THE Tonga Survival Expedition

The world’s most remote castaway experience — pristine reefs, Polynesian culture, and raw survival.

  • “This wasn’t just survival — it was a complete reset. Fishing under the Milky Way, kava ceremonies with locals, and swimming with whales… unreal.”
    Sandy tropical beach with palm trees and calm ocean, adventure and survival planning on a deserted island, scenic island survival location, tropical paradise for desert island survival testing.
    Tom H.

Step Into the Adventure

Our adventures follow a simple arc:
Learn → Survive → Celebrate.

Learn

Tonga, one of the Pacific’s most remote nations, offers pristine reefs, star-filled skies, and a unique island adventure: five days of bushcraft training on a deserted island—friction fire, fishing, moonlit lobster dives, and spearfishing—followed by nights in hammocks, rum by the fire, and kava ceremonies under the stars.

Survive

Then comes the survival phase: three raw nights, just you and your tribe, building shelter, catching food, and living as true castaways.

Celebrate

Finally, you’ll be rescued and return to Kitesurf Tonga — what feels like a 10-star lodge after days in the wild — for a banquet, celebration, and one last unforgettable adventure: swimming alongside humpback whales.

Key Facts

Location

Ha’apai, Tonga — accessed via Nuku’alofa (Tongatapu) and a domestic flight/ferry.

Length

11 days / 10 nights — bushcraft, survival, cultural immersion, whale swim.

Group Size

8–12 people — intimate, supportive tribe.

Who It’s For

Adventurers craving the ultimate remote experience. No survival experience needed, but a sense of adventure is essential.

Unforgettable Moments

Swim with humpback whales in the wild.

Join traditional kava ceremonies with locals.

Sleep in hammocks under skies blazing with stars.

Dive for lobster and feast by firelight.

Experience total isolation on a Polynesian desert island.

All our upcoming departures

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— £490 only.

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7-Day Cool Off

Full refund if you change your mind.

Flexibility

Reschedule up to 90 days before departure, valid for 24 months.

Safety

Guided by world-class instructors, with support team nearby.

More Info

  • Day 1: Arrive Ha’apai, stay at Kitesurf Tonga, briefing + dinner.
  • Day 2–6: Training — bushcraft, fishing, lobster diving, fire-making, kava ceremony.
  • Day 7–9: Survival challenge — shelter, fire, water, food.
  • Day 10: Rescue, return to lodge, whale swim, banquet.
  • Day 11: Whale swim adventure.
  • Day 12: Departure.
  • Included: 1 private island, 5 days training, 3 days survival, hammocks & kit, meals & drinks, 2 nights at Kitesurf Tonga lodge, whale swim excursion.
  • Not included: International flights, domestic transfers, visas, travel insurance, personal kit, personal expenses.
  • Where is Tonga?
    South Pacific, a remote Polynesian nation.
  • Is it safe?
    Yes, safety team and instructors nearby.
  • How tough is it?
    Challenging but designed for anyone with grit and team spirit.
  • Accommodation?
    Hammocks on the island; lodge stay at Kitesurf Tonga.
  • What’s the food like?
    Fresh fish, lobster, coconuts, rum by the fire.
  • “The most remote, pristine adventure I’ve ever done. Hard, yes. Worth it? Every second.”
    Adventurous man smiling on a scenic tropical island coast at sunset, showcasing survival skills and outdoor adventure in remote island environments.
    James W.