The 10 Best Island Tours in Tahiti

1.5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $79Our pick

Travel around Tahiti Nui with a local guide such as Fabrice, Vetea, or Antoinette. This five-hour small-group tour visits a marae, Maraa Grotto, black-sand beaches, botanical gardens, waterfalls, and Pointe Venus. Expect history, culture, fruit samples, and plenty of time in the van, but no swimming or lunch stop.

“Excellent tour. Well managed with a knowledgeable guide and very affordable. Very comfortable mini van and the sights were nice to see.”

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2.Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · from $137

Spend about eight hours crossing Tahiti through the Papenoo Valley in a 4x4, passing giant ferns, waterfalls, mountain streams, and archaeological sites. Guides such as Noah, Hotu, Eric, and Pito have been praised for local stories and plant knowledge. Lunch is extra, and the ride is famously rough.

“What a wonderful time we had exploring the stunning landscapes of Tahiti. Our guide, Noah, made the experience even more memorable. His extensive knowledge of local plants and history was truly impressive, and his sense of humor kept us engaged throughout the tour. He did an excellent job accommodating our bilingual group (French and English), taking the time to explain everything clearly in both languages. No question went unanswered. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially if they have the chance to tour with Noah.”

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3.Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews

Spend about five hours circling Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Fabrice, Antoinette, Vetea, or Sylvie. Visit Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Taharuu Beach, Faarumai Waterfalls, Vaipahi Gardens, and Point Venus. Pickup is available from selected hotels, the airport, marina, or pier.

“I would not hesitate to recommend this tour with Antoinette, she was so knowledgeable about the whole Island. There where 6 of us & we all had a fantastic time.”

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4.Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · 11 hours · from $227

Leave Papeete at 6:00 AM for Tetiaroa aboard a large catamaran. Enjoy breakfast during the crossing, a guided walk to Bird’s Island, free beach time, Tahitian lunch, reef snorkeling, and a fruit salad with punch on the return. The tour runs in English and French and lasts about 11 hours.

“Great catamaran, beautiful location, food was excellent. French speaking so missed a bit of the explanation by the guide on the island. The boat crew tried to explain to us separately which worked ok.”

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5.private Tahiti island discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews

Spend 4.5 hours touring Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Damien, Bertrand, or Edouard. Visit Point Venus, Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, and Vaipahi Water Gardens, or adjust the route to fit your interests. Hotel, airport, cruise pier, and ferry-terminal pickup may be arranged.

“A fantastic tour! We loved the commentary of the history and current status of Tahiti. The stops were scenic and memorable! Thank you Bert!”

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6.Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

Circle Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned van with guides such as Eric, Max, Natalia, or Angele. Visit Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grottos, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Point Venus. The route can be adjusted to your interests, making it a smart half-day choice before a flight or after a cruise arrival.

“Eric was a great guide. He made it a fun and interesting experience and was always accommodating. He was attentive and answered all of our questions.”

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7.Private TAHITI Half Day Circle Island Tour (Departs 8am or 1pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews

Travel around Tahiti with a private guide such as Yota Yokoi or Gana, departing at 8am or 1pm. In about 4.5 hours, visit Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, and Point Venus. The tour can be adjusted to your interests, but it includes no swimming or water activities.

“We had a great half day private tour of Tahiti with our guide Gana who is a fluent English speaker and native of French Polynesia. In addition to visiting the beautiful places in Tahiti, we learnt a lot about local culture and customs. Highly recommended tour and tour guide.”

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8.Shared 4.5h Circle Island Tour of Tahiti Nui by Lydia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $115

Join Lydia for a 4.5-hour small-group drive around Tahiti Nui. You’ll visit Pointe Venus, Vaimahuta Waterfall, Vaipahi Gardens, Mara’a Grotto, and Taharuu Beach while learning about Polynesian settlement, French rule, geology, culture, politics, and daily life.

“Lydia is an amazing guide and host. She is extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond, helping my disabled partner. Her communication is outstanding too. She took us all round Tahiti Nui showing us everything of interest and even inland up hill to see a spectacular waterfall. She even gave us local fruit and snacks, as well as water. Thank you Lydia.”

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9.Full Day Tour of the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews

Explore Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup at 9:00 a.m. Philippe or his son may guide your day, sharing local history and customs while you visit Point Venus, Faarumai Waterfalls, Teahupoo, black-sand beaches, caves, gardens, and more. Lunch is arranged at your expense in Taravao.

“We had to be off a cruise ship early and had a 10PM flight home, so this full day tour was perfect for the three of us. Philippe's son was our driver and he did an amazing job of showing us the sights on our own schedule, answering questiRead more”

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10.Private : Tahiti Museum & Circle Island Tour, Afternoon Tour (5h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews

Spend five hours with a private guide and driver touring Tahiti from Papeete. Visit the renovated Tahiti Museum, Mara’a Grotto, Taharuu Beach, Vaipahi Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, Tahiti Iti, Point Venus, and the Arahoho Blowhole. Air-conditioned transport and selected hotel pickup are included.

“We had an amazing day. Our tour guide was very accommodating, as we requested to see a waterfall - and we detoured to an awesome waterfall - highlight of the tour! We learned a lot about the culture and the different areas of the island. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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