Small Group Shared Tahiti Circle Island Waterfalls and Views
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Papeete, French Polynesia
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Bottled waterA bottle of fresh spring water will be offered to each guest
- Air-conditioned vehicleTravel in a licensed, fully air-conditioned 8-passenger minivan
- Enjoy full time commentary from your guide
- SnacksSnacks Seasonal fruit could be offered to buy, when available from independent street vendors; availability varies by day and location.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We provide pickup from all major hotels in Tahiti. Please enter your accommodation details at booking; we’ll confirm your exact pick-up time by message or WhatsApp or Viator within 24 hours before the tour—please check your messages. If you’re staying in an Airbnb in the mountains or a valley, please choose the nearest point on the main road for pick-up and share that location with us (name or GPS pin) Cruise ship passengers are picked up from the cruise ship terminal - please look for your guide, who will hold a sign with your name.
Itinerary
1
Marae Ta'ata
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Maraa Grotto
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
The Water Gardens of Vaipahi
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Faarumai Waterfalls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Point Venus
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 29 reviews
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Billie_H, Aug 2026
A great introduction to Tahiti Nui. The gardens, waterfalls and temple and lighthouse were lovely. And the island coast line is beautiful. Edouard, our guide/driver was well informed, passionate and caring. Overall, we had a fab time and recommend this tour.
Krystle_C, Jul 2026
Great way to see the Island! You will not be disappointed. Our tour guide Ray was so knowledgeable and excellent!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Krystle,
Thank you so much for your review and nice words.
We will pass on the good words to Ray.
We hope to welcome you again!
Talitha
Gina_A, Jul 2026
Eduardo is the best guide with tona of knowledge of the island and very patient with us who lingered a bit longer for selfies!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Gina,
Thank you so much for your kind words and review!
We will make sure to share it with Edouard.
We hope to welcome you again oneday!
Talitha
Julie_B, Jun 2026
Great tour, Edward was very knowledgeable about the island. Super friendly. The island is beautiful!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Julie,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Edward’s knowledge and friendliness made your day even better. It truly is a beautiful island, and we’re so glad you had the chance to experience it. We hope to see you again on your next trip to Tahiti!
Audrey
Jill_M, Jun 2026
Our guide Angele was awesome! She was incredibly sweet, insightful, funny and provided us with lots of information! She even purchased bananas for us to eat on the tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Jill,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great time with Angèle. She is indeed a fantastic guide, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her—she’ll be thrilled to know she made your day extra special (especially with the local bananas!). We hope you have many more amazing adventures ahead!
Audrey
Susan_H, Jun 2026
Mary Jane our guide is an excellent cultural ambassador for Tahiti. We highly recommend her tour. She took us to major sites, providing lots of information about each. She even took us to her Mother's home for delicious banana crepes, a d is a descendants of the authors of the book Mutiny on the Bounty! This is the perfect tour if you only have one day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Susan,
Thank you so much for this review! We are incredibly proud to have Mary Jane on our team, and we couldn't agree more that she is an exceptional cultural ambassador for Tahiti. It sounds like you had a fantastic and truly authentic experience with her. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the special stop for her mother's delicious banana crepes and loved hearing about her fascinating family history! Thank you for highly recommending us. We hope you brought back unforgettable memories of your day in French Polynesia.
Audrey
Jeff_L, Jun 2026
4.5 hour island tour. The air conditioned van picked us up on time at our hotel. We picked up other guests and had a full van. However, our group was comfortable and our guide was fun and knowledgeable. We traveled completely around Tahiti and stopped at several cultural and tourist sites. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Jeff,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our 4.5-hour tour and felt comfortable throughout the journey. It is wonderful that you were able to discover the beauty of Tahiti with a fun and informative guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another island adventure in the future!
Audrey
Nick_P, May 2026
Lydia may be the most knowledgeable person I’ve ever met concerning a place I’ve visited. It was a fun educational tour. I reccomend it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback Nick!
We're so happy you enjoyed the tour. Lydia's passion and knowledge make every experience special, and she'll be delighted to hear your compliments.
Thank you for recommending us!
Carol_G, May 2026
Our guide Edouard was a few minutes late to pick up our small group, as he had a morning tour, as well. He covered so much with us, especially cultural info re: Tahiti and Papeete. We drove the entire coastline of the island and saw waterfalls, caves / grottos, ma'rae (sacred areas), beaches, the lighthouse outside Papeete. He's well versed, answering all our questions. He's a very good driver! Fun afternoon, very nice group of people
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We're happy that you enjoyed exploring Tahiti with Edouard. His passion for the island's culture and history makes every tour special, and he'll be happy to hear your kind words.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again in Tahiti!
Paul_R, May 2026
This tour is a great way to go right around the Island of Tahiti if you don't have a car. We also stopped at a lot of beautiful and interesting places on the way round.Our guide was so friendly and very knowledgeable about the Island of Tahiti.
Wendy_W, May 2026
Outstanding Tour. Picked up on time at the port with our guide, holding up a sign with our name on it. He was extremely informative and took us around the entire island and showed us so much and more. He also bought us rambutan fruit and didn’t charge us for it. Totally first class operation. His name is hard to say in Tahitian, but it means white men. I would highly recommend you taking this tour if you want to know the island of the capital of Tahiti.
The waterfalls are beautiful too.
David_R, May 2026
Our guide was local and very knowledgeable.. We circled the entire island and had many interesting stops, with information about the local culture.
Kevin_B, Apr 2026
I feel like our tour guide, Ray, was very knowledgeable about the history of Tahiti and current events. The sights we visited were great, with the large waterfall being breathtaking. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to take a drive around the island and learn about it by a knowledgeable tour guide.
Graeme_M, Apr 2026
It was a very informative & great introduction to Tahiti culture.
Great job by the guide & a most comfortable van.
Kevin_S, Mar 2026
Absolutely outstanding tour led by a remarkable tour guide named Edouard! We circled the entire island stopping at key sites along the way for information and pictures, several taken by our guide. 9 person van was very comfortable, with great AC. Only recommendation I’d suggest is to schedule the start a bit earlier to avoid daylight setting prior to the end, otherwise AWESOME!
yvonne_s, Mar 2026
Very nice trip around island . Tour guide was very informative about island and all it's facts. Nice guy
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Yvonne,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're so glad you enjoyed discovering the island and appreciated your guide's knowledge and company.
We hope to see you again in Tahiti!
Talitha
Marci_K, Mar 2026
Great overview of Tahiti. Guide was extremely informative. Safe driver. Concerned with participants’ welfare. Very enjoyable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Marci,
Thank you for your lovely feedback!
We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide's knowledge and attention to everyone's comfort and safety.
We hope to see you again in Tahiti!
Talitha
Barbara_K, Mar 2026
The tour guide was nice. The tour was terrible and because it rained, it was dangerous! We were not able to see all the sights, the tour company changed our time without my confirmation after initially telling me they couldn’t so I planned accordingly. Totally unprofessional and not worth the money or time. I recommend looking for a different tour or tour company.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Barbara,
Thank you for your feedback.
We would like to clarify a few important points. You originally booked the tour for 8:00 AM, but made a comment, requesting to move it to 1:30 PM. We did not say we can not.. Our exact message to you was: “Concerning your request to move you to 1:30 PM, please contact us again closer to the date of your tour. If there is an option, we will gladly move you.”
We sent several follow-up messages regarding your pickup time, but unfortunately did not receive a response. Based on your request and lack of confirmation from your side, the afternoon timing was maintained.
Regarding the weather, Tahiti is in a tropical climate, and rain is always possible, during the rainy season. Conditions can change quickly and are beyond our control. Our guides are trained to prioritize safety at all times, and no activities are conducted if they are considered unsafe.
While we understand that weather can affect the experience, the guide did her best to adapt the tour and show you as much as possible under the circumstances.
We regret that the experience did not meet your expectations.
Natalia
JohnPat_V, Mar 2026
Natalie, the guide was excellent. Excellent knowledge of the island, it's history, folk lore, and all flora
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you John for your feedback. Was pleasure to have you with me for this perfect day. Warm regards, Natalia
Barbara_B, Mar 2026
Well narrated tour and interesting facts. Guide was knowledgeable, patient and concerned about needs of his guests.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Barbara.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both interesting and well narrated. It means a lot to us that you felt the guide was attentive and caring — making sure every guest feels comfortable and looked after is something we truly value.
We hope to welcome you again for another great experience in Tahiti. Natalia
Cyrena_S, Feb 2026
We were picked up at our hotel which was super convenient. We loved the small group setting(there were 6 of us but the tour accumulated no more than 8)
Eric, our guide, was super informative about the history and sites. It was the perfect amount of time at each site with spending a little bit more time at the falls and less time at the Marae Temple. In fact, we made a full circle around the island with stops for photo opportunities.
This was a perfect 1/2 day easy tour as it didn’t take up our whole day.
Many thanks to Eric for the very informative tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Cyrena. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review — it’s a real pleasure to read 😊
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the small group atmosphere and the balance of the itinerary. Finding the right rhythm — enough time to truly enjoy places like the waterfalls while keeping the tour smooth and relaxed — is exactly what we aim for.
Eric will be delighted to know you appreciated his knowledge and guidance throughout the day. We’re lucky to have him on the team!
It’s great that the half-day format suited you well and still allowed you to experience a full circle of the island with beautiful stops along the way.
Thank you again, and we hope to see you back in Tahiti for more adventures. Natalia
MuiYing_C, Feb 2026
Our driver as well as a tour guide, Edouard is knowledgeable and funny. . Wherever we go, he tells us history and stories about the places. Even buy roasted water chestnuts for us to taste. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who visit Papeete.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Mui.
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
I’m delighted to hear that Edouard made your day both informative and fun. He truly enjoys sharing the island’s history and stories — and those little local touches, like tasting roasted water chestnuts, make the experience even more authentic 🌺
Thank you for your recommendation, and I’m so happy you enjoyed your time in Papeete.
Warm regards,
Natalia
Rachel_M, Jan 2026
A good way to see a few sights on Tahiti with a limited amount of time. It would have been great to have a little longer at stops and maybe some more opportunities to take photos of the coast/mountains but we realise time was limited. Would have liked a little more history or about the islands/country.
Angele was a real character, kind with a good sense of humour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback! With limited time, our goal is to offer a good overview of Tahiti and its highlights, and we appreciate your understanding that time at each stop can sometimes feel short.
All of our guides are always happy to share their knowledge about the island and the country — it’s truly their passion to talk about the history, culture, and daily life of Tahiti, and we’re glad you enjoyed Angele’s kind spirit and sense of humor.
For a future visit, we would warmly recommend our full-day tour, which allows much more time at each stop, more photo opportunities along the coast and in the mountains, and a deeper dive into the history and stories of the island.
Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for a longer experience next time!
Warm regards,
Natalia
Allison_K, Jan 2026
Natalia was a great host. She picked us up at our hotel and then drove us around in a comfy air conditioned van. We had 5 scheduled stops with great views during the drive in between. It was a nice way to spend some time between checking out of our hotel and our flight home later that night
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a real pleasure to host you and help make your last day on the island relaxed and enjoyable. I’m very happy you liked the comfortable ride and the scenic stops along the way — it’s always nice to turn that time between hotel checkout and a late flight into a memorable experience.
Thank you again for choosing our tour, and I wish you safe travels home. I hope to welcome you back to Tahiti one day!
Natalia
Ute_M, Feb 2026
We only had 7 h stay in Tahiti. It was the best tour for that. We have learned an awful lot about history, geography, nature and the people of French Polynesia like never before.
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Response from Host, Feb 2026
Lieber Dank für Ihre netten Worte!
Es freut mich sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour so gut gefallen hat. Ich habe mich sehr gefreut, Ihnen so viel über Geschichte, Geografie, Natur und die Menschen Französisch-Polynesiens erzählen zu dürfen.
Es ist immer eine große Freude, Gäste zu begleiten, die neugierig sind und sich für das Land und seine Kultur interessieren.
Alles Gute und vielleicht bis zum nächsten Mal in Tahiti!
Herzliche Grüße
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