Welcome to Mounu Island

Life On The Island

  • Curated Itinerary: Humpback Breaching

    Curated Itinerary

    Mounu offers custom week-long itineraries designed for full immersion. A truly life-changing adventure!

    DAYS AT MOUNU

  • Traditional Eco-friendly Villas

    Our four traditional Tongan fales, with thatched roofs, offer a simple, peaceful, and private getaway surrounded by sand and sea.

    ACCOMMODATIONS AT MOUNU

  • Chef Prepared Meals

    Enjoy our locally sourced, island-fresh, and uniquely crafted meals that celebrate the flavors of the South Pacific.

    MEALS AT MOUNU

Experiences

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Kite Surfing & Winging

The shallow lagoon is perfect for learning kiteboarding new skills whilst the deep waters are perfect for foiling and winging.  Trade winds blow April-Nov SE to E direction. 

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Stargazing

With almost no light pollution, stargazing is a must. Evenings around the bonfire are perfect for sharing stories and watching for shooting stars.

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Island Visits

Trips to Neiafu can be arranged to visit the local market, buy local handicrafts, visit stores, or take a guided tour of the historical landmarks and lookouts in stunning Vava’u.

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Swim with Whales

Each year, humpback whales journey to Tonga to mate and calve in the warm waters of Vava’u. Mounu overlooks these magical grounds. Often you can see whales directly near the Island.

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Scuba Diving

Tonga has excellent scuba diving and offers a variety of dive sites, including reefs, caves, and shipwrecks. We are happy to help you coordinate dives during your visit.

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Snorkeling

The famous Ana Peka Peka Cave (Swallows Cave) and Mariner’s Cave are a close distance from Mounu. You’ll be sure to have postcard worthy shots to take home with you.

Swimming with whales

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Mounu Island is a remote paradise located in the stunning Vava’u archipelago of Tonga. Its seclusion is part of its charm, but getting here takes some planning. There are several routes to reach Vava’u:

  • Via New Zealand:

    • Fly from Auckland (Air New Zealand) to Nuku’alofa, then transfer to a domestic hopper flight to Vava’u.

  • Via Fiji:

    • Fiji Airways offers flights from Nadi to either Nuku’alofa or directly into Vava’u.

  • Via Australia:

    • Qantas flies from Sydney to Nuku’alofa.

  • Inter-island Connections:

    • Lulutai Airlines provides domestic flights within Tonga.
      Contact: info@lulutai-airlines.to

    • Or reach out to Discover Tonga for assistance: support@discovertonga.org

Once you arrive in Vava’u, it’s a 25-minute boat ride to Mounu Island.

All guests must travel with travel insurance.

Getting There

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Know Before You Go

Pricing

**Pricing is per room per night assuming double occupancy.**

Shoulder Season 

A hybrid season of optional relaxation, ocean adventures and guests have a good chance of seeing whales arriving to the Tonga waters early and also some late departures.

June 1 - 30, Oct 15-31 

Villa $1,700 USD/Night

7 Nights - $11,900 USD

Whale Season 

Whale season is prime time at Mounu. Our days revolve around swimming with the whales followed by chill evenings recapping the day’s encounters.

July 1 - Oct 14

$2,000/Night USD

7 Nights $14,000 USD

Island Season 

Mounu during Island Season is the perfect escape. Enjoy a secluded island with unlimited down time and the ability to explore the island and surrounding area at your leisure.

Jan 12 - May 31

$1,700/Night USD

7 Nights $11,900 USD

Holiday Season 

We love welcoming guests to Mounu Island during the holiday season—a perfect time to escape the hustle and bustle and unwind in the sun. It’s a perfect place to enjoy the holidays.

Nov 1 - Jan 11

   $2,000/Night USD

7 Nights $14,000 USD

Mounu Is An All-inclusive Resort

Round Trip Airport Transfers to/from VAV

Accommodations

All Meals & Non-alcoholic
Beverages

Accredited Guides

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Boat & Skipper

A Bucket List experience you’ll never forget