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Vava'u is an excellent area for Sea Kayaking as it is protected
by a semi-circular reef. The islands are separated by reefs
or open water, but are not great paddling distances apart.
This makes for one of the best sea kayaking areas of the South
Pacific. Sea kayaking expeditions generally paddle in the mornings,
leaving the afternoons free for snorkeling amidst colorful coral
and inside legendary marine caves; exploring lush tropical bush;
and observing the traditional village lifestyle.
The evenings are spent on deserted beaches beneath waving palms
and the Southern Cross bathed by warm South Pacific breezes |
Sea Kayaking Programmes
Rates valid thru 31 Mar 07 |
Departure
Dates-Neiafu, Vava'u |
Package Price
Per Person |
Vava'u
-4 Nights/5 Days -
4 Days Kayak |
June 9, 17,
July 3, 15,22,29,
Aug 5,12,19,26,Sept 2,9,16,25,
Oct 9,23,Nov 6,18,Dec 2,11 |
US $845 |
Vava'u
Discoveries - 5 Nights
1 Day Kayak, 3 Days Activities |
June 29, July
11,25, Aug 8, 22,
Sept 5, Nov 14, 28 |
US $930 |
Vava'u-Adventure
Week-8 Nights
4 Days Kayak, 3 Days Activities |
June 15, July
1, 13,27,
Aug 10, 24, Sept 7, 23,
Oct 7,21, Nov 4, 16, 30 |
US $1470 |
Vava'u
Sea Kayaking- 8 Nights
6 Days Kayak |
June 16, July
2, 14, 28,
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept 2, 9, 16, 25,
Oct 9, 23, Nov 18, Dec 2, 11
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US $1675 |
Vava'u-Sea
Kayaking-10 Nights
8 Days Kayak |
June 16, July
2, 14, 28, Aug 11, 25,
Sept 8, Nov 5, Nov 17, Dec 18 |
US $1995 |
Ha'apai
- Sea Kayaking- 11 Nights
9 Days Kayak |
Sept 24, Oct
8, Oct 22 |
US $2280 |
| Sea-Kayaking Daily Guided Tours |
Including snorkelling
gear |
US$60.00 |
Note: The above
prices do not include round trip airfare to Vava'u or
Ha'apai.
The following must be added to above prices:
Tongatapu/Vava'u/Tongatapu-Round trip airfare-US$155.00
per person
Tongatapu/Ha'apai/Tongatapu-Round trip airfare-US$95.00
per person |
Vava'u 5 Day Package |
| DAY 1:Your
guides present a 45-minute orientation talk commencing 9:30
a.m. at The Adventure Centre in Toula Village, a 5-minute taxi
ride from the Neiafu township. Following the briefing there
is an optional guided walking tour of Neiafu, Vava'u's historic
harbour town, and environs. This is your last opportunity to
visit the bank and purchase items for the trip. |
DAY 2: A safety
briefing commences 9:00 a.m. at the Tongan Beach Resort before
departing for the first of four days of kayaking. Our journey
begins at the entrance to the Port of Refuge, reputedly the
most protected and beautiful in the Pacific. We paddle into
renowned Swallows Cave, snorkel and picnic at Nuku Island finishing
off the day by skirting several islands on the western side
of the island group. Tonight's camp on Ovalau Island is a sandy
beach facing the setting sun with possibly the best view in
the Vava'u Group.
Meals:
L, D
Paddling Time: 3-4 hours |
DAY 3: On
today's paddle to 'Euakafa Island your Tongan guide leads us
through shallow reef-strewn turquoise waters. This afternoon
is free for snorkelling the exquisite reefs and beach combing
the expansive beaches of uninhabited 'Euakafa Island. While
paddling we may be fortunate enough to sight turtles, dolphins,
and humpback whales, the latter of which migrate annually to
Tonga's warm sheltered waters (June-October) to breed and calve.
Meals: B, L,
D
Paddling Time: 2-3 hours |
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DAY 4: A guided
walk to the summit of 'Euakafa's distinctive table top island
in the cool hours of the morning takes us to the site of a legendary
royal tomb within the fortress of a Tu'i Tonga king. This afternoon
we paddle to nearby uninhabited 'Eueiki Island where we do some
wall snorkelling and explore an immense cave with Tarzan-like
vines cascading down through a hole in the cave ceiling. A short
paddle across the channel and we reach the beautiful isthmus
of Taunga Island. Exploring the inter-tidal zone of Taunga,
Ngau and Pau Islands, connected to one another at low tide by
a sand bar, is a pleasant diversion. This evening, the villagers
host an authentic Tongan feast consisting of roast suckling
pork complemented by fresh root vegetables, octopus, reef fish,
vegetarian dishes and tropical fruits such as papaya in coconut
milk, all steamed in an underground oven or 'umu. This gastronomic
delight is followed by a traditional Tongan song and dance performance.
Meals: B, L,
D
Paddling Time: 1-2 hours |
DAY 5: On
this final day of paddling, the journey westward takes us to
Mala Island near the Port of Refuge where we started our journey
four days ago. Mala was once the home of a cannibal demi-god
that liked nothing better than to catch and eat paddlers passing
in outrigger canoes! From Mala's beach we can snorkel to the
entrancing Japanese Gardens before returning to the Tongan Beach
Resort. The trip concludes with dinner at a local restaurant
in Neiafu and a warm farewell from your guides.
Meals:
B, L, D
Paddling Time: 2-3 hours |
Package Inclusions:
**A 45-minute
orientation talk followed by a guided walking tour of Neiafu,
Vava'u township.
**Use
of quality double and single fibreglass kayaks and accessories.
**A 4-day kayak tour
of the outer islands of Vava'u with western and indigenous guides
(guide:guest ratio = 1:6).
**
Snacks and 3 meals a day on the kayaking portion of the tour.
**A traditional 'umu
feast with Polynesian singing and dancing in an island village.
**A farewell dinner
at a local restaurant.
**A
T-shirt to take home.
NOTE:
Camping and snorkeling gear are not included in the package
price, but are available for rent
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Note: Itineraries are dependent
on weather conditions and are subject to change
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to Reservations |
Vava'u Discoveries
5 Night/6Day Package
Package Inclusions:
**Return Vava'u airport transfers
**5 nights accommodation Vava'u (Hilltop, Twinview, or Puataukanave
Hotel)
** Day of sea kayaking with professional guides
** Day of Sailing including lunch or Scuba Diving (2 tank
dive)
** Guided land tour of Vava'u Island's plantations, villages
and cultural sites including lunch
** Day of whale watching (July-Oct) or snorkelling excursion
** A farewell dinner at a local Restaurant
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Vava'u
Adventure Week 8 Night/9 DayPackage
Package Inclusions:
** 45 minute orientation talk on Day 1
** 4 days of sea kayaking with professional guides including
snacks and all meals
** Traditional umu feast
** Camping and snorkelling equipment
** Whale Watching Tour or snorkelling excursion including
lunch
** Sailing Day Tour including lunch or Scuba Diving (2 tank
Dive)
** Mountain bike tour of Vava;u Island's back roads, plantations
and beaches including lunch
** A farewell dinner at a local Restaurant
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Vava'u
Sea Kayaking 8 Night/9 DayPackage
Package Inclusions:
** Round trip Vava' Airport Transfers
** 3 nights accommodation (2 nights before and 1 night after
kayak tour) at the
Paradise International or the Puataukanave Hotel
** 45 minute orientation talk on Day 1
** 6 days of sea kayaking with professional guides including
snacks and all meals
** Traditional umu feast
** Camping and snorkelling equipment
** A farewell dinner at a local Restaurant
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Vava'u
Sea Kayaking 10 Nights/11 Day Package
Package Inclusions:
** Round trip Vava' Airport Transfers
** 3 nights accommodation (2 nights before and 1 night after
kayak tour) at the
Paradise International or the Puataukanave Hotel
** 45 minute orientation talk on Day 1
** 8 days of sea kayaking with professional guides including
snacks and all meals
** Traditional umu feast
** Camping and snorkelling equipment
** A farewell dinner at a local Restaurant
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Ha'apai
Islands Sea Kayaking 11 Nights/12 Day Package
Package Inclusions:
** Round trip Ha'apai Airport Transfers
** 3 nights accommodation (2 nights before and 1 night after
kayak tour) at the
Billy's Place, Ha'apai (share facilities)
** 45 minute orientation talk on Day 1
** 9 days of sea kayaking with professional guides including
snacks and all meals
** Traditional umu feast
** Camping and snorkelling equipment
** A farewell dinner at a local Restaurant
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Note: Itineraries are dependent
on weather conditions and are subject to change
Go
to Reservations |
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