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Activity Papeete, French Polynesia

Shared 4.5hour enriching & informative Tours of Tahiti by Lydia

5.0 (9 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Shared 4.5hour enriching & informative Tours of Tahiti by Lydia

About this activity

*PLEASE MOTE THIS TOUR NEEDS A MINIMUM OF 4 TO RUN, you will be contacted if there are insufficient passengers to run the tour.

During a tour of Tahiti nui, the main island i offer exceptional comprehensive educational commentariy to complement the sites we visit , Discover all about the geology, flora and fauna, how and when the polynesians arrived in these islands and how we became french. What are the main industries, what taxes do we have, how does our government work just a few of the subjects evoked during the tour

Precise pick up time will depend on your location and that of others and will be communicated near the date of the tour.

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Tours of Tahiti

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch: meals not included but snacks are available for purchase in the market

Itinerary

  1. Belvedere du Tahara'a

    10 min

    One of the best views on the island from the top of what Cook called One Tree hill

  2. Point Venus

    25 min

    Visit the historical site of Matavai bay where European navigators stopped on arrival on Tahiti including Captains Cook and Bligh

    Its also a beautiful black sand beach much appreciated by the Tahitians

  3. Faarumai Waterfalls

    20 min

    there are approximately 130 waterfalls on Tahiti and Moorea, here you can easiky walk to the base of this 100m high permanent waterfall, nestled amongst luxuriant rain forest. Vaimahuta is one of 3 waterfalls in the valley, see how the polynesians live when they are not in the urban area.

  4. The Water Gardens of Vaipahi

    25 min

    Once used for Tahitian burial rituals by the Teva clan, the waters ofthe Vaipahi waterfall were forbidden for daily use. Since 2010 the gardens are open to the public and contain a host of luxuriant tropical flowers and foliage. Pools created by a nautural spring contain Water lilys Lotus lilys Koi carp, Tilapia fish and Sacred freshwater eels

  5. Taharuu Beach

    15 min

    Discover this popular black sand beach used by locals for surfing and by the local high school for surf lessons, the beach has an incredible view of the mountains

  6. Maraa Grotto

    15 min

    Resulting from a lava flow, now full of cool fresh water, Vaipoiri is one of 4 caves, popular with Tahitians for swimming the water is cool and refreshing.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

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

and 4 more pickup points

Look for the dark blue minibus with the white logo on the side, in the lobby, outside the hotel or on the dock or at a pre arranged meeting point.

Using your ticket

please look for the dark blue minivan with the white logo in front of the hotel lobby or cruise ship or other pre arranged meeting point

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

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Shared 4.5hour enriching & informative Tours of Tahiti by Lydia

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