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Discover Hakaui Valley: Local Life & Adventure
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Explore Hakaui Valley: Immerse in local culture, enjoy stunning views, and savor delicious food on this unforgettable guided adventure.
Explore Hakaui Valley: Immerse in local culture, enjoy stunning views, and savor delicious food on this unforgettable guided adventure.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hakaui Adventure with Tangy and Ana - 8:30 – Enjoy a scenic boat journey from Taiohae to Hakaui
9:00 – Receive a warm welcome from Ana & Tangy
9:30 – Explore Hakaui Village
10:00 – Embark on a hike to Vaipo Waterfall & ancient sites
(3.5-hour roundtrip)
13:30 – Experience authentic Marquesan artwork
14:00 – Relax with a swim and a snack
15:30 – Return boat ride to Taiohae
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Hakaui Adventure with Tangy and Ana - 8:30 – Enjoy a scenic boat journey from Taiohae to Hakaui
9:00 – Receive a warm welcome from Ana & Tangy
9:30 – Explore Hakaui Village
10:00 – Embark on a hike to Vaipo Waterfall & ancient sites
(3.5-hour roundtrip)
13:30 – Experience authentic Marquesan artwork
14:00 – Relax with a swim and a snack
15:30 – Return boat ride to Taiohae
What's Included
- Guided hiking tour
- Find beautiful art made in the Marquesas
- Swimming in the river and the ocean
- Exploring Hakaui Village
- Entry ticket to the waterfall and archaeological sites
- Guided hiking tour
- Find beautiful art made in the Marquesas
- Swimming in the river and the ocean
- Exploring Hakaui Village
- Entry ticket to the waterfall and archaeological sites
What's Not Included
- Boat taxi from Taiohae to Hakaui Valley (roundtrip)
- Lunch
- Boat taxi from Taiohae to Hakaui Valley (roundtrip)
- Lunch
Additional Information
A Day of Local Life & Adventure!
What to Expect:
Immerse in Authentic Marquesan Island Life
Join us for a day and gain an authentic insight into the local customs, traditions, and everyday life in Hakaui Valley.
Jungle Adventure & Breathtaking Views
Trek through jungle paths, relish the breathtaking views, and visit the tallest…
A Day of Local Life & Adventure!
What to Expect:
Immerse in Authentic Marquesan Island Life
Join us for a day and gain an authentic insight into the local customs, traditions, and everyday life in Hakaui Valley.
Jungle Adventure & Breathtaking Views
Trek through jungle paths, relish the breathtaking views, and visit the tallest waterfall in French Polynesia.
An Enjoyable, Personalized Experience
We are more than just guides — we are residents! We’ll share stories, local legends, and hidden gems not found in any guidebook.
Art from the Heart of the Pacific
Witness genuine Marquesan artistry up close — and perhaps take home a unique piece to cherish your visit.
Why You’ll Love It:
By participating in this tour, you are directly supporting our local community and contributing to the preservation of this enchanting valley for future generations.
- The boat transfer is provided by separate companies and must be paid for directly to them. We arrange this service for our guests without taking any commission. For groups of 6 or more, the rate is 3,000 XPF per person. For groups of 1 to 5 people, the rate is a flat fee of 16,000 XPF, shared among all passengers. The boat taxi accepts payments only in local currency (XPF) and USD.
- We do not offer baby seats or carriers for the hike.
Location
Quai des pecheurs
The boat taxi from Taiohae to Hakaui Valley departs at 8:30 a.m. from the fishing port in the center of town. Payment in local currency needs to be made directly to the boat taxi company. (This is not our service and we don't take any commission.) We will meet you on the Hakaui beach upon arrival.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(46 Ratings)
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Ivordur
Jun 16, 2025
Amazing experience - Such an amazing experience! Tangy and Ana are great hosts. It was totally worth it to have a guide on a hike because on our way to the waterfall you hear all their cool stories and they point out you some things/spots that you would just pass by without noticing. Also, you hear a lot about their culture, traditions and the history of a life in Hakaui valley. On top of that, homemade lunch at their home was just cherry on top of the ice cream of the whole tour. Thank You Cannibal art!!
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Navigatorfirstclass
May 7, 2025
Best Excursion on Nuka Hiva! - Fantastic experience! This valley is only accessible by water, so our visit was a unique one. Ana and Tangy were amazing!
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Stephane
Apr 20, 2025
Great experience in the Hakaui Valley - Superb excursion to the Hakahui Valley with Ana and Tangy.
We can only recommend this activity, everything was perfect:
A beautiful and wild valley up to the waterfall, exciting explanations about the valley’s history and moments of sharing a life in harmony with nature.
Thanks to Ana for her delicious meal.
We will not fail to consult their shop Canibal Art which reflects their values.
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Pioneer06026111238
Mar 22, 2025
Wild Polynesian - Anna was a great guide and Tangy made a delicious lunch. It’s a completely unspoiled valley. I wish we had made it to the waterfall.
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Sallyp96
Mar 17, 2025
Best excursion!! Sign up! You won't regret it! - This excusion with Ana and Tandy was by far the best excursion of our 35 day cruise. Excellent!! If you want to learn first hand about the history and culture of Nuku Hava, sign up! Ana led us on the hike while Tandy made us a delicious lunch. Kudos to the boat taxi, too. He was waiting for us at the tendering dock. Bring water and hiking shoes and water. Get ready to sweat!
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Wander63159184646
Mar 5, 2025
Don’t miss this experience! - This is the best!!!!! What fun it was to meet Ana and Tangy! They are delightful! Very friendly and welcoming! The boat ride worked perfectly to their valley where they were waiting for us. The hike was beautiful and an adventure! Lunch was ready when we arrived back. Tangy is a great cook! Delicious food! We were on a cruise and everyone in our group had a good time. We made it back in plenty of time to get back on the ship. Don’t miss this delightful experience!
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Tourist585289
Mar 5, 2025
Adventurous and Amazing - This was a great experience and would recommend. The waterfall was not running when we were there but still a great adventure. Ana and Tangy were the best hosts and guides. Assisted our group from start to finish along with the boat transfer. Wear your water shoes and get ready for incredible views!
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Chris_d
Mar 5, 2025
We loved this, Tangy and... - We loved this, Tangy and Ana were so accommodating. The waterfall was not running, only does during the rainy season starting in April. It was still a beautiful hike.
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Lakecreekak
Feb 27, 2025
Highlight of our trip - We spent 3 weeks in French Polynesia, last 10 days in the Marquesas. Visiting Hakaui was one of the highlights of the whole trip. We felt privileged to be able to visit their valley and have them share their lifestyle as well as the history of the valley. Ana and Tangy are both warm, friendly people who put everyone at ease. We were fortunate that conditions allowed us to go inside the waterfall on the hike. It was the most spectacular waterfall we’ve ever seen.
If you want to get off the regular tourist track and have a more intimate experience then Hakaui should be on your list.
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Fawnah2024
Feb 27, 2025
Wonderful trip with Ana and Tangy! - The trip to hike with Anna and Tangy was amazing. Anna took us on the hike while Tangy stayed back at their home and prepared us a lunch to eat after the hike. It was so much fun to learn about how they lived about their customs and rituals. By far the best thing to do when you’re visiting the island. Wish I would’ve read Ana’s book before the trip, but I’ll definitely purchase the book and read it after the trip.
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