A Trip to Tonga
Explore the breathtaking and unspoiled miles long beaches. Fall in love with the laidback lifestyle. Discover the rich cultural heritage while exploring the colorful capital city, Nuku'alofa. Tonga is a dream destination for everyone seeking to escape the busy city life.
The archipelago Kingdom of Tonga situated in the South Pacific Ocean has so much to offer. From the sandy unpolluted beaches of Ha'apai to the laid back streets of Nuku'alofa, the capital city, every island of Tonga has something to offer. Tongatapu, the largest island of all offers many exciting attractions like the ancient tombs of Ha'amonga 'a Maui trilithon along with natural wonders like the costal blowholes located near the village of Houma at the southwest of the island. Tongatapu also serve as an amazing place to enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving.
'Eua island is place where you find best of everything. Relax and enjoy the sun on the enigmatic beaches of the western coast. Take a tour of the sky high cliffs on the eastern coast, the view is breath-taking. Plus, adrenaline junkies can explore caves and sinkholes and climb the big 'ovava. Many couples also make it here to watch the sun go down beyond the horizon. 'Eua Island is also home to Tonga's largest tropical rain forest which would serve as the best place for trekking and camping for all those people who consider themselves to be into the wild.
For marine life enthusiasts, a trip to Vava'u is a must. Vava'u is a group of around 50 islands and home to the port of refuge, the ultimate halt point for yacht exploring the South Pacific. Vava'u is home for many secluded beaches and caves which make it ideal for abseiling so you can enjoy nature to the core. The island also is also a haven for pursuing various adventure sports like fishing, sea-kayaking, mountain biking, bushwalking. If you are visiting between June and November, take a whale watching tour from here.
Life is very laid back and to the basic here in Tonga so you can easily expect to see chickens and dogs wandering the streets of capital along with latest downloaded hip hop song in the back ground. Tonga has to offer perfect mix of ancient tradition and modern life. Talamahu Market is located in Nuku'alofa is the main market of Tongatapu where farmers comes to sell their harvest be it seasonal fruits, fresh vegetables and root vegetables and just upstairs you will find local the handicraft market where you can buy, cloths, shoes, craving, jewelry and more.