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Private Full Day Tour of Tahiti

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| Tahiti, French Polynesia
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from $550 per group (up to 2)

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On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Take part in a wonderful island tour steeped in history. Discover the gorgeous fauna, flora, and lovely waterfalls of Tahiti, archaeological sites, and grottoes, and also take in the landmarks and monuments to Captain Cook and Captain Bligh at Venus Point. Discover the lighthouse designed by Robert Louis Stevenson's father.

Plenty of time is given at each stop then time to explore the lovely beach of black sand as well. All our tour guides are licensed guides and they are all native Tahitians.

What's Included

  • Bottled water fresh water included
  • Discover West and east coast of Tahiti nui and iti
  • Restroom on every stops
  • Lunch lunch will be paid by each participant
  • Luggage storage - we do not offer storage
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will meet at the arrival hall of your respective hotel. The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.

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Papeete 98713
French Polynesia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Arahurahu Marae

We will start our tour at 09:00am from your respective hotel with our first stop to an archaelogical site: some of the most mystical locales in Tahiti are on land: the stone marae (temples) that the ancient Polynesians held sacred. The best way to understand the ancient Polynesian culture is to visit a marae, Today, most marae are just piles of stones, but before the arrival of Europeans in the 18th century, they were the center for social, political and religious activity-including human sacrifice. Our tour guide will take you around this sacred place
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Maraa Grotto

After the Arahurahu marae around 10:10am we will visit the Maraa Grotto: we will walk through a rainforest with impossibly lush freshwater pools, small caves and the dripping grotto itself, ringed by ferns, which Paul Gauguin mentioned in his letters. (easy terrain)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Taharuu Beach

driving along the west coast we will stop around 11:00am at Taharuu surf beach, a black sand beach on the west coast of Tahiti island. The place is beautiful - with many palms and trees. Most of the time, there are strong waves suitable for beginning surfers.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Water Gardens of Vaipahi

around 11:45 we will stop to Vapahi garden, situated along Tahiti's southern coast in Mataiea, the Vaipahi Gardens are a verdant paradise. we will see more than 75 plant species from all over the world (marked with signs and information in English and French), exotic flowers, a lily pond and streams that wind through the area. Travelers said they were impressed with how well-maintained this natural attraction is. Many said that they loved its tranquility, the easy-to-traverse trails, the small waterfalls and the vibrant flora throughout.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Taravao Plateau

After the botanical garden Vaipahi we will head to the small island Tahiti iti for lunch (estimated arrival: 12:45pm). Enjoy a 270° view of the Big island of Tahiti from the belvedere of Taravao which is located on the little island Tahiti iti. We will have lunch at the plateau. the lunch can be taken in a different restaurant of your choice. (lunch will be paid by each participant)
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vairao

After lunch around 2:10pm, we will head to a 20 minutes scenic drive along the small island Tahiti iti, we will stop to a local spot to feed the sacred eels (there are around 30 eels to feed)
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Faarumai Waterfalls

At 2:40pm after feeding the eels in Vairao we will head to a scenic ride (40 minutes) from the small island of Tahiti to the east cost of big island of Tahiti. We will stop to the highest waterfall in Faarumai valley. Through the village of Tiarei where the road swoops around a black-sand beach,It’s a couple of hundred metres through a forest of chestnut trees to Vaimahutu waterfalls. (need sneakers and bugs spray)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arahoho Blowhole

At 03:55pm we will stop to the blowhole where we will see some locals surfing on their body board. The right swell conditions produce a geyser-like fountain of water that looks very impressive coming up from what is known as the trou du souffleur (blowhole). Just past the blowhole there's a beautiful black-sand beach sliver that makes a great place for a picnic
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Point Venus

at 04:10pm we will end our tour to the most popular black sand beach on east coast of Tahiti. Point Venus is a peninsula on the north coast of Tahiti, A primary objective of James Cook's first voyage. Point Venus, with its large beach of black sand, her emerald water, her mythical lighthouse and a long and a great history. MGM hollywood has filmed on Pointe Venus beach the famous movie Mutiny on the bounty with Marlon Brando. at 05:00pm we will drop you off to your respective hotels.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note that there is a total of 2 hours 40mins drive to get to all of the 9 sights and 5 hours 20mins of sightseeing we will spend on all of the sights

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day Tour of Tahiti?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day Tour of Tahiti?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water. fresh water included.
  • discover West and east coast of Tahiti nui and iti.
  • Restroom on every stops.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • live commentary onboard by your tour guide.
  • Guide: In-person: English, French.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. lunch will be paid by each participant.
  • Luggage storage - we do not offer storage.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Full Day Tour of Tahiti is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Full Day Tour of Tahiti will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled waterfresh water included
  • Discover West and east coast of Tahiti nui and iti
  • Restroom on every stops
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary onboard by your tour guide
  • Guide: In-person: English, French
  • Lunchlunch will be paid by each participant
  • Luggage storage - we do not offer storage

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note that there is a total of 2 hours 40mins drive to get to all of the 9 sights and 5 hours 20mins of sightseeing we will spend on all of the sights

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