Skip to content
Please select your location:
Tiki sculpture, Nuku Hiva

Full day 4WD tour to Muake Pass & Hatiheu

The tour departs in the morning, first climbing the hill out of Taiohae affording superb panoramic views back across the bay, before dropping down into the largest coconut grove in Polynesia which fills the valley of Taipivai. The valley was made famous by the American author, Herman Melville, in his novel, Typee.

After a meeting with Marquesan craftsmen in the village of Taipivai and a guided tour of the Paeke and Kamuihei archaeological sites you arrive in the famed valley of Hatiheu for lunch which is served, every day apart from Sunday, at the local restaurant, 'Chez Yvonne'.

The highlight of the afternoon is a guided tour of the partially restored ancient ceremonial site at Hikokua with its amazing spectator platforms and modern and ancient tiki statues.

Speak to someone
who's been there
Audley Travel specialist Joshua

Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our French Polynesia specialists

Price range

We create trips as individual as you, so you won't find any set prices on our website. Your specialist will design your journey from scratch, selecting every element around your passions and preferences. The result is a unique itinerary with a unique price. This itinerary is just an idea, and our guide pricing is an indication of how much this kind of trip might cost, depending on factors like when you travel, how far in advance you plan, where you stay, and what you choose to experience.