The Vava'u group has a population of about 20,000 spread over most of the 50 odd islands - about a third live in or around the lovely capital town - Neiafu (and the harbor) where there are four nearby villages Makave, Taoa, Toula and Vaimalo. A place of brilliant colors, blue lagoons (Robin Graham, celebrated author of 'Dove' says frankly "This must be one of the loveliest spots on all the earth"), white, fine coral sand beaches, lush green coconut plantations.
Experienced travelers liken the Vava'u group to 'a cross between the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands.' There are dramatic deep-water drop-offs and brilliant shallow lagoons. Port of Refuge is a celebrated haven for yachts, larger craft and cruise ships from all around the world.
Flights operate
daily except Sunday between Tongatupu and Vava'u.
We can arrange day trips to uninhabited islands,
scuba diving, a Yacht Charter - sail yourself or skippered
and during winter (July-November) an excursion to view
the spectacular humpback whales who migrate to these tropical
waters from the Antarctic Ocean.
Map courtesy of www.tonga.islands-beaches.com
Tongatapu & Vava'u
7 days/ 5 nights
From $1,795 per person double
occupancy
Includes: Roundtrip
airfare on Air New Zealand from Los Angeles to Tonga , via
Apia | 2 nights International Dateline
Hotel, Tongatapu - Standard Room |
3 nights Paradise International Hotel, Vava'u - Harbour
View Room | A half-day Scenic tour of
Western Tongatapu including the Royal Palace, Royal Tomb,
Majestic Blow Hose, Village of the Flying Foxes |
Inter-island airfare from Tongatapu to Vava'u &
return | Meet & Greet on arrival
| Transfers and baggage |
Hotel & service taxes.
Depart LAX every
Tuesday. Single room supplement $336.00 Price
excludes airline taxes/fees approx $230 pp
Price Valid to
31 December, 2007
Fafa
Island & Vava'u
7 days/ 5 nights
From $1,933 per person double occupancy
Includes: Roundtrip airfare on Air New Zealand from Los Angeles to Tonga , via Apia | 2 nights Fa Fa Island Resort, Superior Fale | 3 nights Paradise International Hotel, Vava'u - Harbour View Room | Half-day Scenic tour of Western Tongatapu: The Royal Palace, Royal Tomb, Majestic Blow Hose, Village of the Flying Foxes | Roundtrip Inter-island airfare from Tongatapu to Vava'u | Meeting on arrival | Transfers and baggage handling | Hotel & service taxes.
Depart LAX every
Tuesday. Single room supplement $434.00. Price
excludes airline taxes/fees approx $230 pp. Price Valid to 31 December, 2007.
Vava'u & Ha'apai
7 days/ 5 nights
From $2,079 per person double occupancy
Roundtrip airfare
on Air New Zealand from Los Angeles to Tonga, via Apia
| 2 nights at Tongan
Beach Resort, Vava'u - Beach Fale |
3 nights Sandy Beach Resort,
Ha'apai - Superior Fale | Breakfast
and Dinner daily | Inter-island
airfare from Tongatapu/Vava'u/Ha'apai & return
| Meet & greet on arrival | T
ransfers and baggage handling |
Hotel & service taxes.
Packages
are valid to 31 December, 2007.
Land Only Package
VAVA'U
| 3 Night Package
- Per Person Cost: |
| Paradise International
Hotel |
Share Twin |
Single |
| Garden View |
$230 ($68) |
$434 ($136) |
| Harbour View |
$271 ($82) |
$516 ($164) |
| Puataukanave
Int'l Hotel |
LOW SEASON |
Jan - June |
| Waterfront Super Deluxe |
$217 (64) |
$385 (120) |
| Waterfront Deluxe |
$181 (52) |
$321 ( 99) |
| Economy |
$147 (41) |
$220 ( 65) |
| Puataukanave Int'l
Hotel |
HIGH SEASON |
July - Dec |
| Waterfront Super Deluxe |
$273 (83) |
$468 (148) |
| Waterfront Deluxe |
$230 (68) |
$378 (118) |
| Economy |
$173 (49) |
$261 ( 79) |
| Tongan Beach Resort |
Share Twin |
Single |
| Beach Bungalow - Low Season |
$285 ($75) |
$510 ($150) |
| Beach Bungalow - High Season |
$325 ($88) |
$589 ($176) |
| High Season: 20June-23Oct
Low Season: Rest of Year |
Packages
include: Meet & Greet on arrival;
round-trip Neiafu airport to hotel transfers, 3
nights accommodation (room only basis) with private
facilities, hotel taxes and service charges.
Prices valid to 31 December, 2007
Offshore
Island Resort: Mounu Island
This intimate
eco resort is located 30 minutes by fast boat from Neiafu
township on a southern island in the Vava'u Group.
A 6 acre coral atoll fringed by white coral sand amidst
spectacular coral reefs. Only 4 fales (maximum
8 guests) with private facilities and sun deck, situated
on the waters edge providing stunning views of the surrounding
islands and reefs. Restaurant and Bar. Resort is
eco-conscious and utilizes only solar power. Numerous
activities iincluding Whale Watching, Diving, Kayaking,
Bird Watching, Fishing and Village visits.
Mounu Island Resort
Mounu is situated to the south of the Vava'u Archipelago. Mounu is the southern most inhabited island in the Vava'u group. A 6.5 acre coral attol fringed with white coral sands surrounded by spectacular coral reefs. We cater for a maximum of 8 guests.
Mounu is proud to be an eco resort. We utilise solar power with 12,24,110,240 volts being available. Rain water is collected, stored in tanks then filtered for use. The resort is connected with the outside world by VHF radio telephone. We provide and serve local organic foods and we recycle where possible. Laundry and postal services are available.
| 3 Night Package
- Per Person Cost: |
| |
Share Twin |
| Superior Fale |
$693.00 |
| Honeymoon Fale |
$882.00 |
Packags
includes: 3 nights accommodation,
all meals & transfers from Neiafu airport.
Guided snorkel trip and complimentary bottle of wine on
first night.
Whale watching boat tours start at $89 per person and the
best time to snorkel with the whales is during the birthing
season June - October. Early bookings are essential.
Prices
quoted are US Dollars, and subject to change. Valid to 31
December 2007
