Private 3h Tour of Papeete & Tahiti's East Coast by Lydia
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Visit Tahiti's "East" coast, from Papeete to the stunning Vaimahuta waterfall in the Faarumai Valley, the Taharaa viewpoint, and Venus Point, a beautiful black sand beach where European navigators stopped in Tahiti in the late 1700s. This tour is accompanied by commentary on the geography and geology, flora and fauna, the origins of the Polynesians, and the arrival of European navigators in Matavai Bay. certain stops have restrooms bbut not all
Your experience
Stop 1
A beautiful Black sand beach at the northernmost extremity of Matavai bay very popular with the locals. Where all the european navigators stopped on arrival on Tahiti.
Stop 2
A spectacular waterfall that flows all year round.
Stop 3
The blowholes are created by the ocean forcing air and water into cracks in the pillow lava, this is a beautiful photo opportunity of Tahiti's East Coast.
Stop 4
Perhaps the best view on Tahiti across Matavai Bay to Moorea.
Stop 5
An optional visit to the home of the co-author of Mutiny on the Bounty, born in the USA, JNH fought in WWI and came to Tahiti in the 1920's, he wrote many books. as this is optional admission is not included
Stop 6
A short drive around the capital Papeete, stopping at the Presidential Palace for 10 minutes if open and driving past the Tahiti Grafitti festivals Street Art Murals
What’s included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Not included
- On-board restrooms
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- a certain amount of walking is necessary to visit all the stops, it is not strenuous but there are aaproximately 20 steps at the waterfall site
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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