Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall in Moorea
by Moorea Vip Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€160Overview
This half-day hiking tour in Moorea takes about five hours and leads through the Afareaitu valley, known locally as the valley of Polynesian gods and kings. The walk passes lush vegetation including tropical fruits, flowers, and a forest of tree ferns. Along the stony trail, which has some ups, downs, and can be slippery when wet, the guide explains Polynesian legends and points out archaeological remains such as ancient temples, agricultural terraces, and housing platforms. The hike includes several stops to explore the natural pools and rivers edged with flowers. The final destination is the Afareaitu Waterfall, where visitors can bathe in the water. After the hike, there is a tasting of fresh fruit served in a private tropical garden by the river. Snacks and all fees and taxes are included. Participants should bring suitable walking shoes and a swimsuit for the river and waterfall.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Afareaitu Waterfalls
The hike covers the sacred Afareaitu valley with lush vegetation including a forest of tree ferns and tropical fruits and flowers. The trail passes archaeological sites such as ancient Polynesian temples, agricultural terraces, and housing platforms. Along rivers lined with flowers, there are natural pools and the Afareaitu Waterfall where bathing is possible. The guide shares local legends linked to the valley, which is called the valley of gods and kings. The trail is medium difficulty on a stony path with some ups and downs and can be slippery when wet. The walk ends with a fresh fruit tasting in a private tropical garden by the river.
240 min
Meeting point
Parking next to the helipad in front of Afareaitu hospital.
End point
Parking next to the helipad in front of Afareaitu hospital.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall in Moorea
by Moorea Vip Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€160Overview
This half-day hiking tour in Moorea takes about five hours and leads through the Afareaitu valley, known locally as the valley of Polynesian gods and kings. The walk passes lush vegetation including tropical fruits, flowers, and a forest of tree ferns. Along the stony trail, which has some ups, downs, and can be slippery when wet, the guide explains Polynesian legends and points out archaeological remains such as ancient temples, agricultural terraces, and housing platforms. The hike includes several stops to explore the natural pools and rivers edged with flowers. The final destination is the Afareaitu Waterfall, where visitors can bathe in the water. After the hike, there is a tasting of fresh fruit served in a private tropical garden by the river. Snacks and all fees and taxes are included. Participants should bring suitable walking shoes and a swimsuit for the river and waterfall.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Afareaitu Waterfalls
The hike covers the sacred Afareaitu valley with lush vegetation including a forest of tree ferns and tropical fruits and flowers. The trail passes archaeological sites such as ancient Polynesian temples, agricultural terraces, and housing platforms. Along rivers lined with flowers, there are natural pools and the Afareaitu Waterfall where bathing is possible. The guide shares local legends linked to the valley, which is called the valley of gods and kings. The trail is medium difficulty on a stony path with some ups and downs and can be slippery when wet. The walk ends with a fresh fruit tasting in a private tropical garden by the river.
240 min
Meeting point
Parking next to the helipad in front of Afareaitu hospital.
End point
Parking next to the helipad in front of Afareaitu hospital.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.