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Island Tour: Explore Tongatapu's Coasts
Nuku'alofa
Welcome to our Island Tour! While in Tongatapu, guests can choose from our two popular tours: the TT2 - West Coast and the TT3 - East Coast Tours. We are dedicated to assisting in any way possible and ensuring the utmost care for our guests, drawing on our many years of experience.
Welcome to our Island Tour! While in Tongatapu, guests can choose from our two popular tours: the TT2 - West Coast and the TT3 - East Coast Tours. We are dedicated to assisting in any way possible and ensuring the utmost care for our guests, drawing on our many years of experience.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 3 Headed Coconut - A remarkable sight, this is the only 3-headed coconut in the entire world.
- Mapu’a ‘a Vaea Blowholes - These majestic blowholes along the rugged coast of Houma offer a continuous display of the sea’s power. Stretching four miles, the Pacific Ocean forces water through natural rock fissures, creating towering water spouts up…
- 3 Headed Coconut - A remarkable sight, this is the only 3-headed coconut in the entire world.
- Mapu’a ‘a Vaea Blowholes - These majestic blowholes along the rugged coast of Houma offer a continuous display of the sea’s power. Stretching four miles, the Pacific Ocean forces water through natural rock fissures, creating towering water spouts up to 30 meters high.
- Tsunami Rock - According to Tongan legend, the Tsunami Rock in Kalaʻau, Tongatapu, is linked to the demigod Maui. The story tells of Maui being disturbed by his father’s rooster and attempting to kill it. The rooster fled from ‘Eua to Tongatapu, but Maui continued to throw rocks at it, eventually hurling a massive stone that killed the bird.
- Kolovai - The village of Kolovai is home to a flying fox sanctuary, housing hundreds of fruit bats. These bats, recorded in Tongan song and legend, hang from ironwood pines along the main road. They are considered sacred and are a delicacy reserved for the Royal Family.
- Abel Tasman Landing Site - A monument at Ha’atafu commemorates the discovery of Tonga in 1643 by the renowned Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.
- Captain Cook’s Landing Place - Near the village of Alaki, this site marks where Captain Cook landed in 1777 during his third visit to Tonga. He came ashore to meet Pau, the Tui Tonga, during the ‘Inasi’ ceremony (presentation of the first fruits).
- Ancient Royal Tombs of Lapaha - The Langi at Mu’a are among the great Royal Burial sites of the Pacific. In the 13th century, the Tu’i Tonga moved the capital to Lapaha, where it remained until the 19th century. The construction of these massive tombs demonstrated the spiritual and political power of the Tu’i Tonga. Langi are earth platforms with a stepped pyramid effect, supported by carefully placed retaining walls. Some stones used in the Langi are believed to have come from ‘Uvea and Futuna, with some measuring up to 18 feet in length.
- Ha’amonga’a Maui Trilithon - This Stonehenge-like trilithon is located in the Eastern Region of Tongatapu in the village of Niutoua. It was built in the 13th century by the Tui Tonga, Tuitatui, in honor of his two children.
- Anahulu Cave - The Underground Swimming Pool - An accredited guide will accompany visitors into the cave, where millions of years of rock formation are evident. A freshwater pool at the end offers a refreshing swim as a tour highlight.
- Anahulu Beach - A secluded beach located 50 meters in front of Anahulu Cave, offering a peaceful retreat. This unique location in the South Pacific features both a freshwater cave and a beach side by side.
- Royal Palace - Enjoy a guided tour starting at 10 am for an hour, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. The first stop is the Royal Palace, built in 1867, which serves as the official residence of the King of Tonga. This sacred site can be viewed from outside the fence.
- Royal Tombs - Mala’ekula, or the Royal Tombs, is a large park-like area opposite the Free Church of Tonga, serving as the resting place of the royals since 1893. The Royal Tomb is off-limits to the public, so it can only be viewed from a distance outside the perimeter fence.
- Makatolo a Maui - Known as Maui’s Throwing Stones, this historical site on the Eastern Side of Tongatapu is linked to a legend where Maui, annoyed by the loud crowing of the Moa, a prehistoric chicken-like creature, threw large boulders at them. These stones can still be seen today in the village of Haveluliku.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Port pickup
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Port pickup
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- No smoking allowed
- pls do not get into any other Van other than the Teta Tours van
- pls note we can fold and store wheelchair inside transport and help them around but the Cave is not accessible via Wheelchair
- No smoking allowed
- pls do not get into any other Van other than the Teta Tours van
- pls note we can fold and store wheelchair inside transport and help them around but the Cave is not accessible via Wheelchair
Location
Teta Tours
Railway Road
Look for a barber shop on the Railway Side of Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.