Hiva Oa Activities

Visit of Upeke -- a major archeological site occupying the entire valley where visitors can see ancient living platforms, tiki, and sacrificial altars. Then, visit the small village of Taaoa, with its church and its beach.

4x4 guided tour, of the charming Hanaiapa village with petroglyphs in a peaceful bay.

4x4 tour across the island. Visit Puamau Village and the Giant Tiki archaeological site. Marquesan lunch included. See the petroglyphs of Hanaiapa Village.

A full day 4x4 guided tour of Puamau, Visit of "Te Iipona” and Makaii Taua Pepe. Lunch on site in a Marquesan home. Short moment on the beach, and stop at the rainforest of Punaei to see the enigmatic Utuka (Smiling Tiki).

4x4 tour through spectacular landscapes and bays until the Puamau village. Marquesan lunch included. Visit Taaoa village.

4x4 tour across the island through spectacular landscapes and bays. Visit Puamau Village and the Giant Tiki archaeological site. Marquesan lunch included.

4x4 guided tour of Taaoa Valley. Visit of the village, the oldest chapel on the island and the large archaeological site of Upeke.

This boat tour takes you to Tahuata Island - famous for the local wood carvings. You’ll visit Hapatoni and the village of Vaitahu. Afterwards you’ll relax and enjoy a BBQ on a white sand beach.

Hike in the Hanaiapa Valley (2 hours one way) to Hanatekuua Bay. Walk along the coast to a huge coconut grove bordered by a beautiful white sand beach. Picnic on site, swimming is possible if weather is permitting.

Visit of the village of Atuona, the Paul Gauguin cultural center, and Jacques Brel memorial along with the last homes they lived in.