Discover Tahiti's West Coast
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Hafen
Papeete, French Polynesia
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Aktivitätsebene
Moderate
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$129
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 4 Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
Begin your tour with a drive along the West Coast of the island of Tahiti, turning south to the Vaipahi Gardens. Rare species of precious wood and tropical flowers flourish here.
On the return route, enjoy a stop at the Fern Grotto Caves of Maraa. These caves were described in Captain Cook's 1769 journal and were also a popular bathing spot for painter Paul Gauguin on hot afternoons, as described in his book, Noa Noa.
Visit the Arahurahu Marae and take a short walk through this quite sacred place, which served both religious and social purposes in pre-Christian Polynesian societies.
Last but not least, explore the interesting Museum of Tahiti & Her Islands. Set in a lagoon-side coconut grove, with a picturesque view of Moorea, this museum ranks as one of the best in the South Pacific. The exhibits display a large array of archeological finds, Polynesian artwork and costumes that tell the story of ancient Tahiti.
Notes:
Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, and steps. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Expensive clothing and jewelry should not be worn on tour. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Bring insect repellent.