French Polynesia · TEAHUPO'O & THE TAHITI PENINSULA
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The road down the Tahiti peninsula runs out before Teahupo’o, and the wave is another boat ride past that. These tours reach it, some by 4WD to the end of the tarmac and some by boat to sit off the reef pass while it breaks. Prices, durations and swell notes are below.
Small-group West Coast Tahiti to Teahupoo with waterfalls, black sand beaches, marae sites, and an optional Olympic surf boat ride.
“It was an absolutely fantastic. Learned so much about the island and local customs. Tracey is a very knowledgeable person and loves her island”
Watch Teahupoo big waves up close from an aluminium catamaran with a local surfer captain and a small group in Tahiti.
“Stunning day out on the water & watching surfers catch some huge waves was awesome! Loved it, would do it again”
Humpback whale swims off quiet Paea and Papara on a 28-foot boat, with respectful DIREN rules, provided snorkeling gear, and real field conditions.
“Being in the deep water and seeing only the whale submerge and emerge below me. Incredible. I didn’t get a photo because my battery in my underwater camera died before the swim”
A small-group West Coast Tahiti day trip to Teahupoo, with waterfalls, black sand, gardens, and culture stops, plus an optional reef boat ride.
“Due to the ship arriving slightly late, we missed our originally assigned tour guide. By chance, we ended up with Hine instead. Unexpectedly, she brought an unexpectedly wonderful experience to our rainy day trip. She proved to be sincere, kind-hearted, and full of enthusiasm, showing special care for the elderly. She demonstrated exceptional patience with my family members and showed thoughtful consideration throughout. Despite the awful weather, we enjoyed constant laughter and joy along the way. Her presence made the entire experience truly worthwhile. We all adored her - she made us feel such warmth and familiarity, just like family..”
Shared boat half day tour from Teahupoo to boat-only valleys and a river walk, ending with coral garden snorkeling.
“Wonderful captain and crew! We loved going on land and learning about the local trees and plants. Great knowledge and great stories.”
Private land and taxi-boat day in Tahiti, from Punaauia’s pool and caves to Teahupoo’s surf reef and the Faarumai waterfalls.
“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”
2-hour jet ski outing in Puna'auia, Tahiti, with an instructor, lagoon and ocean views, and often wildlife sightings like turtles and dolphins.
“Very good would go again and again full blast out to sea prepared to get wet..did see a whale as well. Got to see far more past Papeete. Good fun”
Take a taxi boat for a close-up view of the Tahiti Pro at Teahupo'o, watching world class surfing from a covered, safe vantage.
“Having watched the WSL over the years to say tv does not do Chopes justice is an understatement! The force of the wave is just phenomenal and the conditions were far from optimal when we visited. We arrived after the WSL event had fRead more”
