Fantastic depth of knowledge about local lifestyle and culture. Very enthusiastic and interactive at every location visited
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- A bottle of fresh spring water will be offered to each guest
- Seasonal fruit is offered when available from independent street vendors; availability varies by day and location.
- Travel in full comfort in a spacious, fully air-conditioned, licensed late-model van with an experienced, caring driver-guide.
Excludes
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Marae Arahurahu is one of Tahiti's most well-preserved and significant ancient temples. This open-air sacred site offers a glimpse into Polynesian spirituality and traditions. In ancient times, the marae served as a place for religious ceremonies, rituals, and communication with the gods. Set amidst lush tropical surroundings, Marae Arahurahu features intricately carved Tikis, stone platforms, and a serene atmosphere that reflects its cultural and spiritual importance. Visiting this site allows you to step back in time and connect with the deep roots of Polynesian history and heritage.
**Maraa Grottos: A Refreshing Natural Escape** The Maraa Grottos provide a cool and tranquil retreat, featuring volcanic caves with crystal-clear water inside. Water gently cascades from the rocky walls in a picturesque display, creating a soothing ambiance that perfectly complements the serene environment. Surrounding the grottos, lush banyan and fern trees add to the natural beauty, making this site an exceptional destination for nature lovers. A visit to the Maraa Grottos offers a unique blend of refreshing scenery and peaceful tranquility, making it a must-see highlight in Tahiti.
Vaipahi Garden is a breathtaking destination featuring bubbling springs, crystal-clear ponds, and a picturesque, easily accessible waterfall. This serene garden invites you to take a refreshing walk through its lush landscapes, steeped in Polynesian history and legends. In ancient times, these sacred springs were reserved exclusively for high chiefs, who were believed to bathe here after their passing, adding a sense of mystique and reverence to the site. Vaipahi Garden offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and cultural significance, making it an unforgettable experience for visitors seeking both relaxation and a connection to Tahiti's rich heritage.
The splendid and majestic Faarumai Waterfall is one of Tahiti’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs, it offers a tranquil ambiance that makes you feel completely detached from the modern world. This serene and picturesque location invites visitors to reconnect with nature and experience the raw beauty of Tahiti.
Venus Point is a site of immense historical significance, offering a fascinating perspective on the beginnings of Polynesia’s modern history. This iconic location was the landing site for many of the first Europeans who arrived on the Tahitian coast. During our visit, we’ll explore monuments dedicated to the famous crew of the HMS Bounty and Captain James Cook, who used this spot to observe the transit of the planet Venus in 1769. These events marked Tahiti’s introduction to the world stage, making Venus Point a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and those interested in Polynesia’s rich cultural heritage.
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Reviews
Our guide Ronnie was friendly, informative and fun to be with you. He gave us an extensive tour around the island. H e was a pleasure to be with and to listen and watch as he picked up a giant eel to show us. Whighly recommend the circle tour an our guide, Ronnie.
When booking tours the most important aspect is the tour guide. And we had a fantastic guide - Rony. He was so entertaining and knowledgeable about the island. So, thanks Rony for making our visit so memorable.
Anjel was very nice and provided a very good picture of Tahitian life and culture. We felt safe and loved her stories of native life on Tahiti. Her pride of the island was heartwarming!
Rony was a great guide. The stops were well paced and beautiful. Rony was also well versed on island history and vignettes. Great afternoon!
Our tour was very fun and informative. Natalia was our guide and she did an excellent job of explaining the history and culture of Tahiti. We learned so much in this tour. We also got to see many lovely spots and got some great photos.
Such a great cultural, beautiful circle island tour with Rony. He was kind, full of island knowledge and truly fantastic to spend 5-6 hours with. Felt like touring with a friend😊. Felt like we got a great feel for the beautiful island of Tahiti The stops were amazing and Rony stopped unplanned to see fresh Mahi mahi on sale on the side of the road so we could get pics. He’s the Best
Heia did a super job and the sites were great. Tahiti is a beautiful island that has lush landscaping and lots of interesting places.
Our guide, Eduoard was fantastic and very knowledgeable and kind. There were four of us on a private tour of Tahiti and I don't think we missed anything!
Wonderful circle tour around the whole island. Heia was our born and raised Tahitian guide and she did a great job of showing us the gorgeous sites and explaining the history and culture and is an excellent driver. There was an admin mix up about my hotel pick up but they reached out and fixed it. Highly recommend.
A great way to see Tahiti for the first time. Heia was our wonderful tour guide. I love that she has lived here as a local for many years, so she has a lot of knowledge about all the places we visited. She was also lovely and friendly. We visited some beautiful spots!
We had the best time circling the island with Eric. He is very reliable and pretty funny. He also shared an incredible amount of knowledge about the history, culture, politics and all things Polynésie. One of the best tours I’ve been on in a long time and I do tours all over the world. Eric showed us the most beautiful places you could imagine. What a great experience.
Memorable tour of Tahiti. Our guide Raiarii helped us deep diving into local culture with great insights. Fantastic nature and the sunset stop ..well worth the entire trip. Pic talks
Heia was our guide and she was very knowledgeable. She answered all our questions. It was raining when we visited the waterfall but it was worth it! Stopped at a local fruit vendor and had fresh papaya, mango and pineapple. Yum!!!
This was a great and easy way to see all the different gems on Tahiti. Our guide was fantastic. It was a lot of time in the car, but worth it to see all the beautiful nature. We did a full afternoon loop around the island and still made it back before sunset.
Great day touring the highlights in Tahiti!! Very enjoyable, knowledgeable and entertaining guide, Heia. Merci Heia
It was very informative. We absolutely loved the waterfalls and all the different plants. I would recommend everyone to go on this excursion.
We were picked up on time from our hotel by Eric. He drove us all around the island to many points of interest and added his own detailed knowledge about them and many other topics as well. An excellent trip with a great guide.
Our tour was filled with wonderful insight and knowledge of Tahiti. A full 5 hours of joy and sights of the east and west of the island. The waterfalls are stunning. Our guide was a delight with excellent knowledge of the history of the island. We were fed as well with delicious bananas, pomelo and crepes.
I did the half day tour today, but unfortunately, although the Guide gave us his name, I cannot remember what it was. He was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Tahiti and it's flora - with lots of interesting facts not found in the guidebooks. He also supplied excellent snacks in bananas, pomelo and banana crepes. I would not hesitate in recommending this tour in the strongest way.
Our tour guide, Angel, was wonderful! She was a storyteller and after a day with her, we felt connected to this beautiful island!
We had a great experience with Edward our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Papeete and all of the fruits and fauna. Would highly recommend this tour.
Amazing day of knowledge, laughter and singing with beautiful sites ! Angelea was happy , fun and so kind! Would recommend this half day trip highly ❤️🌺
Great tour. So much local info especially about the plants, medicinal uses, and culture. Perfect way to see the island.
We booked a private tour but ended up with a “substitute” guide who is French and does not understand English well and we have had little communications for the whole trip. We still loved the itinerary, the scenery and the culture exhibitions around the island. But with tour guide situation we cannot give high remarks. Also, the guide is not very forceful on timing so we missed the opportunity to see sunset at the Point Venus. We do not recommend private tool for this excursion.
Tour the whole island and Edouard is a great tour guide and very accommodating. Good communication prior to the trip. Everything was on time.
We did the half day tour with Angele today and she was amazing, made our time in Tahiti VERY enjoyable, Angele was full of amazing knowledge and funny stories. She is an asset to your company/Tours. Thank you
We booked a half day tour with Eric recently and we had an amazing time. He was really fond of sharing his passion and extensive knowledge of the island, its inhabitants, culture, plants and animals. Really keen to adapt to what we were expecting he answered all of our questions always with a touch of humour. I would 100% recommend booking this tour, especially with Eric !
What an amazing day made possible by our guide Eric! We had my 89 yo mother who has mobility issues and he was so thoughtful to make sure that she was able to do a majority of the activities and including her when she wasn’t able to participate. Eric is very knowledgeable about the history, culture and botanicals. He made sure that we had amazing views including an unforgettable sunset on the beach. Highly recommend
We absolutely loved our extensive tour around the island! Our tour guide, Edward, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and history of the island! The rainstorm made the waterfalls even more spectacular! We loved it! We highly recommend Edward and the tour!
Max was great! He kept in touch through the multiple hours of delayed arrival due to a ship fire. He was right there when we were able to get off the ship and wisked us away to start our tour. Waterfalls and water gardens, feeding fish and eels, black sand beaches and surfers, all to commentary about the island and its history. He carefully accommodated my sister with mobility issues, providing a step stool to exit the van and a sturdy shoulder when walking. We had such a lovely time and learned so much!
Eric was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and related to the group well. The minibus however was very uncomfortable for such a long trip. Difficult to enter and exit and seat belts wrongly set up and cut into neck.A good experience but lacking comfort.
This is the first five star review for a tour we couldn't take!!! Arriving by ship, we were delayed from entering the harbor by 5 hours due to a small engine issue. Natalie was very accommodating and communicated with us really well. Ultimately we collectively decided we needed to cancel the tour, almost an hour after the tour was scheduled to start. She immediately processed a full refund for us. This was excellent customer service!
Eric was wonderful! He responded to my pre-tour questions promptly and completely. He picked six of is us up at our hotel promptly to begin the tour. He was very knowledgeable, attentive and responsive to our requests. No extra tourist traps, just a complete tour of the Tahiti points of interest. Highly recommended!
We had the best time! We saw so many different parts of Tahiti in a matter of hours. The tour guide was flexible and wonderful with children. This was truly the best day of my vacation thus far.
Excellent tour and overview of Tahiti. We got to see the entire coast and learn about the different regions. We also stopped and toured several different interesting sites. Eric is a wonderful guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Polynesia and the nature and plants here. We really enjoyed this trip and learned a lot. We will recommend it to anyone who visits here
What an amazing way to spend a day on the island! We learned so much about the history and culture of Tahiti that we would not otherwise have known. Our guide, Eric, was so knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this tour.
Eric was knowledgeable, kind, and fun to be with. Would highly recommend going with him. He’s terrific! We went to market, gardens, grotto. His car was clean and comfortable !
Eric was very knowledgeable. Took us to some beautiful places on the island with lots of info about each spot. Loved all the waterfalls, flowers and the black sand beaches
We loved our day, spent with Ray. He’s very knowledgeable about Tahiti and was able answer all of our questions. We saw many beautiful highlights, and enjoyed all of them! I would highly recommend!
Amazing service! Our tour guide was on time, he was very knowledegeable and super friendly, he made our experience unforgettable, my 3 kids really enjoyed the ride and truly appreciated all the places we visited. This place is Paradise and having someone that lives here that can show you around is priceless I totally recommend this tour If you really want to know more about this beautiful place, its history, its culture , its sacred places , this is the tour .
Angele was a great guide! She showed us so much of the island and told us some of the history. She knew the island of Tahiti like the back of her hand.
Great tour guide - our guide was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. Not only did she tell us about the history of the island, she gave us a glimpse into everyday living as well.
Great way to see Tahiti. 5 hour drive around the island with 5 stops. Our guide Eric was amazing! He was a wealth of information.
We did the tour with Eric who was a very good guide. He talked about the history, the people and nature of Polynesia and has a very good knowledge.
Wonderful guide Angele did a custom trip for us due to lots of rain . She was full of both historical and cultural information for us and treated us like family . I would highly highly recommend her
I booked four excursions with Tahiti Welcome Tours for our cruise and they were responsive before the tour, reliable & entertaining during the tour, and we all raved about it afterwards. The driver/guide were engaging and made everyone smile. I would book with them again.
Our guide, Eric, was a phenomenal wealth of knowledge about the history and flora and fauna of island. He worked with us to customize what we wanted to see and do to meet our specific needs and interests. Having a private driver/guide enables you to have a much more in-depth experience than with a larger group and we highly recommend this!
Eric was very professional and shared extensive knowledge about the history and culture of Tahiti and French Polynesia We were very impressed with his passion and thoroughness at bringing out The beauty and uniqueness of this gorgeous island
We had a great tour with Eric! It was a lovely way to see the island highlights without worrying about driving while jet lagged.
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