For avid explorers, you might be tempted to visit the large volcanic islands of Tofua and adjacent Kao in the west part of the Haapai Group. Tofua is the most active volcano in Tonga and often bellows smoke. The island has virgin rain forest, lots of plumice, is rich in bird life and has a stunning lake in its crater. It's possible to walk to the summit in under 2 hours from landing on the coast, and it's much faster coming back down. Kao is considerably smaller in size but its towering perfectly cylindrical peak is the highest point in Tonga at 1109 metres. To get to Kao and Tafua, take a guide and fishing boast from Pangai Harbour on Lifuka. The trip takes about 2 hours by boast.

It was off these islands that the Mutiny of the Bounty actually occurred.



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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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