Tahiti island tour: Waterfalls, marae & Teahupoo in one day

Eleven hours around Tahiti: beach breakfast, sacred stones, three waterfalls, and a surf legend

This full-day tour circles Tahiti by car with a live guide in a small group of up to eight, visiting the white-sand beach at Vaiava, the ancestral marae Arahurahu, the Faarumai waterfalls, and the mythical Teahupoo break where Olympic surfers ride. The guide speaks English, Italian or French. Hotel pickup is included, and the day ends at Pointe Venus with a glass of wine or local fruit juice at sunset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tahiti's natural and cultural sites

• Breakfast at white sand lagoon
• Visit sacred marae Arahurahu
• Explore natural cavities and ferns
• Experience local life at tropical market
• Relax at surf spot with black sand
• Visit clear water garden
• Walk through Vaipahi Water Garden
• Enjoy panoramic sea and mountain views
• See legendary surf waves at Teahupoo
• Stop at calm village by ocean
• Visit Faarumai Waterfalls
• Sunset with wine on the beach

The experience

The day starts at Vaiava beach, where turquoise lagoon and views of Moorea set the tone for breakfast before the car moves inland. From there the route passes through the marae Arahurahu, a sacred site in the valley where stone arrangements mark ancestral Polynesian rituals, then climbs toward the Faarumai waterfalls: three separate cascades nested in ferns and green shadow that break the drive with a chance to walk and breathe. The group stays under eight people, so the stops don't turn into a queue.

The afternoon swings toward the coast and the places Tahiti is known for. Teahupoo appears as a legendary surf break where the waves are extreme enough to have hosted Olympic competition. You stand on black sand watching the ocean work, then move through quieter stops: a local market thick with tropical fruit and color, a spring-fed garden where water pools in stone basins under giant ferns, a viewpoint where the island seems to fold between sea and mountain. The Vaipahi Water Garden sits like a movie set without the crew: cool water, shaded trails, the sense that time has slowed down just for this place.

The tour ends at Pointe Venus as the light drops, where you hold a glass of wine or local fruit juice and watch the last sun hit the beach. A guide who speaks your language (English, Italian or French) moves through the day with you, and the Hyundai Staria handles the road so you don't have to think about the route. Breakfast is on the beach. Lunch is your choice at one of the restaurants along the way.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in a Hyundai Staria.
• a live guide in English, Italian or French.
• breakfast at Vaiava beach.
• entry to the marae Arahurahu, the Faarumai waterfalls, and the Vaipahi Water Garden.
• and a glass of wine or local fruit juice at sunset at Pointe Venus.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Korean, Malay, Malayalam, Norwegian, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Titi's Tahiti Tour

Is this one for you?A group of up to eight travels together, so the day moves at one pace and the stops don't become crowded. This works best for travelers who want to see the island's range (beaches, sacred sites, waterfalls, and the famous Teahupoo break) in a single loop without renting a car or navigating the roads themselves.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years).

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 the marae Arahurahu and why does the tour stop there?

The marae Arahurahu is a sacred ancestral site in Tahiti's valley where stone arrangements mark the rituals and spiritual practices of ancient Polynesians. The tour includes it to show the historical and cultural foundation of the island beyond the beaches and waterfalls.

Can I swim or walk at the Faarumai waterfalls?

The Faarumai waterfalls are three separate cascades set in ferns and natural cavities where you can walk and cool off between the car rides. The itinerary treats them as a break in the day, not a long hike, so the stop fits the overall pace.

What is Teahupoo and what will I see there?

Teahupoo is a world-famous surf break on Tahiti's coast where the waves are powerful enough to have hosted Olympic competition. On the tour you stand on the black sand beach watching the ocean and the local surfers, surrounded by green vegetation and the blue-green water of the lagoon.

How many hours is this tour and what time does it end?

The tour runs 11 to 12 hours total, starting with breakfast at Vaiava beach and ending at Pointe Venus at sunset with a glass of wine or local fruit juice. The guide will arrange pickup from your hotel and time the route so you arrive at the final stop as the light drops.

Is lunch included, and where can I eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the route passes through local markets and restaurants where you can eat at your own cost. The guide can recommend stops along the way, including the restaurant at Plage de Maui.