Tonga Honeymoon & Romance Itinerary: 7 Days / 1 Week

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How to Get Around Tonga in One Week

The beauty of a South Seas romantic getaway is exploring on land and across the ocean. While we give you some transport tips within the itinerary, here’s a quick overview of how to get around Tonga on your honeymoon or romantic escape.

Road Transport in Tonga

Upon arrival to each island group in Tonga, accommodations typically offer airport transfers or car rental companies can deliver vehicles to the airport. Tongatapu also has taxis. Check out How to Get an Airport Transfer in Tonga for more on the subject.

For travelling on each of the islands, car hire offers the most flexibility, convenience and privacy. Get advice on car hire from What You Need to Hire a Car in Tonga. Alternatively while on Tongatapu, this itinerary is doable with a mix of taxis (see The Complete Guide to Taxis in Tonga), hiring private drivers (see How to Hire a Driver in Tonga for more advice), as well as taking guided tours such as the 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Tonga – the latter is also available on ‘Eua. For Ha’apai, rely on your resorts to get around (some have bicycle hire) or rent a car.

Overwater Transport in Tonga

In this itinerary, we mostly recommend taking domestic flights between the island groups, which is the fastest and most convenient for most travellers – see Domestic Flights in Tonga: A Guide to Interisland Flights. We only suggest the ferry when crossing between Nuku’alofa and ‘Eua, should you want the experience – see Tonga Ferry Guide: How to Use Ferries for Interisland Travel. Note that no flights or ferries operate on a Sunday and both transport services are prone to cancellations due to bad weather; that’s why this itinerary allows for extra days at each destination, as well as leaves a day between domestic and international flights.

For getting to island resorts, resorts offer their own boat transfers, which need to be arranged before arrival. Otherwise, check out A Guide to Boat Transfers & Water Taxis in Tonga for alternatives.

For all of your transport options across the islands, check out our Tonga Transport Guide: 15 Best Ways to Get Around Tonga.

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Day 1 – Arrival in Tonga + Fly to ‘Eua

Travel time: 5 mins terminal transfer + 10 mins flight + 5-10 mins ‘Eua airport transfer (see Tonga Travel Times & Distances).

With just one week in Tonga, you have no time to waste transitioning into honeymoon mode! After landing at Fua’amotu International Airport, take a taxi to the domestic terminal where you’ll catch a 10-minute scenic flight to one of Tonga’s most stunning natural paradises, the island of ‘Eua!

In ‘Eua, you should be able to arrange for your accommodation to pick you up or a car rental company to deliver the vehicle to the airport/wharf, as there is no public transport on the island.

Romantic Accommodation on ‘Eua

‘Eua is an island of basic budget accommodation, which is ideal for the non-fussy couple. Nevertheless, some of the most romantic stays for couples include:

• Blue Water Retreat
• Talei’s Guesthouse
• Tukia Complex
• Seta’s Guesthouse
• Toafa Lodge
• Pacific Sila Lodge

Learn more about these stays and more in the 5 Most Romantic Accommodations on ‘Eua.

Dining Recommendations

Hum, on ‘Eua there isn’t much. Either enjoy meals provided by your accommodation, self-cater with advice from A Guide to Supermarkets & Food Shopping in Tonga, or check out The Complete Travel Guide to ‘Eua for the limited restaurant options.

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Day 2 – Explore ‘Eua

Travel time: 30 mins – 1 hr drive for sightseeing (see The Driving Times & Distances in Tonga).

‘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 are all part of the experience. You can also see the sights by following A Self-Guided Day Trip of ‘Eua or joining one of The Best Guided Island Land Tours of ‘Eua.

Furthermore, there are some exciting opportunities to freedive in the South Pacific’s largest sea cave or, again, with majestic humpback whales.

Romantic Activities on ‘Eua

• Enjoy long walks and explore tidal pools along ‘Eua’s secluded beaches
• Tackle one of ‘Eua’s glorious hikes together
• Share a life-changing experience swimming with whales
• Look out for the red shining parrot with some bird-watching
• Experience ‘Eua’s magnificent sunrises…
• … Or stay out to stargaze under a fantastical display
• Try out glamping at Blue Water Retreat.

Get details on each experience and more in the 10 Most Romantic Things to Do on ‘Eua.

Dining Recommendations

Whatever you decided to do today, no doubt you worked up an appetite so treat yourself to one of the island’s very few restaurants such as Talei’s Restaurant (Angaha).

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Day 3 – ‘Eua to Ha’apai (via Tongatapu)

Travel time: 5-10 mins ‘Eua airport transfer + 10 mins flight + 50 mins flight + 20 mins – 1 hr Ha’apai airport transfer.

Swap the rugged beauty of ‘Eua for idyllic islands with white sands, crystal clear waters and swaying palms in the island group of Ha’apai! Today, your accommodation provider in ‘Eua will transport you to the airport where you’ll then fly back to Tongatapu. From there, catch another flight over glorious scattered islands to Ha’apai.

Ha’apai is often described as a real hidden gem of the South Pacific, providing 62 small islands decorating the ocean yet relatively undeveloped. 45 of the islands are uninhabited and most getaways to Ha’apai centre around the islands of Lifuka, Uoleva and Foa.

Your chosen resort will pick you up from the airport and take you to your next romantic stay.

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Days 4 & 5 – Explore Ha’apai

This is paradise: sandy shores lined with palms and leading onto azure lagoons. It’s what most couples picture for an island escape.

If you feel like relaxing, resorts offer yoga classes, kayak and paddleboard rental and have plenty of hammocks on the beach. Otherwise, the more active couple can experience scuba diving over unspoiled reefs, explore the islands by bicycle or horseback, or, once again, swim with beautiful whales in the right season.

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” on a scuba diving trip
• Relax and rejuvenate in a yoga session together
• See the sights by bike
• Test your relationship in a double kayak
• Stargaze at some of the darkest skies
• Snuggle up in a hammock.

For more details on each experience, see the 10 Most Romantic Things to Do in Ha’apai.

Dining Recommendations

For something a little different, it’s well worth making your way to the sandy south of Lifuka Island to Leleno ki Moana (Hihifo) for beachfront dining on impeccably presented plates. Otherwise, more recommendations can be found in The Food Guide to Ha’apai: Places to Eat & Food Tours.

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Day 6 – Ha’apai to Nuku’alofa

Travel time: 20 mins – 1 hr airport transfer + 50 mins flight + 30 mins Nuku’alofa airport transfer.

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. Not only will this give you contingency time, in case the flight out of Ha’apai is cancelled (which is not unusual), but it also gives you time to experience Tonga’s capital, Nuku’alofa, which is your next destination.

Hit the skies once again with glorious views of the island archipelago before landing back in Tongatapu. Your accommodation in Nuku’alofa will likely be able to organise transfers. Otherwise, take a taxi to Nuku’alofa where you’ll be able to wine and dine for your last evening in Tonga. If you have more time in Nuku’alofa, see if you can do one of the 10 Romantic Things to Do in Nuku’alofa. Otherwise, there is always tomorrow.

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Day 7 – Explore Nuku’alofa + Departure

Travel time: 30 mins.

Perhaps you have time to do some sightseeing or one of the 10 Romantic Things to Do in Nuku’alofa 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.

Day Tour of Nuku’alofa

Potter around the capital soaking in the sights of grand churches, the Royal Tombs, the Royal Palace and more. Check out A Self-Guided Day Tour of Nuku’alofa. We even have a cycling itinerary in The Best Cycling Routes in Nuku’alofa & Tongatapu.

Romantic Activities in Nuku’alofa

• Indulge in a couples massage at Island Glow
• Enjoy an island escape to Pangaimotu Island
• See the sights by bike
• Sit down to a romantic dinner in one of the city’s restaurants
• Get her/him a personalised Tongan gift
• Learn a new skill together like crafting your own Tongan souvenir.

Get more details on each activity in the 10 Romantic Things to Do in Nuku’alofa.

Departure

Your accommodation should be able to transfer you to Fua’amotu Airport from Nuku’alofa. Otherwise, book a taxi from the information centre or the taxi ranks in town.

Remember to arrive at the airport a couple of hours before your scheduled departure so that you have enough time to check in, go through security and browse the small selection of retail offerings. For anything else you need to know about leaving Tonga, it’s all listed in our guide, Leaving Tonga: Departure Tips & Checklist.

And it’s “Nofo ā” (goodbye) to Tonga!