Private 3h Tour of Papeete & Tahiti's East Coast by Lydia
Description
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
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
A spectacular waterfall that flows all year round.
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.
Perhaps the best view on Tahiti across Matavai Bay to Moorea.
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
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
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up times may vary depending on location where possible we will pick up from your specified location. Look for the midnight blue minivan with the white logo.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(6)
Pauline, our guide was very knowledgeable and we felt safe driving in traffic. We appreciated the maps, pictures, and legends she shared.
In over 50 years of traveling Lydia has to be the best tour guide I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is extremely knowledgeable, concise, kind, thoughtful and considerate. The journey she takes you on through her land overflows with enthusiasm. She has so much to offer…..everyone who has the privilege of being guided by her will come away feeling like they have an in depth understanding of this beautiful land.
Lydia quickly got us away from the 'tourist' section of Papeete to show us the more picturesque sections of the city. She then drove around the coast where we could get out and spend time viewing the mountains and a magnificent waterfall. Along the way, she gave us insight into the history of the island. We highly recommend Lydia!
Superbly informative tour, outlining history, geography, geology and current economic/political/demographic realities of this beautiful place - - Tahiti. Well worth the price and a great way to decompress from many hours on planes and start adjusting to 6-time-zone change.
Lydia was prompt and knowledgeable with a spacious clean vehicle. Thank you for the memorable tour of Tahiti!
Lydia was awesome! Answered our never ending questions and had a thorough knowledge of Tahiti. Our tour was beyond our expectations- highly recommend! Lydia’s vehicle was new, clean and very comfortable!
