The 11 Best Teahupo’o Trips in Tahiti

1.Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $261Our pick

Spend about eight hours touring western Tahiti with guides such as Tracey, Dom, Ron, Ronnie, Ray, or Damian. Visit waterfalls, caves, marae, black-sand beaches, local communities, and Teahupo’o. Lunch costs extra, and the optional 30-minute boat ride to the Olympic surf site costs $30 per seat when conditions allow.

“Tracey was an amazing tour guide. She taught us a lot about the culture, history and traditions of the island. Highly recommend”

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2.Teahupoo Wave Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $133

Meet captain Haunui at Teahupoo marina for a one-hour boat trip to Tahiti’s famous surf break. After a three-minute lagoon crossing, you’ll watch surfers from the water while hearing local stories, legends, and firsthand accounts from a Tahitian surfer who grew up on these waves. The tour returns to the marina.

“We loved our Teahpoo wave watching experience with Haunai. It was an amazing experience to get up close with the wave and the incredible surfers. Haunai was a knowledgeable expert and helped position us for the best watching and pRead more”

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3.Unique Full Day West Coast, Combo Tour to Teahupoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 8 hours · from $259

Spend eight hours exploring Tahiti’s west coast in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with a local guide such as Tracey, Dominic, Ronny, or Mihi. Visit a marae, black-sand beach, botanical gardens, waterfall, coconut-oil lab, and Teahupo’o. An optional $30 boat ride reaches the famous reef break, conditions permitting. Lunch is extra.

“What a fantastic day. We will highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Tracey, made the day absolute perfect. Stop at many places where there were stories to tell. A lot of information about the people and life in French Polynesia. So informative and interesting. And the boat trip out to the wave of Teahupoo is something we will never forget. We would stay an extra day on Tahiti to make this tour.”

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4.Half day Tahiti Peninsula and Teahupoo boat tour (shared boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $255

Join a locally owned family boat tour from Teahupoo for a half-day look at Tahiti’s roadless south coast. You’ll watch surfers at the famous reefbreak, cruise to Fenua Aihere, walk through mape forest, swim near the Vaipoiri River, and snorkel over coral and white sand. Coffee, pastries, beer, and punch are included.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour! Unfortunately the weather was horrible, and the tour was almost cancelled as all other guests cancelled, but the company was kind enough to still take us and we had a fantastic morning. It started with Read more”

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5.Full Day Tour with Taxi Boat (Teahupoo. OJ 2024)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

You’ll tour Tahiti in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then take a taxi boat to Teahupo’o, the famous reef surf break. Stops include Maraa Grotto, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, and Pointe Venus. Philippe can arrange the day for your group of up to two, with water and snacks included.

“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”

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6.Taxi Boat to Watch the Teahupoo International Surfing Competition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $151

Meet at Teahupo’o Marina for a small-group boat trip to the channel beside the famous surf break. Captain Haunui positions the covered boat close to the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro action, while you watch from inside or climb to the rooftop lookout. The trip lasts about one to two hours and carries no more than 13 people.

“Having watched the WSL over the years to say tv does not do Chopes justice is an understatement! The force of the wave is just phenomenal and the conditions were far from optimal when we visited. We arrived after the WSL event had fRead more”

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7.Teahupoo Wave Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $168

Meet Teahupoo Adventures at the Teahupo'o marina for a one-hour boat trip to the famous surf break. Your English- or French-speaking captain shares local history, legends, and surfers’ stories while positioning the boat safely in the channel. Groups are limited to 12, but transport from Papeete is not included.

“The captain of the boat was great ! The trip was really good although, honestly it was very expensive for an hour trip. Plus charging to park the car at the location was a joke !”

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8.Group Guided Surfing Lesson in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $54Best value

Spend about two hours learning or improving surfing with Ecole de surf TURA’I MATAARE. You’ll travel to Tahiti’s east coast, practice surfing and bodyboarding techniques, and work with instructors such as Ariihei or Nina when available. Equipment, supervision, insurance, and transport are included, with no more than eight people per group.

“We had such a fantastic time surfing with this group! It was easy to coordinate pick up and drop off and we had a blast. They did a great job providing instructions and tips to help us feel more comfortable on the board. Nina is the absolute best! Thanks for all your help!”

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9.SURF TAHITI Bites & Waves – Surf experience with every bite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $129

Meet instructor Manua in Māhina for a private surf lesson tailored to your ability. You’ll have at least 90 minutes in the water with a board, bodyboard, fins, leash, and surf sunscreen, then finish with fresh tropical fruit beside the waves. The three-hour experience costs $129 per person and includes your group only.

“Very fun activity! The instructor was very personable and informative, made us feel very comfortable and taught us a lot in just one lesson. The lesson was the perfect amount of time, did not feel rushed and caught a lot of waves. The fruit was an awesome bonus at the end. Definitely do this if you’re in Tahiti.”

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10.Tour de l’île (Full Day) avec taxi boat (Teahupoo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours touring Tahiti by private vehicle, then take a taxi boat to Teahupo’o for a close view of its famous surf break. The route includes Pointe Vénus, Mara’a Caves, Vaipahi Water Garden, three waterfalls, and Trou du Souffleur. English and French guiding is available, with Philippe, Yoyo, and Timothe named in the tour details.

“Super journée avec yoyo et Philippe au téléphone régulièrement. Nous avons fait les plus beaux sites de île avec le spot à ne pas manquer la vague de teahupoo avec timothe .Journée formidable on s’en souviendra et on reviendra. MICHEL MADO Mai 2025”

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11.Wholesale Fishing in Poti Marara at Tahiti Teahupoo Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $327

Join Captain Yoann for a private four-hour fishing trip from Teahupoo on Tahiti’s south peninsula. The traditional 22-foot Poti Marara handles trolling, longline, rod fishing, and harpoon mahi-mahi. Shimano rods and reels, drinks, guidance, and a dramatic Teahupoo setting are included. Lunch and transport are not.

“Great outing with Yoann, we had a great time and the fish was there! I highly recommend! The boat is very well equipped and the fishing gear at the top of the quality, you will not be disappointed! Mauruuru YoAuto-translated”

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