was delightful, very knowledgeable, very kind, a total gentleman. We had our private cat that took us to all the places. Wonderful Sleeping Giant Garden”
Spend about eight hours exploring Sabeto with an air-conditioned 4WD, lunch, water refills, and a licensed guide. Visit Koroiaca village, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, a zipline or eco-adventure park, and the Sabeto mud pools. Guides such as Tui and Clyde are often assigned, though names can vary.
“An excellent experience highly recommend! We had the best time with Clyde and Tui very informative, loved the village seeing the church chiefs hut and massage mud bath hot springs gifts to buy and the sleeping giant in the gardens were Read more”
Pick a wharf, a valley or a village.
