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By AOA Polynesian Forests
Free cancellation available
Price is $235 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore a forest sanctuary in the heart of the sacred Mo'aroa Valley.

    Winner of the Tahiti Sustainable Tourism Award 2024
    Recognised by the UN in its Ecosystem Restoration Programme (2021 - 2030)
    The only eco-tourism experience in Tahiti recognized by the United Nations
    Botanic Gardens Conservation International
    Largest worldwide network dedicated to plant conservation.

    In the heart of the sacred Mo'aroa Valley, 40 minutes from Papeete, AOA Polynesian Forests opens the doors to a private estate of 230 hectares.

    Guided by passionate naturalists, you explore a forest undergoing active restoration, populated by endemic and native species found nowhere else.

    Bamboo forest, large native banyan tree, medicinal plants, endemic birds, crystal clear river: each visit is an authentic immersion in Tahiti’s natural heritage.

    Each activity contributes directly to the restoration of Polynesian biodiversity.

Activity location

  • AOA Polynesian Forests
    • Allee des Mombins, Teva I Uta
    • 380574, Mataiea, French Polynesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • AOA Polynesian Forests
    • All. des Mombins
    • 98726, Teva I Uta, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia

Check availability

Immersion Day Without Shuttle

  • Earn $7.04
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$234.52 x 1 Adult$234.52
Total
Price is $234.52
Until Wed, Oct 7

Day + Shuttle Paea-Papara

  • Earn $7.47
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Transport Paea - Papara

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
$249.10 x 1 Adult$249.10
Total
Price is $249.10
Until Wed, Oct 7

Day + Shuttle PPT-Punaauia

  • Earn $7.88
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Transport Papeete - Punaauia

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
$262.57 x 1 Adult$262.57
Total
Price is $262.57
Until Wed, Oct 7

Day + Shuttle Arue-Pirae

  • Earn $8.45
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Transport zone Arue - Pirae

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
$281.64 x 1 Adult$281.64
Total
Price is $281.64
Until Wed, Oct 7

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Snacks

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

AOA Polynesian Forests

  • 8m
  • Admission ticket included
A full day in a private forest sanctuary of 230 hectares, in the heart of the sacred valley of Mo'aroa. A complete and committed experience Beyond the discovery, you are actively involved in the Polynesian Forest Restoration project: you plant a native tree with your own hands, which will continue to grow well after your Check-out. A concrete, living trace left on the fenua. The day unfolds through the different faces of the valley: active eating areas, botanical trails, grand banyan, short circuit meals and planting. Guided by a passionate naturalist, each moment is a gateway to the natural and cultural history of Tahiti, its medicinal plants, endemic birds, traditional knowledge. Welcome with floral infusion and local biscuits. Private domain: your group evolves, without meeting other visitors. Your visit contributes directly to the active restoration of Polynesian biodiversity.

Location

Activity location

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    AOA Polynesian Forests
    • Allee des Mombins, Teva I Uta
    • 380574, Mataiea, French Polynesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    AOA Polynesian Forests
    • All. des Mombins
    • 98726, Teva I Uta, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia

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