Tour Swim With Whales In Tonga!

Accommodation

Accommodation interchanges between the exclusive use of a local hotel overlooking all the tropical islands close to town, and stunning waterfront villa accommodation just out of town. During trips where we stay at the hotel, each guest/couple will be given their own room & ensuite bathroom with free access to all the communal areas of the hotel. During trips at the stunning waterfront villas, solo guests are in a shared room, and couples will be given their own rooms. Private villa accommodation also comes with its own private jetty, so afternoons are often spent jumping off the jetty and watching the sunset over the water. Feel free to inquire which weeks come with which accommodation to suit your preference.

Transport

All local transport on Vava’u is included. Flights to and from Vava’u are not included , however, I’m happy to answer any questions regarding flight routes.

Guide

Each trip is accompanied by two professional underwater photographers Jono Allen & Jordan Robins, an experienced skipper and an experienced local trained Tongan whale guide.

Others

• Maximum group size of 6 guests • Snorkelling amongst tropical coral reefs • Swimming and exploring hidden blue island caves • Photography & photo editing workshops • A copy of the top 50 photographs from your trip taken by me • Optional “one on one” photoshoot with you and the whales!* (opportunity permitting and at an additional cost)

Meals

Breakfast at the accommodation & lunch on the boat are included! Dinner is spent together at restaurants in town, or separately at a local restaurant of your choice! (dinner is not included)

Not included:

Others

• Flights • Travel Insurance • Dinner • Drinks out in town

Insurance

Your own private travel insurance is required when joining a trip, additionally a copy of your insurance must be sent to us at least 1 week prior to your arrival.

Flights

Flights to and from Vava’u are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Saturday - Welcome To Tonga!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Saturday - Welcome To Tonga!

Upon arrival into Vava’u, our private driver will meet you at the airport. After helping you with your luggage our driver will take you directly to the water veiw accommodation. Here you can settle yourself in, meet your trip guides and the rest of the gang. After dropping your bags down, let yourself unwind and adjust to the relaxing island time, because as the sun starts to set the Tongan welcome feast will begin! Join us around the table to enjoy freshly cooked traditional Togan food, cooked by the locals in the way they do best!
Day 2 Day 2: Sunday - The Day Of Rest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sunday - The Day Of Rest

Sunday is a day of rest throughout the whole of Tonga, this gives us a great opportunity to get into the crytal blue water and test out our swimming gear! We will make sure everyone’s fins, masks & snorkels are working and ready for swimming with whales! After the morning swim, feel free to spend your sunday with a few drinks by the water’s edge, or having a meal down at the wharf restuarent while listening to the local churches burst into song. Feel like staying in? You’re also welcome to just relax at the accomodation with a book & glass of wine and watch the sunset over the islands.
Day 3 Day 3-7: Whale Swimming!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3-7: Whale Swimming!

Alarms go off early! A quick coffee & bite to eat and then we’re off to the wharf! Our private boat will meet us there. From the wharf we’ll jump on the boat, debreif on saftey and protocol, and then cruise on out!

As we cruise past the headlands with the sun still rising behind us, keep your eyes peeled for whales! A small burst of water from their blow hole, a large pectorial fin, a tail diving down or a big ol’ breach! All the signs we’re looking for!

We will be out on the boat for 7 hours each day. A typcial day will include 5 hours dedicated to finding and swimming with whales, 1 hour for lunch over a coral reef, and another hour or so exploring blude hidden caves and white sandy beaches!

After the swims, we’ll head home and rest up. We’ll go through some photos and then sit down for some editing & photography workshops! Or if you prefer, you can just lounge around in the afternoon sun.

Dinners are spent either indiviually or as a group, which ever you prefer. After a meal in town and a few quiet drinks we encourage everyone to get an early night, and to be ready for doing it all again in the morning!
Day 4 Day 8: Rest, Recovery, Hugs And Farewells!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rest, Recovery, Hugs And Farewells!

The final day, a sleep in followed by a nice big breakfast together. After breakfast it’s warm farewells before our driver picks you up and drops you at the Vava’u airport in time for your flight. Safe travels, we hope it was a truly life changing experince, and as they say in Tonga, Malo!!

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Swim With Whales In Tonga!

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Itinerary of your trip Swim With Whales In Tonga!

Day 1: Saturday - Welcome To Tonga!

Day 2: Sunday - The Day Of Rest

Day 3-7: Whale Swimming!

Day 8: Rest, Recovery, Hugs And Farewells!

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