Small Group Shared Tahiti Circle Island Waterfalls and Views

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Papeete, French Polynesia

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Booked 5+ times last week!

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5

· Marci_K ·

Mar 2026

Great overview of Tahiti. Guide was extremely informative. Safe driver. Concerned with participants’ welfare. Very enjoyable.

· 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!

Overview

What's Included

Bottled water

A bottle of fresh spring water will be offered to each guest
Air-conditioned vehicle

Travel in a licensed, fully air-conditioned 8-passenger minivan
Enjoy full time commentary from your guide

Snacks

Snacks 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

Marae Ta'ata

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maraa Grotto

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Water Gardens of Vaipahi

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faarumai Waterfalls

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

4.5

based on 15 reviews

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Great insight into Tahiti.

Graeme_M, Apr 2026

It was a very informative & great introduction to Tahiti culture. Great job by the guide & a most comfortable van.

Great tour of French Polynesia!

Kevin_S, Mar 2026

Island tour

yvonne_s, Mar 2026

Very nice trip around island . Tour guide was very informative about island and all it's facts. Nice guy

Great overview of Tahiti....

Marci_K, Mar 2026

Great overview of Tahiti. Guide was extremely informative. Safe driver. Concerned with participants’ welfare. Very enjoyable.

Not good and can be dangerous if it rains

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

Small group circle tour all things Haitian

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

Well narrated tour and...

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

Great 1/2 day tour of the island’s attractions!

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

Our driver as well as a...

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

A good way to see a few...

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

Great easy tour of Tahiti

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

Unconditional recommendation!

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 Max

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