The myriad of limestone and coral islands, deep passages and sheltered bays that make up the Vavau Islands are best explored on water. There are several day cruises, either on a fishing boat with a local skipper or on a more elegant sailing cruise. You can even charter your own speedboat to explore the islands at will. The islands are fairly compact and you should get to see most of the attractions in a two separate full day tours - one going south and one going west from Neiafu. The best sites include Swallows Cave, snorkelling at Coral Gardens or Mariners Cave, visiting the tiny Nuku Island, Port Mourelle Beach and hiking to the summit of Eueiki.



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Our top 10 Tonga tours, not to be missed, are:

1) - Waterways of Vava'u Islands
cruise and snorkel around these limestone islands

2) - Humpback Whale Watching, Vavau
watch these spectacular mammals in the waterways of Vavau

3) - Island Hopping off Tongatapu
visit the tiny coral uninhabited islands off Nukualofa

4) - Blowholes of Tongatapu
series of spectacular blowholes on Tongatapu

5) - Trilithon on Tongatapu
learn about the intriguing history of Tongas past

6) - Attend a Traditional Feast
indulge in traditional food cooked underground

7) - Visit An Active Volcano, Haapai Group
visit the sleepy villages of Haapai

8) - Hike the Coastal Cliffs of Eua Island
spectacular cliffs and forest trails

9) - Aerial Sightseeing
view the coral islands from above

10) - Visit Nukualofa Market
browse the handcraft stalls and vegetable markets


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