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Visit Tahitis west coast from Papeete to Papearii on the south coast, starting with the Museum of Tahiti then the Marae Arahurahu a sacred site followed by Vaipahi Water Gardens where we turn back, visiting Maraa fern cave on the return drive to Papeete. other stops will be included timle permitting. Commentary will be focused on Polynesian beliefs, history and culture both pre and post European together with the geology, flora and fauna.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for the midnight blue minivan with white Tours of Tahiti logo
Itinerary
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1Te Fare Iamanaha-Musee De Tahiti Et Des Iles
The Museum of tahiti and her islands or The House of Treasures has been on its waterfront site for over 50 years, the main exhibition hall was reopened after renovation in may 2023. Discover items that have been hidden in the depths of the British Museum for hundreds of years such as the God A'A. Polynesians had no metal or pottery but were very inventive inntheir constructions
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Arahurahu Marae
in ancient times there were hundreds of maraes on Tahiti but when Pomare II converted to christianity many were destroyed and abandoned, Take a glimpse into pre european history where we find the remains of a marae once used for human sacrifice
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Maraa Grotto
A large lava tube now filled by a freshwater spring and popular with Tahitians on a hot day
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Water Gardens of Vaipahi
used by the Teva clan in pre european times for spiritual purification and polynesian last rites, since 2010 these gardens are open to the public. freshwater springs, a small waterfall, lotus lilies and waterlilies float on pools full of fish and eels
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration includes travel time
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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