8 Best Shore Excursions from Lautoka 🛳️ [2025]

1. Private Lautoka Shore Excursion – Fiji Golf Tours & Transfers

Embark on a cultural journey with Fiji Golf Tours & Transfers. Visit Viseisei Village, the legendary landing site of the first Fijians, and explore the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere.

For a taste of local culture, browse the Nadi Handicraft Market for authentic souvenirs. Explore the natural beauty of Fiji at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, then enjoy a unique experience at the Sabeto Mud Pools.

This private tour offers a fully air-conditioned vehicle, a knowledgeable driver, and all entry fees included, ensuring a comfortable and enriching experience of Fiji’s diverse attractions.

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2. Nadi Tour From Lautoka – Excite Tours & Travel

Another captivating journey through the Nadi region is this diverse tour with Excite Tours & Travel. Begin your adventure at the vibrant Lautoka Market, where you’ll discover an array of locally grown produce and engage with friendly vendors.

Next, explore in the breathtaking beauty of the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, renowned for its stunning orchid collections.

Indulge in a rejuvenating experience at the Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pools, before concluding your day with a visit to the colourful Krishna Kaliya Temple. Your private tour guide will ensure a seamless experience as you travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Non-alcoholic beverages are provided, and return transport from Lautoka Wharf is provided.

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3. Mt Koroyanitu Heritage Park Hike – Fascination Fiji

For the more active cruiser, consider a private day trek adventure with Fascination Fiji. Join your local hosts for the Mt Koroyanitu Heritage Park Hike, which takes you down the 4WD roads of the rugged heart of Viti Levu to the acclaimed Mt Koroyanitu National Heritage Park.

You’ll be greeted by the custodians of the park at Abaca Village before embarking on an easy-going waterfall trek, followed by the option to extend your hike up Mt Batilamu for some outstanding vistas.

The tour concludes with a well-deserved Fijian lunch.

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4. Discover Mud Pool/Hot Spring – Valentine Tours

Looking for a more relaxed pace after our action-packed tours? This excursion with Valentine Tours is just the ticket.

Embrace your inner child as you cake yourself in thermal mud alongside the locals, before soaking your cares away in the therapeutic natural hot spring baths.

For a truly engaging experience, indulge in an affordable Fijian massage from the local women. This tour exclusively highlights the mud pool, providing a perfect blend of relaxation and cultural experience.

Your day of pampering concludes with a convenient drop-off at Lautoka Wharf, leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.

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5. Lautoka Day Tour – Prince Tours

Experience the vibrant city of Lautoka with Prince Tours (Wainibuka Prince Taxi And Tours). Their flexible tours showcase the best of Fiji’s “Sugar City”, including highlights like the bustling Lautoka Market and tranquil Botanical Garden.

Your knowledgeable guide can offer suggestions tailored to your interests, or follow the 10 Best Things to Do in Lautoka for a comprehensive city experience.

Prince Tours also specialises in shore excursions for both Lautoka, ensuring cruise passengers make the most of their time in port. Safety is a top priority, with measures in place to meet client expectations and provide peace of mind.

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6. Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Mud Pool Tour – Iconic Tours Fiji

Combine two of Viti Levu’s top attractions, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and the Sabeto Mud Pools, on this shore excursion with Iconic Tours Fiji.

Enjoy a guided experience through the orchid and native gardens on the lower flanks of the “sleeping giant” mountain, and then unwind with a cultural mud pool experience. Don’t forget your swimwear!

Learn more about the attractions visited on this tour in the 25 Best Things to Do in Nadi.

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7. Discover Nadi – Tourist Transport Fiji (TTF)

Enjoy a half-day yet comprehensive tour of Nadi’s top sights starting from Lautoka Wharf. Join Tourist Transport Fiji for their shore excursion, “Discover Nadi”, first taking you through the ancestral village of Viseisei, giving you time to explore the village.

Next, it’s onto the Garden of the Sleeping Giant for a walk around this tropical jungle. Then it’s onto Nadi town itself, a cultural experience of the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple and the Nadi Market.

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8. Custom Private Sightseeing Tour – Hot Fiji Transfers

If none of the above suits you, then contact Hot Fiji Transfers. Their “Private Sightseeing Tour” is curated specially for you and your group, whether you want to visit the local markets, tour some gardens, do a forest zipline tour or something else.

One thing is certain: your personal guide will pick you up and drop you off at Lautoka Wharf.

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