Tonga Honeymoon Itinerary: 14 Days / Two Weeks

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Day 1 – Tongatapu

Travel time: 30-50 minutes airport transfer

Your honeymoon begins in Tongatapu! For your couple of nights, we recommend indulging in one of the beachfront or island resorts to put yourselves in an idyllic setting to set the right tone for your honeymoon. Settle into your fale (beach bungalow) and enjoy a romantic meal at your resort’s restaurant. Tomorrow, the real fun begins.

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Day 2 – Explore Tongatapu

Your first full day in Tonga is teeming with possibilities. How about exploring the island together, delving into hidden caves and pools or finding yourselves alone on one of Tongatapu’s beaches? For something more active, buddy up in a scuba diving excursion or share a once-in-a-lifetime experience swimming with whales (available between June and October)!

Romantic Activities in Tongatapu

• Share a once-in-a-lifetime experience swimming with whales
• Buddy up on a scuba diving trip
• Test your teamwork in a double kayak
• Go for a long walk on the beach
• Treat yourselves to a couples massage
• Discover secret cave pools together
• Enjoy a romantic meal together
• Escape to an off-shore island for the day

Get more information and ideas in the 8 Romantic Activities on Tongatapu for Couples.

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Day 3 – Tongatapu to ‘Eua

Travel time: 10-minute flight

Transport yourself from the developed Tongatapu to the rugged piece of paradise, ‘Eua. The island sits some 45km (28 miles) southeast of Tongatapu and is Tonga’s oldest island, offering weathered coastline and verdant forests for an alternative romantic setting to your honeymoon.

For a scenic and intimate experience, we recommend taking the 7-10-minute flight from Fua’amotu Airport’s domestic terminal to ‘Eua. In ‘Eua, you should be able to arrange for your accommodation to pick you up, as there is no public transport on the island.

‘Eua only have six accommodation choices on the whole island, with the most romantic for couples being the Ovava Tree Lodge. Stay in a timber-lined cabin elevated in lush forest with boardwalks leading to the dining area. See your other choices in the 6 Best Resorts in ‘Eua.

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Day 4 – ‘Eua

‘Eua is all about embracing nature, making it the ideal place to disconnect from the world and connect with each other. For the active couple, do one of the breathtaking hikes in and around the ‘Eua National Park where exploring limestone caves, seeing huge banyan trees and looking for parrots is all part of the experience. There are also some exciting opportunities to scuba dive in the South Pacific’s largest sea cave or, again, with majestic humpback whales.

Romantic Activities in ‘Eua

• Enjoy long walks and explore tidal pools along ‘Eua’s secluded beaches
• Tackle one of ‘Eua’s glorious hikes together
• Buddy up on a scuba diving trip
• Share a life-changing experience swimming with whales
• Go horse riding through the island together
• Look out for the red shining parrot with some bird watching

Get details on each experience in the 6 Romantic Activities in ‘Eua for Couples.

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Day 5 – ‘Eua

Yes, ‘Eua is certainly an island you will not want to leave too quickly. Explore some of ‘Eua’s secluded beaches, look out for wild horses on the Rock Gardens walk or even do some horse riding yourselves from one of the villages. Your accommodation should be able to sort out all of your desired experiences, as well as transport you to your desired hikes.

But if you need more inspiration for things to do, be sure to take a look at the 10 Must-Dos in ‘Eua.

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Day 6 – ‘Eua to Nuku’alofa

Travel time: 10-minute flight

The island-hopping continues, back to Tongatapu where this time you’ll stay in the nation’s capital, Nuku’alofa! Here, you’ll be able to check out some of the city sights, like the Royal Palace and the Royal Tombs, as well as browse amazing handicrafts at the Langafonua Handicrafts Centre and the Talamahu Market. Once you’ve walked your feet off, indulge in one of the city’s finest restaurants, as recommended in the 5 Best Restaurants in Nuku’alofa.

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Day 7 – Nuku’alofa to Vava’u

Travel time: 30-minutes airport transfer, 1-hour flight

Arrange for your accommodation to transfer you or book a taxi for you to the domestic terminal of Fua’amotu Airport. This time, you’re heading to the second-most northern island group in Tonga, Vava’u!

After a scenic flight over a scattering of islands, you land at Lupepauʻu Airport where your chosen resort will whisk you away to their sandy shores. This might involve just transport over land or over water with an adventurous boat ride to a remote island. Here, you’ll be able to embrace “island time”, snuggling up in a traditionally thatched fale and most likely sharing a bottle of bubbles that many of the resorts offer honeymooners on their first evening.

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Day 8 – Vava’u

Vava’u’s main claim to fame is that it’s home to some of the best sailing grounds in the South Pacific. That also comes with highlights like clear visibility scuba diving, sheltered waters for whale swimming, fantastic grounds for game fishing and more. Some of the most romantic water experiences include kayaking from island resort to island resort on a multi-day kayak excursion, or you could do a similar thing on a luxury yacht anchoring at a different secluded cove each night.

Romantic Water Activities in Vava’u

• Test your relationship in a double kayak
• Sail the ocean on a luxury yacht
• Strengthen your bond by learning to scuba dive together
• Share an amazing experience swimming with whales
• Be treated to a private island experience

For more details on each suggestion, take a look at 10 Romantic Activities in Vava’u for Couples.

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Day 9 – Vava’u

You have a whole extra day to make the most of your time in Vava’u. How about sticking to dry land today, exploring the islands on foot or treating your loved one to a private dinner on the beach. Another special experience is waiting until after dark when the skies become full of stars, some of the brightest you’re ever likely to see being away from any light pollution.

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Day 10 – Vava’u to Ha’apai

Travel time: 7-9 hours ferry

Today, make your way to Neiafu, the main town of Vava’u, where you’ll be catching one of the ferries to the islands of Ha’apai!

The first hour of the journey is a scenic sail through the islands, then you’ll be sailing across the open water where you’ll be able to bond over a card game or discuss life’s mysteries before docking up at Lifuka Island.

Ha’apai is much less developed than Tongatapu and Vava’u, making it feel like a real hidden gem of the South Pacific. It also means that you will need to rely on your chosen resort to pick you up from the wharf and take you to your next romantic stay in the islands. It could be an eco-haven on the beach or even a private island all to yourselves.

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Day 11 – Ha’apai

With glistening waters lapping up onto white sandy beaches backed by swaying palm trees, Ha’apai is a place to relax and enjoy the feeling of being marooned together in paradise. Resorts offer several ways to unwind between yoga classes, sunset paddleboarding and having plenty of hammocks on the beach. Otherwise, the more active couple can enjoy scuba diving over unspoiled reefs, exploring the islands by bicycle or horseback, or, once again, swimming with beautiful whales.

Romantic Activities in Ha’apai

• Be treated to a private island experience
• Experience a life-changing whale-swimming tour
• Explore the islands on horseback
• Have a private dining experience
• Be each other’s “buddy” in a scuba diving trip
• Relax and rejuvenate in a yoga session together
• See the sights by bike
• Test your relationship in a double kayak
• Do a sunset paddleboarding tour
• Snuggle up in a hammock

For more details on each experience, see the 10 Romantic Activities in Ha’apai for Couples.

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Day 12 – Ha’apai

Today is your chance to do any of the activities you might have missed yesterday. It could have been a private island experience, where resorts like the Sea Change Eco Retreat take you by boat to an uninhabited island where you can enjoy a picnic, snorkel the fringing reefs and laze under the shades of a palm tree. Or how about simply exploring the shored and gliding over crystal clear waters in a double kayak?

If you need more ideas, browse the 10 Must-Dos in Ha’apai.

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Day 13 – Ha’apai to Nuku’alofa

Travel time: 50-minutes flight

Although it’s going to feel impossible to leave the stunning islands of Ha’apai, we recommend leaving the day before your flight out of Tonga, as domestic flight schedules often change in Tonga due to less-than-ideal weather conditions. Nevertheless, you’ll hit the skies once again with glorious views of the island archipelago before landing back in Tongatapu. We recommend staying in Nuku’alofa again for just a one-night stay, where you’ll be able to share one last romantic dinner on your honeymoon.

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Day 14 – Nuku’alofa to Fua’amotu International Airport

Travel time: 30-minutes airport transfer

Perhaps you have time to do one of the 6 Romantic Activities in Nuku’alofa for Couples if you are taking one of the evening flights out of Tonga. Otherwise, treat yourself to an indulgent breakfast at the Friends Cafe, Cafe Escape or Coffee Post before getting a taxi to Fua’amotu International Airport for the final time on your honeymoon.

Now, enjoy the rest of your lives together!