Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)
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Tahiti, French Polynesia
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
On this private island tour of Tahiti you can see and do exactly what you want because this is your day. In six hours you can fit in many highlights, including Arahurahu Marae, Faarumai Waterfalls, the water gardens of Vaipahi, and much more. Learn about the history and culture of this beautiful island from your local guide while enjoying the natural beauty.
- Make the most of a layover day in Papeete on a guided tour
- See and do a lot in a short time
- Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-ups are available from the airport, marina, pier, or hotels
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled waterFresh water included
- live commentary onboard by your tour guide
- Restroom on every stops
- discover West and east coast of big island Tahiti nui
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Arahurahu Marae
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Maraa Grotto
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Taharuu Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Faarumai Waterfalls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Water Gardens of Vaipahi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Point Venus
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
5.0
based on 223 reviews
CLIVE_R, Mar 2026
Great tour of the highlights of Tahiti in a very comfortable vehicle with an excellent, knowledgeable driver/guide. Picked up on time at cruise terminal (with our luggage) and dropped off at our hotel near the airport.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much Clive for your fantastic review!
We're thrilled you enjoyed the highlights of Tahiti in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, with seamless pickup at the cruise terminal (luggage and all!) and drop-off at your hotel. It's great to hear our knowledgeable guide made the experience smooth and enjoyable
patty_h, Feb 2026
From the time I booked~to pick~ to the actual tour~ Communication was very clear~ which I appreciated. We were picked up by Fabrice ahead of schedule in a clean air conditioned van. He explained exactly where we were going~ showing us on a map. He shared Excellent history- natural resources~ personal stories that answered all our questions about the island and living in paradise. He knew the names of flowers~ pointed out things we would have missed~ took great pictures of us with our phones~ We tried breadfruit chips and local fruits~ all adding to our great experience. This tour is an excellent choice for getting a feel of the island from a local. We highly recommend using Fabrice when in Tahati with Eden Tours.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much Patty for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share such kind words! It was a real pleasure having you on the tour. Mauruuru. Fabrice (tour guide)
David_J, Jan 2026
Great tour that incluses most of the Island’s attractions. Our guide provided a lot of information and gave extra services
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Mauruuru roa David
Julie_K, Dec 2025
Amazing day spent with Antionette going around Tahiti. It’s a variety of different sites that will not disappoint.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Julie for your 5 stars review -
We wish you happy new year
Mauruuru roa
Daniel_B, Dec 2025
Antoinette was very knowledgable, personal and passionate in explaining the history and current events on Tahiti making our experience very enjoyable and exceeding our expectations. We made many stops exploring the sites and attractions of Tahiti. We would recommend this wonderful tour and experience to anyone visiting Tahiti to learn about the culture and history Tahiti! Mahalo’s for a great experience!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo Daniel, Thank you for being such fantastic travelers on our Tahiti tour! i hope you had tried the Vaa outtriger in our islands with the locals.
Mauruuru roa
Zorica_R, Dec 2025
I am glad I picked this private tour of the Tahiti island.My tour guide was Vetea,so kind,informative and spoke English perfectly.
He speaks French and Tahitian languages fluently as well.
He helped me with this tour to see an amazing beauty of Tahiti.
I would recommend him and company he works for to all of my family and friends.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you Zorica for taking the Time to leave Vetea a 5 stars review and for joining our tour and discovering Tahiti’s stunning beauty!
Mauruuru roa
Zvonimir_s, Nov 2025
A wonderful trip with an excellent guide, Antoinete. We walked the entire island and our guide never stopped talking about the history and sights of the island. Although we know a lot about historical facts, Antoinete helped us to understand some new knowledge even more. We visited all the important places on the island and enjoyed the beautiful nature. This trip was a combination of fun (there were songs and jokes) and navigating through history. Thanks Antoinete once again!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that Antoinete provided such an engaging and informative tour. It's fantastic that you enjoyed both the history and the fun aspects of the trip!
Carlajean_D, Oct 2025
Had the best time on the 1/2 day tour with Fabrice! He was very knowledgeable and so accommodating to my parents (70 & 77). He knows about everything! Surpassed our expectations! Would definitely recommend taking a tour with his company.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Mauruuru roa Carla! I truly appreciated your family's warmth and respect; it made the day unforgettable. I'm thrilled to hear that you had the best time on the half-day tour with me.
I hope to welcome you back in the future! Don’t forget there are cheap flights from SFO on French Bee.
Safe travels!
Fabrice
Jennifer_R, Oct 2025
Our guide was warm, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to spend time with. He gave us a wonderful introduction to the flavors of Tahiti making the day even more memorable. Transportation was smooth and well-organized, and we appreciated never feeling hurried—each moment was enjoyed at a relaxed, comfortable pace.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Jennifer and Darren,
I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you! It was truly a pleasure to share the hidden gems of Tahiti with you. I had such a wonderful time spending the day together, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Cheers,
Fabrice (Your Tour Guide)
Elena_S, Aug 2025
Very nice and great experience all around the island of Tahiti! We had the most wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
thank you so much Elena and Ian, don't forget next time you fly from SFO to Tahiti go with Frenchbee (480 USD round trip). Fabrice
Rajvinder_G, Jul 2025
Excellent tour. Fabrice was a great tour guide. Friendly, professional, and enjoyable to spend the time with. Don’t hesitate to book, you’ll get an ideal tour of the island with a very knowledgeable person.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much, Raj and Ashley, for taking the time to leave me such a kind review! I hope you have an amazing time with the boys exploring Moorea and enjoy every moment in New Zealand.
Cheers
Fabrice
Tamara_M, Jul 2025
Perfect event. Antoinette was FANTASTIC. We saw great sights, learned so much. The very best. The car was so comfortable. She even got snacks for us. I would urge anyone to take this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Tamara for your wonderful review! We're thrilled Antoinette made your experience so enjoyable with her thoughtful care and fantastic tour—your recommendation means a lot!
Lauren_M, Jul 2025
Wonderful tour with Vetea! We chose this private tour since we were traveling with 2 young children and it was perfect. Vetea is the sweetest and was especially accommodating with the kids and kept things flexible and tailored to our interests and needs. Highly recommend this tour and guide!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Lauren for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great experience with Vetea and that the tour was perfect for your family—your recommendation means a lot!
Ann_R, Jun 2025
On this tour we were able to visit 6 different sites on the island. All of them beautiful. Our guide Sylvie was knowledgeable about each site. Sylvie allowed us to customize the tour a little to allow us to stop at a desired spot at the end. She offered us cold water and fresh fruit during the tour and she had umbrellas for us, as it was raining. Would definitely recommend anyone who loves nature to take this tour and ask for Sylvie.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a chance to explore the beautiful sites on the island. Sylvie will be so happy to know that her knowledge and thoughtful touches, like the cold water, fresh fruit, made your experience even more enjoyable. We’re glad she could personalize the tour to suit your preferences! Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in nature soon! 🌿😊
Said_Z, May 2025
Excellent selection of scenic stops and experiences. Good commentary as we drove along. Knowledge of the island is excellent.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much Said for your review. i hope you enjoy the weather in French Polynesia as we have done with the rainy season. cheers. Fabrice
Dale_J, May 2025
What a great half day+ private tour of Tahiti with our guide, Vatea. We’re so glad we did this. Learned a lot about the island. Both official tour guide history and a lot about living on the island from a native. The tour was very chill, moving at our own pace. Vatea stopped at a store to grab some snacks, since we skipped breakfast. And after talking about loving fresh pineapple, he pulled off at a roadside stand he knew had fresh pineapple cut up and ready to go. It was fantastic. We would highly recommend the tour. It was a great way to get introduced to the island of Tahiti before moving on to the other, more talked about islands of French Polynesia. The van was super clean and very comfortable. Ice cold water, AC running, arrived on time. Couldn’t ask for more.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your amazing feedback Dale! We’re so glad to hear that Vetea made your private tour both informative and relaxed, with thoughtful touches like fresh pineapple and snacks. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed such a comfortable and memorable introduction to Tahiti!
Team Tahiti Eden Tours
Mark_Z, Apr 2025
After an on time pickup , Fabrice who owns the company, proceeded to take us on our adventure. Although it was raining, we visited every stop as promised, and there were umbrellas and raincoats available for our use. The car was comfortable and airconditioned. Fabrice was knowledgeable, amusing and answered all our questions. We would HIGHLY recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much Mark, it was a pleasure to share my knowledge with you. Fabrice
Blake_C, Apr 2025
If you do one thing in Tahiti, this is it! Fabrice gave us the most amazing experience we have ever had. He communicated with us in advance and we knew exactly where to be and when. His van is phenomenal; it is brand new, clean and very spacious. He took us to the top locations all over the island and told us so many great stories about the history, culture, and traditions of Tahiti. He made sure we had plenty of time to explore. We were never rushed. This was such an amazing experience. I would not hesitate to book, you will thoroughly enjoy every minute of the trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much, Blake. I had a wonderful time with your lovely family. I hope you had opportunity to explore the wonders of Moorea.
Cheers. Fabrice
Christi_F, Mar 2025
We loved our private tour with Fabrece (sorry if the spelling is wrong!). He was an amazing guide- a wonderful experience seeing the sights and learning about French Polynesian! Well worth your time!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
thank you so much Christi for your review, i wish you all a wonderfull cruise on Windstar in the socity island. Fabrice ( your tour guide)
Kim_A, Mar 2025
Antoinette, our guide was extremely knowlegable, accommodating and engaging. She is very friendly and seemed to know everyone in town. Antoinette was very willing to adapt and taylor our tour to match our interest. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank You kim for sharing your experience with Antoinette on this private tour of Big island Tahiti nui.
Virginia_M, Feb 2025
Right on time and a great mini van to travel in.
Our guide Vetea was amazing! He was friendly and very knowledgeable about the local flora and kept us on our schedule but allowed us time to walk at our slower pace. He shared insight on life in Tahiti. We highly recommend this tour and our friend Vetea to other travelers.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you Virginia for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Vetea made your tour memorable with his knowledge and friendliness.
Alison_M, Feb 2025
Fabrice was great! He communicated well before the trip and his English was very good. He took us to some beautiful places! The waterfall was our favorite! He also taught us about the local culture and very knowledgeable in history. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
thank you so much Alison for your 5 star review, it looks like the weather tonight it better than expected, i wish you safe flight to California and North Carolina. Maurruru. Fabrice
David_M, Jan 2025
Fabrice brought Tahiti and the Polynesian islands to life for us. He was a fabulous tour guide. He explained the culture, the economics, l social fabric, food, geography, geology, religion, and more. We always felt safe with his driving and the tour was perfectly paced. Five star A+ rating!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you David for your wonderful review! i'm glad to hear that i provided such an enriching and safe tour experience. Your five-star rating is greatly appreciated!
Liz_K, Jan 2025
Fabrice was an incredible guide! So knowledgeable and kind. This tour was a perfect way to see all the best spots on Tahiti . Riding in the air conditioned van was relaxing and stress-free. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Happy NEW year Liz, i hope you enjoyed Moorea despite the rain. thank you so much for your review.
Mauruuru roa
Fabrice
amy_w, Dec 2024
Loved it! Would recommend to anyone visiting Papeete! I don’t usually do tours but am so glad I did this one for the locations and informative guide! Thank you for a great day!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you so much Amy for your wonderful feedback!
Fabrice
BrendaL_B, Dec 2024
We were driven in a very nice vehicle around the entire island by a gentleman who knew it well. We made several stops where he told us about the history of the island and the people. We didn't feel rushed when we found someplace that we wanted to spend a little more time at. It was a very interesting afternoon.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you Brenda for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the flexibility and knowledge of your guide Vetea. We hope to welcome you again for more memorable adventures!
Jacque_B, Nov 2024
Our guide Antionette was so much fun and knowledgeable at the same time. She knew someone everywhere we went. A real character to say the least. Her knowledge of the flora and fauna of Tahiti was great for me as I love to garden. The waterfalls were so special.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you Jacquelyn for your lovely review of your tour with Antoinette! As we strive to provide the best service for our Paul Gauguin cruise guests, we're thrilled that you enjoyed her vibrant personality, extensive botanical knowledge, and local connections. It's wonderful to hear how her expertise in Tahiti's flora particularly resonated with your love of gardening.
Zafrir_N, Oct 2024
We had an incredible island tour in Tahiti as part of our French Polynesia island hopping adventure. Booking this tour seven months in advance, the communication with Fabrice was nothing short of amazing throughout the whole process. His attentiveness and responsiveness over the months made us feel confident and excited about our trip.
Our tour guide, Antoinette, was an absolute gem. As a local Polynesian, her deep knowledge, humor, and care truly enriched our experience. She took excellent care of us, making us feel welcomed and special from the moment we met her. The car we traveled in was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our needs.
One of the highlights was the beautiful flower necklaces Antoinette made for us, reflecting the local Polynesian tradition and adding a special touch to our journey. She truly won our hearts with her warmth and hospitality.
I highly recommend this tour and especially Antoinette. Her passion and dedication made our time in Tahiti unforgettable. Five stars all the way!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much Zafrir for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that your island tour in Tahiti was an incredible part of your French Polynesia adventure. It's wonderful to know that communication made the booking process smooth and reassuring for you.
Antoinette is indeed a gem, and we are delighted that her knowledge, humor, and care enriched your experience. Her attention to detail and the special touch of the flower necklaces truly reflect the warmth of Polynesian hospitality.
Antoinette and i wish you and your parents a wonderfull cruise on Ovation of the seas.
cheers
Fabrice
Linda_S, Sep 2024
This tour was excellent for our age bracket! Very informative and beautiful. Our guide was friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
thank you so much Linda for your review, i whish you all a wonderfull cruise on Starbreeze.
Fabrice (your tour guide)
Kari_J, Aug 2024
We had a very nice day touring the Island. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared his island with us. I would recommend this tour for anyone that wants to get an in-depth look at Tahiti
Response from Host, Aug 2024
thank you Kari, i'm glad you had great time with Vetea
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