Sunday Tour: Church, Umu Lunch, Anahulu Beach - TT9

{ "id": "d462d703-38af-427a-b7d5-a2d93483a89f", "slug": "sunday-tour-church-umu-lunch-anahulu-beach-tt9", "name": "Sunday Tour: Church, Umu Lunch, Anahulu Beach - TT9", "is_active": true, "price": "100.00", "sale_price": null, "booking_type": "half-day", "booking_duration": "6.0", "booking_duration_unit": "hours", "featured_image": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/product_images/Saione_church_people_-_Mandatory_credit_to_TongaPocketGuide.com_-_Feature.jpg", "short_description": "Spend a peaceful Sunday the Tongan way with this cultural experience that blends faith, food, and family hospitality. Join a church service at the royal Saione Church, share a tra...", "description": "<div>Spend a peaceful Sunday the Tongan way with this cultural experience that blends faith, food, and family hospitality. Join a church service at the royal <strong>Saione Church</strong>, share a traditional <strong>umu lunch</strong> with your local hosts, and relax at the beautifully secluded <strong>Anahulu Beach</strong>. This unique tour offers you a glimpse into the authentic island lifestyle, filled with music, meaningful moments, and heartfelt hospitality.&nbsp;</div>", "categories": [ { "id": "4ac2a1c3-c007-4bd5-a3ba-9174b6eba60e", "name": "Cultural Tours", "slug": "cultural-tours", "description": "", "icon": "milestone", "parent": "975c4886-cd35-43d9-897f-70b8bcc152c0" }, { "id": "fdb9dde1-e666-4876-a67d-c6913a1da790", "name": "Food & Drink", "slug": "food-drink", "description": "", "icon": "utensils", "parent": null } ], "tags": [ { "id": "c784f386-fa0e-4b53-852b-8ec35d46e29a", "name": "Food", "slug": "food", "icon": "cookie" }, { "id": "344d8b0a-f4ae-4a8f-b09a-e4105891c7a4", "name": "Cultural Immersion", "slug": "cultural-immersion", "icon": "flame-kindling" } ], "public_promotions": [], "total_bookmarks": 17, "booking_mode": "standard", "availability_data_is_real": true, "display_price_in_native_currency": false, "display_currency": null, "featured_image_caption": null, "gallery_images": [ { "id": "adaea982-92fc-4222-b85f-98d0633b6003", "image": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/product_gallery/Anahulu_Cave_beach_-_Mandatory_credit_to_TongaPocketGuide.com_-_Feature.jpg", "title": "", "alt_text": "", "order": 0 }, { "id": "e188875c-f26f-4d74-a9d8-835c53cc37ef", "image": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/product_gallery/Lu_Umu_Food_Eua_1_MUST_CREDIT_tongapocketguide.com_.jpg", "title": "", "alt_text": "", "order": 0 }, { "id": "34d76788-1a6e-4458-8baa-61c3ac853122", "image": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/product_gallery/Anahulu_Beach_Aerial_Landscape.jpg", "title": "", "alt_text": "", "order": 0 }, { "id": "3ec51217-f3c7-4b41-913d-8adf21929129", "image": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/product_gallery/saione_church_nukualofa_-_Mandatory_credit_to_TongaPocketGuide.com_-_Feature.jpg", "title": "", "alt_text": "", "order": 0 } ], "cancellation_policy": "flexible", "confirmation_type": "instant", "min_people": 4, "max_people": 100, "minimum_age": "1-101", "pickup_available": true, "languages": "English, Tongan", "inclusions": "<ul><li>Pickup and drop-off from <strong>Nukuʻalofa accommodation</strong></li><li>Guided visit to Saione Church</li><li>Traditional <strong>umu lunch</strong> and drinks (bottled water and/or coconut, ʻotai when available)</li><li>Local English-speaking driver/guide</li><li>Modest traditional attire for your guide (you are welcome to dress modestly too)</li></ul>", "exclusions": null, "what_to_bring": "<ul><li>Modest clothing for church (shoulders covered, skirt/sulu for women if possible)<br>Camera or phone for photos<br>Hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen for the beach<br>Reusable water bottle<br>Light shawl or wrap for the church if needed</li><li>Natural Insect Repellent</li></ul>", "additional_info": "<ul><li>This tour runs <strong>only on Sundays</strong></li><li>Tour is weather permitting, but light rain usually doesn’t affect the program</li><li>Please notify us in advance if you have any <strong>mobility issues</strong>, as beach access is by a short walk</li><li>This experience is based on family hospitality, so menu items may vary depending on <strong>island availability</strong></li><li><strong>Respectful behavior</strong> is appreciated throughout the tour, especially during the church service</li></ul>", "meeting_point": "<div><strong>Departure Time:</strong> Approx. 9:30 AM</div><div><strong>Return Time:</strong> Around 2:30–3:00 PM</div><div><strong>Pickup Location:</strong> Your accommodation in <strong>Nukuʻalofa</strong></div><div><strong>Note:</strong> If you're staying <strong>outside of Nukuʻalofa</strong>, we may adjust which church you attend for logistical reasons.</div>", "latitude": -21.134914057220776, "longitude": -175.19968551782958, "reviews": [ { "id": "58f466f1-da9f-4921-aca9-7d3327e53cee", "created_at": "2026-07-30T14:43:49.413858Z", "first_name": "Philippa", "last_name": "Karmel", "star_count": "4.5", "review_content": "Lovely way to spend Sunday when everything else is closed. The singing at church was magnificent. Was a genuine cultural experience followed by an informal and friendly Tongan lunch by the beach.", "verified": true, "response_content": null, "response_created_at": null }, { "id": "bf5a1a5c-c7ec-45f0-a30f-cc42c3cd6760", "created_at": "2026-01-17T20:40:26.232568Z", "first_name": "Mel", "last_name": "Jones", "star_count": "4.0", "review_content": "Lovely to join a Tongan church service and a delicious lunch in a beautiful spot. Would have liked more discussion/information about Tongan culture, history, landscape.", "verified": true, "response_content": null, "response_created_at": null } ], "review_count": 2, "average_rating": 4.2, "product_checkout_fields": [], "schedule": { "monday_open": false, "monday_start": "09:00:00", "monday_end": "17:00:00", "tuesday_open": false, "tuesday_start": "09:00:00", "tuesday_end": "17:00:00", "wednesday_open": false, "wednesday_start": "09:00:00", "wednesday_end": "17:00:00", "thursday_open": false, "thursday_start": "09:00:00", "thursday_end": "17:00:00", "friday_open": false, "friday_start": "09:00:00", "friday_end": "17:00:00", "saturday_open": false, "saturday_start": "09:00:00", "saturday_end": "17:00:00", "sunday_open": true, "sunday_start": "09:00:00", "sunday_end": "15:00:00" }, "addons": [], "variants": [], "people_types": [ { "type_id": "11341871-7072-4a63-8e0f-cb7a4ce6825f", "type_name": "Teens", "price": 50, "lower_age_limit": 13, "upper_age_limit": 17 }, { "type_id": "b66ca87c-650c-4041-a0fa-c184b534e098", "type_name": "Pre-Teens", "price": 50, "lower_age_limit": 7, "upper_age_limit": 12 }, { "type_id": "87223c78-32d2-4967-8f2f-a0e0d9373a3b", "type_name": "Kids", "price": 50, "lower_age_limit": 2, "upper_age_limit": 6 }, { "type_id": "ebe6282e-4bc1-437c-b010-7f0f2fc1dba6", "type_name": "Infants", "price": 0, "lower_age_limit": 0, "upper_age_limit": 1 }, { "type_id": "c4c5e5ca-a41a-4f33-ad25-10320ddcafb7", "type_name": "Adults", "price": 100, "lower_age_limit": 18, "upper_age_limit": 200 } ], "availability_exceptions": [], "advanced_pricing": [], "main_island": "Tongatapu", "return_product_info": null, "asset_info": null, "upcoming_departures": null, "route_info": null, "active_promotions": [], "best_seller": false, "top_reviewed": false, "island": "Tonga", "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_minimum": null, "booking_duration_maximum": null, "full_day_booking": false, "mark_as_private": false, "allowed_start_dates": [ "Sunday" ], "min_days_advanced_reservation": 2, "max_days_advanced_reservation": 366, "check_in_time": "09:30:00", "check_out_time": "15:00:00", "multiply_base_price_by_number_of_people": true, "count_people_as_separate_bookings": true, "last_minute_discount": null, "minimum_number_of_people": 4, "maximum_number_of_people": 100, "extra_price_per_person": null, "buffer_time": 0, "require_confirmation": false, "enable_price_per_people_type": true, "availability_rules": {}, "deposit_percentage": "8", "verify_photo_ownership": true, "ages_allowed": "1-101", "offered_languages": "English, Tongan", "whats_included": "<ul><li>Pickup and drop-off from <strong>Nukuʻalofa accommodation</strong></li><li>Guided visit to Saione Church</li><li>Traditional <strong>umu lunch</strong> and drinks (bottled water and/or coconut, ʻotai when available)</li><li>Local English-speaking driver/guide</li><li>Modest traditional attire for your guide (you are welcome to dress modestly too)</li></ul>", "what_to_expect": "<div>Your guide will pick you up around <strong>9:30 AM</strong> from your accommodation in <strong>Nukuʻalofa</strong>. You’ll head straight to the <strong>Saione Church</strong>, a prominent place of worship also frequented by the Tongan Royal Family. The church service lasts about <strong>one hour</strong>, featuring stunning a cappella harmonies and a deeply spiritual atmosphere.<br><br>After the service, you'll have a few minutes to take photos before driving about <strong>30 minutes</strong> east to <strong>Anahulu Beach</strong>, which sits on your guide’s family land in Haveluliku village.<br><br></div><div>Waiting for you there is a freshly prepared <strong>traditional umu meal</strong>, cooked in an underground oven. Your guide will walk you through the local dishes, which often include <strong>lu (taro leaves in coconut cream)</strong>, <strong>ota ika (raw fish in coconut cream)</strong>, <strong>cassava or taro</strong>, and fresh island fruit. A <strong>coconut drink</strong> and <strong>bottled water</strong> are provided, and <strong>ʻotai (Tongan fruit punch)</strong> is occasionally available depending on the season.</div><div><br>After lunch, you have around <strong>one hour</strong> to relax on the beach. Please note: <strong>swimming is not permitted on Sundays</strong>, but the beach is quiet, scenic, and perfect for unwinding away from the crowds.</div><div><br>You’ll then be dropped back off at your accommodation in the early afternoon.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div><strong>Departure Time:</strong> Approx. 9:30 AM</div><div><strong>Return Time:</strong> Around 2:30–3:00 PM</div><div><strong>Pickup Location:</strong> Your accommodation in <strong>Nukuʻalofa</strong></div><div><strong>Note:</strong> If you're staying <strong>outside of Nukuʻalofa</strong>, we may adjust which church you attend for logistical reasons.</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What should I wear to church?</strong><br> Modest clothing is encouraged, covered shoulders, and a wrap or sulu for women is ideal. Traditional attire is provided for your guide, and guests are encouraged to dress respectfully.</div><div><br><strong>Is the lunch vegetarian or gluten-free?</strong><br> We can accommodate <strong>gluten-free</strong> and some dietary needs with <strong>advance notice</strong>. Please mention any requirements when booking.</div><div><br><strong>Is this a private or shared tour?</strong><br> This is a <strong>small-group shared experience</strong>, and you’ll be joining our family-style lunch with a warm local welcome.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "2", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "4", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>Attend a traditional Sunday service at Tonga’s royal Saione Church</li><li>Hear stunning island-style harmonies during the hour-long service</li><li>Enjoy a family-style Tongan <strong>umu lunch</strong>, cooked in an underground oven</li><li>Learn &amp; try traditional dishes like <strong>lu</strong>, <strong>ota ika</strong>, and <strong>cassava</strong></li><li>Relax at Anahulu Beach, one of the most secluded beach in Tongatapu</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": true, "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, "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, "qr_code": null, "total_booking_count": 13, "total_review_count": 2, "updated_at": "2026-07-17T22:54:47.695256Z", "business": "261779db-45d5-46e0-a5c2-2b8b5b1e0d4b", "accommodation": null, "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }