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The 15 Best Tahiti Tours & Excursions

78 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Most people treat Tahiti as an airport with a hotel attached, which is a waste of a volcano. These 15 take in the ring road, the crater crossing, the Papeete market and the reef at Teahupo’o, with prices and pickup points.

5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - Maraa Grotto brings you into the island’s wet interior
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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

1.5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $79Our pick

Travel around Tahiti Nui in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide such as Fabrice, Vetea, or Antoinette. You’ll visit six major sights, including Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Taharuu Beach, Vaipahi Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Pointe Venus. Expect history, fruit tastings, scenic stops, and no swimming or lunch break.

“We saw beautiful scenery and listened to many interesting details about the different parts of Tahiti.”

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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4x4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins - Leaving Papeete for the central crater
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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

2.Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 532 reviews · from $138

Spend about 6.5 hours crossing Tahiti’s rugged interior in an open 4x4. Follow rough mountain tracks through the central crater, stop at waterfalls and freshwater basins, and buy lunch at a bakery. Guides such as Mato, Rocco, and Vitea are praised for safe driving, humor, and island knowledge.

“10/10 once in a lifetime experience. Trust me you won't be disappointed. I went into this not expecting much but wow I was impressed.”

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Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari - Waterfalls, plants, and the first photo stops
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Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4×4 Safari

3.Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4×4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $140

Cross Tahiti’s mountainous interior in a small 4x4 safari truck with local guides such as Rainui or Hotu. Visit waterfalls, plants, sacred places, viewpoints, and Vaihiria Lake, then swim in a natural river or water hole. The full day includes cultural stories and fresh fruit, but lunch is your responsibility and the road is extremely rough.

“Absolutely everything was wonderful about this experience. From the beauty of the inner island, the knowledge of culture that was shared with us, to the many stops along the way. We truly had an amazing day and we will cherish every moment of it.”

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Moorea Street Food Tour - The first tastings: fruit, nuts, coconut, and island staples
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Moorea Street Food Tour

4.Moorea Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $73

Explore Moorea’s north side with local chef Heimata or guide Mareva, tasting Tahitian, French, Chinese, and Polynesian foods at snack shops, stands, cafés, and small restaurants. Expect 6 to 8 tasting stops, bottled water, island views, and hotel or port pickup where available. Come hungry and wear casual shoes.

“Great time and great way to upstanding the island from a person who was born there and provides insight to its history, culture and of course the food.”

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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group east coast tour - Pointe Venus and Matavai Bay: Tahiti’s black-sand story
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

5.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · from $183

Spend four to five hours exploring Tahiti’s east coast in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with guides such as Tracy, Roni, Dominic, and Mihi. Visit Pointe Venus, Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, Papeete Market, and local artists, with room for history, village life, and personal questions.

“A lot included for a four-hour tour, including a great waterfall and two beaches. Our guide, Ronnie, was a wealth of information, and was especially knowledgeable of the island's history and culture. And efficient. The manager Tracey deserves special mention, as well, for coming up with creative solutions to logistical issues regarding luggage pick-up and the airport. This was probably the best tour of the dozen or so we enjoyed during our journey. Highly recommend.”

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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4x4 - The ride begins on Tahiti’s east coast
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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

6.Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · from $137

Spend about eight hours crossing Tahiti through the Papenoo Valley in a 4WD vehicle. You will pass rainforest, streams, waterfalls, mountain views, and archaeological sites, with time for an optional swim and lunch at your own cost. Guides such as Noah, Eric, Hotu, Sydney, and Pito have led this route, though the guide varies.

“Reading other reviews, I was skeptical but we loved this experience! Our driver Noah was the very best, very knowledgeable, personable and caring. Lunch was a reasonable 30-40 minutes and there was a great view. The views driving through the center were so beautiful! Noah took the top off so we had optimal viewing from the vehicle for the whole drive. Standing makes the ride much smoother, just a tip. Would DEFINITELY recommend this excursion.”

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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour - Arahurahu Marae puts Tahitian culture first
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

7.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $183

Spend four to five hours exploring Tahiti’s west coast with guides such as Tracey, Dominic, Mihi, or Roni. Ride in a comfortable private vehicle and visit Arahurahu Marae, Taharuu Beach, Maraa Grotto, Vaipahi Water Gardens, a local church, a monoi laboratory, and Paea. Pickup is offered, and private tours can be arranged.

“Tracey gave us an excellent tour of part of the island. She took us to expected, well known places but also special, locally attended places.”

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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS) - Arahurahu Marae, Tahiti’s sacred stone setting
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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

8.Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews

Spend about five hours circling Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Fabrice, Antoinette, Vetea, or Sylvie. Stop at sacred sites, waterfalls, gardens, black-sand beaches, and Point Venus. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, marina, or pier, making this a smart choice for a layover.

“Excellent tour. Fabrice was a great tour guide. Friendly, professional, and enjoyable to spend the time with. Don’t hesitate to book, you’ll get an ideal tour of the island with a very knowledgeable person.”

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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran - A 5:45 AM start at Papeete Marina
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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

9.Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · 11 hours · from $227

Leave Papeete at 6:00 AM aboard a Poe Charter Tahiti catamaran. After breakfast and a scenic crossing, a bilingual guide leads you across Tetiaroa to Bird’s Island. You’ll have time for photos, swimming, snorkeling, and a Tahitian lunch before returning with fruit salad and punch.

“This was the best tour ever!! Would recommend this 10000%. All three crew members were AMAZING! They were experienced, so polite, took such good care of us, they made us feel like home. The food was delicious. We could not thank them enough. The island is absolutely stunning! Overall an unforgettable experience!”

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Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour - Riding in a small Mercedes group
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Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour

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

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

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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Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti - Sapinus Bay and the search for sea turtles
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Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti

11.Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $170

Set out from Papeete Marina on a 3 to 4-hour lagoon trip with Tahiti by Boat. You may see long-billed dolphins, snorkel around the Aquarium’s wrecks, visit Sapinus Bay, and look for turtles, rays, and tropical fish. Guides have included Israel, Patrick, Francisco, Gabriel, Alan, and Sham. Fruit, drinks, gear, and child flotation aids are included.

“We went to three different spots. First spot was awesome, many different fish to see. Boat and plane wreck were interesting. The second spot had some turtles! Got to see dolphins too! Third spot had very few fish but the water was beautiful. The guide was extremely helpful with getting on and off the boat. They also provided fins!”

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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30 - What swimming with whales is really like
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Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

12.Respectful whale excursion to Tahiti in 4h30

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $222

Set out from Papeete Marina for a 4.5-hour search for humpback whales and spinner dolphins aboard a boat carrying up to 12 people. Guides such as Moana, Israel, Remy, or Bernardo may lead the trip, sharing local marine knowledge and managing any whale encounter with care. If conditions allow, you can swim near the whales before snorkeling in the lagoon with tropical fish.

“Outstanding, knowledgeable guide - he was able to predict when the whales would surface, then the six of us left our boat 300ft away and swam fast to get close. Fantastic experience. (He actually assisted our swimming by pulling us on a Read more”

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Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island - The Tahiti Museum gives the island context
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Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island

13.Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · from $115

Circle Tahiti Nui in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Edouard, Eduardo, Angeles, or Niiki. You’ll visit the Tahiti Museum, Mara’a Caves, Taharu’u Beach, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Point Venus. The small-group format is usually capped at seven, but cruise-day vehicle changes have occurred.

“Great introduction to the sights around the edge of the main island. Afternoon tour includes stunning sunset at Point Venus. Driver and guide Edward was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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private Tahiti island discovery - Faarumai Waterfalls: the easiest walk of the day
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private Tahiti island discovery

14.private Tahiti island discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews

Spend about 4.5 hours exploring Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Damien, Bertrand, or Edouard. Visit Point Venus, Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, and Vaipahi Water Gardens, or adjust the route to fit your interests. Hotel, airport, cruise pier, and ferry-terminal pickup may be arranged.

“Beautiful Island with a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Tahiti and his work.”

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Private Tahiti Circle Island - Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views - Arahurahu Marae and the meaning of place
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Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

15.Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

You’ll circle Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned van with guides such as Eric, Max, Natalia, or Angele. Expect five hours of waterfalls, volcanic grottos, gardens, marae, black sand beaches, viewpoints, and stories about Polynesian culture. The route can be adjusted to your interests, making it useful before a flight or after arriving by ferry.

“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.”

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