Tongan Highlights

21 days London to London

Situated in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga, the Vava'u Island Group is comprised of over 45 tropical islands lying in the south pacific tradewind belt. A semicircular reef system surrounds a great deal of the island group, protecting it from the open ocean swell. Tonga itself is an unspoiled gem with many uninhabited islands.

Days 1 & 2. Depart London to Tonga

Days 3 to 5. Fafa Island Resort [RO]

Fly into Tongatapu International Airport and transfer to Faua Wharf for your 30 minute boat transfer.

Spend three days unwinding at the Fafa Island Resort, a palm covered, uninhabited island, with shimmering white beaches and a turquoise lagoon surrounded by a reef with magnificent coral and colourful fish. With just 13 traditionally built bungalows and natural beauty Fafa is truly a Robinson Crusoe island.

Days 6 to 11. Whale Watching on Boat [FB]

Humpback Whales arrive in Tonga from July to November, to mate and give birth in Tonga's warm and sheltered waters, affording visitors the unique opportunity to view mothers and calves in close proximity.

Tonga is one of the only places in the world where it is possible to snorkel with these 40-ton magnificent mammals. With many displays of breaching and pectoral slapping, they are truly entertaining!

Days 12 to 19. Tongan Beach Resort [FB]

Spend seven nights diving, snorkelling or just relaxing at The Tongan Beach Resort Vava'u. It offers world-class diving, whale watching, fishing, secluded beaches, translucent water and peaceful surroundings. Accommodation is in twelve, recently refurbished rooms, only metres from the waters edge and with views of the beach and the crystal clear, turquoise waters of the Port of Refuge harbour. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, fridges and tea/coffee making facilities. The diving in Vava'u is spectacular and diverse, visibilitiy averages 30 metres and the water is warm water all year round. There are untouched hard corals, and soft coral gardens in myriad colours, plus one of the best Gorgonia fan dives in the South Pacific. Add this to unique caves, underwater archways and the 122 metre wreck of the Clan McWilliam, which sank over 50 years ago and sits upright and still intact, and the opportunity to see, and possibly swim with, migrating Humpback Whales and you can look forward to the holiday of a lifetime!

Days 20 & 21. Return to Tongatapu and your flight homeward [B day 20 only]