Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4x4
Tahiti, French Polynesia
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Hotel & wharf pickup and drop off
- Local guide
- Transportation by 4WD vehicle
- Service fee
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- **LUGGAGE IS NOT PERMITTED ON TOUR**
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Please be ready for your pick up transfer around 08:30AM near your accomodation's front desk. Please note that there will be multiple pick ups at different locations before the tour starts. Therefore the pick up time will vary depending on your location. Please be on time and start your tour with a smile ! Please note that bookings must be made at the latest 48 hours before the date of service, for all tours from Tuesday to Friday. If not, the tour may not be available due to process delay. Please note that bookings must be made at the latest 72 hours before the date of service, for all tours on Mondays and Week-End days. If not, the tour may not be available due to process delay. **LUGGAGE IS NOT PERMITTED ON TOUR**
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
Itinerary
Papeno'o (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- What to bring: hat, sunscreen, swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes and towel
- Maximum tour size: 6 people
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Maximum Weight per person: 95kg/209.43lbs
- infants and children 0 - 04 years old not allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Eric_F
Our family loved every second of this journey! 100% bumpy and 100% magnificent.
Eric was a wonderful guide and an even better driver. The route is very uphill, downhill, and bumpy, but the views were unbeatable. This was the highlight of our time in Tahiti. We could not recommend this more! 100/10. 10 stars!!!!
Reviews
4.5
based on 328 reviews
Adam_P, Jul 2026
Not for the faint hearted! The mountain roads are narrow with steep drops but our driver was very careful
The ride is very bumpy after 2 hours I was tired of it and we endured another 6 hours
Our guide Pito was informative but frankly there isn’t too much to see beyond some waterfalls and 3 lakes
There was an opportunity to swim in a rock pool but it wasn’t advertised and in any case with rock entry I wouldn’t advise it
We stopped to buy sandwiches on the way! Would make sense to provide lunch
It was all just a little amateurish
Derick_B, Jun 2026
Karl was a great guide! Made sure we were comfortable and explained everything well ! Recommend to anyone who comes to Tahiti!
Riya_C, Jun 2026
Noah was a very knowledgeable, fantastic tour guide. He was super engaging and gave a wonderful tour! Highly highly recommend.
andre_k, May 2026
This tour was great and fun. If you are a big complainer in general do not take this tour. The terrain is rough. I enjoyed every mi Ute of it. The views are magnificent and the tour guide was great. Bring a swimsuit and swim under a waterfall. I recommend this tour
David_H, May 2026
It is rough, jolting, uncomfortable but magnificent environment.
Requested English, 6 other travellers only spoke French, guide barely spoke English, fluent in French. Rather isolating.
Late start and finish.
Long lunch break delay journey.
Michael_S, May 2026
We had Noah as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about plants and history of Tahiti. And to go along with that, he was FUN!! Great sense of humor, was playing music for us, and had us laughing all day. A very long day, but worth every minute and every penny!!
Kelly_R, May 2026
Excellent views. So green, lush and peaceful. Know, however, that the 4WD truck is very bumpy on the back roads. Our guide, Noah, was amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable about the local Flora and fauna.......he also brings a few surprises that we loved. I also appreciated how much he cares for the animals. It was a wonderful tour.
Peter_B, May 2026
A great trip not to be missed Karl my guide for the day was fantastic and full of information and a laugh to travel eith
Murray_B, May 2026
Noah gave us the best ever 4WD experience ! It was so much fun and laughter combined with his incredible knowledge of Tahitian plant life and culture. This activity comes highly recommended by us.
Anne_R, May 2026
This is an amazing tour through the mountains of Tahiti. It’s a very long day, bring extra water and snacks, lots of bug spray and make sure you dont have any neck or back injuries . Our guide Noah went over the top as our guide. He taught us a lot of the Polynesian culture, played music throughout the tour and we had a lot of fun.
Our pick up was extremely easy and efficient . It is well worth the cost . I’d recommend this tour
Sarah_S, Feb 2026
This excursion to Tahiti’s extraordinary interior beauties with Noah couldn’t have been better. He is quite an expert explaining details of this jungle like atmosphere including its plants, flowers, mountain peaks etc. It was well organized and we had a delightful time.This was the highlight of our stay in Papeete.We highly recommend this tour and especially with Noah .
Brock_W, Nov 2025
Overall this was a good experience that allowed us to see the awesome interior of the island. I took this excursion with my wife during our honeymoon and we traveled with a German & French couple who were very friendly (we are Americans). The only downsides to the tour were it was very bumpy (which we didn’t mind, but my wife bumped her head a couple times). Additionally the guide seemed to care too much about my opinion on how the tour was going and didn’t learn anyone else’s names - I’m assuming working for the “American tip”?. Lastly the tour lasted 1 hour beyond when it should’ve ended and our German friends almost missed their dinner reservation because of this. Overall it was a good time and I’d recommend, just wear river shoes, a swimsuit and a rash guard.
Judy_S, Oct 2025
What an amazing adventure due in large part to our guide, Noah. He was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, especially about plants. He harvested native fruits at pur road side stops and brought prepared ones, too. The magic fruit truly was magical! It was long day, but to actually be on the mountains instead of looking at them was quite an experience.
Laurie_F, Oct 2025
It was an amazing adventure! Noa was an exceptional driver and guide. He truly loved sharing his knowledge and history of the island. It’s a 4 wheel drive 8 hour experience on non paved roads. You can sit or stand in the open jeep. We loved it!
Olivia_D, Sep 2025
Awesome experience to see a side (or inside) of Tahiti not easily accessible to most and not often seen! We had Noah as our guide and driver and he was full of local information, fun facts and jokes! He felt like part of the family and we all had such a great time.
April_A, Sep 2025
This was such a a great excursion and it allowed you to see a very different part of the island. Very bumpy but ohhh so worth it. Our your guide was truly amazing.. He went above and beyond during the entire excursion. Highly recommend.
Eric_F, Jul 2025
Our family loved every second of this journey! 100% bumpy and 100% magnificent.
Eric was a wonderful guide and an even better driver. The route is very uphill, downhill, and bumpy, but the views were unbeatable. This was the highlight of our time in Tahiti. We could not recommend this more! 100/10. 10 stars!!!!
John_C, Jul 2025
I did this 4WD trip with titanium in my back but secured a front seat with the driver. I was quite comfortable, but my friend had a big shake up in the back. Unfortunately, on our particular day, the “road” was closed at the Northern end, so we were driven to the mid point, and back, about 100km?
The hydro road gets almost no maintenance & is shocking. Fortunately, we were in a near new 4WD. The scenery was incredible, different to NZ, more dramatic and lush. We had several stops to enjoy the waterfall views, and a swim. Lunch (own cost) was at an isolated restaurant in the mountains.
Some of the stops could have been shorter, as the drive lasted a good 8 hours.
Our driver Eric, was great, and nothing was too much trouble.
If you enjoy discomfort, a challenge & great scenery, I’d so, go for it!
Henry_T, Jul 2025
Had a great full day on this experience. The Guide, Noah, was very fun, outgoing, and knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend
Timothy_L, Jun 2025
Great tour of a magnificent set of valleys that are filled with gorgeous waterfalls. Fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide who competently drove a challenging roadway, entertained the riders w/ stories, natural knowledge and even sang and played the uke. Also, he worked with 2 other tour guides to clear roadway of a major rock slide. Only complaint was I had booked for 2 but my cousin pulled her back out and couldn’t come on the trip. Trip Advisor ( parent co. Of Viator ) to deny me a refund for the 2nd Paid Fare despite ads for trip say Fully Refundable if canceled before 24 hour window. I called Viator, emailed and text at least five times. No response to emails or texts but firm No’s from unfriendly and unknowledgeable phone reps.
Aurelie_S, Jun 2025
It’s a bumpy ride but it’s worth it !!!
Out guide Pito Augustin was amazing, he was passionate and eager to share his knowledge!!
To sum it up : a great experience with a great guide !!
Kimberley_O, Apr 2025
What a wonderful time we had exploring the stunning landscapes of Tahiti.
Our guide, Noah, made the experience even more memorable. His extensive knowledge of local plants and history was truly impressive, and his sense of humor kept us engaged throughout the tour. He did an excellent job accommodating our bilingual group (French and English), taking the time to explain everything clearly in both languages. No question went unanswered.
We would highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially if they have the chance to tour with Noah.
Lindsey_G, Mar 2025
Reading other reviews, I was skeptical but we loved this experience! Our driver Noah was the very best, very knowledgeable, personable and caring. Lunch was a reasonable 30-40 minutes and there was a great view. The views driving through the center were so beautiful! Noah took the top off so we had optimal viewing from the vehicle for the whole drive. Standing makes the ride much smoother, just a tip. Would DEFINITELY recommend this excursion.
Elaine_S, Jan 2025
Extremely rough terrain for an 8 hour excursion!!!! Be prepared to be jostled ALOT for a LONG time, 8 hours!!! But I guess it was worth it to experience and see the top of the mountains and all the waterfalls along the way.
Marina_K, Jan 2025
We had an amazing experience discovering Tahiti island from inside! The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and we made many great photos and videos I would highly recommend this tour!!
Nathaniel_P, Nov 2024
This tour did not disappoint. It was a full day of epic waterfalls, swimming, panoramic views, and stories of the island. We enjoyed the stops for photos and the guide was very knowledgeable and animated. One thing to note it’s very bumpy throughout the tour but the padding and handrails help a bit for safety.
Susanne_A, Oct 2024
This adventure allowed us to explore the stunning landscapes and hidden gems of the island in a way that simply wouldn't be possible on foot.
Our guide Hotu is so cool—knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to share the secrets of Tahiti's natural beauty. The tour took us through lush rainforests, past breathtaking waterfalls, and up to panoramic viewpoints that showcased the island's stunning coastline and mountains. The ride itself was thrilling, with plenty of off-road action that added to the excitement. We stopped at several key locations, where we had the chance to take photos and soak in the stunning scenery. Each stop was well-timed, allowing us to appreciate the beauty around us without feeling rushed.
Overall, I highly recommend a 4x4 Safari tour to anyone visiting Tahiti. It’s an exhilarating way to see the island's diverse landscapes and experience its natural beauty. I left with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for this tropical paradise!
Christopher_Z, Sep 2024
Are safari experience was amazing! Our driver, Hotu, was an expert at traversing the treacherous terrain. He taught us about the islands formation, tropical fruit trees and plants, and most importantly about Tahitien Culture. Hotu also speaks many languages to answer all the questions from world travelers. Thanks for the great experience.
Craig_M, Sep 2024
The scenery was incredible and we had the opportunity to take many photographs. Swimming in the mountain stream was fun and refreshing. The lunch break was a little too long. Hotu, our guide, was friendly, spoke fairly good English, and was extremely knowledgeable about all things Tahitian! The only way to see the interior of the island is on a tour and the full-day tour is a must. We were very pleased with our experience!
Kamil_V, Sep 2024
As described before. It is bumpy trip and i got tired after first 3 hours but the interier of the island is really beautiful. The best part starts after the lunch.
The reason for getting 3 stars is that I just got pure ride through the island and thats it, no info about island, culture etc. Our driver Eric didnt speak English very well and speaking was split like 10 minutes talk in French and one sentence in English. Also didnt understand why we were stopping for quite long time on some stops, especially at the beggining e.g. watching chickens?!? or at the begining of Panepo'o village by the creek.
If you decide to do the tour, book woth another agency but not Tahiti Safari like we did. We saw that guys on other tours got refresments or explanation about plants like iaoranaexpeditions.com
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