TONGA EXPEDITION
Location: VAVA’U, Kingdom of Tonga
Trip 1: 28th August – 4th September (7 nights/5 days swimming with whales)
Trip 2: 21st – 28th September (7 nights/5 days swimming with whales)
Swim with Whales and Explore VAVA’U, Tonga
Why visit this hidden gem in the middle of the Ocean to swim with Whales?
Is well know by the ocean community that the Kingdom of Tonga, is not unique just for those stunning islands, covered by tropical forest and surrounded by blue and crystal-clear water.
This place hosts a major event every year between July and October, one of the most amazing spectacles in the ocean. Around two thousand humpback whales visit the protected waters of Tonga to mate, give birth, and nurse their calves.
In addition to the incredible conditions of these islands and this magical event, this place is one of the few in the world where swimming with whales is allowed. This makes it a dream destination for those who wish to immerse themselves in the enchanting presence of these majestic creatures, or for those who are always seeking out truly unique experiences.
Where is VAVA’U?
Join us to live this dream where we will have the opportunity to swim with humpback whales and any other wildlife we encounter in the blue waters of Tonga.
To ensure the best experience, a small group of 8 guests are on each tour, with only 4 swimmers in the water at a time with your guide. The vessel is equipped with all the necessary safety equipment and is skippered by our experienced local skipper.
This tour is all about having unique interactions with whales in their natural environment and learning about their special behavior. But if other wildlife can be sighted in these areas and if it’s possible to interact either from the boat or in the water, we are always excited to take the opportunity.
Important to note, you don’t need to have any experience swimming with animals in the water to take part in this tour, but you must be a competent swimmer (eg. Able to swim 200m).
About the Trip
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7 nights accommodation at The Tongan Beach Resort
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5 days swimming with whales (pick up and drop off every day from the resort)
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Buffet breakfast
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Packed lunch and snacks for the boat
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Mask, snorkel, fins and 3mm wetsuit
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Professional guides and skipper
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Transfer to and from the airport
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Extra activities and facilities from the Resort
What’s included
About your Guides
During this journey you would be hosted by Sacha Sjerp and Coco Moreno, both ocean loving people always on the lookout to share the best time in the water.
They have spent years in the ocean and dedicating every spare moment to exploring it, giving them the confidence and insight to lead tours and guide people with and without experience in open water.
Both hold all the qualifications plus the local certificates to make a safe and responsible tour.
Their mission is to help you to experience the best time, get in love with the whales and at the same time protect them and take care of their space.
About your Accommodation
The Resort is situated in the coast of a small village of Utunangke on the island of Vava’u, Tonga. Guest rooms are just meters from a private beachfront with beautiful views of the ocean and snorkelling in clear water 10m off the beach. All rooms are equipped with a king size or twin bed set up, refrigerator and ensuite bathroom.
The resort has a restaurant where the local staff cook up delicious meals available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, otherwise it’s a short 15 minute taxi ride into Neaifu which has an array of options to eat out at and grocery stores to buy essentials.
There are also kayaks, snorkel equipment and a beautiful pool in front of the beach so that you can enjoy as much time as you want in the water.
The Tongan Beach Resort
What to Expect
