Half-Day Anahulu Cave and Cultural Tour

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Welcoming Kava Ceremony @ Anahulu Cave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Refreshments cosisting of fruits in season melon , banana, coconut and so forth @ Anahulu Cave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Become acquainted with the fascinating Tongan culture and traditions on this half day tour. Visit the Anahulu Cave Ancient Tonga Cultural Centre where a variety of interesting exhibits provide an insight into the local culture. You will be welcomed with a Kava Ceremony, and you will also discover the intricacies of tapa cloth making and mat weaving. You will also learn how the humble coconut is used in everyday Tongan life with a demonstration of coconut climbing and husking.

Most tastiest and organic fruits in season will be served for an example papaya , mango , banana , pineapple or melon and a green coconut drink each

Where can you find a most riveting place to host your guests to a Culture Tour right next to Anahulu Beach and Anahulu Cave one of the most popular places here in Tonga .

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 120 people
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Teta Tours and Travel Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Mat Weaving Demonstration
Included: Cultural Floorshow Option will go ahead if more than 10 bookings
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Tapa Cloth Making Demonstration
Included: Relax on the most Uncrowded Beach in Tonga - Anahulu Beach
Included: Pick up inside Port
Included: Light refreshments (tropical fruits available in season)
Included: Kava Tasting when less then 5 participants join the tour
Included: Entry Fee into Anahulu Cave
Included: Half-day tour
Included: Kava Ceremony when more than 5 participants join the tour

Not included

Not included: Cultural Floorshow Option will not go ahead if less than 10 bookings

Itinerary

Anahulu Cave - The Underground Swimming Pool

one hour Admission included

400 meters of rock formations consisting of Stalactites n Stalagmites and fresh pool waters is a very popular site here in Tonga
Captain Cook's Landing Place

10 min

The famous English Navigator Capt Cook who sailed thru out the Pacific landed in Tonga at this famous site so many years ago . We are lucky in Tonga to have such a Historical Site like this...
Anahulu Beach

30 min

Anahulu Beach is 50 metres away from the Entrance of Anahulu Cave and is a beautiful beach located @ Haveluliku Village on the eastern coast of the main island of Tongatapu in Tonga. The beach is approximately 22 kilometers from the capital city of Nuku'alofa and is a popular tourist destination in Tonga.

Anahulu Beach is known for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and palm trees. It is an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing.

Overall, Anahulu Beach is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit in Tonga, and it offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Ancient Royal Tombs of Lapaha

10 min Admission not included

Ancient Kings of Tonga are buried here at this Historical Site
Ha'amonga'a Maui Trilithon

10 min

Welcome to the Stargate of Tongatapu an Ancient Sun Clock

A Gateway to the Afterlife a Stonehenge a Trilithon so to speak.

Anyways an Ancient Historical stop not to be missed.
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
Royal Palace

10 min

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. The Gate is closed and the grounds are Taboo to enter .
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.

Gates are closed and the grounds are taboo to enter as a sign of respect .

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

We pick up from any accommodation in Tongatapu or Port

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
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