3-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Tonga
If a long weekend in Tonga is all you have to celebrate your marriage, then make sure it’s a weekend to remember! While you might not have time to travel too far in Tonga in just three days, you will have time to do at least a couple of the bucket list experiences most couples have when visiting Tonga. Let us guide you through the honeymoon resorts, the romantic activities and the places to see in this Tonga honeymoon itinerary for 3 days.
If the below itinerary doesn’t sound like you, then take a look at How to Spend 3 Days on a Honeymoon in Tonga TI063.
How to Get Around Tonga in 3 Days
Although we give you some transport tips within the itinerary, here’s a quick overview of how to get around Tonga on your honeymoon weekend.
Road Transport in Tonga
Tongatapu is well-connected with roads, with car rentals, taxis, buses, airport transfers and guided tours available. While resort transfers are usually the easiest and best-value option for getting between the airport and resort, renting a car or taking a guided tour are good ways of getting around Tongatapu to see the sights. See guided tours in Tongatapu here or car rental comparisons in Tongatapu here.
Overwater Transport in Tonga
Any overwater transport you’ll need during a three-day trip will likely be to get to an island resort or as part of a boat tour. Most bout tours and boat transfers to the outer island resorts depart from Faua Wharf in Nuku’alofa. Boat transfers can be arranged with selected resorts, like Fafa Island Resort, while other resort boat transfers run on a schedule, usually to connect with incoming flights.
Learn more about transport in Tongatapu in the 10 Ways to Get to Tongatapu (& Around Tongatapu).
Day 1 – Tongatapu
Travel time: 30-50 minutes airport transfer
Your honeymoon in Tonga begins! We recommend staying in one of the glorious resorts on Tongatapu’s western beaches or outer islands, providing a more idyllic and natural setting than what can be found in Nuku’alofa.
From Fua’amotu Airport, your resort transfer will be waiting if arranged or taxis are available to take you to where you need to go. If staying at one of the outer islands, boat transfers will be available from Faua Wharf in Nuku’alofa.
Settle into your fale (beach hut) and enjoy a romantic meal at your resort’s restaurant. You might catch a Tongan cultural performance and feast or enjoy something more intimate from your fale’s private verandah. Either way, you’ll be fuelled for a day of adventure tomorrow.
Honeymoon Accommodation on Tongatapu
- Fafa Island Resort
- The Royal Sunset Island Resort
- Heilala Holiday Lodge
- Vakaloa Beach Resort
- Liku’alofa Beach Resort
- Holty’s Hideaway
- White Sands Beach Resort
- Teukava Beach Oasis
- Blue Banana Beach House
- Ha’atafu Beach Resort
For more information on each resort, see the 10 Best Honeymoon Accommodation on Tongatapu.
Day 2 – Explore Tongatapu
Your one and only full day in Tonga is brimming with possibilities. How about renting a car or taking a tour to explore the island together, delving into hidden caves with pools or finding yourselves alone on one of Tongatapu’s beaches? You could also “buddy-up” for a scuba diving excursion or share a once-in-a-lifetime experience swimming with whales (available between June and October)! Enjoy Tonga your way, by getting inspiration from the list below.
Romantic Activities in Tongatapu
- Share a life-changing experience swimming with humpback whales
- Buddy up on a scuba diving trip to vibrant coral reefs or sea caves
- Get out on the water together in a double kayak
- Enjoy a long romantic walk on the beach
- Treat yourselves to a couples massage at one of Nuku’alofa’s spas
- Discover secret cave pools at ‘Anahulu Cave
- Enjoy a romantic meal at your resort or in the city
- Escape to an off-shore island on an island day trip
Get more information and ideas in the 8 Romantic Activities on Tongatapu for Couples.
Day 3 – Resort to Fua’amotu International Airport
Travel time: 30-50-minutes airport transfer
This is when you realise that you should have spent much more time in Tonga! If your flight out of Tonga is in the evening, do some of the activities you might have missed out on yesterday. Otherwise, treat yourself to an indulgent breakfast at your resort or in Nuku’alofa’s Friends Cafe before you get a transfer with your resort to Fua’amotu International Airport. It’s time to fly toward the rest of your lives together…
More Tonga Honeymoon Itineraries
- Tonga Honeymoon Itinerary: 14 Days
- Tonga Honeymoon Itinerary: 7 Days
- Tonga Honeymoon Itinerary: 5 Days
- The Wedding & Honeymoon Guide to Tonga
That’s it for our Tonga honeymoon itinerary: 3 days. Discover more exciting itineraries in the following compilations: The Best Tonga Itineraries for 2 Weeks, The Best Tonga Itineraries for 1 Week, The Best Tonga Itineraries for 5 Days and The Best Tonga Itineraries for a Weekend.
Author
Laura S.
This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Tonga Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Tonga. She knows the islands inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Tonga’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.