Captain Cook Private Tour on East Coast of Papeete

Discover the east coast of Tahiti with a first stop at the "ONE TREE HILL" named by the early navigators because of the conspicuous tree which served as a landmark to enter the pass leading to Matavai Bay. Once here, admire the magnificent view of Moorea.

The "POINT VENUS" and the Matavai Bay are of great historical significance and a fine place for a rest stop. This area has all natural amenities, shady trees, a river, beach and exposure to cooling trade winds. In the early days of Tahiti, this tiny point of land was used by some of the most important visitors of that area, captains Wallis, Cook and Blight. Until 1820's, when Papeete became a more popular port of call, all visiting ships anchored in this area. It was Captain Cook's expedition in 1769 that gave the land its name. He was sent by the Royal Geographical society to record the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.

The Arahoho "BLOW HOLE" is one of Tahiti's biggest roadside attractions. It's unmarked and located at the base of a steep cliff on a narrow shoulder on the mountain side of the road. Over countless years, battering surf has undercut the basalt shoreline and eroded a passage to the surface beneath the road. When waves crash against the rocks, the result is a geyser-like plum of sea water that showers on lookers.

Visit James Norman Hall Museum, a beautiful museum dedicated to American writer, James Norman Hall, author of the legendary best seller "Mutiny on the Bounty". Feel the ambience of the charming colonial-style house and learn about the fantastic life of her owner.

 

Schedule Details Departs:

Tuesday to Saturday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• March 05 (Missionaries Day)
• March 21 (Good Friday)
• March 24(Easter Monday)
• May 01 (Labor Day)
• May 08 (Victory 1945)
• May 12 (Pentecost Day)
• July 14 (Bastille Day)
• August 15 (Assumption)
• November 01 (Remembrance Day)
• November 11 ( Armistice Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point: Down town hotels in Papeete only Departure Time:

• Morning Departure: 9:00am
• Afternoon Departure: 2:00pm

Return details: Tour concludes at original point of departure Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up is available from all down town Papeete hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. Please note, cruise port pick ups are not provided.

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