TAHITI · FRENCH POLYNESIA
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Tahiti — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Cross Tahiti in an open-air 4x4 to waterfalls, river fords, and natural pools, with crater views and a bumpy mountain road.
Most Popular“Great experience but be prepared to have all your teeth rattled! Guide was great!! You will need massage or chiropractor when done”
4x4 safari across Tahiti Nui for waterfalls, sacred spots, natural swims, and Vaihiria Lake views with pickup and guide.
“Wonderful experience through the heart of Tahiti. The only way to truly explore the island through the center in one day.”
Cross Tahiti in a 4x4 safari through Papenoo Valley crater, rainforest rivers, waterfalls, and archaeology with hotel pickup and small-group jeeps.
“Overall this was a good experience that allowed us to see the awesome interior of the island. I took this excursion with my wife during our honeymoon and we traveled with a German & French couple who were very friendly (we are Americans). The only downsides to the Read more”
Private 5-hour Tahiti tour from Papeete with pickup, AC comfort, and black-sand stops plus Marae, grotto, waterfalls, gardens, and Point Venus.
“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!!”
Half-day Tahiti snorkeling by small boat with dolphins, wrecks, freshwater springs, and a chance at sea turtles, plus fruit and beer.
“A wonderful no frills, small group snorkeling experience. Captain very attentive. We had a great tour.”
Tahiti humpback whale excursion on a small boat, with dolphin watching, snorkeling gear, fruit and drinks, and respectful chances to swim.
“Seeing this huge whale jump out of the water right in front of me.....unbelievable, remarkable, exhilarating, unforgettable. Thought I was going to get caught in a tsunami. This company has the utmost respect for the animals in the ocean. They are in tune with these large mammals and watch their every move to ensure safety…”
A half-day Tahiti Nui loop with black-sand beaches, caves, gardens, waterfalls, and the Point Venus lighthouse, with guide commentary.
“Cancelled the morning of. No one from the tour would respond. Card was charged. It was refunded, sayii had requested it, which was not true very unresponsive”
Walk central Papeete with Orama for coconut-milk raw fish breakfast, market bites, and cultural stops, plus 10+ tastings in 3.5 hours.
“Hands down the best food tour I’ve ever been on. Orama was the perfect guide and used her extensive knowledge of the town’s eateries to share her passion for the Polynesian culture. I highly recommend booking this tour”
Tahiti’s 5-hour humpback whale watching and possible swim from a small boat, with snorkel gear, fruit, and expert bilingual guides.
“This was an incredible experience with amazing guides. We knew it was towards the end of the season and they reminded us that we may or may not see whales today- we ended up seeing 7 whales and were able to get in the water with two of them! The guides were very respectful of…”
Guided one-hour jet ski on Tahiti’s lagoon from Te Moana Tahiti Resort. Safety-focused, small group, stunning blue water, possible turtle stop.
“Had a wonderful time jet skiing along the coast, seeing the island from the sea. Stopped to see turtles. Water is an amazing colour. Our first time jet skiing, felt safe with our guide. Staff were amazing and friendly and very informative. Would definitely recommend and go again.”
A 2-hour Papeete walking tour with a local guide, market sights, colonial landmarks, and shade help with umbrellas and fans.
“Christian was a great tour guide. I learned a lot about the town itself and where to eat and shop. Parking is a bit difficult to find around the tourist office meeting point because some streets are pedestrian only”
Small-group Tahiti snorkeling at The Aquarium: 3 wrecks, coral and tropical fish, gear included, and free emailed photos.
“Waiting at the pier as instructed no one showed up. As I waited I sent a message through Viator to the captain that we were waiting. It wasn’t until 1:20 I decided to check my email and found the trip was cancelled at 9:39 due to rough waterRead more”
4x4 Safari through Tahiti’s Papenoo Valley, Fare Hape village, and Vaihiria lake views. Rough roads, waterfalls, and culture stops.
“we had the best time on this tour. My wife likes to hike and I like to enjoy the scenery so this was a perfect way for us to get into the mountains with a guide. The time was mostly spent on the truck, but we could stand on the seats and really Read more”
Small-group snorkeling in Tahiti’s Aquarium wrecks spot: plane and two boats, included gear, captain photos by email after your swim.
“Captain Benoit took great pictures. Saw a black tipped reef shark. Water was clear and warm, nice day. Bill”
Sample Tahiti’s Polynesian-French-Chinese fusion in Papeete’s market, plus city sights, on a small-group food-and-walking tour.
“The tour started with coffee and local poke style raw fish in coconut milk along with taro and other local treats. Then off to Lucky Luke where we got to try the Beignet De Poisson, which for an Australian, was like a potato scallop/cake/fritter but made with fish. This was definitely a must try. We…”
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