Tere Na Uta: Departure For A Crossing Of The Papeno’o Valley

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, tourists and locals will enjoy together a 4 × 4 ride in the heart of the island of Tahiti while discovering its landscapes and culture. The novelty of this third edition will be distinguished by crossing the valley of Papeno’o to reach the municipality of Mataiea on the other side of the island of Tahiti through the tunnel that separate them.

Tahiti Tourisme will welcome its passengers for a departure from Papeete in 4 × 4 towards Papeno’o, valley full of marae, waterfall, green vegetation … for an unforgettable day.

Before entering a valley, the elders had to offer a present on the marae to grant the blessing of the deities who would protect them during their journey. Initiated by the Haururu Association, in charge of the preservation of the historic and sacred sites of the Papeno’o Valley, the offering will allow all the passengers to travel back in time by slipping into the skin of an old, one day and in turn make an offering.

Immersion in the heart of the island

Tere Nā Uta is also an opportunity to discover lush places to marvel again and again at the beauty of our country but also to discover the riches that we can find on our island. The panoramic views and majestic waterfalls define the immense wealth of this valley, no doubt that everyone will feel the Mana. The essential Tahiti mā’a will be offered to all participants in Lake Vaihiria, an idyllic setting to enjoy a good meal. Among the nine stops proposed, we can distinguish the one at Lac Bleu that will allow everyone to cool off in a paradisiacal setting and appreciate the diversity of colors available inside the fenua (if conditions allow). To add to that,

United tourism providers

Experienced guides, all providers of 4 × 4 excursions in the Papeno’o Valley or members of the Haururu Association, will guide the passengers during the crossing by showing them the most secluded corners and decorating each stop of Polynesian legends and customs. . The variety of Polynesian myths will not leave passengers bored, but will allow them to discover the culture of our islands like never before.

Press release

• ➢ 06 h 30: Small snack at the Tourist Office.
• ➢ 07:00: Departure in 4X4 from the Tourist Office.
• ➢ 07:45 am: Offering on the Te fa’a huhu site (marae Ivi to Maru) to grant us the blessing of the ancestors to access the valley
• ➢ 08 h 45: Quick visit to the site of Puna roa to admire the new underwater turbine and ecological and attend a scientific eel fishing *.
• ➢ 09 h 30: Passage through the Maa Ruahine site overlooking the entire Caldera.
• ➢ 10 am: Light snack proposed by the association Haururu on the site of Fare Hape withthe possibility of visiting its marae and hiking with swimming.
• ➢ 12:00 pm: Stop at the panoramic point of the Papeno’o valley in the center ofthe island, at the entrance of the tunnel.
• ➢ 12:30 pm: Photo break at Lake Vaihiria point of view.
• ➢ 1:15 pm: Traditional meal at Lake Vaihiria followed by a guided tour of the surroundings *.
• ➢ 4:00 pm: Supervised swimming at Lac Bleu with a traditional dance show *.
• ➢ 5 pm to 6:30 pm: Return to the Tourist Office.* optional tours depending on the flow of the river and the time allotted on the course.

  RESERVATION: 40 50 40 30
  SINGLE RATE: Adult 9 000 CFP
  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Municipality of Hitia’a o te ra (Papeno’o) and Teva I Uta (Tourism Committee) – Marama Nui – Haururu Association – Tourist Service Providers 4 × 4

  PRACTICAL TIPS: Cushion, spare towels, bath towel, sunscreen, hiking shoes, plastic or noodle sandals.