3 Hiking & Trekking in French Polynesia to Build a Day Around

1.Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $97Our pick

Walk through Afareaitu Valley with guides such as Yvette, Mary, Sylvie, or Teva, learning about Polynesian culture, temple ruins, tropical plants, and local fruit. The moderately strenuous trail leads to a waterfall swim, followed by a generous tasting in a private riverside garden.

“What can I say? The weather was absolutely perfect. There was an overcast which helped shield us from the sun, along with the beautiful trees. Tevia was our travel guide and he was absolutely amazing! He gave us information about the plants, fruit, and flowers along the trail. You literally hike through the forest. The hike was no more than 30 mins each way. We were given walking sticks to assist us. It was slightly slippery so please bring good hiking shoes. After we leached the waterfall we went for a swim. It was so breathtaking! We hiked back down to a house that hosted us and we tried all…”

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2.Private Day Trip Hike and Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,822

Spend eight hours with Fabien and Nicky hiking Moorea’s ancestor trail to the 3 Pinus, crossing pineapple fields and archaeological remains, then eating a local meal on a motu and watching for rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales with a marine biologist.

“Our guides shared all kinds of information on this trip that helped us understand local history and customs. Their passion made the adventure great. The scenario, lunch, boat ride and snorkeling were all excellent.”

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3.Private Half-Day Hike in the Opunohu Valley in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $668

Join Fabien of Mana Moorea Tours for a private four-hour hike through Moorea’s Opunohu Valley. You’ll see pineapple fields, native and introduced plants, archaeological trails, and viewpoints near the Col des 3 Cocotiers and 3 Pinus, with the pace adjusted to your fitness.

“We had the most amazing hiking experience with Fabien!! We got to see the pineapple farms and Fabien told us all about the different vegetation along the trail. He even gave us a snack and took some extra water for us. The hike is no joke- definitely wear hiking shoes aRead more”

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