3-Hour Tongatapu East Coast and Anahulu Cave Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This 3-hour group tour provides an informative exploration of the Eastern Regions of the Island of Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga. An important stop is the place where Captain Cook landed on the 30th of April 1777. You will visit the ancient royal terraced tombs of Tongan kings known as the Langi. Its construction is an engineering wonder dating back to 1300 BC and the most prominent site called the Ha'amonga 'o Maui or well know as the Stonehenge. You will finish with the highlight of your tour at Anahulu Cave which has a natural underground swimming pool with stalactites and stalagmites. A popular place for a refreshing swim anytime of the year.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour is accessible by wheelchair and stroller except for the cave
Pls note with Wheelchair Accessibility in Tonga we fold the wheelchair put it in the vehicle and help our guest into and out of the vehicle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Anahulu Cave - The Underground Swimming Pool
Our Accredited Guide will accompany into the cave. Million Years of Rock Formation are evident in the Cave with a fresh water pool at the end ideal for refreshing swim as a highlight of the tour.
Royal Tombs
Malaʻekula or the Royal Tombs is situated in central Nukuʻalofa in the Kingdom of Tonga . The Kings of Tonga and their very close relatives (wives, husbands, children) are buried there. Those who are a little farther away from the mainline (cousins, nephews, nieces, inlaws) are buried elsewhere, in other chiefly cemeteries. Kings from older times, (i.e. the Tuʻi Tonga dynasty), are mostly buried in the langi in Muʻa. The main royal tombs are located at the Mala'ekula site, which includes the tombs of the first five kings of Tonga: King George Tupou I, King George Tupou II, Queen Salote III , King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and King George V . Each tomb is adorned with traditional Tongan designs and symbols and is surrounded by a beautifully lawn.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Anahulu Beach
Local driver/guide
Food and drinks
Options
East Coast Tour N Refreshments
Refreshments: Refreshments consisting of Fruits in Season like papaya, melon or pineapple and bottle of water and green coconut included
Pickup included
1pm departure
1pm departure
Pickup included
10am departure
This tour departs at 10am in the afternoon from your hotel
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Many areas of improvement needed.
GARRY L,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour operator was Teke Tours which was not well organized on the cruise ship port. We spent 20 minutes finding the right people to check in with, which then presented problems with wait times and a “tour van” that was in despicable condition and not suitable for an island tour. I complained to the lady who was checking guests in and nothing was done about finding a replacement van until other guests were escorted to the waiting van, at which point various guests opted out until other transportation arrangements could be made. Basically, 10 people were expected to cram into a filthy broken down vehicle probably suitable for only 4-5 people, if it were road worthy at all. In the end, two additional vehicles arrived and we shared a small taxi with another couple. The problem was that our driver spoke absolutely no English and we were left without the guided commentary that we paid for, and we missed out on at least 7 stops that were on the itinerary. Not what we expected. By luck we met up with one of the other vans with an English speaking guide, so we ended up following that van to the beach and caves. Without Stella (tour guide) I am not sure how we would have made out on the tour. It could have been even more of a disaster with a driver who spoke zero English. At the end of the day, we salvaged a small portion of the tour that we were anticipating but not enough to make the cost justify the benefits. We will be requesting a partial refund as will other guests we talked to when we met up at one of the tour stops. The unfortunate circumstances are not the fault of Viator, but it behooves the owners of Viator to review the organizational capabilities, the expectations that customers expect in the quality of vehicles, and the need to ensure capable English-speaking guides. To be clear, we do not expect first class vehicles like we have at home, but the vans must be relatively clean, road worthy, and a suitable size for the expected number of guest passengers. Garry
Spectacular cave
W6909YMpaulw,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Easy to locate the driver. A little basic transport but this in many respects, added to the charm. Lovely island for which some highlights were covered but the cave visited was excellent. Spectacular cave which we swam in and was a real highlight. Overall we enjoyed this trip.
Great Tonga
Navigator795340,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Gwyn was my saviour of the day. Great caves and beach felt special 👌 Philip was also funny and entertaining pls use these guys.
Bat Cave
Paradise563840,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Novice guide. Very sweet, but didn’t have much to say. I don’t recommend swimming in the cave, as pictured. Not only freezing cold water; bats flying around and popping in the water make it a serious health risk.
Incredible experience
Pioneer136861,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I came across with amazing and friendly lady tour guide with Driver whose passion and knowledge is incredibly amazing.. I enjoyed travelling around the Tonga visiting place , Royal tombs , Anahulu Cave - The Underground Swimming Pool,Captain Cook's Landing Place Ha amonga'a Maui, Makatolo a Maui and BeCh the experienced i had is truly unforgettable; and take note that we got lunch from local restaurants no words to say how delicious that. I really enjoyed underground swimming pool inside the Anahulu cave more than anything else. HIGHLY Recommended this. wonderful adventure . Thamara
Awesome!
Carol D,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome time! TJ, Josh and Cedar all made our trip fun and memorable!!! Great job and we will refer friends!!
East Coast with Teta Tours was PURE MAGIC!!!!!!!!
LAURA A,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My Teta Tours guides, Tapu & Dave (the driver) arrived early and patiently waited for me to check out of my hotel. Their enthusiasm and professional attitudes were evident from the start and they even asked me if I needed anything from the city centre (so they could drive me there) before we drove to the east coast! Talk about fantastic customer service!! A+! Tapu's excellent knowledge of Tongan history was superb and her story-telling about Tongan folklore had me captivated! She answered my many questions and took the time to explain the significance of all the beautiful landmarks we visited. Dave was great too - very kind, patient and drove safely and made sure we could get as close as possible for easier access. He was even kind enough to make a quick non-scheduled stop when I asked him so I could take photos of a stunning beach! I honestly didn't want this tour to end - the Tongan East coast was absolutely stunning, a true paradise with so many interesting people & places to see. And Tapu and Dave made this experience so much more memorable & wonderful. I recommend this tour + company whole-heartedly and I can't wait to come back already!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great way to learn about tonga
Daydream00195048552,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Arrived on time and took us to the trip. Needed to confirm the schedule for the day as it was not communicated properly. Rest of the day ran refine and the swim in the underground pool was amazing.
Caves were awesome
JNEV77,Jan 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The caves alone were worth the trip. The guide and driver were nice but not overly knowledgeable on the history and communication was a little difficult. But overall worth the money.
Anahulu magic
Sue F,Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Visiting and swimming in Anahulu cave. Guide gave us as much time as we wanted there which made the tour longer and better value for money.
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