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Hiva oa
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Hiva Oa, island beloved to the hearts of Paul Gauguin and of Jacques Brel, is situated 1184 km north-east of Tahiti. A tortuous geological formation endows the island with a wild and untamed atmosphere. Green valleys provide protection to some of the best archaeological sites in the Marquesas where you can see the largest tikis in Polynesia. It is also the most fertile island and considered to be the garden of the Marquesas. Atuona, the main village, nestles below the vertiginous cliffs of Mount Temetiu and Mount Feani. This peaceful island offers a safe anchorage for the numerous sailing craft that make a stop over.
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Districts :
Atuona (main village), Tahauku, Puamau, Nahoe, Hanapaaoa, Hanaiapa, TaaoaPopulation :
2 310 inhabitants.Surface area :
320 sq km.Do not miss :
- Puamau Village where the giant tikis stand, among the largest in Polynesia.
- Calvaire Cemetery where Gauguin and Brel are buried.
- The great pae pae of Taaoa,"Tahua Upeke".
- The rock carvings of Eione and of Punae.
- The picturesque village of Hanaaiapa.
- The rock carvings of Tahauku.
- Atuona Museum,
- The new Paul Gauguin cultural center,
- The Jacques Brel cultural center.
Things to do :
- Marine activities and excursions : boat trip, fishing.
- Land based activities : horse riding with guide, four-wheel drive safari, visit to the archaeological sites.
- Others : helicopter tour.
Practical information :
- Banks : yes. Automatic cash machine
- Post Office : yes. Several public call boxes.
- Shops : yes. A few grocery stores. It is possible to purchase sculptures and local handicraft.
- Restaurants : yes. A few snack-bars and restaurants mostly in lodges and hotels. We recommend to book a room with half board (breakfast with dinner).
- Medical care : yes.
Flight schedule :
AIR TAHITI time-table and fares
Our accommodations in Hiva oa :
Our suggested single island packages
Package 3 night(s) from 658 Euros per person *
Including flights Tahiti/Hiva Oa/Tahiti, transfers airport/accommodation/airport, 3 nights in a garden bungalow with half board and VAT.
Our suggested island combos
All our packages included domestic flights with Air Tahiti, accommodation, transfer airport / accommodation / airport, major taxes (VAT + RPT). Some meals could be included as well depending on accommodation.
Package KAOHA 2 ISLANDS IN THE MARQUESAS- in guest houses
Package 6 night(s) from 923 Euros/pers*
Visited islands : Nuku Hiva Hiva oa
Visit 2 of the most bigger islands of Marquisas with this package. Dramatic landscape, amazing archeological sites, unique custom, tattoing and carving, the Marquesas will enchant you ! ... more
Suggested itinerariesPackage KAOHA NUI 2 ISLANDS OF THE MARQUESAS- in middle range hotel Package 6 night(s) from 1162 Euros/pers*
Visited islands : Nuku Hiva Hiva oa
Visit 2 of the most bigger islands of Marquisas with this package. Dramatic landscape, amazing archeological sites, unique custom, tattoing and carving, the Marquesas will enchant you ! ... more
Suggested itinerariesRates per person, based on a double occupancy (2 persons per room). Packages and list of accommodation subject to change without notice. VAT and RPT taxes are included. Stay taxes are not included and are to be paid directly to the lodges and hotels. All our packages and island combos can be modified to suit individual needs and personal interests, as well as budget and schedule.(provided the domestic flight schedule as well as aircraft availability and accommodations allow it). Rates available only for Internet sales, for passengers located outside French Polynesia.
