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Private Half Day Tour: Papeete and Nature of Tahiti east coast

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Do you have few hours before your plane departure? A gap to fill between the cruise ship disembark and your flight back or flight in and embankment? Just interested to visit Tahiti Island and do some shopping at the same time?

Combine the city tour, including shopping, with the visit of the most important Tahitian nature attractions and historical sites.

Split your tour in three parts:
- Visit first Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, to get in touch with the vibes of the busy city and, making shopping on the Papeete market or buying black pearls in one of the city's shops;
- Dive into Polynesian rich history, visiting the most important historical place, stepping by the foot of legendary captains and, at the same time, enjoying the beauty of the spot;
- Make in immersion into the tropical nature, visiting one of the most beautiful waterfalls and the amazing blow hole.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Pick up at any places in Tahiti

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    What To Expect

    Municipal Market

    Dive into the colorful and bustling ambience of the main Papeete market. You fill find all kind of souvenirs, including the precious black pearls and famous Tahitian vanilla beans in one spot. Enjoy some fresh fruit drink or take a sip of cold coconut water.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Mairie de Papeete

    Let's take pictures of one of the most beautiful buildings of Papeete, which architecture reproduce the colonial style shapes. Situated in the Papeete downtown Papeete city hall is a must-see part of the city life.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Notre Dame Cathedral

    Papeete catholic Notre Dame cathedral sit in state as an architecture center of the city. The cathedral presents the mixture of European and local Polynesian features in its design, which creates he real intrigue for the visit. This is demonstrated in a full-size woodcarving of the Madonna and Child, the latter of whom is clutching a breadfruit. This work of art originated from the Marquesas Islands.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Point Venus

    After the visit of the busy city, we are heading to the east o visit the nature wander. Our next stop will be the famous Venus Point featuring the diversity of the historical monuments and the beaty of marine landscape. We will make the immersion into the great period of arriving of first Europeans to the Tahitian sole. The excursion will include the visit of the monument, dedicated to the arriving to Tahiti of scientist, great navigator Captain James Cook, which remarkable achievement during his staying in Tahiti considerable improved the navigational skills of British. We will also visit the monument, dedicated to the Bounty crew, who mutinied against their captain Blight after the staying of the ship in Tahiti. Venus Point also future the monument, dedicated to the arriving of first protestant missionaries to Tahiti ant their hard job to convert Polynesian population to the Protestantism. Venus point is an absolute must do for the visit with its picturesque black sand beach.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Arahoho Blowhole

    Enjoy the amazing spot where the nature created a breathtaking attraction. The ocean surf pushes the air through a narrow channel which compresses the air inside. The air brakes out with a sudden noise, making everybody around scared. This funny attraction is completed with the breathtaking landscape of the rocky shore and the observation of the life of the miniature marine creations - gobbys, living on the rocks.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Faarumai Waterfalls

    The visit of this majestic waterfall is an absolute must do in French Polynesia. One of the highest waterfalls of the area, making around 300 feet, the Faarumai waterfall is an impressive nature wander. The fall is situated in the easy 5 -minutes walking distance from the car. The whole place around, surrounded by the lush tropical vegetation, is a wander, which will charge you with the mana (energy in Tahitian) when you will be enchanted with its beauty. To complete the magical impression about the spot, you guide will tell you the famous Tahitian legend about two lovers, who hided themselves behind the wall from this world long time ago, and, according the legend, are still living inside of the rock.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Belvedere du Tahara'a

    The Belvédère du Tahara'a scenic viewpoint is in the hills above the municipality of Arue. It offers superb panoramic views over the island of Moorea and the bay of Matavai where the first European settlers disembarked. This is an important historical point, because here happened the first meeting between the Maohi culture and western civilization.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tomb of King Pomare V

    We will visit the site with the mausoleum of one of Tahiti's kings, Pomare V, which was built out of coral stone and shaped like a small lighthouse, with a red door and a red Greek-style urn on top. Originally the tomb was built for the Queen Pomare IV, but her son sent people to excavate her remains. Just a few years later, Pomare V died of alchoolism and his remains were buried in the palace. The mausoleum faces the sea, and you can enjoy the beautiful sea view of Tahitian coast.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Day Tour: Papeete and Nature of Tahiti east coast?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-154313P4

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

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    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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