Old traditional fish traps in Huahine, French Polynesia

Magnificent view from Maroe bridge, Huahine

View of traditional fish farms in Huahine

Half day excursion around the island of Huahine

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Half-Day Safari Tour on Huahine

From: 8 000 XPF

Description

This Half-Day Safari Tour on Huahine takes you on a discovery of the island and its landscapes, legends and traditions, lasting around 4 hours, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Change of scenery and immersion guaranteed!

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

This Half-Day Safari Tour on Huahine is available in the morning. During this excursion, you’ll discover this authentic island on the land side, with its traditions, culture, landscapes and places of interest. Panoramic vistas, encounters with local artisans and visits to must-see archaeological sites are all on the program, to be explored as a group.

Program and Itinerary

Pick Up at Your Hotel

On the morning of the tour, your guide will collect you from your accommodation on Huahine. After a brief introduction to the day, the vehicle you’ll be traveling in and the other participants accompanying you, it’s time to leave!

Magnificent Panoramas

The tour through Huahine Nui and Iti is designed to show you the island’s most magnificent landscapes. On this tour, you’ll visit the Tefarerii lookout and Maroe Bridge, offering breathtaking views over the lagoon. Your guide will take the opportunity to share background information on Huahine’s history. Don’t forget your camera!

Discover the History of Huahine

Discover the Manunu Marae of Maeva, the ancestral cult site of the Polynesians of Huahine Nui, dedicated to the Tahitian mythological gods Tane and Oro. Right next door, you can admire the traditional fish traps that are the island’s pride and joy.

Enter a Vanilla Plantation and a Pearl Farm

The tour continues with an exploration of a vanilla plantation. You’ll learn about the process used to obtain the fat, aroma-saturated pods typical of Tahitian vanilla. Then board a pirogue for a short stop at a pearl farm. During this stop, you’ll learn how pearl oysters are raised in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoons, from traditional grafting techniques to harvesting.

Meet the Sacred Eels

Polynesian legend has it that the eel is a divine gift, promising a life of abundance. It is even said to be the origin of the first coconut tree. Here, you’ll meet the giant eels of Faie, with their hypnotic blue eyes. These sacred animals measure up to 2m in length and are the delight of children and local residents, who feed them daily.

At the Fare Distillery

On the way back, you’ll have the chance to visit a rum distillery. Once again, meetings with the artisans provide an insight into the way of life and daily routine of Huahine’s inhabitants. An opportunity to bring back a vanilla rum from the islands? After a four-hour tour, with your head full of memories, your guide will drop you off at your accommodation.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

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

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.

Other Inquiries

If you have any questions about this Half-Day Safari Tour on Huahine 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!