Half day excursion around the island of Huahine

Half-Day Tour in 4×4 on Huahine

From: 6 000 XPF

Description

This half-day excursion by 4×4 on Huahine will take you around the island and its landscapes, legends and traditions for about 4 hours. Variety and immersion in nature are guaranteed!

Categories: 4x4 Tour — Tags: French Polynesia, Huahine —

This Half-Day Tour in 4×4 on Huahine is available in the morning (9am). On this excursion you will get to know this authentic island on the land side, with its traditions, its culture, its landscapes and its sights.

Your guide will pick you up directly at your accommodation on the island. After visiting the village of Fare, you will see sacred eels, enjoy the tropical scents of a vanilla plantation, discover the secret of pearl farming and learn about the beauty of ancient Polynesian places of worship.

Program and itinerary

Pick Up at Your Hotel

This Half-Day Tour in 4×4 on Huahine starts with pick up directly from your hotel or guesthouse, 15 to 30 minutes before departure time, depending on the location of your accommodation on the island.

Visit to the Authentic Village of Fare

Located between the main road of the island and the lagoon, discover the village of Fare with its lively traditional market, restaurants and stores and its white sandy beaches.

Discover the History of Huahine

Discover the Maeva’s Marae Manunu, an ancient place of worship of the Polynesians of Huahine Nui, dedicated to the gods Tane and Oro from Tahitian mythology. Also visit the Fare Pote’e (or Oval House) with its permanent archaeological exhibition and admire the traditional fish traps.

Enter a Vanilla Plantation and a Pearl Farm

The visit continues with a tour of a vanilla plantation. You will learn how the fat, aromatic pods of Tahitian vanilla are extracted.

After this first stop, you will learn how the pearl oysters are farmed in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons, from the traditional techniques of refinement to harvesting.

Encounter With Sacred Eels

Polynesian legend has it that the eel is a divine gift that promises a life of abundance. It is even said to have been the origin of the first coconut tree. Here you will meet the giant faie eels with their mesmerizing blue eyes. These sacred animals are up to 2 meters long and delight children and local residents who feed them daily.

Stop at Belvedere Viewpoint and Return

On the way to the last leg of your half-day tour in 4×4 on Huahine, stop at Belvedere. From here you can overlook the sublime landscape of Huahine and the lagoon with its turquoise and azure waters. After a tour of about four hours, your head full of memories, your guide will take you back to your accommodation.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Professional tour guide
Refreshments and local fruit cocktails

Not Included

Lunch

Booking and confirmation

Booking Options

You can make a reservation online today using the booking options: number of participants and name of your hotel or guesthouse in Huahine. To begin your reservation, simply click on “Book” and follow the booking process.

Availability Confirmation

Please note that we will first confirm the availability of your reservation before processing the payment. This means that you will not be charged immediately if you use a credit card, or that you will have to wait for confirmation before sending a payment by bank transfer. As soon as we have confirmed availability, we will inform you by e-mail. If there is no availability on the chosen date, we will contact you again to propose another date.

Deposit and Remaining Balance

When booking online, you will only need to pay a 20% deposit to confirm your tour. You can pay the balance later, either by bank transfer or when you are already in Huahine. For example, you can choose to pay your balance the day your guide picks you up from your hotel on the morning of your tour.

Other Inquiries

If you have any questions about this Half-Day Tour in 4×4 on Huahine Island or the other activities available, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help you organize your stay and activities in Polynesia!