Page 30 of South Pacific Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

nuku alofa historic nuku alofa approximate duration 31/2 hours tbu-a combine an informative overview of nuku alofa with the exploration of the island s eastern region in this delightful half-day experience what you visit the royal palace home of his majesty king taufa ahau tupou iv a photo stop will be made outside the palace gates royal tombs where the founder of modern tonga is at rest king george tupou i captain cook s landing place the site where captain james cook the great english explorer landed on 30th april 1777 ancient burial tombs the burial tomb of ancient tongan kings its construction is an engineering wonder and dates back to 1300 b.c ha amonga trilithon built around 1200 a.d the mysterious trilithon is a giant stone arch which stands 5-metres high and is estimated to weigh about 80 tonnes kapena luau grounds here is where you will relax and enjoy the picturesque view and atmosphere of the fanga uta lagoon fruit refreshments will be served and a group of dancers will entertain you before your return to your ship photo opportunities the royal palace and the mysterious trilithon are photo opportunities not to be missed to be sure you don t tread on sacred ground please seek the assistance of your tour guide at the ancient tombs refreshments seasonal tropical fruits refreshments will be served at kapena luau grounds please bring bottled water with you shopping some locally made handicrafts and souvenirs will be available for purchase at the kapena luau grounds please bring local currency with you what you see along the way along the way you will pass by schools church and governmental buildings sacred burial grounds villages and crop plantations nuku alofa nuku alofa nuku alofa highlights nawai alii beach approximate duration 31/2 hours tbu-b a memorable half day visiting the highlights of nuku alofa including royal tombs magnificent blowholes a flying fox colony and the picturesque nawai alii beach with its warm azure waters what you visit the royal palace home of his majesty king taufa ahau tupou iv a photo stop will be made outside the palace gates royal tombs where the founder of modern tonga is at rest king george tupou i blowholes enjoy four miles of coastal blow holes where the might of the pacific ocean is forced through natural rock fissures to create magnificent and powerful spouts of water up to 30-metres high flying fox colony these primordial fruit bats ­ harmless immobile and seemingly lifeless ­ hang eerily from ironwood pines along the main village road of kolovai as a word of advice don t stand under the trees nawai alii beach enjoy the opportunity to swim in the warm tropical water it is recommended you bring along aqua socks or shoes that can get wet to protect you from the coral underfoot some light entertainment and can be enjoyed here photo opportunities please ask permission before taking photos of the local people refreshments seasonal tropical fruits will be served at nawai alii beach and bottled drinks can be purchased here also please bring local currency with you shopping locally made handicrafts and souvenirs can be purchased from the stalls on the wharf at the conclusion of your tour please have local currency with you what you see along the way along the way you will pass by schools church and governmental buildings sacred burial grounds villages and crop plantations notes local buses are used for transportation these buses are very basic and have neither airconditioning nor microphones restroom facilities may be rustic to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions a hat and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water notes local buses are used for transportation these buses are very basic and have neither airconditioning nor microphones the activity of the blowholes cannot be guaranteed restroom facilities may be rustic to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions a hat and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water nuku alofa 56 57

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