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Discover Hakaui Valley: Local Life & Adventure
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Explore Hakaui Valley: Immerse in local culture, enjoy stunning views, and savor delicious food on this unforgettable guided adventure.
Explore Hakaui Valley: Immerse in local culture, enjoy stunning views, and savor delicious food on this unforgettable guided adventure.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hakaui Adventure with Tangy and Ana - 8:30 – Enjoy a picturesque boat journey from Taiohae to Hakaui
9:00 – Receive a warm greeting from Ana & Tangy
9:30 – Explore Hakaui Village
10:00 – Embark on a hike to Vaipo Waterfall & ancient sites (3.5-hour roundtrip)
13:30 – Savor a homemade lunch
14:30 – Explore genuine Marquesan artwork
15:00 – Swim and unwind on the beach
15:30 – Boat ride back to Taiohae
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Hakaui Adventure with Tangy and Ana - 8:30 – Enjoy a picturesque boat journey from Taiohae to Hakaui
9:00 – Receive a warm greeting from Ana & Tangy
9:30 – Explore Hakaui Village
10:00 – Embark on a hike to Vaipo Waterfall & ancient sites (3.5-hour roundtrip)
13:30 – Savor a homemade lunch
14:30 – Explore genuine Marquesan artwork
15:00 – Swim and unwind on the beach
15:30 – Boat ride back to Taiohae
What's Included
- Explore and shop for unique Marquesan art
- Visit remote and peaceful Hakaui Village
- Guided hike through lush jungle trails
- Lunch
- Refreshing swim in river and ocean
- Access to Vaipo Waterfall and ancient archaeological sites
- Explore and shop for unique Marquesan art
- Visit remote and peaceful Hakaui Village
- Guided hike through lush jungle trails
- Lunch
- Refreshing swim in river and ocean
- Access to Vaipo Waterfall and ancient archaeological sites
What's Not Included
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Information
A Day of Local Life & Adventure!
What to Expect:
Immerse in Authentic Marquesan Island Life
Join us for a day and gain an authentic insight into the local customs, traditions, and everyday life in Hakaui Valley.
Jungle Adventure & Breathtaking Views
Trek through jungle paths, relish the breathtaking views, and visit the tallest…
A Day of Local Life & Adventure!
What to Expect:
Immerse in Authentic Marquesan Island Life
Join us for a day and gain an authentic insight into the local customs, traditions, and everyday life in Hakaui Valley.
Jungle Adventure & Breathtaking Views
Trek through jungle paths, relish the breathtaking views, and visit the tallest waterfall in French Polynesia.
An Enjoyable, Personalized Experience
We are more than just guides — we are residents! We’ll share stories, local legends, and hidden gems not found in any guidebook.
Art from the Heart of the Pacific
Witness genuine Marquesan artistry up close — and perhaps take home a unique piece to cherish your visit.
Why You’ll Love It:
By participating in this tour, you are directly supporting our local community and contributing to the preservation of this enchanting valley for future generations.
- We do not offer baby seats or carriers for the hike.
- The boat transfer is provided by a separate company and needs to be paid for directly to them. The boat taxi accepts cash payments only in local currency (XPF) and USD.
- Age limit: 68 years (for safety reasons)
Location
Quai des pecheurs
The boat taxi from Taiohae to Hakaui Valley departs at 8:30 a.m. from the fishing port in the center of town. Payment in local currency needs to be made directly to the boat taxi company. (This is not our service and we don't take any commission.) We will meet you on the Hakaui beach upon arrival.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Donaldwinnipeg
Nov 15, 2025
Hike through the Royal valley - Anna was an amazing guide. She knew so much about the history of the Royal valley. The views of the cliffs were extraordinary. The hike was not hard in any way. I loved crossing the rivers multiple times. The lunch they provided was so good. The only drawback was not getting to the waterfall, however I would still recommend this tour .
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56anishk
Nov 14, 2025
Incredible One-Day Hike - We had an amazing experience on the one-day hike with Cannibal Art Tours in Nuku Hiva. Our guides, Ana and Tangy, were fantastic from start to finish. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole day feel fun, safe, and meaningful.
The hike took us through stunning scenery and culturally rich sites, and we learned so much along the way. Ana and Tangy really brought the island’s history to life, and their passion for Nuku Hiva made the experience unforgettable.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island. It was one of the absolute highlights of our trip!
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Vivianalane77
Nov 13, 2025
Fantastic tour and guides! - We had a fantastic time with Ana as our guide and her husband, Tangy, cooking for us!! Ana was very knowledgeable about the area and she even took pictures for people during the tour. It was a great hike! Strenuous, but worth it! What a gorgeous valley and mountains on Nuku Hiva!!
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228jessikaa
Nov 13, 2025
History, culture, and hiking in the staggering beauty of the Marquesas (Nuku Hiva) - We came via cruise ship to Nuku Hiva and experienced a wonderful day with Ana & Tangy! Our group of 11 enjoyed the beautiful hike to a waterfall, the history of the culture that was told along the way, and an excellent meal prepared by the couple. I would absolutely recommend this experience for culture, staggering landscapes, and excellent guidance through it all. You get to learn, see special places, and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Ana was very responsive and helpful in arranging our group details from start to finish. 5 stars!
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Juliabeaud
Nov 12, 2025
Authentic excursion - A day full of authenticity and sharing with Ana and Tangy, two passionate and exciting guides! Their pleasure in passing on their culture and knowledge makes this tour unique. Between unspoilt nature and a magnificent panorama to the Vaipo waterfall, it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you again for these beautiful moments!
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Sandrine
Oct 10, 2025
Beautiful, sincere and anthentic - A beautiful meeting with Tanguy and Ana. Simple and authentic who welcomed us with the heart.
An exceptional outing with breathtaking discoveries.
A timeless moment, which I will describe as magnificent both by the landscapes and by the relational.
Then go with your eyes closed. You will have a wonderful time.
Thank you to Ana and Tanguy for the Welcoming and love of the valley and this splendid island
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Celia7492
Sep 25, 2025
Amazing experience with Ana and Tangy! - Unforgettable day with Ana and Tangy who explained their lifestyle, history and Marquesan culture. The valley is beautiful and the waterfall just as beautiful. Thank you both for this wonderful experience.
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O2912xzdanl
Sep 18, 2025
Super friendly, informative/interesting, and spectacular views on Nuku Hiva hike to Vaipō waterfall. - This was such an awesome; unique experience. Ana and Tangy are super friendly - and Ana gave an amazing tour, explaining lots about the village, the valley, and historical/cultural background. Super interesting! And the scenery was spectacular, with the forest, cliffs, waterfall.
Would highly recommend and would happily go visit again!
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Adwelty2020
Sep 16, 2025
A wonderful experience on Nuku Hiva. - Our hike to see Vaipo waterfall was spectacular. The valley is naturally beautiful, and full of evidence of a past more populated by native people. Ana and Tangy were wonderful hosts and guides. One expects guides to be knowledgable, and they were. But they were not like so many who try to be funny to maintain interest. They were simply themselves, two genuinely interesting people sharing their story and their valley with us for several hours.
The hike itself was not especially long or difficult. But the trail was rocky, and muddy in places, and included a few stream crossings. There were bugs, especially at lunch time. So, be prepared.
My wife and I generally prefer to hike on our own. But as guided hikes go, this one gets my highest recommendation.
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Suefc284cq
Sep 10, 2025
Hidden valley waterfall hike - Our tour guide, Ana was lovely and sooo filled with stories from the traditions of the island culture. The hike was kinda hard on our group of 8 as we were all 65 , but we did it and felt so proud. The further into the valley we went, the cliffs got higher and higher, and we couldn’t believe how beautiful it was!! (The waterfall was just bonus 😀)
This hidden treasure (where season 4 of The Survivor was filmed ) was magical. And learning about the Polynesian culture made us feel like we went back 100 years to what old Hawaii may have been like. It was magical. (But BRING the RIGHT shoes as the trail is filled with volcanic rock). It was a once in a lifetime adventure!!
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