Tahiti Safari Islander 4x4 Discovery, Expedition, Adventure, Mana

Bumpy, at times misty and rainy, but you're traveling into the mountains of Tahiti, into the clouds. Fantastic experience, good view of nature, beautiful waterfalls.

Nice trip to see the inner part of the island. Unfortunately, we couldn't cross the entire island as advertised in the intinerary due to a landslide which blocked the road and had to go the same way back as we came after half of the tour. Nice scenery, but no views across the island. Most of the time the tour will follow the valley road. Higher up the mountains it gets cold and rainy (prepare for it!). Lunch can be bought at the supermarket just before the tour starts.

Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We stopped at a delicious bakery to pick up lunch, and although the trip was incredibly scenic, we unfortunately encountered drizzly rain and misty conditions. As a result, we weren’t able to see the lake or enjoy a swim. Nevertheless, it was a fantastic trip, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. And yes, the road really is as potholed in parts as suggested!

Superb day with Yannick, who knows his island well, loves its culture, is super careful, and very attentive!

It was amazing. Our tour guide was really nice and catered to both English and French speakers. He was very informative. Definitely a must do, to see more of Tahiti. The drive was very long but definitely worth it. Would 100% recommend.

Superb moment, landscape more than sublime. A kind guide with a sense of humor. There were 6 of us, the whole tribe loved it!

The visit was scenically spectacular, even in less than perfect weather. Above all, it gave a flavour of the real Tahiti, which is nowadays obscured by the urban bustle of Papeete and the coastal sprawl that surrounds the island’s exterior. Pick-up was prompt and in the exact spot advised. First stop was to an excellent bakery: I had brought along my own vegetarian sandwiches just in case, but needn’t have bothered, since nice veg lunch options were on sale at the bakery. I was the last to join the group so had the front passenger seat of the 4x4 instead of an open-air place on the back of the truck. But the view was still good, and I had a more comfortable ride, given the very poor state of the road across the island (37 km of very bumpy and mostly single-file dirt track). After skirting the north coast for a few km we turned inland, climbing almost immediately. We had many ‘programmed’ photo-opportunity stops, and the guide was happy to stop anywhere on request for a photo, or to let passengers take a quick toilet break in the greenery. The picnic stop was beside a plunge pool where members of the group were able to go swimming, and the guide provided fresh fruit to accompany the otherwise self-paid lunch. The route crossed many fords, skirted river valleys, pencil waterfalls, green lakes and the high peaks of the caldera. We traversed the spooky road tunnel in the centre of the island, saw freshwater eels and passed by one of the island’s main hydro-electric plants. Mosquitoes and other biting insects were hardly noticeable. For the expert driving, knowledgeable guiding and fabulous scenery the trip was well worth the expense and totally safe. The only drawback was that advance communication with the company was a little haphazard, and they seemed to have lost my reservation and pre-payment, though this was eventually sorted out.

Nice and good-humored guide! Swimming in a river and a very welcome little fruity surprise!

Awesome experience out tour guide was very welcoming and made sure everyone was enjoying the fun!! It is a bit bumpy so just beware.

Be sure to read the exclusions. The trip is very bumpy. You have a choice of sitting which is not good if you have back or neck issues or standing which is not good if you have knee issues or your arms are not strong enough to keep you from banging into the sides as the truck lurches from side to side due to deep potholes. The swimming has a steep entrance and the guide will forbid you from going if he thinks you are not fit enough. As per the description: Not recommended for travelers with back problems Not recommended for pregnant travelers No heart problems or other serious medical conditions Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level PROHIBITED for children under 3 years old PROHIBITED or Not recommended for over 65s too much shaking PROHIBITED LUGGAGE SUITCASES ETC FORBIDDEN to people who do not like nature FORBIDDEN to people in bad moods, stay at your hotel The views are great, but the ride is taxing. As per the description, if you are not young and fit, maybe rethink going.