Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall
Overview
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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 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!
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Fresh fruit tasting
Transfer between the Hilton and the Moorea Beach Lodge (supplement of 2500 FCFP / person).
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Reviews
184 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The ONLY way to see the waterfall and experience Mo’orea with local commentary and delicious fruit lunch
Marcia J,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was beyond magical, incredible and truly a MUST do when visiting Mo’orea! Yvette and Mary were the BEST guides who welcomed us into their beautiful garden world and and forest wonderland. They showed us flowers, mushrooms, plants, fruits, trees and natures’ wonders - some that were found by smell only! And the waterfall - was WOW! Just WOW! We swam, decorated the turtles with flowers to bless our day and returned to an absolutely incredible feast of island fruits that couldn’t have been more delicious. This day was an absolutely perfect way to experience the island with people who love their island and who shared their love with everyone while allowing you to enjoy an absolutely incredible waterfall and the wonders of nature.
Great hike!
Dean D,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.0010 out of 10 recommend! The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the island and clearly was very connected to the land. The water fall was beautiful (take something to swim in if you want to jump in!) and hike was very doable. It ended with a fruit tasting with fruits grown on their property where the hike started. Delicious way to end the hike!
Truly the BEST tour in all of French Polynesia!
amybU1207LJ,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly the BEST tour we took in all of French Polynesia! Yvette and her staff were welcoming, knowledgeable and excellent guides on this gorgeous and challenging hike! We had a group of family and friends that ranged in age from 4 1/2 to 75 and everyone came away with the same WOW experience. We were rewarded with a spectacular waterfall view and swim in the natural pool when we reached the top of our hike as well as a feast for our eyes and mouths when we finally climbed down at the end of the hike. This is a not to be missed experience if you're lucky enough to visit Moorea! Maruuru Yvette!
Unforgettable <3
camillemW4846PT,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beyond hiking in beautiful nature and arriving at the beautiful waterfall where you can swim, Marie our pure Polynesian guide loves to pass on his knowledge of the history, culture, plants of the trees and flowers of Polynesia with passion and pleasure. A nice welcome a beautiful song. Not to mention sharing the fruits of his garden. An exceptional moment. Thank you for this beautiful moment Marie you touched us a lot. Big crush doesn't change you're a very beautiful person. Of course we recommend this superb excursion. Thanks, girls. Camille and Jc
Unforgettable experience with Yvette and Maria - VIP Moorea Tour
apollineb610,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely amazing experience with Yvette and Maria on the VIP Moorea Tour. Shortly after the start of the hike, we were able to enter the beautiful garden of Yvette. She introduced us to vanilla, many local flowers and fruits, as well as the plants used to create natural pigments, including those used by Gauguin. His explanations were exciting and very rewarding. Visiting the garden is already an experience in its own right: small waterways, lush vegetation... a real little paradise. We then continued the hike towards the waterfall. We were extremely well supervised, with a real concern for safety (walking sticks provided, advice throughout the route). Yvette and Maria continued to pass on their knowledge of the fauna, flora and ancient sculptures left by the ancestors, details we would never have noticed alone. The arrival at the waterfall is simply magical: a beautiful place where we could swim, always under their kind supervision and their many tips to live this experience to the fullest. On the way back, we tasted delicious local fruits in the Yvette garden (papaye, mango, coconut, clitoria...). All in a warm atmosphere, surrounded by their adorable cats and their cute dog. An authentic, enriching and perfectly supervised experience. I recommend 100%!
Unforgettable🥰😍💖landscape and guides💝
Veronique B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You must be equipped with suitable slippery ground and water shoes And sunglasses because everything is beautiful🤩
A fun moderate hike full...
Michelle K,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun moderate hike full of knowledge about the Tahitian. Cultures a great swim at the waterfall and a delicious snack of fresh fruit
Memorable Experience with nature and local culture
JETulip,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful activity: we were driven to a private home, where our host Marie explained a bit about local flora. Then we hired up to the waterfall with our other host, Etienne, who told us more about the site and the local culture. The waterfall was beautiful, as well as the forest we went through to get there. Then we were provided with a meal of the best examples of local fruit, which was incredibly delicious. A great and memorable experience.
A very special hike!
T8368VWmichaels,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was great, the fruit tasting on the shady deck was a highlight and so was the swim in the waterfall. Most of the hike was I. The shade.
Best Part of Our Trip to PF!
E1766LBjessicab,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
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