We work with reputable, local tour operators to offer you a wide variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you’ll visit.
We offer you convenience, flexibility and peace of mind.
Book Early
Our most popular tours sell out quickly so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
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.