Port: Huahine, Society Islands
Duration: 3.5 Hours
Discover the beauty of Huahine on this 4×4 tour of the island. Depart the pier by off-road vehicle for the drive to Huahine Nui. Stop at the “Bellevue” View Point and capture beautiful photos of Maroe Bay and the m/s Paul Gauguin. Visit the village of Faie, and the sacred blue-eyed eels who reside there.
Next, take a short Polynesian outrigger canoe trip to visit, “Huahine Pearl Farm and Pottery” where you will learn the secrets of the black pearl and see Polynesian pottery made with a glaze found at the bottom of the lagoon while pearl farming. The pottery is available for purchase and refreshments will be served during the visit.
Continue on to Maeva, the island’s most important marae (archaeological site). Drive along Lake Fauna Nui and see the ancient fish traps, restored by the local archaeologists and still in use today before returning via scenic road to the pier. On the way back, you will pass through the village of Fare, the main village of Huahine.
Please note: Although the off-road vehicle will remain on the main road for most of the drive, this tour also involves travel over non-paved roads with steep ascents and descents. This tour is not recommended for guests with back and/or neck problems, guests who suffer from vertigo or motion sickness, or guests with limited mobility. Order of visits may be reversed and itinerary amended depending on weather conditions.
Excursion Code: HHN-6225