Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

5 hours

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Visit a sumptuous valley with lush vegetation, rich in tropical fruits and flowers. This veritable garden of eden which bears the name of the valley of the Polynesian gods and kings will amaze you with its richness.

During your walk to the splendid Afareaitu waterfall, our guide will tell you about Polynesian legends and show you around the remains of ancient Polynesian temples. You can refresh yourself in the rivers lined with flowers, the natural basins and the splendid waterfall.

A tasting in a private tropical garden by the river will be an opportunity to quench your thirst in a friendly atmosphere.

Additional Info

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

Children under 4 years old cannot participate in this activity.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Fresh fruit tasting

Transfer between the Hilton and the Moorea Beach Lodge (supplement of 2500 FCFP / person).

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Afareaitu Waterfalls

Botanical and cultural hike in the sumptuous sacred valley of Afareaitu, lush vegetation, forest of tree ferns, tropical fruits and flowers, archaeological sites, rivers lined with flowers, natural pools and waterfall where you can bathe in a site of great beauty, out of the beaten track. Welcome to the Garden of Eden! Numerous stops along the way to discover the remains of ancient Polynesian temples, agricultural terraces and housing platforms, plants and their daily uses. Afareaitu means in Tahitian the valley of gods and kings, your guide will tell you the legends that inhabit these places. A delicious tasting of fresh fruit in our private tropical garden by the river will punctuate this half-day full of conviviality. Medium level hike on a stony trail with ups and downs. and slippery in rain. Bring good walking shoes and don't forget your swimsuit!

4 hours • Admission Included

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Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

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Reviews

4.97

175 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

170

Best Part of Our Trip to PF!
E1766LBjessicab,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was such a great experience! My friends are still thanking me for booking it. Communication about what to expect was great from the time I booked this tour. Definitely pay attention to any restrictions and expectations communicated on the booking page and in any subsequent communication, as it’s all very accurate. We learned so much about the local culture through this tour. We were picked up at the port/wharf after coming over to Mo’orea by ferry by Yvette. She’s such a friendly and lovely person. Our tour guide, Mary is so warm, friendly, animated, and so knowledgeable! We were all enthralled with her. The first major stop, the garden, is absolutely stunning. And the hike thereafter wasn’t too difficult, though it did get a bit slippery at some points (as expected). None of us are serious hikers, but we made it through. Mary’s expertise is definitely part of the reason for that! But the reward—the waterfall—was so worth it! Swimming was a lot of fun. But even just seeing the waterfall without swimming would be worth it. The fruit tasting was a whole meal of the freshest fruit I’ve ever tasted. We can’t wait to go back through this tour the next time we’re in PF!
Great waterfall hike
Ruth K,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a phenomenal hike. Our guides were very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I would suggest hiking boots rather than sneakers.
Very nice hike,...
guillaume h,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice hike, with a guide at the top (Marie-France) discovery of customs, local flora, a vegetable garden, and other surprises as the hike progresses. The weather didn't work in our favor, but beautiful places
A must do!
Sylvia S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the best hike we have taken on all of our vacation! The guides were fantastic! So knowledgeable in history and fauna. It was so amazing to learn about plants that provide perfume, nail polish, paint, food both edible and poisonous. The swim at the waterfall was so beautiful. If you are not used to hiking it is a bit strenuous with the humidity but they helped me make it to the end which I am ever so grateful for (I an in my mid 60’s and not very physical). I would have missed out on. They provided a beautiful snack at the end and we tried fruit we never knew about. Please don’t miss out on this adventure.
Many thanks to Yvette and Caesar for their Welcoming and kindness. A magical walk between Polynesian culture and discovery
Cecile Aline G,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Many thanks to Yvette and Caesar for their Welcoming and kindness. A magical walk between Polynesian culture and botanical discovery. Beautiful landscapes. Swimming breaks and delicious tasting. Thank you again for sharing.
Great excursion!
Diana G,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Definitely a must do! The hike is fairly steep and some parts are slippery but definitely doable and worth it once you get to the waterfall. The water is so fresh and not deep at all. Yvette enhances the experience by showing you important flowers and facts about the Polynesian culture. I’m so glad we included this experience in our trip! This was definitely our favorite part of the trip.
The best excursion on the island! The best tour guides I have ever had!
jennifermL1392WE,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the most amazing experience with the best tour guides. Knowledgeable about the vegetation, crops, land and history of the island. The hike to the waterfall was so beautiful and worth the effort. At the end the fruit was delicious and all from the surrounding property.
Hiking on top!
Stéphanie B,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice hike made exceptional thanks to our guide Marie France. From start to finish a multitude of explanations about plants, fruits, jungle flowers. Marie France with her kindness and humor captivated us by making us discover the culture of her island. The hike is intermediate level, some slippery passages but made easier thanks to the poles and the help of our guide. Beautiful swim in the cool waterfall, we even saw an eel. On the return stop for a delicious tasting of fresh fruit, just perfect. I definitely recommend this hike. Thank you Marie France!
The tour with Mary France was one of the highlights of our honeymoon
eoincollier792,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mary France was a fountain of knowledge about Polynesian culture and the medicinal and cultural uses for so many plants around Polynesia. She gave us bamboo sticks to help us get to the waterfall and took so many wonderful photos for us. When we left the waterfall she had made us a lunch of fruits from her garden and sweets like Banana Pudding. She was fascinating and so lovely to listen to.
Mary runs the world!
Emma G,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful hike with Marie/Mary and Yvonne! Both women are incredible forces of nature (I’m quite confident there’s nothing in this world that Mary cannot do) and so knowledgeable about the area and Polynesian culture. The hike was much more strenuous than we were anticipating, but we got through it! Would not recommend if you’re not very active at baseline, but worth it for young and/or active folks!