Wild Marquesas Islands Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights including Nuku Hiva & Hiva Oa

Day 01: Papeete / Nuku Hiva

Flight Papeete/Nuku Hiva in the morning
Arrival at Nuku Ataha Airport by lunch time.
Helicopter transfer from airport to Taiohae heliport
Transfer from heliport to Hotel Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge

In the afternoon, visit, by foot, with a guide, the village of Taiohae. Your itinerary includes:
• Tohua Temehea: ceremonial site hosting recent stone carvings, inspired by local legends…
• Notre Dame Cathedral, built in 1973, on the site of an ancient “tohua” (ceremonial platform). The church shelters numerous religious wooden works by local artists
Dinner at the hotel.

Day 02: Nuku Hiva

Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion by 4-wheel drive vehicle to the valley of Hatiheu, on the north coast.
On the way, while the vehicle climbs up the hill, enjoy the magnificent view over the bay of Taiohae. You will then drive through the valley of Taipivai, the largest coconut grove of Polynesia, made famous by the writer Melville in his novel “Typee”.
You will reach Hatiheu after 2 hours drive. Outstanding archeological sites have been restored in the valley (Tohua Hikokua and Kamuihei Ceremonial Center): while listening to your guide, you will travel back in time; picturing the grand ceremonies taking place in these sacred sites.
Lunch will be served at the unique Restaurant Chez Yvonne: comfortably installed at tables set on the terrace of a genuine wooden house, you will never forget this special moment sampling local delicacies…

Afternoon at leisure for relaxing, and visiting this very tiny village of Hatiheu.
Dinner at the hotel.

Day 03: Nuku Hiva
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, enjoy a nice gentle hike towards and around the archaeological site of Koueva. Restored for the 2000 Marquesan Art Festival, this site is a pure testimony of the Marquesan Nature & Culture.

Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at the hotel.

Day 04: Nuku Hiva / Hiva Oa
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Transfer to the airport by 4-wheel drive vehicle (duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
On the way, enjoy the views on Toovi plateau, and the surrounding valleys.
Flight Nuku Hiva/Hiva Oa (duration: 35 minutes).
Arrival at Hiva Oa by lunch time.
Transfer by 4-wheel drive vehicle to Hotel Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge.
(transfer duration: 30 minutes)

In the afternoon, visit the pleasant village of Atuona, made famous by the artists Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. Your itinerary includes:
• the little Paul Gauguin Museum: displaying old photographs, copies of the artist’s paintings, and marquesan handicrafts.
• the replica of the “Maison du Jouir”, name given by the artist to his house in Atuona
• the Calvary Cemetery, where Gauguin and Brel are buried.
Dinner at the hotel.

Day 05: Hiva Oa
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, enjoy a leisure hike (1h30) towards “the” unique smiling tiki hidden deep in the tropical forest down the hotel…. It is a very surprising piece of art.
Then your guide will take you uphill, with a 4 wheel drive vehicle, until Jacques Brel’s stele. You will be delighted: the view from this point is just outstanding….
You may enjoy hiking the way down (1hour) back to the hotel.

Lunch at the hotel.

In the afternoon,
Dinner at the hotel.

Day 06: Hiva Oa
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion by 4-wheel drive vehicle to Puamau, on the eastern tip of the island.
Breathtaking drive along the winding coastline, through several valleys, until reaching the picturesque village of Puamau.
This archeological site is made famous by “Takai”, the tallest stone Tiki in Polynesia (2.43 meters); and the very exceptional “Makaii Taua Pepe”, a tiki represented horizontally; very unique...
Lunch will be enjoyed at Marie-Antoinette’s home: you will have the opportunity to taste real home-made marquesan dishes: marvellous indeed!!
Afternoon at leisure to have a nice chat with this very friendly family; relax, and return to Atuona.
Dinner at the hotel.

Day 07: Hiva Oa / Papeete
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning, at leisure.

Transfer by 4-wheel drive vehicle to airport for your return flight to Papeete. (flight duration: 3 hours).
Lunch on your own (not included)

Includes
3 nights Hotel Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge, in Bungalow with meals shown
+ 3 nights Hotel Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge, in Bungalow, with meals as shown
+ all excursions as shown
+ round trip transfers in Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva
+ airfare Papeete/Nuku Hiva/Hiva Oa/Papeete

 

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