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Activity Tongatapu Island, Tonga

Tongatapu Island Tour

3.8 (5 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation
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Tongatapu Island Tour

About this activity

Welcome to our Island Tour when in Tonga , Teta Tours will look after yous like no other Tour Operator as we have the many many years of experience to take yous around and look after you properly.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 250 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 (18–84 years) · Seniors (85–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Port pickup
  • Included: Entry Fee into Anahulu Cave

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Royal Palace

    10 min

    First stop is the Royal Palace built in 1867 and the official residence of the King of Tonga a sacred site which can be viewed from outside the fence.

  2. Royal Tombs

    10 min

    Royal Tombs is  where all the royal family is buried and is a sacred site so can be only viewed outside from the fence.

  3. Stop 3

    10 min

    Next stop is Langafonua which displays and stocks the best traditional Tongan handicraft and woven fine arts.

  4. Talamahu Markets

    10 min

    Talamahu Markets Tonga's main hub for fresh produce very busy on Saturday mornings.

  5. 3 Headed Coconut

    10 min

    This is very unique and Tonga is the only place in the world to find this 3 Headed Coconut

  6. Mapu'a 'a Vaea Blowholes

    15 min

    The Majestic Blow Holes is this rugged coast at the village of Houma provide a never ceasing display of the power of the sea. Four miles of coastal blow holes where the might of the Pacific Ocean is forced through natural rock fissures to create instant skyscrapers of water up to 30 meters high provides a never ceasing display of the power of the sea shooting up in the air.

  7. Stop 7

    10 min

    This is a 10 metre high boulder is an amazing 200 metres from the coast and arrived here via a massive tsunami estimated to be up to 35 metres high. The sheer size and shape of the rock amongst these surroundings make it well worth visiting

  8. Stop 8

    10 min

    The flying fox sanctuary at the village of Kolovai which is home to hundreds of fruit bats. Recorded in Tongan song and legend from time immemorial. These primordial fruit bats-harmless, immobile and seemingly lifeless-hang eerily from rows of ironwood pines along the main village road. They are considered sacred and a delicacy to be consumed only by members of the Royal Family.

  9. Abel Tasman Landing Site

    10 min

    Abel Tasman Landing Site on the most northern tip of the island of Tongatapu. An information sign at the site tells about the first encounter with the Dutch explorer’s crew. A plaque is also in place to commemorate the occasion that occurred on 21 January 1643.

  10. 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)

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Stop 13

    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.

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

  • Where ever the guest wants to be dropped at

Pickup points

  • Waterfront Lodge
  • Seaview Lodge & Restaurant
  • Tanoa International Dateline Hotel
  • Pangaimotu Island Resort
  • The Friendly Islander- Papiloa's Place.
  • Little Italy Hotel & Restaurant
  • Emerald Hotel

Pls make sure that you're on the right van from Teta Tours

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • No smoking allowed

  • pls do not get into any other Van other than the Teta Tours van

Options

  • Island Tour N Refreshments

    Duration: 5 hours

    Refreshments: Refreshments will be served which consists of tropical fruits that are in season like papaya n coconutdrinknbottleofwater

    Pickup included

  • Tongatapu Island Tour

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

3.8 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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