Tahiti Coastal Private Tour: Feed Eels & Waterfalls

Five stops in five hours: from sacred temples to crashing surf and a waterfall pool.

A private half-day tour of Tahiti with a live guide in English, French, German, Spanish or Russian (by request), visiting six coastal and cultural sites including Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahurahu Open-Air Temple, a freshwater cave, Taharuu black sand beach, Venus Point lighthouse and the Water Garden. The tour includes hotel pickup, a driver-guide in a full air-conditioned van, bottled water, and the chance to feed Tahiti's iconic eels. The itinerary is fully customizable to your interests, and pickup times can be adjusted on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tahiti's coastal highlights

• Visit Arahurahu Open-Air Temple
• Explore natural cave with freshwater lake
• Watch surfers at Taharuu black sand beach
• Discover plants and waterfall at Water Garden
• See Big Faarumai Waterfall and valley
• Visit Venus Point and black sand beach

The experience

Arahurahu Open-Air Temple sits at the spiritual center of the tour, a sacred Polynesian site where you'll see carved Tikis and hear the stories behind them, including the temple's legendary curse. From there, the route moves through natural attractions: a tranquil freshwater lake inside a cave surrounded by lush greenery, then Taharuu beach, where you can watch surfers tackle powerful black sand swells while a river meets the shore. The Water Garden introduces you to Tahiti's local plants and a waterfall, before the route climbs to Faarumai Waterfalls, where towering cliffs frame a serene pool and flowing river. Venus Point closes the loop with a lighthouse, black sand beach and the island's maritime history.

What sets this tour apart is the chance to feed the island's iconic eels: a moment the operator highlights as a unique highlight. Your guide speaks English or French as standard. German, Spanish and Russian are available on request. The van is full-size and air-conditioned, and the driver-guide stays with you throughout. Seasonal fresh fruit is offered when available from local vendors, and each guest gets a bottle of spring water. The entire itinerary can be shaped around what interests you most, and if the standard pickup time doesn't fit your schedule, the operator can often adjust it.

Five hours is enough to move through all six stops without rushing, though the pace depends on how long you linger at each site. The tour works for any fitness level, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Private guiding services in English or French (German, Spanish and Russian available on request).
• hotel pickup and drop-off in a spacious, air-conditioned van with an experienced driver-guide.
• a bottle of fresh spring water per guest.
• seasonal fresh fruit from local vendors when available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tahiti Top Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or French by default, with German, Spanish and Russian available if you request in advance, so choose based on the language you're most comfortable with for the commentary and stories at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Arahurahu Open-Air Temple like?

Arahurahu is a sacred Polynesian site where carved Tikis stand as symbols of protection and spirituality. The temple is believed to be a place where spirits reside, and your guide will share the stories tied to it, including a legendary curse connected to the site's history.

Can I feed the eels during this tour?

Yes, feeding Tahiti's iconic eels is a unique highlight of the tour and one of the moments the operator emphasizes as adding excitement to the experience.

Is the pickup time flexible?

On certain days, the operator can adjust the pickup time if you request it. Contact them directly to arrange a different time that fits your schedule.

What is Taharuu beach known for?

Taharuu is a black sand beach famous for its powerful surf and vibrant surf culture. You'll watch skilled surfers ride the swells, and the beach also offers views of a nearby river flowing into the ocean.

What does the tour include besides the guide?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, travel in a full air-conditioned van with an experienced driver-guide, a bottle of fresh spring water per guest, and seasonal fresh fruit when available from local vendors.