Top 4 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Polynesia

1.Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $97Our pick

Walk through Afareaitu’s sacred valley with guides such as Yvette, Sylvie, Mary, or Teva, learning about Tahitian plants, legends, and ancient temple remains. The moderate hike reaches a cool waterfall pool, then ends with fresh fruit in a private riverside garden. Pickup is available, and the group is limited to 15.

“This adventure is a lovely way to learn about Polynesian culture, enjoy an easy to medium hike, and taste the best fruit you will ever eat!! They picked us up at the Sofitel and drove us to our starting point (there is a nice restroom to use before you start the hike). At this point we learned about the plantation, the things they grow, and how they care for the land. Along the hike our guide stopped and shared stories of culture with us. The waterfall was gorgeous and we got in and swam under the water. We returned to a beautiful display of fresh fruit. It was delicious and…”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Private Day Trip Hike and Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,822

Spend eight hours with guides Fabien and Nicky exploring Moorea’s ancestor trail, pineapple fields, archaeological remains, and the 3 Pinus. After a local meal on the boat at the motu, cruise Cook and Opunohu bays with a marine biologist to look for rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“Fantastic day hiking and boating to whale watch/swim with whales!! I highly recommend!! The guides were incredible!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Private Half-Day Hike in the Opunohu Valley in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $668

Spend about four hours hiking Moorea’s Opunohu Valley with Fabien, a qualified local guide who adjusts the pace to your fitness. The route includes pineapple fields, native and introduced plants, archaeological trails, the Col des 3 Cocotiers, and the 3 Pinus. Pickup is offered, and the private format keeps the day flexible.

“We had the most amazing hiking experience with Fabien!! We got to see the pineapple farms and Fabien told us all about the different vegetation along the trail. He even gave us a snack and took some extra water for us. The hike is no joke- definitely wear hiking shoes aRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Island Tour with Waterfall Hike and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6h 30m · from $147

Spend about 6.5 to 7 hours seeing Moorea with a live English- or French-speaking guide and no more than six people in the group. You’ll visit Magic Mountain, the crater, Belvedere, a vanilla plantation, Temae beach, and Afareaitu waterfall, with a Polynesian lunch and drinks included.

Check availability →Read our full review