Hanakee Lodge packages

3-night package including buffet breakfast and dinner, return airport transfers and 2 excursions. Extra nights on a half-board basis.

Atuona village

A 1 h 30 tour of the village: the beach, a visit to the Paul Gauguin cultural centre and the Jacques Brel museum, then the cemetery on the hillside above the village, where both artists are buried.

The giant tiki of Puamau

A full-day 4WD excursion to Puamau, on the north-east tip of the island, along a breathtaking road winding through valleys and villages. Visit the Iipona archaeological site, famous for its giant tiki such as “Takaii” (2.43 m) and the remarkable “Maki’i Tau’a Pepe”, the only Polynesian tiki carved lying down. Enjoy lunch with a local family (at Marie-Antoinette’s) and a swim in the afternoon. On the way back, we stop in the Punaei rainforest, where the enigmatic tiki Utuka, nicknamed the “smiling tiki”, awaits you.

Discover every side of Hiva Oa with the “Hiva Oa from east to west” package. 4-night package including buffet breakfast and dinner, return airport transfers and 3 excursions. Extra nights on a half-board basis.

Atuona village

A 1 h 30 tour of the village: the beach, a visit to the Paul Gauguin cultural centre and the Jacques Brel museum, then the cemetery on the hillside above the village, where both artists are buried.

The giant tiki of Puamau

A full-day 4WD excursion to Puamau, on the north-east tip of the island, along a breathtaking road winding through valleys and villages. Visit the Iipona archaeological site, famous for its giant tiki such as “Takaii” (2.43 m) and the remarkable “Maki’i Tau’a Pepe”, the only Polynesian tiki carved lying down. Enjoy lunch with a local family (at Marie-Antoinette’s) and a swim in the afternoon. On the way back, we stop in the Punaei rainforest, where the enigmatic tiki Utuka, nicknamed the “smiling tiki”, awaits you.

Tahuata

Leaving Tahauku harbour, the boat sails around Hanakee Rock, where you may be lucky enough to spot manta rays.
Visit the hamlet of Hapatoni, then stop in the small village of Vaitahu with its church, museum and little local market. The people of Tahuata are renowned for their carvings in wood, in horse, pig or goat bone, and even in swordfish bill. You then head to a beautiful white sand beach for swimming, relaxing and a barbecue.
This excursion is only suitable for people in good physical condition: as the beach has no jetty, you go ashore by dinghy, landing directly on the sand.

Travel between the islands of the southern Marquesas with the “Discover the southern Marquesas” package. 6-night package on a full-board basis, from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day. Excursions and airport transfers included. Extra nights on a half-board basis.

Atuona village

A 1 h 30 tour of the village: the beach, a visit to the Paul Gauguin cultural centre and the Jacques Brel museum, then the cemetery on the hillside above the village, where both artists are buried.

The giant tiki of Puamau

A full-day 4WD excursion to Puamau, on the north-east tip of the island, along a breathtaking road winding through valleys and villages. Visit the Iipona archaeological site, famous for its giant tiki such as “Takaii” (2.43 m) and the remarkable “Maki’i Tau’a Pepe”, the only Polynesian tiki carved lying down. Enjoy lunch with a local family (at Marie-Antoinette’s) and a swim in the afternoon. On the way back, we stop in the Punaei rainforest, where the enigmatic tiki Utuka, nicknamed the “smiling tiki”, awaits you.

Tahuata

Leaving Tahauku harbour, the boat sails around Hanakee Rock, where you may be lucky enough to spot manta rays.
Visit the hamlet of Hapatoni, then stop in the small village of Vaitahu with its church, museum and little local market. The people of Tahuata are renowned for their carvings in wood, in horse, pig or goat bone, and even in swordfish bill. You then head to a beautiful white sand beach for swimming, relaxing and a barbecue.
This excursion is only suitable for people in good physical condition: as the beach has no jetty, you go ashore by dinghy, landing directly on the sand.

Fatu Hiva

After a 3 to 4-hour crossing by bonitier (local fishing boat), you arrive through the magnificent Bay of Virgins and spend one night in a family guesthouse, sharing the daily life of the islanders, who will show you how to make tapa or monoi oil. You will look for the Fatu Hiva monarch, the island’s emblematic bird, and enjoy a long hike across the island from Omoa to Hanavave.

Set off on an adventure on Hiva Oa with this new package, including 4 nights on a half-board basis, return airport transfers and 4 excursions. Extra nights on a half-board basis.

Atuona village

A 1 h 30 tour of the village: the beach, a visit to the Paul Gauguin cultural centre and the Jacques Brel museum, then the cemetery on the hillside above the village, where both artists are buried.

The giant tiki of Puamau

A full-day 4WD excursion to Puamau, on the north-east tip of the island, along a breathtaking road winding through valleys and villages. Visit the Iipona archaeological site, famous for its giant tiki such as “Takaii” (2.43 m) and the remarkable “Maki’i Tau’a Pepe”, the only Polynesian tiki carved lying down. Enjoy lunch with a local family (at Marie-Antoinette’s) and a swim in the afternoon. On the way back, we stop in the Punaei rainforest, where the enigmatic tiki Utuka, nicknamed the “smiling tiki”, awaits you.

Hiking in the northern valleys of Hiva Oa

From the Hanaiapa valley, a 2-hour walk (one way) takes you to Hanatekuua bay (bring protection against the heat during the walk). You follow the coast to a huge coconut grove lined with a magnificent white sand beach. Picnic on site and swimming in crystal-clear waters. Full-day excursion for experienced hikers, subject to weather conditions.

Tahuata

Leaving Tahauku harbour, the boat sails around Hanakee Rock, where you may be lucky enough to spot manta rays.
Visit the hamlet of Hapatoni, then stop in the small village of Vaitahu with its church, museum and little local market. The people of Tahuata are renowned for their carvings in wood, in horse, pig or goat bone, and even in swordfish bill. You then head to a beautiful white sand beach for swimming, relaxing and a barbecue.
This excursion is only suitable for people in good physical condition: as the beach has no jetty, you go ashore by dinghy, landing directly on the sand.