Safari on the Island of Tahiti
Marama Tours, Tahiti-Aventures, Adventure Eagle Tours, and Tahiti Safari Expedition operate in Papeete-Tahiti. Their staff can arrange car tours to the most beautiful parts of the island on a sunny day between June and September. You can contact the staff of one of them to order a safari in an SUV with an open body. If you want, a guide will accompany you during the trip. The trip will last several hours. You can get a boost of adrenaline by driving on steep dirt roads. You will also pass through the craters of volcanoes, and visit the rainforest and Papenoo Valley. You will have the opportunity to refresh yourself in a mountain river or waterfall.
Considering all remarkable gastronomy establishments of Papeete the Jimmy Restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine is best worth visiting. The eating house serves its guests till late night … 
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Trip around Tahiti and Hiking Trails around the Island
If you want to enjoy the island's wildlife with a professional guide, you can come to the office of one of the local tourist companies. For example, Tahiti Evasion specialists are happy to offer various walking routes in Tahiti. You will have the opportunity to go hiking to Lake Vaihiria and climb to the top of mount Aorai. It has a high level of complexity.
The resort of Papeete experiences the heaviest tourist traffic in the period of ethnic holidays and festivals as there is no better way to learn the local culture and take part in unusual … Open
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Ride a Horse
If you are a fan of horse riding, you can go from the capital of French Polynesia to the ranch. It is called L'amour de la Nature à Cheval. You will be able to see foals and adult racehorses there. You will also have the opportunity to ride around the area and book a horse ride around Papeete-Tahiti or another route of your choice.![\"Downtown Papeete\", Tahiti](http://www.orangesmile.com/common/img_cities_w300/faaa--1310053-30.jpg "\\"Downtown Papeete\\", Tahiti")
Helicopter Tour over the Island of Tahiti
You will probably be interested in the opportunity to see the sights of Papeete-Tahiti and the entire territory of the beautiful island from a height. You can contact the company Polynesia Hélicoptères for this. It organizes helicopter tours to Tahiti. You will have a chance to get into the cockpit of the helicopter. It is designed for 4 passengers. You will enjoy the scenic view for 45 minutes.
A major part of historical and cultural landmarks and sights of the tourist destination was destroyed in the end of the 19th century by an extensive fire. A ruinous cyclone battered on … Open
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Go Scuba Diving and Take a Walk on the Ocean Floor
If you contact Dive-Tahiti, you can book a trip to the underwater world of the Pacific Ocean. You will choose one of 12 scuba diving locations. They are located near the island. You can also go snorkeling, swim with dolphins, or take an evening cruise with the help of Dive-Tahiti staff. You will get the opportunity to observe whales in the period from August to October.
There is another way to get acquainted with the depths of the Pacific in Papeete-Tahiti. You should visit the protected area of the Punaauia lagoon to do this. It is called the "Aquarium". If you get here you can put a special helmet on your head and go for a walk on the sandy bottom. Its duration will be 2 hours. You can see colorful tropical fish.
Papeete is a genuine paradise for active leisure enthusiasts and night life fans. The resort offers its guests scenic gardens and parks for serene leisure and sporting activities, plenty of … Open
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View the Fautaua Waterfall
The trail leading to the Fautaua Valley is located near Papeete-Tahiti. The eponymous waterfall is located there. It has a height of 300 meters. You can get permission from the town hall and go hiking alone to the island's natural attraction during the rainy season. The journey will require considerable physical strength as you will have to move through dense thickets. However, it is better to use the services of the travel company Tahiti Evasion. Its staff can arrange a group tour to the picturesque cascade.
Notable celebrations and festivals in French Polynesia
The first week of July in Tahiti is full of music and colors. On these days, begins the Heiva festival, which lasts for almost a month. Polynesians from all over the country invariably come here. On some islands, festivals are also organized, but in smaller scale. Locals dress in traditional costumes, adorn themselves with flowers and celebrate their culture and life on the beautiful islands. Many hundreds of musicians, singers, dancers and artists compete with each other in workmanship. Fire shows are held, and all interested people can walk on red-hot stones. Bastille Day, or National Day, is celebrated on July 14th along with France.
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