Excursion Sacred sites and legendary places by 4wd & walking tour tour at Huahine

Discover Huahine's history, traditions and archaeological sites on this half-day unique walk-about discovery of Polynesia.

Village of Maeva

Huahine is renowned for its village of Maeva, where all district chiefs once lived side by side and worshiped their ancestors at their respective marae. Marae are places including stone structures set aside for religious rites and ceremonies. 200 archaeological stone structures have survived centuries of natural destruction. These structures lie within yards of one another along the shore of Lake Fauna Nui and on the sacred and scenic Matairea Hill. Visit the museum with your guide and learn about the arrival of the first navigators in Polynesia.

Vanilla plantation and Fish Traps

Also located in the village of Maeva, you will visit a vanilla plantation and learn how this plant cultivated and the beans prepared to become this treasure of flavor. The village of Maeva is also sheltering the remains of stone fish traps unique in French Polynesia. There are still fishermen using stone traps in the village.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Village of Maeva, Vanilla plantation and fish traps, Motu Maeva, Marae Manunu, Faie, Huahine Iti, Marae Anini

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking, approximately 0.6 miles (1 kilometre) on uneven ground. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. This tour operates in a 30 seat traditional truck used in Polynesia. This vehicle does not have air conditioning. The minimum age for participation is 6 years old.