Private Tours of Tahiti by Lydia. Full or Half Day

4.9 (49 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Private Tours of Tahiti by Lydia. Full or Half Day — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Full day tours last 8 hours. Half day tours last 5 hours. If you are looking for an informative educational tour with in-depth explanations, then this is for you.

Learn about the Polynesian way of life, its customs, geology, flora, fauna and history. I have lived in on Tahiti since 1993. I married a Polynesian in 1995. I have the impression that I was destined to become a guide, in fact my husband Coco’s family name is Faaterehia which can mean to guide and I just adore guiding visitors around this stunning island. Perhaps there is something to the Polynesians belief that the name you give your children can influence their character. Today I am one of the most experienced guides on Tahiti and id be delighted to show you some of our sites. Places visited will depend on the time available, tours can be personalized and include a maximum number of sites depending on the length of the tour chosen. I also have other tour options listed such as city tours and west or east coast tours

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Tours of Tahiti

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guides
Included: bottled water and if available breadfruit chips or fruit

Not included

Not included: Visits to the Museum of Tahiti (1000f) on request.
Not included: If you wish a lunch stop i can advise on the location, its at your own cost.

Itinerary

Point Venus

25 min

A beautiful black sand beach popular with locals and an important historical site on Matavai bay where all the European navigators stopped on arrival on Tahiti in 1767

there is an excellent arts n crafts outlet and restrooms are available
Stop 2

15 min

One of the best views on the island , what Cpt Cook called One Tree Hill, the view extends across Matavai bay to includesMoorea our sister island and Papeete
Arahoho Blowhole

15 min

Linked to the ocean swells these blowholes used to blow onto the road before the tunnel was built in 2010, now the old road is a park where if you dare, you can feel the strength of the ocean blowing through holes in the lava,

restrooms are available
Stop 4

20 min

one of 3 waterfalls in the Faarumai valley Vaimahuta is the most easiy accesible, a permanent waterfall it flows all year round and is never dry
The Water Gardens of Vaipahi

20 min

Once a sacred site for the Teva clan, used for spiritual purification the waters are still respected by the polynesians, we find a small waterfall and several pools containing Tilapia, Koi carp and shy freshwater eels, set in a luxuriant tropical garden, there is a small arts n crafts outlet and perhaps Moana and Celestine will be selling their excellent home made lemonades and breadfruit chips

Restrooms are available
Maraa Grotto

Passing by

A geological curiosity the cave is an old lava tube today full of fresh water due to the numerous natural springs in the area, swimming is forbidden but the cool fresh water is so refreshing few polynesians can resist a cooling dip in the pool, water drips from the ceiling all year round but our waters are so pure that there are no stalctites or stalagmites. Cook and Gauguin both visited the cave, another oppotunity for some retail therapy is offered in the artns n craft outlet, restrooms are available
Stop 7

20 min

Visit one of the sacred sites used by polynesians to worship their gods, on Tahiti most of these sites were destroyed or neglected after the polynesians converted to christianity, this marae has been reconstructed but many still believe in the power of these sites and the Tikis found there; restrooms are available
Teahupoo

30 min

On a full day tour there is time to visit the site of one of the most dangerous waves on the planet, the site of the 2024 Olympic Games surfing Competition, you can even take a taxi boat out to the wave for ab additional fee, there are cafes and restrooms
Papara

15 min

A short stop to admire the surfers at the Taharuu river mouth and the black sand beach, a popular place to learn to surf.
Te Fare Iamanaha-Musee De Tahiti Et Des Iles

30 min Admission not included

Te Fare Iamanaha, The House of Treasures! the museum has been on this site from 1974 and was recently renovated. Situated in beautiful gardens it has many sacred objects

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

a pre arranged location will be agreed upon

End point

a pre arranged location will be agreed upon

Pickup points

Boutique Hotel Kon Tiki Tahiti
Hilton Hotel Tahiti
Fare Suisse Tahiti
Royal Tahitien
Hotel Tahiti Nui
Hotel Reva Tahiti
Hotel Sarah Nui
Te Moana Tahiti Resort
InterContinental Resort Tahiti by IHG

and 5 more pickup points

i can pick you up from any pre agreed location,

Using your ticket

look for a whiteboard with your name on it, as the minivan may be parked a short walk away, its a dark blue van with a white logo

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair users must be able to get into the vehicle on their own, no ramp
not reccommended for users unable to enter the vehicle on their own

Options

8h Tour of Tahiti by Lydia

A Full day tour of Tahiti : Lasting 8 hours depart on a comprehensive personalised tour of Tahiti Nui and Tahiti iti. Visit all the highlights

Private tour

Duration: 8 hours

lunch is on your own: bottled water and fruit of breadfruit chips are included

includes Tahiti iti: Visit both Tahiti nui & the peninsula of Tahiti iti, either to Teahupoo, Tautira or the belvedere

New Hyundai Staria: Air Conditionned comfortable minivan with large wondows

Pickup included
5h Private Tour of Tahiti

A personalised complete tour: Visit all the highlights, of Tahiti nui, the only restriction is the time

private tour

Duration: 5 hours: 5 hours depending on traffic

bottled water : if available either fruit or bradfruit chips will be included

complete tour of Tahiti nui: During this personalised tour we will visit Venus Point, Vaimahuta Waterfall, Vaipahi Gardens Maraa cave and the Marae

New hyundai Staria: Air conditionned comfortable mini van with large windows

Pickup included