Many
people come to French Polynesia's most famous island of Tahiti "to get away from it all" and relax. TST makes choosing your favorite island activity easy! If you want MORE choices, simply check out our other "To Do" pages: WATERSPORTS, ISLANDFUN, RELAXATION, RECREATION & GAMES, or SHOPPING, SERVICES & RESTAURANTS. For activities of an urban nature, see our PAPEETE ACTIVITIES section now, or check the "WHAT TO SEE" section for lots of sightseeing and exploring ideas, touring, island attractions, and other interesting things to see and do! 4x4
SAFARIS |
The most commonly traveled circuit for 4x4
tourism is a 40 kilometer journey cutting through the heart of Tahiti, beginning
and ending at Papenoo and Mataiea valleys, respectively. From either end,
you'll start off at sea level and meander through steep valleys as you climb
and climb until finally reaching the apex (and tunnel) at nearly 760 meters
high. Depending on the season, this island crossing can take 5 hours to 3
days... There's also some great offroading possibilities on Tahiti's smaller
island peninsula, Tahiti-iti.
Although nowadays the entire interior of Tahiti
and the peninsula of Tahiti-iti are completely undeveloped, this wasn't always
the case... On a typical 4 wheel drive excursion, you will see and learn about
how Tahiti's interior used to have a large native population living within
its valley walls. You will pass by old Maraes, numerous archeological stones
marking ancient villages and places of importance, and see the ancient valleys
where the inhabitants grew their crops.
You will also visit French Polynesia's
only lake- a place that also shares a rich and interesting history, see countless
waterfalls and mountain streams, and vertical, tropical cliff walls that will
astound you with their beauty.
Along the whole journey, you will also be learning about
the fascinating botanical nature of Tahiti. There are over 15,000 kinds of
plants living on the island! Many have been introduced by man and have interesting
characteristics worthy of picture taking and notes!
There's a lot more to learn on a wonderful 4x4 journey on Tahiti. Take a tour with our featured guiding company below for a day you'll never forget!
TAHITI SUN TRAVEL RECOMMENDS:
PATRICK
ADVENTURE
PO. Box 20 999, 98 713 Papeete- TAHITI
Contact: Mr. Patrick CORDIER E-MAIL
& RESERVATIONS
Telephone (689) 83.29.29, Cell (689) 79.08.09, Fax (689) 76.05.99
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Guided 4x4 journeys through the heart of Tahiti with long time Tahiti Resident
Patrick Cordier.
Papenoo and Mataiea valley trips, & Tahiti-iti exploration in custom
Mazda 4x4.
Minimum 1, maximum 8 passengers per truck, w/ groups of up to 40 persons
ok.
Also, guided excursions including hiking and trekking,(Including
Lava tube exploration), day touring
and nature walks, camping, etc. His knowledge of the botanical, historical,
and cultural aspects of the island make for excellent 1/2 day or full day
excursions.
SEE OUR DIRECT
LINKING WEBSITE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
and here's the rest of the 4x4 companies on Tahiti:
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TAHITI SAFARI
EXPEDITION |
NATURA
EXPLORATION |
QUAD RUNNERS
Here is another company on Tahiti
that makes it their business to have fun every day in a unique way. They
take out groups of people to the Papenoo Valley on Quadrunners. (motorized
4 wheel, all terrain vehicles, for those of you not familiar with them.)They
are a lot of fun!
In your day, you'll cross rivers, see waterfalls and pure
mountain streams, and have lunch at the Relais de la Maroto in the Papenoo
Valley.
POLYNESIE QUAD |
HIKING, CLIMBING, & CANYONING
Hiking
Tahiti's interior trail system is an entirely different proposition than our
casual walking or Eco & cultural
tours sections on the ISLAND FUN page. 
Some of this hiking is pretty
strenous, but the rewards are many, if you're willing to give it a go...
Take a trip to Fautaua waterfalls,
or one of the many other streams and waterfalls in the interior. Find and
swim in chrystal clear streams and mountain pools...
Climb Tahiti's largest
or second highest mountains, Mt. Orohena and Mt. Pitohiti, in a day, or
try ascending another tropical peak. The climbs are steep, but the views
on top are oh so spectacular!
Other hiking and trekking trips include discovering
the famous Lava Tubes of Tahiti for an interesting day, venturing out to
see Tahiti's only lake, or exploring the solitude, cliffs, canyons and coastline
of Tahiti's undeveloped Tahiti-Iti Peninsula.
You'll be best off with a guide on your
outing. Here's a great list of Trekking and climbing guides, hiking organizations,
and related businesses on Tahiti:
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TE RO O NUI
O TE PARI I HONOURA ASSOCIATION |
TE FETIA O TE
MAU MATO CLUB |
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CIRCUIT VERT PO. Box 7426, 98719 Taravao- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Zena ANGELIEN Telephone - (689) 57.22.67, Fax- (689) 57.21.67 2 to 3 day treks and camping. Minimum 5, maximum 10 passengers. Discover Tahiti-Iti peninsula. |
PRESQUILE
LOISIRS PO. Box 7509, 98 719 Taravao- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Mataa'e RANGIMAKEA Telephone - (689) 57.00.57 1 to 2 day, 1 night treks with bivouac. Minimum 4, maximum 6 passengers. Discover Tahiti-Iti peninsula. |
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MATO EXPEDITIONS PO. Box 11 023, 98 709 Mahina- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Guillaume DOR or Mr. Fred JULIAN Telephone - (689) 43.92.76/ 77.48.11, Fax- (689) 43.92.76 Trekking, hiking, and canyoning on the Tahiti-iti peninsula and also the interior of Tahiti Nui. Also, organized hikes on request throughout the Society Islands. Minimum 4, maximum 8 people. |
PUARAI
EXCURSIONS PO. Box 110 361, 98 709 Mahina- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Alfred MERVIN Telephone - (689) 48.16.24 1-3 days hiking and trekking circuits to the interior of Tahiti-Nui and the Tahiti-iti peninsula. Minimum 5, Maximum 10 passengers. |
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EVASION PO. Box 1180, 98 729 Papetoai- MOOREA Contact: Mr. Eric LENOBLE Telephone - (689) 56.48.77/ 41.35.07, Fax- (689) 56.48.77 Trekking, hiking, and canyoning: 7 days in the interior of Tahiti-Nui, including 2 days in the Pari on the Tahiti-iti peninsula and also climbing the highest peaks on Tahiti. Or, take a 21 day "trekking in the islands" trip with us on the islands of Raiatea, Tahiti, Tahaa, Moorea, and Tetiaroa atoll. Minimum 6, maximum 12 passengers. |
POLYNESIAN
ADVENTURE PO. Box 21 183, 98 713 Papeete- TAHITI Contact: Mr. Vincent DUBOUSQUET Telephone - (689) 43.25.95/ 77.24.37, Fax- (689) 43.25.95 1 to several days treks of the interior of Tahiti-Nui and the Tahiti-iti peninsula. Minimum 4, maximum 5 people. |
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