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Private Island Tour: Tahiti Highlights
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Embark on a private island tour in Tahiti and immerse yourself in its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Explore archaeological sites, enchanting waterfalls, and iconic landmarks, including the lighthouse designed by Robert Louis Stevenson’s father. Limited to 6 people, this half-day tour offers ample time to discover each stop and relax on the beautiful black sand beach.
Embark on a private island tour in Tahiti and immerse yourself in its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Explore archaeological sites, enchanting waterfalls, and iconic landmarks, including the lighthouse designed by Robert Louis Stevenson’s father. Limited to 6 people, this half-day tour offers ample time to discover each stop and relax on the beautiful black sand beach.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arahurahu Marae - Archaeological site
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Maraa Grotto - Maraa Grotto: features lush freshwater pools, small caves, and the dripping grotto itself, surrounded by ferns. Paul Gauguin mentioned it in his letters home, taking a break from his usual requests for loans; the poor fellow didn’t quite live the life he depicted in his paintings.
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- Arahurahu Marae - Archaeological site
- Maraa Grotto - Maraa Grotto: features lush freshwater pools, small caves, and the dripping grotto itself, surrounded by ferns. Paul Gauguin mentioned it in his letters home, taking a break from his usual requests for loans; the poor fellow didn’t quite live the life he depicted in his paintings.
- Taharuu Beach - The most popular surf beach on the big island, known for its stunning black sand.
- Faarumai Waterfalls - Located through the village of Tiarei, where the road curves around a black-sand beach. It’s a few hundred meters through a forest of mape trees to reach the Vaimahutu waterfalls.
- The Water Gardens of Vaipahi - Nestled along Tahiti’s southern coast in Mataiea, the Vaipahi Gardens are a lush paradise. Visitors can explore more than 75 plant species from around the world, all marked with signs and information in English and French. The gardens feature exotic flowers, a lily pond, and streams that meander through the area. Travelers have praised the well-maintained natural attraction, appreciating its tranquility, easy-to-navigate trails, small waterfalls, and vibrant flora.
- Point Venus - Point Venus is a peninsula on Tahiti’s north coast and was a primary objective of James Cook’s first voyage. With its expansive black sand beach, emerald waters, mythical lighthouse, and rich history, Point Venus is a charming destination not to be missed during your visit.
What's Included
- Restroom on every stop
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Discover West and East coast of Big Island Tahiti Nui
- Live commentary onboard by your tour guide
- Bottled water
- Restroom on every stop
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Discover West and East coast of Big Island Tahiti Nui
- Live commentary onboard by your tour guide
- Bottled water
Additional Information
- Immerse yourself in a fascinating island journey rich in historical significance. Explore the beautiful wildlife, plants, and stunning waterfalls of Tahiti, along with archaeological areas, caves, and don’t miss the significant landmarks dedicated to Captain Cook and Captain Bligh at Venus Point. Uncover the lighthouse crafted by the father of Robert…
- Immerse yourself in a fascinating island journey rich in historical significance. Explore the beautiful wildlife, plants, and stunning waterfalls of Tahiti, along with archaeological areas, caves, and don’t miss the significant landmarks dedicated to Captain Cook and Captain Bligh at Venus Point. Uncover the lighthouse crafted by the father of Robert Louis Stevenson. Ample time is allocated at each attraction, followed by an opportunity to investigate the exquisite beach of black sand.
Personal tour (maximum of 6 participants)
- Half-day itinerary consists of six attractions:
- Marae Arahurahu
- Maraa Grottos
- Vaipahi Garden
- Faarumai Waterfall
- Blow Hole
- Venus Point & the Lighthouse
Location
Hilton Hotel Tahiti
contact us to let us know where you are staying so we will advise you where is the nearest pick up location
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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(203 Ratings)
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Elena_s
Aug 27, 2025
Awesome!!! - Very nice and great experience all around the island of Tahiti! We had the most wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable guide.
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R5090dpmikec
Aug 11, 2025
Fabulous island tour!!! - Fabulous, fabulous experience!
Vetea, driver and tour guide, was superb with interesting information and a great selection of scenic stops: luscious gardens, spectacular waterfalls, black sand beaches and scenic, panoramic overlooks!
Picked us up right on time at the cruise terminal and dropped us off right at our hotel.
Great knowledge of Tahiti and French Polynesia, the land, the people and the history.
Very comfortable, new air-conditioned van with water and even fresh bananas along the way.
Fabrice, in the office, kept us steadily advised via prompt emails and worked to accommodate our travel schedule.
We hated to see this tour end! Most highly recommended!!!
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Rajvinder_g
Jul 22, 2025
Excellent Tour - Excellent tour. Fabrice was a great tour guide. Friendly, professional, and enjoyable to spend the time with. Don’t hesitate to book, you’ll get an ideal tour of the island with a very knowledgeable person.
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K8517caerinf
Jul 22, 2025
Absolutely Unforgettable Tour – Sylvie Made Our Honeymoon Even More Special! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - My husband and I were on our honeymoon, and this private island tour in Tahiti with Sylvie ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our trip. From the moment she picked us up, Sylvie made us feel incredibly welcome—like we were longtime friends exploring the island together.
When it unexpectedly started pouring rain and I didn’t have water shoes, Sylvie so kindly offered me hers. That small act of generosity truly says everything about her character—thoughtful, caring, and genuinely attentive.
The pace of the tour was spot on. Sylvie even made an extra stop so we could grab some fresh local sushi before continuing, which was such a kind and thoughtful gesture that made our day feel even more personal and relaxed.
The whole experience was the perfect mix of adventure and serenity, and Sylvie's warm personality made it all the more memorable.
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Chrismo8625vh
Jul 20, 2025
Great Introduction to Tahiti! - Our guide Sylvie was friendly and very knowledgeable. This tour was more like spending a day with a friend. We came away with a new appreciation for Tahitian culture - ancient and modern.
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Danielsg8477nf
Jul 16, 2025
Incredible Private Island Tahiti Tour! - Me and my wife had a great experience on our Tahiti tour with Sylvie. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we both felt comfortable. Sylvie shared interesting facts about the island’s history and culture, and she took us to some beautiful spots we wouldn’t have found on our own. The pace was relaxed, and everything was well-organized. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a personal and enjoyable way to explore Tahiti!
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Tamara_m
Jul 16, 2025
Perfect Tour - Perfect event. Antoinette was FANTASTIC. We saw great sights, learned so much. The very best. The car was so comfortable. She even got snacks for us. I would urge anyone to take this tour.
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Lauren_m
Jul 14, 2025
Wonderful tour with... - Wonderful tour with Vetea! We chose this private tour since we were traveling with 2 young children and it was perfect. Vetea is the sweetest and was especially accommodating with the kids and kept things flexible and tailored to our interests and needs. Highly recommend this tour and guide!!
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Ann_r
Jun 28, 2025
Island of Tahiti tour - On this tour we were able to visit 6 different sites on the island. All of them beautiful. Our guide Sylvie was knowledgeable about each site. Sylvie allowed us to customize the tour a little to allow us to stop at a desired spot at the end. She offered us cold water and fresh fruit during the tour and she had umbrellas for us, as it was raining. Would definitely recommend anyone who loves nature to take this tour and ask for Sylvie.
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Sandrine_s
May 20, 2025
Great visit! - We were taken care of by Fabrice, a Tahitian of super friendly origin! We were able to see the main places of Tahiti in half a day, as we only stayed one day there. Fabrice shared Polynesian culture and people’s daily lives. We saw beautiful places and ended up with a good swim at the beach of Point Venus. We chose the private option to be free of our movements, but there is also a group version. I highly recommend anyway!!!
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