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Papeete, French Polynesia
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icon8 hours  (approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
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Overview

This full-day safari takes you through Papeete’s dense rainforest by 4WD to the interior of the French Polynesian island. Go off the beaten path of this Tahitian paradise, visiting Mount Marau with an informative local guide. You’ll experience the majestic beauty surrounding Papeete, topped by a refreshing waterfall swim! Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
  • Uncover lush rainforest, waterfalls and archeological sites on this full-day Papeete 4WD safari tour
  • Explore the inner-island of Papeete and learn about the fauna and flora of the region
  • Informative and friendly guide
  • Plenty of photo opportunities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
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Hotel & wharf pickup and drop off
Local guide
Transportation by 4WD vehicle
Service fee
Gratuities
Lunch
**LUGGAGE IS NOT PERMITTED ON TOUR**
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9:00 AM
Please note that for tours/transfers on Mondays and Week-End days, bookings must be made at the latest 72hours before. If not, the tour/transfer may not be available due to process delay. Pick up from Cruise Port available ( please advise the name of the cruise ship) **LUGGAGE IS NOT PERMITTED ON TOUR**
Discover the natural wonders of Tahiti on this inner-island safari tour by 4WD vehicle. After your guide picks you up from your hotel in downtown Papeete or at the wharf, hop into the 4WD for a thrilling ride — traversing rough roads best accessed by a 4x4 vehicle.

Explore Mount Marau, a former 19th-century French fortress. Treat yourself to a gorgeous vista of the lush, rainforest-clad Punaruu Valley and snap photos of the island's highest peaks: Orohena, Aorai, Tetufera and Teamaa.

Follow your guide along a 20-minute rainforest walk to reach the other two cascades, Haamaremare Iti and Haamaremare Rahi, and spend time at the final waterfall with a refreshing swim if you’d like. Back in your 4WD vehicle, make the return trip to Papeete where your full-day tour ends.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Papeno'o
You will get to the heart of the island by exploring the main crater in the Papenoo Valley.
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Papeno'o
There get ready to discover the lush vegetation of Tahiti with its giant ferns and colorful plants. You will cross rivers, view impressive waterfalls and pure mountain streams.
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Papeno'o
During the tour, time will be given for lunch (at your own expenses) while looking at the marvelous panorama of the valley. Visit archeological sites and learn more about the local flora and fauna. Way back to your hotel after this great experience.
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • What to bring: hat, sunscreen, swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes and towel
  • Maximum tour size: 6 people
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Tahiti Nui Travel
You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a 50% refund, you must cancel 3–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Good 4WD car well suited for narrow and very steep dirt tracks up and down with a very safety conscious tour guide driver." See review
  • "If you are into scenic views inaccessible by regular car, nature and a thrill, this tour is for you!" See review
  • "It actually rained the day we were on tour which we thought made it even more exciting!" See review

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star-4
The trip was quite...
David_H
, May 2022
The trip was quite memorable. The sights were awesome. Many waterfalls up in the mountains. The roads were steep in many sections going up over 2200 ft. We crossed a lot of streams and negotiated many switchbacks. There was a stop for lunch at a small place overlooking the valley but you will have to PAY CASH for it. Also bring water and bug repellent. Only negative was our driver did not speak a lot of English so he didn't say much and we didn't learn a lot.
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star-5
The must-do tour of Tahiti
Christine_L
, Apr 2022
The Tahiti Island Crossing was a fantastic way of seeing the island. The interior was a lot more adventurous than I'd expected, with dramatically steep black hillsides, jagged peaks, gravel roads and beautiful waterfalls. The lunch spot was stunning and the swim in the river was refreshing. Pito was an incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and generous guide, which also added greatly to the experience. This is a must-do tour of Tahiti!
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star-5
A Wonderful Experience
Barbara_S
, Apr 2022
It was a very special tour, filled the incredible natural beauty. In addition, our guide Eric, stopped the vehicle frequently to show us unique sights that we otherwise would have missed. While many tours only encircle the island, this one showed a tourist the heart of the island. Thank you.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Awesome experience!!
Margaret_H
, Apr 2022
Absolutely amazing experience! Pictures can’t truly capture the beauty. Our guide Sydney, was fantastic and shared so much interesting information about historical and current day Tahiti. This trip was a highlight of our 6 day stay on Tahiti. The ride was definitely a rock and roll experience, but at no time did we feel unsafe. Highly recommend this!!
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BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH
Andy_P
, Mar 2022
First: BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH. It’s not mentioned in the details. In fact it says lunch is not provided and we did not see anything about stopping at a restaurant at the top for lunch. Others had the same experience. Those who talked with their hotel concierge knew to bring money for lunch. No credit/debit card accepted. One lady went without lunch because she had no cash and didn’t want to accept it from any of us. We only had enough to share a meal and pop. Food is delicious so BRING MONEY. Then we didn’t see all that was advertised: no temple no blowhole. Brought back 1 1/2 hour early. Maybe the details in your listing need to be updated. Driver Pito was very nice and knowledgeable. The scenery is gorgeous and the view from the vehicle was beyond words.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great trip
Barbara_E
, Mar 2022
Sydney Our Tour guide was very informative, friendly and professional. We learned a lot and the trip was just beautiful, We were two women travelling form Florida, and the , waterfalls and nature was just beautiful
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star-5
Great tour
Mike_H
, Feb 2022
This is the only tour we did on Tahiti island. it was great to experience riding in the back of a truck thru the mountains and forest. Many of the roads had a drop-off to the side. Our guide was great-very informative and a good driver. we did eat at a restaurant at the top of the mountain. Food was not great but the atmosphere was awesome and just enjoyed the experience. I would recommend doing this.
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Fraud Jeep Tour
Tania_L
, Feb 2022
First off, the vehicle was NOT a jeep. I plan to write a more extensive review. The advertisement was misleading in that it alluded to potential customers that the tour would be exclusive - meaning only our group in a JEEP. We were surprised and extremely disappointed that we were accompanied by other guests and the vehicle was NOT a jeep. Please change the title of the tour to 4 by 4 vehicle and remove the word JEEP. The whole reason we were interested in spending $ for the tour was the jeep. The tour personnel tried have us change the date of the tour beforehand. When I responded stating that we would rather cancel they refused to allow us to cancel and ignored 3 of my emails. They did not inform us ahead of time what time the guide would pick us up. I received an email at 8:50am stating our pickup time was 9:30am when the ad clearly stated the tour began at 9am. The guide arrived at 9:40am without a JEEP. We were informed that lunch, if interested, was cash only. We only had credit cards. The lunch was overpriced and lasted entirely too long. The tour show some beautiful sites but took entirely tong. I would advise any and all future patrons to rethink booking this all-day excursion. For $300 plus a 50 dollar meal, I am completely unsatisfied.
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star-5
The beauty all around me
kathy_s
, Dec 2021
Sydney was our driver and guide and was extraordinary. He explained things in both English and French, easily shifting beyween languages. We saw over 13 waterfalls and stopped to swim at the base of one and were able to actually go under the spray of the 2nd one. Sydney explained the flora and fauna and made an effort to point out orchids growing in the wild This was a trip that will stay in my memories for a long time to come . I often forget how beautiful our planet is and Sydney reminded me of the deep beauty that is there on this magical island
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Stunning and worth the day trip
Abigail_M
, Dec 2021
Rough riding, but so worth it! Our driver was awesome, and even fixed the road in places for the next guy. Stunning views of inside tahiti and we couldn’t keep track of the waterfalls. Absolutely amazing, and don’t be afraid to swim with the eels!
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