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Shore Excursion: Half-Day Anahulu Cave and Cultural Tour
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3 Hours
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Overview
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 to coconut is used in everyday Tongan life with a demonstration of coconut climbing and husking.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Kava Tasting when less then 5 participants join the tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Light refreshments (tropical fruits available in season)
- Kava Ceremony when more than 5 participants join the tour
- Half-day tour
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
Meeting And Pickup
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End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Pickup details
Pls note we will have a sign with your name on it and there's a designated place where we will wait for yous pls be patient
What To Expect
Captain Cook's Landing Place
Your half-day tour will begin with a pickup from your accommodation on the Island of Tongatapu. From here we head to the East Coast of Tonga, the largest part of Tongatapu. Stop at Captain Cook Landing, where the great English explorer landed on the 30th of April 1777.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Royal Tombs of Lapaha
Your next historical stop is the Langi, the burial tomb of ancient Tongan Kings. The construction of the tombs at Lapaha are considered engineering wonders and date back to 1300BC. The ancient royal tombs (Langi) at Lapaha on Tongatapu are one of the great ceremonial sites of the Pacific. The Lapaha tombs symbolise the association between political and spiritual power that was held by royalty and high-chiefs in the Pacific.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Anahulu Cave - The Underground Swimming Pool
Stop at Anahulu Cave, also known as the ‘The Underground Swimming Pool’, situated at the village of Haveluliku. This cavern processes some of the most remarkable limestone and deep freshwater pools. You will be provided with a guide and torches or candle lights to light your way around the cave. Appropriate footwear is always recommended.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Haveluliku
The highlight of your half-day tour is a visit to the Anahulu Ancient Tonga Cultural Centre which is situated in the vicinity next to Anahulu Cave. A tour of the centre will give you an insight to the Tongan Culture. A traditional welcoming ceremony will be conducted in which you will experience and even participate in a Kava Ceremony which is followed by live demonstrations of tapa cloth making and mat weaving and other various exhibits on display at the center. Once your half-day tour is complete you will be taken back to your hotel safely.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Anahulu Beach
A beautiful beach tucked away from all the noise of city life. You will be one of the few guests on this beach. We are suggesting bringing your own snorkeling gear to enjoy this private like Beach away from home. Anahulu Beach is only 40 meters away from Anahulu Cave
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- A minimum of 5 people per booking is required
Operated by Teta Tours and Travel Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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