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Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Tongatapu East Coast and Anahulu Cave Tour
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Kolofo'ou
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This 3-hour small group tour provides an informative exploration of the Eastern Regions of the Island of Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga. An important stop is the place where Captain Cook landed on the 30th of April 1777. You will visit the ancient royal terraced tombs of Tongan kings known as the Langi. Its construction is an engineering wonder dating back to 1300 BC and the most prominent site called the Ha'amonga 'o Maui or well know as the Stonehenge.
You will finish with the highlight of your tour at Anahulu Cave which has a natural underground swimming pool with stalactites and stalagmites. A popular place for a refreshing swim anytime of the year.
Lastly we will pick you up fro...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Anahulu Beach
Port pickup and drop-off
Local driver/guide
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Teta Tours
Return
Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Tongatapu East Coast and Anahulu Cave Tour
(13) Reviews
Kolofo'ou
About
This 3-hour small group tour provides an informative exploration of the Eastern Regions of the Island of Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga. An important stop is the place where Captain Cook landed on the 30th of April 1777. You will visit the ancient royal terraced tombs of Tongan kings known as the Langi. Its construction is an engineering wonder dating back to 1300 BC and the most prominent site called the Ha'amonga 'o Maui or well know as the Stonehenge.
You will finish with the highlight of your tour at Anahulu Cave which has a natural underground swimming pool with stalactites and stalagmites. A popular place for a refreshing swim anytime of the year.
Lastly we will pick you up fro...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Anahulu Beach
Port pickup and drop-off
Local driver/guide
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Teta Tours
Return
Itinerary
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'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 to bring your own snorkeling gear to enjoy this private like Beach away from home . Anahulu Beach is only 40 metres away from Anahulu Cave .
1 hour
2
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is made of kauri wood and located in the heart of Nukuʻalofa, was built in 1864 for King George Tupou I. It remains the residence of the royal family.
Grounds of the Royal Palace are Sacred
10 minutes
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Royal Tombs
Malaʻekula or the Royal Tombs is situated in central Nukuʻalofa in the Kingdom of Tonga . The Kings of Tonga and their very close relatives (wives, husbands, children) are buried there. Those who are a little farther away from the mainline (cousins, nephews, nieces, inlaws) are buried elsewhere, in other chiefly cemeteries. Kings from older times, (i.e. the Tuʻi Tonga dynasty), are mostly buried in the langi in Muʻa.
The main royal tombs are located at the Mala'ekula site, which includes the tombs of the first five kings of Tonga: King George Tupou I, King George Tupou II, Queen Salote III , King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and King George V . Each tomb is adorned with traditional Tongan designs and symbols and is surrounded by a beautifully lawn.
10 minutes
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Captain Cook's Landing Place
In the year 1777 Captain Cook visited and came ashore to visit Pau the Tui Tonga (the Sacred King of Tonga) on the occasion of 'Inasi ' (presentation of the first fruits)
10 minutes
5
Ha'amonga'a Maui Trilithon
Is a Stonehenge / Trilithon located in the Eastern Region of Tongatapu in the Village of Niutoua . It was built in the 13th Century by the Tui Tonga ( Sacred King Of Tonga ) Tuitatui in the honor of his 2 children
10 minutes
6
Anahulu Cave - The Underground Swimming Pool
Our Accredited Guide will accompany into the cave. Million Years of Rock Formation are evident in the Cave with a fresh water pool at the end ideal for refreshing swim as a highlight of the tour.
1 hour
7
Makatolo a Maui
Basically these are Maui’s Giantic Throwing Boulders / Stones close to Anahulu Cave @ Haveluliku Village
Legend says Maui was annoyed with the Ancient Moa - Giantic Chickens waking him up in the morning that he threw these huge boulders at them to keep them quiet
Basically the Eastern Side of Tonga is where all the historical sites are located
5 minutes
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Niutoua
Maka Fa’akinanga: The Maka Fa’akinanga (Leaning against the rock) is located approximately 100m from the Ha’amonga ‘a Maui. Made from the same stone as the Ha’amonga, the Maka Fa’akinanga is a large stone slab standing upright with markings on the front resembling an indentation of a large head, shoulders and back. Oral stories recount the belief that Tu’i Tu’itatui (eleventh Tu’i Tonga) often sat against the Maka Fa’akinanga and struck out with a staff at people so that they were kept at a safe distance for fear that they may make an assassination attempt.
