Swim with Humpback whales
| country: | Tonga |
| departures: | 2010: 16 Aug |
| price: | From AU $1500 (3 days) excluding flights. Single room from AU $1700. 12 guests only Watch a  |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
If you are short of time OR you just want 3 days out with the Humpback whales, then this package will be perfect to include in your visit to Vava'u.
This trip includes: 3 nights’ accommodation (3 resorts to choose from) with breakfast & dinner at Eu’eiki Island Eco Resort and just breakfast at Hilltop Hotel & Twin View Motel; 3 full day boat trips with the whales with a packed lunch; snorkeling; experienced skipper and guide (with water safety qualifications); guidance in the water with the whales; information on Humpback whale behaviour, guidelines and education for 'in the water' encounters, whale spotting etc.; conservation and environmentally aware staff.
Our tours begin at 8.30am at our boat jetty in Neiafu on the first day of the tour. If you are staying on an outer island prior to the tour, you will need to get back into neiafu for our 8.30am departure.
Accommodation: A choice of 3 resorts in Vava'u!
Hilltop Hotel
Set in beautiful gardens high above the town of Neiafu, with spectacular views over the beautiful Port of Refuge harbor. It has 8 spacious & comfortable modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Breakfast is served in their café with great views. Just a short walk to the shops, cafes and bars in Neiafu. (Evening meals are NOT included in this package.)
Twin View Motel
Overlooking both of the exquisite harbours, this motel has apartments with 1 & 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room. Breakfast is self-catering (your fridge will be stocked with fresh eggs, bread, cereal, fresh tropical fruit etc). Just a short walk to the shops, cafes and bars in Neiafu. (Evening meals are NOT included in this package.)
Eu’eiki Island Eco Resort
This is a picture postcard tropical island in the humpback whale nursery! Traditional thatched fales with en-suite bathroom, day bed and verandah onto the white sandy beach and turquoise water – where the humpbacks play! Watch them from the beach-side restaurant. One of the best coral reefs in Vava’u, is right off the beach! (All meals are included)
This trip includes: 3 nights’ accommodation (3 resorts to choose from) with breakfast & dinner at Eu’eiki Island Eco Resort and just breakfast at Hilltop Hotel & Twin View Motel; 3 full day boat trips with the whales with a packed lunch; snorkeling; experienced skipper and guide (with water safety qualifications); guidance in the water with the whales; information on Humpback whale behaviour, guidelines and education for 'in the water' encounters, whale spotting etc.; conservation and environmentally aware staff.
Our tours begin at 8.30am at our boat jetty in Neiafu on the first day of the tour. If you are staying on an outer island prior to the tour, you will need to get back into neiafu for our 8.30am departure.
Accommodation: A choice of 3 resorts in Vava'u!
Hilltop Hotel
Set in beautiful gardens high above the town of Neiafu, with spectacular views over the beautiful Port of Refuge harbor. It has 8 spacious & comfortable modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Breakfast is served in their café with great views. Just a short walk to the shops, cafes and bars in Neiafu. (Evening meals are NOT included in this package.) Twin View Motel
Overlooking both of the exquisite harbours, this motel has apartments with 1 & 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room. Breakfast is self-catering (your fridge will be stocked with fresh eggs, bread, cereal, fresh tropical fruit etc). Just a short walk to the shops, cafes and bars in Neiafu. (Evening meals are NOT included in this package.)
Eu’eiki Island Eco Resort
This is a picture postcard tropical island in the humpback whale nursery! Traditional thatched fales with en-suite bathroom, day bed and verandah onto the white sandy beach and turquoise water – where the humpbacks play! Watch them from the beach-side restaurant. One of the best coral reefs in Vava’u, is right off the beach! (All meals are included)
travellers' tales
The highlight to me was snorkelling with Humpback Whales. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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There are approximately 450 Humpback whales that migrate to Tonga each year, during our days on the water, we endeavor to allow as many in-the-water encounters as possible without harassing the whales. Some days we may only witness surface activity other days we may experience in-the-water encounters, as weather and tides are believed to effect the behaviour of the whales and where they 'hang out'.
We ask you to fully appreciate that to have an opportunity to swim with humpback whales is rare, very unique and a precious gift. We strictly abide by the Whale-Watching Guidelines therefore there is always only four people plus the Guide in the water with the whales at one time. When whale-watching:
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