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Adventurous Escape to Hakaui Valley
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7 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English, French
Overview
Discover Hakaui Valley: A Day of Local Life & Adventure
What to Expect:
Soak in Local Culture: Learn first-hand about the customs and everyday life of the Marquesans alongside us.
Stunning Views: Stroll through lush green valleys and marvel at a beautiful waterfall. Don't forget your camera – every corner is postcard-perfect!
Fun Guided Tour: Hosts are super passionate about Hakaui. They'll take you on a journey filled with cool stories and hidden spots.
Yummy Local Food: Enjoy a delicious meal made from fresh, local ingredients.
Unique Marquesan Art: Don't miss the chance to admire and purchase beautiful Marquesan art.
Why You'll Love This:
We care deeply about Hakaui Valley – its people, culture, and nature. By choosing this tour, you're supporting the community and helping preserve the beauty of this amazing place for generations to come.
What's Included
- Guided hiking tour
- Discovering art and handicrafts
- Swimming in the river and the ocean
- Exploring Hakaui Village
- Entry ticket to the waterfall and archaeological sites
- Lunch
- Boat taxi from Taiohae to Hakaui Valley (roundtrip)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The boat taxi from Taiohae to Hakaui Valley departs at 8:30 a.m. from the fishing port in the center of town. Payment in local currency needs to be made directly to the boat taxi company. (This is not our service and we don't take any commission.) We will meet you on the Hakaui beach upon arrival.
Start time
08:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hakaui Adventure with Tangy and Ana
8:30 AM – Departure from Taiohae via Boat Taxi Kick off with a scenic boat taxi ride from Taiohae, offering coastal views en route to Hakaui Valley. 9:00 AM – Welcome at Hakaui Beach Meet your friendly guides, Tangy and Ana. Get ready for an exciting day ahead! 9:30 AM – Hike to Vaipo Waterfall Join us for a 1.5-hour hike to Vaipo, the tallest waterfall in French Polynesia. See archaeological sites and landscapes. (Total hike: 3 hours) 1:30 PM – Homemade Lunch Enjoy a homemade lunch in the traditional home of your guides. 2:30 PM – Marquesan Art View beautiful Marquesan artwork and handicrafts made by Tangy. 2:45 PM – Explore Hakaui Village Wander through Hakaui village, soak up the culture, and see daily village life. 3:00 PM – Swim and Relax Cool off with a swim in the river or relax on the black volcanic beach. 3:30 PM – Return to Taiohae End with a boat ride back to Taiohae, arriving around 4:00 PM, and reflect on the memories you made.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The transfer is provided by separate companies and must be paid for directly to them. We arrange this service for our guests without taking any commission. The cost for a boat taxi for up to 8 people is 16,000 XPF for a round trip, split among all passengers. For groups over 8 people, a larger boat is needed, costing 4,000 XPF per person for the round trip. Both companies only accept local currency in cash.
- We do not offer baby seats or carriers, so infants must be held on laps during lunch or brought in a carrier for the hike.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements or food allergies, please indicate them when booking.
Operated by Hakaui Adventure with Tangy and Ana
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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