4 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Polynesia Worth Booking

1.Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $97Our pick

Walk through Afareaitu’s sacred valley with guides such as Yvette, Mary, Sylvie, or Teva. Learn about Polynesian legends, useful plants, temple ruins, and local farming before swimming beneath a waterfall. The trail can be steep, muddy, and slippery, so bring sturdy shoes. Fresh fruit in a private garden finishes the four to five-hour outing.

“First of all the guide Mary is an amazing guide. She knows everything about the vegetation and area you are hiking through. BUT... this is a difficult hike. The hike is very vert hard at times. Our hike was mostly a sharp slippery climb up anRead more”

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2.Private Day Trip Hike and Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,822

Spend about eight hours with Fabien and Nicky exploring Moorea’s ancestor trail, pineapple fields, archaeological remains, and the 3 Pinus. After a local meal on the boat at the motu, visit Cook and Opunohu bays and look for rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales with a marine biologist.

“Fabian and Nikki were excellent hosts for a beautiful day in Moorea. Both were very friendly and knowledgeable and treated us to a wonderful day of whale watching, snorkeling, and swimming with various sea creatures. They also provided a delicious lunch with breathtaking views.”

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3.Private Half-Day Hike in the Opunohu Valley in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $668

Join Fabien of Mana Moorea Tours for a private, four-hour hike through Moorea’s Opunohu Valley. You’ll learn about native and introduced plants, walk past pineapple fields, follow archaeological trails, and climb toward the Col des 3 Cocotiers and the 3 Pinus. The pace can be adjusted to your fitness level.

“We had the most amazing hiking experience with Fabien!! We got to see the pineapple farms and Fabien told us all about the different vegetation along the trail. He even gave us a snack and took some extra water for us. The hike is no joke- definitely wear hiking shoes aRead more”

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4.Crater Lake Hike and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $77Best value

Leave central Apia for a 6km return hike through dense rainforest to Lake Lanoto’o, Samoa’s volcanic crater lake. Your small group, limited to six people, tackles steep and sometimes slippery ground before cooling off in the water. Pickup, snacks, and lunch are included, with dietary needs handled if arranged ahead.

“Our guide was so patient and attentive, it was a beautiful Forrest hike and the lake was stunning! My friend is gluten intolerant and they made a personal alternative lunch for her which was so considerate.”

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