Tonga Whale Encounters tour
10 days
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Group Tour
This amazing Tonga tour gives you a once in a lifetime chance to swim with humpback whales as they visit these islands to breed, give birth and socialise in the beautiful clar waters. The tour includes 3 whale swimming safaris and time to relax and snorkel on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This amazing Tonga tour gives you a once in a lifetime chance to swim with humpback whales as they visit these islands to breed, give birth and socialise in the beautiful clar waters. The tour includes 3 whale swimming safaris and time to relax and snorkel on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityTongapatu
End CityHa'apai
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- Domestic flight tickets
- 2 nights accommodation on Tongatapu
- 7 nights accommodation at the Ha'apai Beach Resort
- 3 boat trips to swim with the whales
- Wetsuits and snorkelling equipment
- Free half day stand up paddle board
- Free sea kayak hire
- Free bicycle hire
- 24-hour return airport transfers
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Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive in Tonga, transfer to hotel
Upon arrival in the Kingdom of Tonga a hotel shuttle is available to transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
| OVERNIGHT:
Tongatapu hotel
| MEALS:
N/A
| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement
Day 2, Fly to Ha'apai, free time
This morning you take the hotel shuttle to the airport for your scenic flight to the beautiful and remote islands of Ha'apai. The Resort team will be waiting at the Ha'apai airport to transfer you 1.3km to your beachfront fale, home for the next 7 nights. After breakfast...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ha'apai Beach Resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3, Swim with the Humpback whales
After breakfast we board our traditional Tongan fishing vessel at 9am for a 6-hour trip on the water. Your professional guides are eager to introduce the majestic Tongan Humpback whales. Our aim is to take you into the water for memories that will last a lifetime. Lunch ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ha'apai Beach Resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4, Day of rest and reflection in Tonga
King George Tupou I pledged The Kingdom of Tonga and its people to heaven making Sunday a strict day of rest in the kingdom. It is actually illegal to work on the Sabbath. You can chose to begin your day by visiting a local church to hear the angelic voices of the choir ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ha'apai Beach Resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5, Swim with the Humpback whales
After breakfast we head out for our second day into the crystal clear waters of Ha'apai to join the Humpback whales for further adventures and memories of a lifetime. Excellent food is provided in our ocean front restaurant as we share our experiences of the day.
| OVERNIGHT:
Ha'apai Beach Resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6, Swim with the Humpback whales
After breakfast we head out for our final day into the crystal clear waters of Ha'apai to join the Humpback whales for further adventures and memories of a lifetime. Excellent food is provided in our ocean front restaurant and a farewell bonfire is lit as the Milky Way falls across the night sky.
| OVERNIGHT:
Ha'apai Beach Resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7, Free day, optional island tour
Your day is free today to relax at the resort. We keep this free in case any of your earlier whale swims need rescheduling due to weather issues. If all has gone to plan, then your day is free and you could ride a bike, hire a car and explore the island's resorts, other ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ha'apai Beach Resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8, Free day on Ha'apai
Your time is again free today to enjoy some final relaxation or activities on the island. Further whale swims, water sports and the island tour are again available.
| OVERNIGHT:
Ha'apai Beach Resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9, Fly to Tongatapu. Island tour, Tongan feast
You fly back from Ha'apai to the main island of Tongatapu today and take the hotel shuttle to your hotel near the airport.
The rest of your day is free with options available through the hotel to book a half day island tour. Here you can learn more about Tongan lifestyl...
| OVERNIGHT:
Tongatapu hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 10, Free day, transfer to airport
Free time until transferring to the airport for your international departure flight. You may wish to revisit the market today which teems with Tongans from various different islands on Saturdays; a great place for a final taste of Tonga and some souvenirs.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
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Last Updated: 1/25/2024
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What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Meals not included in this Itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses
- Optional island tours
- Any tips or gratuities for your tour leaders/guides
- Any other items not mentioned above
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