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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
A 4-hour guided hike in the heart of a forest sanctuary far from Tahiti's classic tourist routes
Winner of the Tahiti Sustainable Tourism Award 2024
Recognized by the UN in its ecosystem restoration program (2021 - 2030)
The only ecotourism experience in Tahiti recognized by the United Nations
Network member – Botanic Gardens Conservation International
Largest global network dedicated to plant conservation
40 minutes from Papeete, AOA Polynesian Forests opens the doors of a private estate of 230 hectares.
Guided by passionate naturalists, you explore a forest under restoration, populated by endemic and native species found nowhere else. Bamboo forest, big banyan, medicinal plants, birds, crystal river: every visit is an authentic immersion in Tahiti's natural heritage.
Guided hike, each activity contributes directly to the restoration of Polynesian biodiversity
Options
Forest + Shuttle Arue-Pirae
Transport zone Arue - Pirae
Hiking + Shuttle Paea-Papara
Transport Papeete - Punaauia
Hiking Sanctuary Without Shuttle
Hiking Sanctuary Without Shuttle
Forest + Shuttle PPT-Punaauia
Transport area Paea - Papara
What's included
Bathing EN river
Admission fee
Snacks
Transport can be arranged EN option. The rate depends DE the distance between your accommodation and the AOA forest.
What to expect
AOA Polynesian Forests
4h · Admission ticket included
A 4-hour guided hike in the heart of a 230-hectare private forest sanctuary, 40 minutes from Papeete — far from Tahiti’s classic sightseeing tours.
Accompanied by a Naturalist Guide who specializes in Polynesian biodiversity, you pass through successive landscapes of rare beauty: bamboo forest, active eating areas, reintroduced endemic species, to the great native banyan tree — the emblem of the Mo'aroa Valley. Along the way, every plant, every bird becomes a story: traditional uses, threats, preservation efforts.
The hike ends with a swim in the fresh waters of the river — the perfect end point of an extraordinary day.
Welcome with floral infusion and local biscuits included. Completely private domain: your group operates alone in the valley, without meeting other visitors.
Your visit contributes directly to the active restoration of Polynesian biodiversity.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4.9(11)
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