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PLANNING FOR YOUR TOUR
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
Ralph Waldo EmersonTo help you enjoy your Outriggers in Paradise experience as much as possible, we advise the following.
What's included in your tour:
What you must bring:
What you must organise and pay for:
What we can organise and you pay for:
What's available at extra cost:
What else:
How to get here
Tips for travelling to Tonga and Vava'u
Preparing for your outrigger adventurePlease revisit this site before you leave for your tour for possible changes.
What's included in your tour:
A fully guided tour commencing with an introduction and safety briefing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the duration of the tour. Tea, coffee and water with meals. Camping equipment except for those items noted below. All cooking equipment. Snorkelling equipment (although it is best to bring your own for comfort). Farewell lunch/dinner after 4-day Getaway Tour (food only). What you must bring:
We will provide a full checklist with your booking confirmation. Don't forget you will be travelling by canoe, so personal belongings must be kept to a minimum. It is your responsibility to arrange for your other luggage to be stowed safely until you return. You will be required to bring the following:Sleeping bag or cover sheet (we will provide a sleeping mat) Minimal but adequate clothing - protective from sun and light-weight warm gear for cooler nights. Sarongs are perfect for nights. Sunscreen - lots! Insect repellent. In-between meal snacks Don't forget your camera (make sure it's insured) What you must organise and pay for:
All of your travel arrangements. Travel insurance. Any necessary visas - check www.tongaholiday.com/visas/ if you require a visa to visit Tonga. Medical check up if required or recommended. All other personal requirements to prepare you for your tour. What we can organise and you pay for:
Airport transfers when you arrive in Neiafu. Accommodation before and after the tour in Tonga. Other tours and activities during your stay in Neiafu. What's available at extra cost:
Any resort meals and beverages. Handcrafts or other items you purchase. Other personal requirements during your stay and tour. What else:
You will be responsible for any costs incurred due to delays caused by your travel/transport providers; bad weather; or any changes to the itinerary as explained in the booking Terms & Conditions.How to get here
The beauty of Tonga is its isolation, so when you plan a holiday in Vava'u, getting here is part of the adventure!Via Nuku'alofa
Catch a direct flight to Tonga from Australia, New Zealand or Fiji on Pacific Blue, Air New Zealand or Air Pacific. From Europe or North America, flights are via Los Angeles or Auckland to the capital of Tonga. You then board a domestic flight (Air Tonga) to Vava'u. These flights fill very quickly, so check flight availability through a Tongan travel agent and book early.Direct flights to Vava'u
The good news is that Air Pacific has direct flights from Nadi, Fiji to Vava'u every Monday and Thursday. This is the easiest option to get to this majestic South Pacific destination, but the planes are smaller, so book early to avoid disappointment!ALWAYS confirm your Tongan inter-island flights the day before AND a few hours before your flight departure. Flights change (and even sometimes leave earlier than the scheduled time) without notice. You must be at the airport one hour before departure time. Luggage is restricted to only 10kg per person unless you have arrived from an international destination in the previous 24 hours. If you have more than this allowance, you will be charged for the excess or your luggage may not travel on the same plane as you.
We highly recommend using a Tongan travel agent. Contact details for our recommended agents are here
Tips for travelling to Tonga and Vava'u
Be prepared to be surprised.
The Kingdom of Tonga is a deeply cultural country with few similarities to the western world. Be prepared to slow down and let go of any expectations. Personal supplies are not widely available and those that are can be quite expensive, so it's best to bring your own personal belongings to ensure you enjoy your stay in this special place.Vaccinations
Although it is not a requirement for entry, we recommend vaccinations against hepatitis and typhoid and make sure your tetanus vaccination is current.Preparing for your outrigger adventure
Tour Induction and Safety Briefing
All multi-day tours commence with a tour induction and safety briefing at 4.00pm the day before your tour leaves. Attendance at this briefing is compulsory. Non-attendance could result in you not being permitted to join the tour. For this reason, please ensure you make your travel arrangements to arrive in plenty of time to attend this briefing.Health and fitness
The multi-day tours require a moderate level of fitness, so to make sure you don't suffer from too many aches and pains during your trip or slow your team mates down, we highly recommend that you start doing daily moderate exercise at least one month before your tour. Gentle stretching exercises daily and regular long distance walking can prepare you for paddling a canoe for a few hours a day.As always, seek professional health advice before commencing any type of exercise program.
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Outriggers in Paradise
Neiafu, Vava'u,
Kingdom of Tonga
Phone: (676) 70858
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Post: Private Bag 32,
Neiafu, Vava'u,
Kingdom of Tonga,
South Pacific
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