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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Visit Tahitis west coast from Papeete to Papearii on the south coast, starting with the Museum of Tahiti then the Marae Arahurahu a sacred site followed by Vaipahi Water Gardens where we turn back, visiting Maraa fern cave on the return drive to Papeete. other stops will be included timle permitting. Commentary will be focused on Polynesian beliefs, history and culture both pre and post European together with the geology, flora and fauna.
What's included
breazdfruit chips or fresh fruit
Bottled water
In person guide English, French
Meals not included/ posfible due to time restrictions
What to expect
Te Fare Iamanaha-Musee De Tahiti Et Des Iles
50m · Admission ticket included
The Museum of tahiti and her islands or The House of Treasures has been on its waterfront site for over 50 years, the main exhibition hall was reopened after renovation in may 2023. Discover items that have been hidden in the depths of the British Museum for hundreds of years such as the God A'A. Polynesians had no metal or pottery but were very inventive inntheir constructions
Arahurahu Marae
25m
in ancient times there were hundreds of maraes on Tahiti but when Pomare II converted to christianity many were destroyed and abandoned, Take a glimpse into pre european history where we find the remains of a marae once used for human sacrifice
Maraa Grotto
15m
A large lava tube now filled by a freshwater spring and popular with Tahitians on a hot day
The Water Gardens of Vaipahi
25m
used by the Teva clan in pre european times for spiritual purification and polynesian last rites, since 2010 these gardens are open to the public. freshwater springs, a small waterfall, lotus lilies and waterlilies float on pools full of fish and eels
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Look for the midnight blue minivan with white Tours of Tahiti logo
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour duration includes travel time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
