Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Tongatapu East Coast and Anahulu Cave Tour

Overview

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This 3-hour small 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.

Lastly we will pick you up from inside the pier and drop you back inside the vicinity .

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Anahulu Beach

Port pickup and drop-off

Anahulu Cave Entrance Fees

Local driver/guide

Food and drinks

What To Expect

A beautiful beach tucked away from all the noise of city life . You will be one of the few guests on this beach . We are suggesting to bring your own snorkeling gear to enjoy this private like Beach away from home . Anahulu Beach is only 40 metres away from Anahulu Cave .

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is made of kauri wood and located in the heart of Nukuʻalofa, was built in 1864 for King George Tupou I. It remains the residence of the royal family. Grounds of the Royal Palace are Sacred

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

East Coast Tour N Refreshments

Refreshments: Refreshments consisting of tropical fruits in season like mango , papaya or pineapple and a coconut drink n bottle of water
Pickup included

Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Tongatapu East Coast and Anahulu Cave Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

3.38

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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barbarag517,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
DID NOT SHOW UP! TRYING TO GET REFUND!! HAD TO HIRE TAXI I WANT MY MONEY REFUNDED Ripped me off Was early and waited. Other guides tried calling at port
Anahulu Cave is not wheelchair accessible as advertised
260beverlyr,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
21 Travelers on cramped bus—not max of 15 as advertised. Also cave is definitely NOT wheelchair or stroller accessible for bus or cave. Other stops besides cave are accessible for wheelchair and strollers but likely no room on bus for wheelchair or stroller. Tour description needs to be corrected to provide accurate information. Guide was personable, knowledgeable and helpful.
Great roadie!
Caro I,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Vaka was a knowledgeable guide who provided us with a wonderful tour. Lots of stops for photos & leg stretches! Highly recommend.
Best cave swim ever.
Trickster77,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great trip visiting some beautiful historic sights. The cave was amazing and the swim inside was incredible. The beach just outside the cave was like a little paradise. I would have liked to have had longer at the beach, but we probably spent too long in the cave. The tour guides were not the most informative, but they were young, enthusiastic and charming . The whole trip was so enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend.
Though we went to all the...
Nancy S,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Though we went to all the points described in the Viator pisting, we had two guides who both said it was their first day. They had no training and though their language skills were fine, they told us nothing about To ga. We take tours to learn about the destination. I wouldn’t recommend this one.
A half day in Tonga
Gill A,
Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a fabulous time. Our tour guide was a little shy but lovely, the sights were great. The cave was a little scary but exciting. All in all a good half day trip
The cave, and the beach...
Lynn B,
Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The cave, and the beach were not really suitable for people of advancing years. To get to the cave the steps down were wet and slippery, with no handholds. The beach was hard to negotiate with sinking sands and was also full of rubbish.
Fair Day Out
Santo H,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Overall this trip covered all there is to see from the port like Cook’s Landing, the Stone Monument, king’s palace and tombstones, a cave that was quite dangerous for our age group and the beach could be better! The staff, driver and tour guides, although very pleasant were not very experienced or knowledgeable. Most information have to asked instead of the guide giving out information naturally. Hopefully, with the increased number of ships docking in Tonga, things will improve !
Great tour, very knowledgeable guide
Bodo H,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It's worth the time and money. Beautiful impression and very pleasant guide and driver. Flexible duration of stay at cave/beach.
Disappointment from 8 people
Stanley C,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00
Mode of transport undesirable, tour ok would be good for a representative to check out the state or condition of buses before an accident happens. Tour operators had not much focus on this, not who went on what bus. Would not recommend to anyone, also paid much more than others on same tour. Very dissatisfied.