Experience Swimming with Whales on our Tonga + Fiji Group Adventure!
9 Days / 8 Nights – Group Adventure
August 22-30, 2026
Join us as we explore two Pacific gems: from rolling hills of Fiji, to the blue waters of Tonga.
What will you experience?
1: Multi-day humpback whale encounters
No scuba diving or free diving certification needed - you’ll be snorkeling, that is the best way to see these beautiful creatures!
Three dedicated days on the water during peak whale season. This is the perfect time of the year after they arrive from Antarctica, and give birth to their calves. During this time of the year, you can expect to encounter humpback whale calves alongside their mothers.
If time allows, we'll also take you to explore a few of the natural sea caves in the area!
2: Remote South Pacific island rhythm
Small-scale lodging, inter-island flights, village walks, beach touring... the itinerary balances wildlife activity with coastal time to explore both Fiji and Tonga, and get a taste for the Polynesian & Melanesian culture that makes this region so unique.
3: Cultural immersion in Fiji
A combination of these two countries, from Tonga to Fiji, gives you some of the best blend of the Pacific - plus, to fly to Tonga you have to fly through Fiji anyways, so we thought it would be best to make your adventure even more unforgettable by showing you what Fiji's got!
Temple visit, Indo-Fijian cuisine, mountain landscapes, sari tailoring, and overnight stay in a local village in the highlands of Fiji. You get to have an insight into the daily routines and community activities with the indigenous community in Fiji's less-explored mountain region, instead staged tourism.
This is what most people miss when coming here. Fiji is known for resorts and luxury, and almost no one makes it to the real and rugged mountains that hold the best hospitality and views of the archipelago. Come along with us!
Trip Highlights
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Immersive village stay with local indigenous community surrounded by mountain landscape
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Three days swimming with humpback whales in Vavaʻu, Tonga
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Island exploration including sea caves and outer island beaches in Vavaʻu
Limited group departure — August 22-30, 2026
Bookings open now.
Adventure. Culture. Connection.
Are you up for this adventure? Join us!
Why choose Destination Chaser?
Bringing the world closer, one adventure at a time! At Destination Chaser we combine unforgettable adventures for the traveler, while giving back to the communities that we are fortunate enough to be hosted by. We focus on:
- Ecotourism: through sustainable practices revolving around culture and nature, to help make it financially sustainable to preserve the two for communities.
- Supporting small local businesses: our trips are always comprised of locals putting their passion to work, and us supporting part of their dream through our visit.
- Dispersing tourism: over-tourism has become a problem in many places, and we believe if people simply traveled more to lesser visited places (what we focus on!), everyone would benefit: more opportunities where they normally lack tourism, travellers getting better experiences by going off-the-beaten path, and not adding to the crowds of overly popular places.
- Bringing the world closer: We believe that over time, if more people traveled to places and interacted with cultures that are oftentimes misunderstood or misrepresented, the world would become a more peaceful place. We want you to go on a trip others would not consider, and spread the word about the beauty of people and places - and open more minds to how similar we are as humans.
Thank you for being part of this movement!
What flights should I look for?
Flying in & out of Nadi intl. Airport (airport code: NAN)
Arrival: Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) on August 22nd, ideally in the afternoon.
We always recommend arriving early to avoid your trip getting disrupted by flight delays and similar.
Departure: Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) on August 30th, anytime.
If flight schedules should not align, and you want help arranging an extra hotel night and airport transfer on different dates - just let us know, we're happy to help :)
How does the payment work?
3 months before the start of the trip we will send you another payment link for 40%, and for the remainder, we will send another payment link two months in advance or request a cash payment upon arrival - this is so you have more flexibility with covering the cost and don't need to pay everything at once. Let us know if you need a payment plan, we are happy to help!
BONUS: if you have a points program you can collect points from our trips as we are under the “travel” category!
Other payment options such as PayPal, or bank transfer, are available too if you prefer.
What's included in the price?
| Included | not included |
| Personal airport pickup & drop off on the dates of the adventure | Intl. flights to & from Nadi |
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Flight to & from Tonga from Fiji (US$800) |
Travel insurance (9-40$)
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Boat tours for whale swimming and fuel |
Visa cost (depends on nationality) |
| An experienced and knowledgeable guide |
Personal expenses & tips
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| All accommodation on a shared basis (we believe this is an essential part for people to connect throughout the trip) |
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Questions?
Feel free to message me @destinationchaser or email me hello@destinationchaser.com any time :)
Looking forward to have you experience this adventure!
Andi