Tahiti Private Full Day Tour with Taxi Boat to Teahupo'o

Land tour through Tahiti's valleys and beaches, then out to the world's most mythical wave

A full-day private tour of Tahiti combines six to seven hours of island exploration by air-conditioned vehicle with a taxi boat crossing to Teahupo'o, the Olympic surfing venue. You visit Venus Point, Maraa Caves, Arahoho Blowhole, Faarumai Waterfalls and a private botanical garden, then watch the legendary reef break from the boat. The taxi boat seats either two or four passengers. You choose at checkout. Private transportation and bottled water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Faarumai Waterfalls1h · entry included
2. Arahoho Blowhole40m · entry included

Full day Tahiti land and sea tour

• Visit private residence and beach
• Explore natural rock caves
• Relax at flower and water lily site
• Tour botanical garden
• See Arahoho Blowhole
• Visit lighthouse and black sand beaches
• Discover Faarumai Waterfalls and bamboo forest
• Taxi boat to Teahupo'o surf spot
• Watch surfing at Teahupo'o reef

The experience

Your day starts with a private vehicle picking you up and moving through Tahiti's most recognizable landscapes. The route takes you to Venus Point, the Maraa Caves, and the Arahoho Blowhole: a natural phenomenon the operator calls spectacular and worth seeing disheveled. You'll stop at Faarumai Waterfalls, where three falls drop into a bamboo forest and swimming is possible, and visit a botanical garden for a change of scenery. The private residence at Punaauia holds the largest swimming pool in the South Pacific at 163 meters long, with a white sand beach facing Moorea and good photo opportunities. Throughout, the air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable as the road takes you through valleys and past paradisiacal beaches.

Once the land portion ends, you board a private taxi boat for the crossing to Teahupo'o, one of the world's most legendary surf breaks and the site of the 2024 Olympic surfing competitions. From the boat, you watch the massive waves hit the reef: a spectacle the operator describes as thrills guaranteed. The black sand beach and the scale of the break are visible only from the water. Bring a change of clothes, as you may get slightly wet on the crossing. The taxi boat option you choose at checkout determines whether two or four passengers travel together on this leg.

The entire day runs six to seven hours. Bottled water, sweets and magazines travel with you in the vehicle. This tour works for anyone visiting Tahiti for the first time or returning to see the island's diversity in a single day, and it suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water, sweets and magazines.
• private taxi boat seats for either two or four passengers.
• stops at Venus Point, Maraa Caves, Arahoho Blowhole, Faarumai Waterfalls, a botanical garden and a private residence with beach access.
• the crossing to Teahupo'o to watch the legendary surf break.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English or French09:00

Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English or French09:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Audio guideSpanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tahiti Limousine - Service VIP (Transport Privé)

Is this one for you?Choose the two-passenger taxi boat option if you're traveling as a couple or want more space per person. Pick the four-passenger option if you're with a small family or group and prefer to share the boat cost. Either way, the private vehicle and boat mean you move at your own pace without waiting for other groups.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 Arahoho Blowhole and why is it on this tour?

The Arahoho Blowhole is a natural phenomenon on Tahiti's coast where water and air shoot through a rock formation. The operator includes it as a spectacular stop that shows the island's wild geology.

Can I swim at any of the stops on the land portion?

Yes, Faarumai Waterfalls has a swimming possibility in the bamboo forest where the three falls drop. The private residence at Punaauia also has beach access, though that stop is primarily for photos and the pool view.

What happens on the taxi boat ride to Teahupo'o?

You board a private taxi boat and cross to Teahupo'o, the legendary reef break where the 2024 Olympic surfing competitions took place. From the boat, you watch the massive waves hit the reef. The crossing may get you slightly wet, so bring a change of clothes.

How many people can fit on the taxi boat?

The taxi boat seats either two or four passengers depending on which option you choose at checkout. Both are private bookings, not shared with other groups.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not part of this tour. Bottled water, sweets and magazines are provided during the day, but you'll need to arrange your own meal or bring food.

What should I bring for the taxi boat crossing?

Bring a change of clothes because you may get slightly wet on the water crossing to Teahupo'o. Sunscreen, a hat and water are also practical for a full day combining land and sea.