Ha'apai Island Group

Uncrowded, unhurried and undiscovered. Well off the beaten path for visitors, the 62 scattered islands, atolls, reefs and shoals of the central island group of Ha’apai are an undeniably authentic slice of Polynesia. Looming volcanic islands, warming trade winds and pristine atolls lapped by gentle waters provide a superb tropical backdrop for more adventurous travellers. Experience Tonga’s easygoing hospitality in remote boutique eco lodges or village guesthouses, before effortlessly filling another relaxed day with sea kayaking, snorkelling or horse riding along white sandy beaches. Decisions, decisions. During his Pacific journeys, Captain James Cook dubbed the Kingdom of Tonga “The Friendly Islands” after a warm reception on the Ha’apai island of Lifuka. More than two centuries later, the welcome to 21st-century Pacific explorers is equally amicable, and local guides are keen to direct visitors to relaxation Ha’apai-style. That means more difficult island-style choices between whale watching, diving or sailing. Just take it easy, don’t hurry, and slow right down to ‘island time’.

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REAL Tonga

REAL Tonga

REAL Tonga is the Kingdom's national domestic carrier established with the purpose of serving the people of Tonga and its visitors. Our goal is to provide the travelling public with an airline tha...

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Rising Sun Tours & Travel

Rising Sun Tours & Travel

RISING SUN TOURS & TRAVEL is an inbound tour operator proudly serving our Kingdom of Tonga around the world. With our depth of experience in Tourism & Hospitality Industry, we assure you of the best ...

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Jones Travel & Tours

Jones Travel & Tours (JTL) was founded in 1950 with the aspiration to improve the customer service in the Kingdom of Tonga’s travel industry. From our office in the heart of Nuku’alofa, capital of Ton...

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What people say

My friend and I visited Tonga during August 2009. The friendly, generous people and their traditional way of life....so different to the rushed, stressed, modern world.... the markets, the scenery, the beaches, the shops, and the slower way of life, all contributed to a completely unique holiday. Traffic is leisurely and contributed to the overall feeling of relaxation, and we quickly got used to not having to rush around. Anyone wanting to unwind and find some peace only has to visit beautiful Tonga.

- Mrs Jill Coburn, Melbourne, Australia.

 

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What people say

"I love coming to Tonga as the last unspoiled ocean marine paradise on earth which is noncommercial and stays true to its traditional way of life. In Tonga you can still see joyful people, big extended Polynesian families who still live mostly on what the land and sea can produce. The variety of corals and reef fish are very impressive and you can enjoy it almost alone. Tonga is an unforgettable place that brings joy and happiness to anyone fortunate enough to visit."

- Ken Khachaturyan, Uruguay, South America.