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The 15 Best Tahiti Tours & Island Trips

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Most people spend one night on Tahiti and regret it. These 15 give the island a proper day: the 4WD crossing through the crater, the black sand and river basins of the east coast, the peninsula out to Teahupo’o, with prices and start times.

5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - Maraa Grotto offers caves and thick forest
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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

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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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4x4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins - Waterfalls, river crossings, and freshwater basins
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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

2.Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 532 reviews · from $138

Cross Tahiti’s interior in an open-back 4x4 with guides such as Mato, Rocco, or Vitea. Expect 37 kilometers of rough mountain road, river crossings, waterfalls, tropical plants, a bakery stop for lunch, and possible swimming in a freshwater basin. The ride is scenic, social, and very bumpy.

“This was really fun, even in the rain. It’s is a crazy ride on pothole filled road. The open top was great and he covered half for those that didn’t want to get too wet. You see a lot of waterfalls and the scenery is great. It’s a fun adventure for sure!”

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Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari - Meeting Rainui, Hotu, and the local stories
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Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4×4 Safari

3.Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4×4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $140

Join Rainui or Hotu of Te Mana Tahiti Tours for a 7 to 8-hour 4x4 crossing through Tahiti’s interior. Expect waterfalls, sacred places, plant lore, a river swim, fruit tasting, and views toward Lake Vaihiria. Pickup is offered, groups are limited to eight, and the mountain road is very bumpy.

“Rainui was a thoughtful and friendly host who generously shared his knowledge of Polynesian culture and traditions with us. As we travelled through the mountainous interior of Tahiti, he taught us about the plants and told us about how the Tahitians used to live. He was organised, on time, and could intuit and then respond to the individual needs of each person in the group. He well and truly earned a five star review.”

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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group east coast tour - Local artists and the value of a personal guide
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

4.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · from $183

See Tahiti’s east coast in four to five hours with guides such as Tracy, Roni, Dominic, and Mihi. Visit Pointe Venus, Arahoho Blowhole, Faarumai Waterfalls, Papeete Market, local artists, and Papenoo Valley. Pickup, bottled water, live commentary, and an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan are included.

“Our tour was cancelled the day before we docked in Tahiti, which was very annoying and disappointing.”

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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4x4 - Waterfalls, rivers, and the cool mountain streams
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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

5.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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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour - Arahurahu Marae and Tahiti’s older sacred places
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

6.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $183

Spend four to five hours exploring Tahiti’s west coast in a comfortable vehicle with a local guide such as Tracey, Dominic, Mihi, or Roni. Visit Arahurahu Marae, Taharuu Beach, Maraa Grotto, Vaipahi Water Gardens, a village church, and a monoi laboratory. Pickup is available, and groups are limited to eight.

“Nice tour along the west coast of Tahiti with several interesting stops including botanical gardens with waterfalls, caves and fresh fruit and juice stops. Our guide, Tracy, was very informative. She also got us to a local church practice (Sunday) with amazing music.”

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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS) - Starting at Arahurahu Marae
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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

7.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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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran - The 2.5-hour catamaran crossing
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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

8.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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Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour - Taharuu Beach and the black-sand coast
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Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour

9.Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $261

Spend about eight hours exploring Tahiti with a guide such as Tracey, Dom, Ronnie, or Ray in a small group of up to eight. Visit black-sand beaches, waterfalls, caves, a marae, Teahupo’o, a local restaurant, and a coconut-oil workshop. A boat trip to the Olympic surf site costs extra and depends on sea conditions.

“This was a fabulous tour. We did the Western Tahiti full day tour. Tracey, the owner, was our guide for the day. She took us to meet local people and taught us abouit their normal way of life. Tracey has been in Tahiti for 20+ years and is marriRead more”

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Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti - The Aquarium and its small wrecks
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Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti

10.Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $170

Set out from Papeete with a crew of up to 12 for dolphin watching, snorkeling at the Aquarium wreck site and Sapinus Bay, and a stop for local fruit and cold drinks. Guides may include Israel, Patrick, Gabriel, Allan, or Francis. Bring a towel, expect a small boat, and know that sea turtles depend on conditions.

“We booked this tour as cruise ship passengers in port for the day. When we arrived, it was pouring rain. I mean POURING. The majority of the people waiting to take the tour asked if it was possible to cancel, which it being moments Read more”

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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30 - What happens when whales are found
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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

11.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $222

Leave Papeete Marina for a four-and-a-half-hour search for dolphins and humpback whales with a naturalist guide and up to 12 passengers. Guides such as Moana, Remy, and Israel have led highly praised outings. If sea conditions and whale behavior allow, you can swim nearby, then snorkel in the lagoon with tropical fish. Fruit, drinks, beer, and equipment are included.

“Unfortunately we didn’t see any whales. Other boats seem to communicate with each other but this captain didn’t. We rode around for three hours and then went to a snorkel spot with stingrays. Staff were friendly but didn’t communicate with passengers very much.”

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Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island - Taharu’u Beach and black volcanic sand
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Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island

12.Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · from $115

Spend five to six hours circling Tahiti Nui with a local guide such as Edouard, Angeles, or Niiki. Visit Te Fare Iamanaha museum, Mara’a Caves, Taharu’u Beach, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Point Venus. Pickup is offered, bottled water is included, and groups are advertised at up to seven people.

“Eduardo was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about Tahiti. Loved stopping at Museum of Tahiti, botanical gardens and waterfalls!”

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private Tahiti island discovery - Arahoho Blowhole and a quiet bay
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private Tahiti island discovery

13.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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Private Tahiti Circle Island - Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views - Arahurahu Marae, Tahiti’s sacred stone setting
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Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

14.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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International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental - Transfers to cruise ships and ferry piers
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International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental

15.International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer in Papeete for up to four people. Bertrand, Yoshi, or another driver meets you after customs with a name board, fresh flowers, water, and help with luggage. The service covers Faa’a Airport, hotels, rental stays, cruise terminals, and ferry piers.

“After a long wait in Immigration and customs, it was very nice to meet the driver and be delivered to the door of our hotel. We were a large family traveling together and had many people and bags to worry about, but the pickup was seamless and he even had cold water for us to cool down during our ride. I highly recommend this company for transfer between the airport and hotel. Hoping we can arrange for a return ride back to the airport.”

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