3-Hour Tongatapu East Coast and Anahulu Cave Tour

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Anahulu Cave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Anahulu Cave facing Eua — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This 3-hour group tour provides an informative exploration of the Eastern Regions of the Island of Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga. An important stop is the place where Captain Cook landed on the 30th of April 1777. You will visit the ancient royal terraced tombs of Tongan kings known as the Langi. Its construction is an engineering wonder dating back to 1300 BC and the most prominent site called the Ha'amonga 'o Maui or well know as the Stonehenge. You will finish with the highlight of your tour at Anahulu Cave which has a natural underground swimming pool with stalactites and stalagmites. A popular place for a refreshing swim anytime of the year.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Teta Tours and Travel Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–89 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Anahulu Beach
Included: Local driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Anahulu Cave - The Underground Swimming Pool

one hour Admission included

Our Accredited Guide will accompany into the cave. Million Years of Rock Formation are evident in the Cave with a fresh water pool at the end ideal for refreshing swim as a highlight of the tour.
Royal Tombs

15 min

Malaʻekula or the Royal Tombs is situated in central Nukuʻalofa in the Kingdom of Tonga . The Kings of Tonga and their very close relatives (wives, husbands, children) are buried there. Those who are a little farther away from the mainline (cousins, nephews, nieces, inlaws) are buried elsewhere, in other chiefly cemeteries. Kings from older times, (i.e. the Tuʻi Tonga dynasty), are mostly buried in the langi in Muʻa.

The main royal tombs are located at the Mala'ekula site, which includes the tombs of the first five kings of Tonga: King George Tupou I, King George Tupou II, Queen Salote III , King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and King George V . Each tomb is adorned with traditional Tongan designs and symbols and is surrounded by a beautifully lawn.
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Captain Cook's Landing Place

10 min

In the year 1777 Captain Cook visited and came ashore to visit Pau the Tui Tonga (the Sacred King of Tonga) on the occasion of 'Inasi ' (presentation of the first fruits)
Ha'amonga'a Maui Trilithon

15 min

Is a Stonehenge / Trilithon located in the Eastern Region of Tongatapu in the Village of Niutoua . It was built in the 13th Century by the Tui Tonga ( Sacred King Of Tonga ) Tuitatui in the honor of his 2 children
Ancient Royal Tombs of Lapaha

15 min

Large square thing or rectangular earthen burial mounds of the Tui Tonga Dynasty. The Langi has terraced sides faced with slabs of cut limestones. According to tradition , Langi were the burial places of the Tongan ruling class
Royal Palace

10 min Admission not included

The Royal Palace, made of kauri wood and located in the heart of Nukuʻalofa, was built in 1864 for King George Tupou I. It remains the residence of the royal family.
Anahulu Beach

30 min

A beautiful beach tucked away from all the noise of city life . You will be one of the few guests on this beach. We are suggesting bringing your own snorkeling gear to enjoy this Private Like Beach Away From Home. Anahulu Beach is only 40 meters away from the famous Anahulu Cave
Makatolo a Maui

5 min

Basically these are Maui’s Giantic Throwing Boulders / Stones close to Anahulu Cave @ Haveluliku Village

Legend says Maui was annoyed with the Ancient Moa - Giantic Chickens waking him up in the morning that he threw these huge boulders at them to keep them quiet

Basically the Eastern Side of Tonga is where all the historical sites are located
Stop 10

10 min

Maka Fa’akinanga: The Maka Fa’akinanga (Leaning against the rock) is located approximately 100m from the Ha’amonga ‘a Maui. Made from the same stone as the Ha’amonga, the Maka Fa’akinanga is a large stone slab standing upright with markings on the front resembling an indentation of a large head, shoulders and back. Oral stories recount the belief that Tu’i Tu’itatui (eleventh Tu’i Tonga) often sat against the Maka Fa’akinanga and struck out with a staff at people so that they were kept at a safe distance for fear that they may make an assassination attempt.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Lata Hotel
Paradise First Hotel
Waterfront Lodge
Seaview Lodge & Restaurant
Tanoa International Dateline Hotel
Pangaimotu Island Resort
The Friendly Islander- Papiloa's Place.
Little Italy Hotel & Restaurant
Paradise First Hotel
Pentaine Lodge
Hotel Nukualofa

Departure Point: Your Hotel on the Island of Tongatapu

Dates: Daily except Sunday

Return point: Your Hotel on the Island of Tongatapu

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour is accessible by wheelchair and stroller except for the cave
Pls note with Wheelchair Accessibility in Tonga we fold the wheelchair put it in the vehicle and help our guest into and out of the vehicle

Options

1pm departure

1pm departure

Pickup included
10am departure

This tour departs at 10am in the afternoon from your hotel

Pickup included
East Coast Tour N Refreshments

Refreshments: Refreshments consisting of Fruits in Season like papaya, melon or pineapple and bottle of water and green coconut included

Pickup included