tonga immersion
10-17th October 2026
A therapeutic retreat in & with Nature
Far enough away for ordinary life to loosen its grip.
Space to breathe. Perspective to return.
BlueDot’s Tonga immersion is a small, carefully held therapeutic experience – a retreat in the truest sense – weaving Nature-led therapy, local culture and community, and time in the presence of humpback whales
the PLACE
The islands of Vava’u sit at the edge of the Pacific.
Here, the cobalt ocean deepens quickly. Horizons widen. Days are shaped by the light, tide, and weather rather than by schedules.
Phones quieten. Time stretches. The pace of modern life begins to soften.
Nature and the ecosystem do much of the work.
Meet the Guides
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NATURE
Our immersion is held on land and sea with care for people, place, and culture, with active reciprocity a cornerstone of the BlueDot approach. A portion of all proceeds supporting VEPA and World Animal Protection - contributing directly to community and conservation efforts.
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THE WHALES
Each year, humpback whales migrate through these waters to love, protect, and play. They have done so for over 50 million years. We are not chasing encounters or performances. This is not a safari. We enter the water respectfully, when invited, and move slowly.
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TONGAN FAMILY
We are proud to work in close partnership with our Portwine Tongan family. Tai and Salote’s guesthouse and boats are the only fully Tongan-owned operation of their kind in Vava’u. Sala, our skipper Kava, and their teams are our cultural guides and collaborators throughout.
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OUR TEAM
BlueDot’s founder and clinical lead, Chris Mordue has assembled a small group of experienced clinicians, coaches, and guides - both locally and internationally. Together, the team brings depth of experience across psychotherapy, leadership, contemplative practice, movement and human development, with a shared respect for Nature, ancestors, and teachers.
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People are drawn to Tonga and to meet the whales at a particular moment in life. Some in times of transition and fatigue to reset their recovery and reevaluate what no longer feels quite right. Others feel called by an intuitive sense that space, adventure, and Nature connection may support healing and growth.
Our immersion is designed for people who are ready to step away from daily demands and make time to unplug from the stress of modern life - work, routine, and urgency. A chance to slow down, breathe, and listen more carefully to themselves, to Nature, and to regain clarity and perspective.
Participants need the practical capacity to travel to Tonga, spend time on boats and in the ocean, and take part in outdoor, nature-based activities, movement, and other therapeutic processes - with a willingness and capacity to slow down and be present with what emerges.
This immersion is not a substitute for medically driven treatment or acute clinical care. Readiness and timing matter.
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This program unfolds across three connected phases along The Immersion Pathway:
Before
A preparatory 1:1 ecotherapy session to clarify intentions, readiness, and rhythm.During
Therapy in Nature, on land and sea, held in relationship with place, community, and culture. Solo and shared experiences. Daily doses of awe, inspiration and space for reflection, rest, and rejuvenation.After
A three month program, offered through online and in-person group sessions - to integrate the experience, skills and personal learnings. -
The group is intentionally small, and held with safety and care for both the individual and the collective.
No prior group or Nature experience is required. A curiosity about relationships, and a capacity to listen, to be with others, and to be with oneself is important.
You will be supported and guided by our team throughout. As with all work in Nature, conditions and weather can change, so it helps to be adaptable.
An open heart, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to learn and engage in the experience are essential.
Readiness & TIMING
What happens next?
If this is resonating - and you’re curious to learn more, the next step is a focused conversation where we can explore whether this is the right fit, and the right time for you.
A detailed preparation and welcome pack follows confirmation.