{ "id": "9620a88a-b99c-485e-87ab-79f11e2eee09", "tags": [ { "id": "e028c7bf-5fbb-4a71-8f8e-2d14c0db52e0", "name": "Scenic", "slug": "scenic", "icon": "sun" }, { "id": "89a001dd-2848-4ac5-ba37-ce849a1393d7", "name": "Relaxation", "slug": "relaxation", "icon": "loader-pinwheel" }, { "id": "19850fc7-569c-490c-89cb-ac25901d8ee2", "name": "Adventure", "slug": "adventure", "icon": "compass" }, { "id": "344d8b0a-f4ae-4a8f-b09a-e4105891c7a4", "name": "Cultural Immersion", "slug": "cultural-immersion", "icon": "flame-kindling" }, { "id": "849b73f1-8414-4efb-9ae9-6519d497da15", "name": "Family Friendly", "slug": "family-friendly", "icon": "baby" }, { "id": "0803c8bf-caf5-4bff-8a0b-a1bcdaa8abf7", "name": "Romantic", "slug": "romantic", "icon": "heart" }, { "id": "8b070c75-1cef-47c8-bf73-69f160bc442f", "name": "Wildlife", "slug": "wildlife", "icon": "bird" }, { "id": "bc8b528c-a720-424a-a39b-7a555f296f55", "name": "Historical", "slug": "historical", "icon": "castle" } ], "categories": [ { "id": "95c5879f-134d-4da4-b73e-08dc283bd14b", "name": "Sightseeing Tours", "slug": "sightseeing-tours", "description": "", "icon": "binoculars", "parent": null }, { "id": "da0c22f6-c761-46a6-a0e1-ccbac4cf62e0", "name": "Group Tours", "slug": "group-tours", "description": "", "icon": "flag-triangle-right", "parent": "95c5879f-134d-4da4-b73e-08dc283bd14b" }, { "id": "582ac744-3d09-4146-a7b5-01b29622b92a", "name": "Private Tours", "slug": "private-tours", "description": "", "icon": "user-round", "parent": "95c5879f-134d-4da4-b73e-08dc283bd14b" }, { "id": "5b0b1e25-1301-4571-a683-b1c173a6c09e", "name": "Historical Sites", "slug": "historical-sites", "description": "", "icon": "signpost-big", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "b0c5b305-b967-4c0c-b5a0-f566f7dd33f4", "name": "Markets & Shops", "slug": "markets-shops", "description": "", "icon": "shopping-basket", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "0050b9e1-5f95-4257-856a-acdf33731b1a", "name": "Natural Attractions", "slug": "natural-attractions", "description": "", "icon": "flower", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "f75c5074-b32a-46ee-a2b9-3c305367829c", "name": "Walks & Hikes", "slug": "walks-hikes", "description": "", "icon": "footprints", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "daed5557-18b9-48ee-bc7a-43ba19b8db49", "name": "Wildlife", "slug": "wildlife", "description": "", "icon": "paw-print", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "f1e7414c-3f84-473f-9493-90981e1502a5", "name": "Cultural", "slug": "Cultural", "description": "Free activities only", "icon": "users-round", "parent": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68" }, { "id": "2cbedf7c-74b9-4ad8-b93d-6557c924da68", "name": "Free & Cheap Activities", "slug": "free-cheap-activities", "description": "", "icon": "banknote", "parent": null } ], "reviews": [], "gallery_images": [ { "id": "6579748a-f5f5-4e2e-a83a-8a3b1ab6904a", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/DSC_4363.JPG", "title": "Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon", "alt_text": "Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon", "order": 1 }, { "id": "43aa21ad-8bda-484c-897f-5d74a635272f", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/DSC_2302_-_Palace.jpg", "title": "The Royal Palace", "alt_text": "The Royal Palace", "order": 2 }, { "id": "bc99e7d9-9cdb-4bb2-bfe1-6bb15beb6a46", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/Nukualofa_Royal_Tombs_1_MUST_CREDIT_tongapocketguide_QRAm2k0.com_.jpg", "title": "Royal Tombs", "alt_text": "Royal Tombs", "order": 3 }, { "id": "e6ca74b1-d5b3-43da-a275-0081f62e8271", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/Flying_fox_trees_-_Mandatory_credit_to_TongaPocketGuide_1TMVD9W.com_-_Feature.jpg", "title": "Flying Foxes", "alt_text": "Flying Foxes", "order": 4 }, { "id": "026d9357-96a3-41d5-a314-9d39aa4aa9f7", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/Tsunami_Rock_from_below_-_Mandatory_credit_to_TongaPocketGuide.com_-_Feature.jpg", "title": "Tsunami Rock", "alt_text": "Tsunami Rock", "order": 5 }, { "id": "22bfc8cf-85c3-4ace-a9f8-b76631c5b99d", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/three_headed_coconut_-_Mandatory_credit_to_TongaPocketGuid_AJDk0hi.com_-_Feature.jpg", "title": "Three Headed Coconut", "alt_text": "Three Headed Coconut", "order": 6 }, { "id": "d2a0b2cc-e977-48fa-9b20-42b0b6b6519c", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/Hufangalupe_Beach_landbridge_-_Mandatory_credit_to_TongaPo_8jS4wMf.com_-_Feature.jpg", "title": "Hufangalupe (Natural Bridge)", "alt_text": "Hufangalupe (Natural Bridge)", "order": 7 }, { "id": "d16d5cb0-ccf4-454b-ba82-52b8fb4804fa", "image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_gallery/Captain_cook_landing_place_guide_-_Mandatory_credit_to_Ton_RdqLyAt.com_-_Feature.jpg", "title": "Captain Cook's Landing Site", "alt_text": "Captain Cook's Landing Site", "order": 8 } ], "schedule": { "monday_open": true, "monday_start": "09:00:00", "monday_end": "17:00:00", "tuesday_open": true, "tuesday_start": "09:00:00", "tuesday_end": "17:00:00", "wednesday_open": true, "wednesday_start": "09:00:00", "wednesday_end": "17:00:00", "thursday_open": true, "thursday_start": "09:00:00", "thursday_end": "17:00:00", "friday_open": true, "friday_start": "09:00:00", "friday_end": "17:00:00", "saturday_open": true, "saturday_start": "09:00:00", "saturday_end": "17:00:00", "sunday_open": true, "sunday_start": "09:00:00", "sunday_end": "17:00:00" }, "addons": [ { "id": "09618946-db56-4850-ac87-18cfa7c7f185", "name": "Local Lunch", "description": "", "price": "22.00", "required": false, "image": null, "checkout_price_should_match_add_on_price": false, "multiply_add_on_price_by_number_of_guests": true, "multiple_add_on_price_by_number_of_days": false, "doubles_checkout_price": false, "product": "9620a88a-b99c-485e-87ab-79f11e2eee09", "accommodation": null, "room_type": null } ], "variants": [], "product_checkout_fields": [ { "id": 450, "name": "Point of Pick-up", "input_type": "text", "label": "Where would you like to be picked up?", "help_text": "Name of accommodation or location / landmark", "required": true, "tied_to_addon_name": "", "products": "9620a88a-b99c-485e-87ab-79f11e2eee09", "roomTypes": null }, { "id": 451, "name": "What time would you like to be picked up?", "input_type": "text", "label": "What time would you like to be picked up?", "help_text": "Choose between 9-11am", "required": true, "tied_to_addon_name": null, "products": "9620a88a-b99c-485e-87ab-79f11e2eee09", "roomTypes": null } ], "people_types": [], "availability_exceptions": [], "advanced_pricing": [ { "id": 59, "type": "extra_cost_per_ticket", "once_over_this_ticket_count": 2, "once_over_this_many_days": 0, "start_date": null, "end_date": null, "modify_price_by": null, "extra_cost_per_ticket": "37.00", "product": "9620a88a-b99c-485e-87ab-79f11e2eee09", "accommodation": null, "room_type": null } ], "main_island": "Tongatapu", "name": "Whole Island Tour", "slug": "whole-island-tour", "product_free_write": "Experience the essence of Tongatapu on a scenic full-day adventure with Echoes of Tonga. Explore iconic landmarks such as 1. The Royal Palace\r\n2. The Royal Tombs\r\n3. The Flying Foxes\r\n4. Abel Tasman Landing Site\r\n5. Tsunami Rock\r\n6. The Blowholes (Mapu\r\n‘\r\na Vaea)\r\n7. Three Headed Coconut\r\n8. Hufangalupe (Natural Bridge)*\r\n9. Captain Cook’\r\ns Landing site\r\n10. Ancient Tombs (Paepae\r\n‘\r\no Tele\r\n’\r\na)\r\n11. Fishing Pigs (on low tide only)\r\n12. Ha\r\n’\r\n‘\r\namonga\r\na Maui Trilithon\r\n\r\nEnjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, guided commentary from a friendly English-speaking local, and a taste of Tongan hospitality with bottled water, snacks, and optional lunch upgrades. Customizable itinerary depends on your preference. The half island tour is for 6 hours", "description": "<div>Discover the heart and soul of Tongatapu with our comprehensive Whole Island Tour, where ancient history meets natural wonder. Journey through iconic landmarks including the majestic Royal Palace, mysterious Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon, and the spectacular Blowholes. From the unique Fishing Pigs to the dramatic Hufangalupe Natural Bridge, we'll show you the island's most treasured secrets in air-conditioned comfort with our friendly local guides sharing fascinating stories along the way.</div>", "island": "Tonga", "price": "143.00", "sale_price": null, "wholesale_price": null, "high_season_price": null, "high_season_start_date": null, "high_season_end_date": null, "duration_type": "fixed", "certify_information_accurate": true, "confirm_tripcarver_commission": true, "booking_duration_unit": "hours", "booking_duration": "6.0", "booking_duration_minimum": null, "booking_duration_maximum": null, "booking_type": "person", "full_day_booking": false, "mark_as_private": false, "allowed_start_dates": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday" ], "min_days_advanced_reservation": 1, "max_days_advanced_reservation": 366, "check_in_time": "21:00:00", "check_out_time": "17:00:00", "multiply_base_price_by_number_of_people": true, "count_people_as_separate_bookings": false, "last_minute_discount": null, "minimum_number_of_people": 2, "maximum_number_of_people": 20, "extra_price_per_person": null, "buffer_time": 0, "require_confirmation": false, "enable_price_per_people_type": false, "availability_rules": {}, "deposit_percentage": "8", "verify_photo_ownership": true, "ages_allowed": "1-99", "offered_languages": "English, Tongan", "whats_included": "<ul><li>Air-conditioned vehicle transport</li><li>English-speaking local guide</li><li>Guided commentary throughout</li><li>Bottled water included</li><li>Complimentary snacks provided</li><li>Customizable itinerary options</li></ul>", "what_to_bring": "<ul><li>Comfortable walking shoes</li><li>Sun hat</li><li>Sunscreen</li><li>Camera</li><li>Cash for market</li><li>Light jacket</li><li>Water bottle</li></ul>", "what_to_expect": "<div>Join us for an unforgettable journey across Tongatapu that showcases the very best of our beautiful island kingdom. Our Whole Island Tour takes you on a comprehensive adventure through centuries of Tongan history, stunning natural wonders, and vibrant local culture.<br><br></div><div>We'll start your day visiting the majestic Royal Palace and Royal Tombs, where you'll learn about Tonga's proud monarchy and rich heritage. From there, we'll head to see our famous Flying Foxes hanging peacefully in their natural habitat - a truly unique sight you won't find everywhere.<br><br></div><div>The adventure continues as we explore significant historical landmarks including the Abel Tasman Landing Site and Captain Cook's Landing Site, where European explorers first set foot on Tongan shores. We'll also visit the ancient Paepae 'o Tele'a tombs, connecting you with our island's fascinating past.<br><br></div><div>Nature lovers will be amazed by our spectacular coastal attractions. The Blowholes (Mapu 'a Vaea) create dramatic water displays as ocean swells crash through natural rock formations. At Hufangalupe, you'll witness our stunning natural bridge carved by centuries of Pacific waves. We'll also stop at Tsunami Rock, a powerful reminder of nature's force.<br><br></div><div>One of our most intriguing stops is the Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon, often called the Stonehenge of the Pacific. This ancient coral stone structure continues to mystify visitors and locals alike. Don't miss the quirky Three Headed Coconut - a natural wonder that's perfectly Instagram-worthy.<br><br></div><div>If tides permit, we'll visit our famous Fishing Pigs - yes, pigs that actually wade into the water to catch fish!&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Throughout your 6-hour journey, you'll travel in comfort in our air-conditioned vehicle while our friendly English-speaking guide shares fascinating stories and insights. We'll keep you refreshed with bottled water and snacks, with optional lunch upgrades available. The beauty of our tour is its flexibility - we can customise the itinerary based on your interests and preferences, ensuring your day perfectly captures what matters most to you.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div><strong>Departure:</strong> Hotel pickup available from 9-11 am (pickup locations and times can be customised to your preference)</div><div><strong>Duration:</strong> Full day tour (approximately 6 hours)</div><div><strong>Return:</strong> Drop-off at your accommodation by 3-5pm</div><div><strong>Transport:</strong> Air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking local guide</div>", "additional_info": "", "faq": "<div><strong>What landmarks will I visit on the Echoes of Tonga Whole Island Tour?</strong></div><div>You'll explore 13 iconic sites including the Royal Palace, Flying Foxes, Blowholes, Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon, Captain Cook's Landing site, plus many more cultural and natural attractions.<br><br></div><div><strong>How long does the Whole Island Tour take?</strong></div><div>The full island tour is a complete day adventure, while our half island option runs for 6 hours. The itinerary is customizable based on your preferences.<br><br></div><div><strong>What's included with Echoes of Tonga's island tour?</strong></div><div>We provide air-conditioned transport, English-speaking local guide commentary, bottled water, snacks, and genuine Tongan hospitality. Optional lunch upgrades are also available.<br><br></div><div><strong>Can I see the Fishing Pigs during my tour?</strong></div><div>The famous Fishing Pigs can only be viewed during low tide, so this depends on tidal conditions during your visit. We'll check the tides when planning your itinerary.<br><br></div><div><strong>Is the Whole Island Tour suitable for families?</strong></div><div>Absolutely! Our tour is family-friendly and offers a perfect mix of cultural sites, natural attractions, and wildlife viewing that appeals to all ages in comfortable, air-conditioned transport.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy": "flexible", "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "0", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>See 13 iconic Tongatapu landmarks</li><li>Air-conditioned vehicle with local guide</li><li>Flying foxes and fishing pigs</li><li>Royal Palace and ancient tombs</li><li>Customisable itinerary to your preferences</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "total_bookmarks": 15, "featured_image": "https://tripcarverbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/product_images/product_images/DSC_2825.JPG", "featured_image_caption": null, "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": false, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": false, "require_fully_booked_before_next_available": false, "require_minimum_capacity_for_booking_confirmation": false, "minimum_capacity_required_for_booking_confirmation": null, "is_active": true, "email_extra_information_to_customer": "", "return_option_available": false, "minimum_duration_for_customer_defined_booking": null, "is_rental_product": false, "rental_inventory_count": null, "rental_unit_label": "", "allow_customer_duration": false, "business": "781c0c95-5091-404c-8ccd-28439166c29e", "accommodation": null, "awards": [] }