Shore Excursion Details

Cultural Land Tour & Swim

Vava'u, Tonga

Cultural Land Tour & Swim

DETAILS

  • 31/2
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Get a close-up look at village life through demonstrations of daily activities such as weaving and cooking. Your cultural immersion will be held in Houma, a beautiful setting on the sea. Besides seeing traditional dances and how to weave an array of useful items, you will learn how tapa cloth is made by beating the inner bark of certain trees with wooden clubs. Tapa textiles are revered as they are typically used for special occasions. You will also watch meats being roasted in an underground oven called an umu and sit in on a kava ceremony, which honors this iconic drink of Tonga. Made from the ground-up roots of pepper plants, kava tastes especially spicy, even bitter to some people. After these fascinating demonstrations, you can relax on Tali e Hau Beach, a sugar-white stretch of sand that rims the turquoise sea. Feel free to take a refreshing swim and snack on fresh tropical fruits.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch demonstrations of daily activities for an insider’s look at Tongan village life.
• See how tapa cloth is made from bark and how natural materials are ingeniously woven.
• Learn how meats are roasted in an underground oven and how the kava is made.
• Relax however you please on picture-perfect Tali e Hau Beach.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 2 hours of walking. It is not recommended to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. This tour will be conducted using non-airconditioned coaches.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours
Beach/Swimming

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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