Sabeto Village & Mud Pool

OVERVIEW

Travel inland to a traditional Fijian village for an eye-opening look at local life and to indulge in a soothing geothermal mud bath. Villagers dressed as warriors will greet you upon your arrival in Sabeto, a small settlement within a district of the same name. An enlightening tour follows, during which you will browse a shell market and watch a ceremony involving kava, the national drink of Fiji. This mildly intoxicating, mouth-numbing beverage is made from pulverized pepper root and is typically consumed by a group of people as a way of building relationships. You will then ease into a mud pool that acts as a natural spa treatment. To reap the full benefits, you should slather the mineral-rich mud all over your body, wait for it to dry and then wash it off with warm water. As it is removed, the mud will gently exfoliate your skin, leaving it silky smooth and glowing.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit an inland village where traditional ways are still practiced.
• Browse a village shell market and watch a culturally important kava ceremony.
• Reap the benefits of a mud bath, a natural spa treatment that gently exfoliates your skin.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Pack a change of clothes and a bathing suit.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.