Teahupo’o Tours: The 10 Best Ways to See the Wave

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

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

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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2.Teahupoo Wave Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $133Best value

Meet captain Haunui at Teahupoo marina for a one-hour catamaran trip to Tahiti’s famous surf break. After a three-minute lagoon crossing, you’ll watch surfers from the water while hearing local stories, legends, and firsthand accounts of Teahupo’o. You drive yourself from Papeete, about 1 hour 30 minutes each way.

“Stunning day out on the water & watching surfers catch some huge waves was awesome! Loved it, would do it again”

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3.Unique Full Day West Coast, Combo Tour to Teahupoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 8 hours · from $259

Join a small group of up to eight for an eight-hour West Coast tour from Papeete. Local guides such as Tracey, Dominic, Ronny, and Mihi lead you to marae, waterfalls, black sand beaches, Vaipahi gardens, Teahupoo, and a Monoi oil workshop. Lunch and the optional boat ride cost extra.

“Day trip was excellent from start to finish. Tracey picked me up on time from my hotel in Papeete in a comfortable air conditioned Mercedes. Visited many interesting places along the west and south coast. My favourite was the Water Gardens of Vaipahi but we saw plenty of beautiful sights and had a visit to the Tahiti coconut oil factory. Tracey is an excellent communicator and throughout the tour gave so much information on the history and culture of Tahiti. She also recommended other places to visit, one which I took up with a trip to Mooroa and hire of a e-bike. Well worth the money.”

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4.Half day Tahiti Peninsula and Teahupoo boat tour (shared boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $255

Meet your captain at Teahupoo for coffee and pastries, then cruise beyond the road to watch the famous reef break, walk through mape forest, swim near Vaipoiri River, and snorkel over coral and white sand. This small shared boat tour carries no more than 12 people and includes a beer, punch, and morning food.

“This was our first excursion during our vacation. The directions to the launch were good; there is a small parking fee (500 pfx). The boat is operated by a family and their island hospitality was great- the banana pancakes, fruits, and juices were Read more”

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5.Full Day Tour with Taxi Boat (Teahupoo. OJ 2024)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

You’ll spend eight hours with Philippe of Tahiti Limousine, traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle from Punaauia and Maraa to waterfalls, gardens, black-sand beaches, and Teahupo’o. A private taxi boat takes you over the reef to watch the famous surf break. The tour is designed for up to two people.

“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”

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6.Taxi Boat to Watch the Teahupoo International Surfing Competition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $151

Meet at Teahupo’o Marina for a small-group boat trip into the channel beside the famous surf break. Your captain, including guides such as Haunui, positions the covered boat near the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro action. Watch from inside or climb to the rooftop lookout. The trip lasts about one to two hours and returns to the marina.

“Compétition annulé et pas de remboursement possible, excursion maintenu au même prix alors qu’il n’y avait rien”

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7.Teahupoo Wave Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $168

From Teahupo'o marina, you cruise through the lagoon and into the channel for close views of the famous break. A local captain shares Teahupoo’s history, legends, and surfing stories in English or French. The one-hour trip is limited to 12 people, with the boat positioned in a safer channel area.

“The captain of the boat was great ! The trip was really good although, honestly it was very expensive for an hour trip. Plus charging to park the car at the location was a joke !”

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8.Teahupoo Olympic Wave Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $361

Travel from Fa’a’ā to Tahiti Iti in a small group of up to eight. Visit Mara’a Grotto and Vaipahi Water Gardens, then take a boat to Teahupo’o and the Fenua Aihere coast. Your local captain adjusts the boat outing for weather, with an à la carte lunch offered if conditions cut it short.

“wonderful day getting close to the surfing action and feel of the vibe of the surfing action. Lunch in the logoon was loverly. Our driver was like an angel who went out of her way to show us the way to our accommodation after the tour. Great day”

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9.Tour de l’île (Full Day) avec taxi boat (Teahupoo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours touring Tahiti in a private vehicle, then take a private taxi boat to Teahupo'o. Your day includes Pointe Vénus, Mara'a Caves, Vaipahi Water Garden, three waterfalls, and Trou du Souffleur. English and French guiding is available, with Philippe, Yoyo, and Timothe named in the tour details.

“Super journée avec yoyo et Philippe au téléphone régulièrement. Nous avons fait les plus beaux sites de île avec le spot à ne pas manquer la vague de teahupoo avec timothe .Journée formidable on s’en souviendra et on reviendra. MICHEL MADO Mai 2025”

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10.Wholesale Fishing in Poti Marara at Tahiti Teahupoo Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $327

Join Captain Yoann for a private four-hour fishing trip from Teahupoo on Tahiti’s southern peninsula. The 22-foot Poti Marara handles trolling, longline, rod fishing, and traditional Polynesian techniques. Shimano rods and reels, drinks, and fishing guidance are included. Bring lunch and arrange your own transportation.

“Great outing with Yoann, we had a great time and the fish was there! I highly recommend! The boat is very well equipped and the fishing gear at the top of the quality, you will not be disappointed! Mauruuru YoAuto-translated”

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