Inside Naihehe Cave
Three cave safaris, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $99 to $181.20; two list pickup.
Naihehe Cave sits inland of Sigatoka, on the Coral Coast side of Viti Levu, and the three tours gathered under Naihehe Cave Safaris run from 4 hours to 4.5 hours, with prices from US$99 per person up to from US$181.20 per person. Each one pairs the cave with time in the Sigatoka Valley's villages and countryside rather than treating it as a standalone stop. The cave itself is described by one operator as Fiji's largest cave system, and the Fiji Times reports it was the cave fortress at the centre of the Little War of 1876.
The three tours differ mainly in where they start and what surrounds the cave visit. The Naihehe cave safari with BBQ lunch (about 4.5 hours) begins at a meeting point in Sigatoka at 8:45am and is rated 5.0 across about 490 reviews. The Sigatoka cave and village tour with lunch and transfers picks up from 8 named resorts, Denarau to the Coral Coast, and is rated 5.0 across 4 reviews; the operator's itinerary includes a welcome kava ceremony, a kayak or boat crossing of the river, about a 20 minute walk to the cave entrance, about 45 minutes in the cave, a light lunch and a 15 minute entertainment show. The cave tour with a Fijian village, local school visit and light lunch has 1 review and starts with 8:30am pickup from your resort or hotel on the Coral Coast.
Before you book, check the start point and pickup details on the booking page for that tour, since one begins at a Sigatoka meeting point while the others pick up from resorts. The operator states free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start on the booking page for that tour. If you would rather stay on the water, the Sigatoka valley day trips cover river safari, river cruise, waterfall and beach combos, none of which go to the cave.
Cave And Village, Transfers Included
4 hours 30 minutes · Sigatoka Coastal Inland Tours
Guided tour with lunch.
from $99 per person Check availability →
Village, School Visit, Light Lunch
4 to 5 hours
Includes lunch.
from $181.20 per person Check availability →Common Questions
What Does A Naihehe Cave Safari Cost?
Prices run from US$99 per person to from US$181.20 per person across the three cave safaris. The Naihehe cave safari with BBQ lunch (about 4.5 hours) is from US$138.06 per person, the Sigatoka cave and village tour with lunch and transfers is from US$99 per person, and the cave tour with a Fijian village, local school visit and light lunch is from US$181.20 per person. Check the booking page for that tour for what the price covers.
How Long Are The Tours?
The Naihehe cave safari with BBQ lunch (about 4.5 hours) runs 4.5 hours, and the Sigatoka cave and village tour with lunch and transfers is also 4.5 hours. The cave tour with a Fijian village, local school visit and light lunch takes 4 to 5 hours, with pickup at 8:30am from your resort or hotel on the Coral Coast. One operator's own schedule for an off-road cave safari lists a core tour of about 4.5 to 5 hours from Sigatoka Town.
What Is Included Or What Should You Bring?
The operator of the Sigatoka cave and village tour with lunch and transfers lists a welcome kava ceremony, a kayak or boat ride across the river, a light lunch of chicken and sausage BBQ, salad, fruit and juice, cave exploration and a 15 minute entertainment show. The operator's FAQ for the cave says moderate fitness is needed, you crouch and climb over boulders in places, and you wade shallow water ankle-deep or slightly higher, with mandatory safety equipment used inside. Ladies on that safari receive a complimentary sulu to wear when visiting the priest's house and village.
How Do You Choose Between The Tours?
Start with your base: the Naihehe cave safari with BBQ lunch (about 4.5 hours) starts at a meeting point in Sigatoka at 8:45am, the Sigatoka cave and village tour with lunch and transfers picks up from 8 named resorts from Denarau to the Coral Coast, and the cave tour with a Fijian village, local school visit and light lunch picks up from Coral Coast resorts at 8:30am. If a school visit matters to you, the operator's itinerary for the cave tour with a Fijian village, local school visit and light lunch includes a stop at Naqalimare District School.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
The operator states free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start on the booking page for the Naihehe cave safari with BBQ lunch (about 4.5 hours), on the booking page for the Sigatoka cave and village tour with lunch and transfers, and on the booking page for the cave tour with a Fijian village, local school visit and light lunch. The booking page also notes that one experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled due to poor weather you will be offered a different date or a full refund. Read the terms on the booking page for that tour before you go.
What About Cave Access And Village Custom?
The booking page for the Naihehe cave safari with BBQ lunch (about 4.5 hours) says you take part in a traditional kava ceremony, meet the family described as the traditional keepers of Naihehe Cave, and seek permission to enter the cave. One operator states the group joins sevusevu at the home of the village priest (bete), described as the cave's spiritual caretaker, for the priest's blessing before entering. Optional small gifts or donations are appreciated, not required, and the operator says tipping is at your discretion.
Compare The Three Cave Safaris Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Road Cave Safari, BBQ Lunch | 4 hours 30 minutes | $138.06 per person | ★ 5.0 (490) | Included | Not listed |
| Cave And Village, Transfers Included | 4 hours 30 minutes | $99 per person | ★ 5.0 (4) | Included | Included |
| Village, School Visit, Light Lunch | 4 to 5 hours | $181.20 per person | 1 review | Included | Included |
