Location: Papeete
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Papeete, Society Islands
Papeete is a great base for exploring Tahiti’s lagoons, black- and white-sand beaches and volcanoes. You’ll find a lively nightlife scene centered around the ferry dock. For an authentic island experience, visit Mapuru a Paraita market or Musee de la Perle to find local black pearls.
Restaurants in Papeete
1. Tahiti Discovery
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5.0 based on 337 reviews
Teiva offers a fine scenic drive to the center of the island of Tahiti Nui explaining the nature and historical information. A good way to spend a nice day on Tahiti.
2. Unique Tahiti
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5.0 based on 578 reviews
Unique Tahiti offers authenic, personalized, small group or private island tours. Accompanied by an exceptional english speaking guide we will take you to places you wouldnt find on your own. Our tours combine nature, history, culture and offer a unique opportunity to meet the polulation as they live their daily lives. From our luxury 8 place Mercedes at Unique Tahiti, we do it differently.
3. Tahiti By Boat
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Half day tour, to visit tahiti by boat from mahina to punaauia. On program dolphins, fishes, sharks, Rays, turtles, and whales in season. Also try the brand new subwing! Plane and ship wreckage snorkeling and local fruit degustation with a nice local guide!
4. Manapearl Tahiti
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
Discover the secrets of the “Le Chemin de la Perle de Tahiti” and how the Tahitian Pearls are transformed into exceptional jewels !! At the end of your visit, you can see our showroom where is exposed a wide selection of necklaces and pearl jewelry made in Tahiti. 1st distributor of jewelery "Made in Tahiti", delivered in more than 80 countries.
Reviewed By BarbaraP132 - Melbourne, Australia
We were told about manapearl by the flight attendant on the way there as she had a coco bracelet that her husband had bought her and it was so beautiful we asked where it came from. The shop is upstairs in the main centre and you have to call to make sure Thibaud is there.He takes you through to a small room where there are many beautiful pieces and loose pearls so you can choose them and he will make whatever you want. His pearls come from his father's pearl farm in Rangiroa .where all the best pearls are cultivated because the water is so clean. He will make whatever you want and then you can pick it up on your way home or he will post it to you. Thibaud is a lovely man and was very helpful and all the pieces that we ordered were absolutely gorgeous ! I would highly recommend to go to Thibaud for the most beautiful pearls in Tahiti and at the best price! He will also ship to you if you order from his website, nothing is a problem. Thank you Thibaud for my wonderful memories of Tahiti every time I wear my Manapearls!
5. Poe Charter Tahiti
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4.5 based on 911 reviews
Family, couple or friends, take a cruise sailing from Tahiti or Tuamotu. Day trip, weekend, week or more, it is a whole range of services offered by Poe Charter. Tetiaroa Trip, Moorea, Cruise leeward Islands, Tuamotu, Bora-Bora, Fakarava to Rangiroa...
6. Kevai Tours
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Kevai tours is an authentic circle tour of tahiti island. We provide the most enriching travel experiences. Kevai tours is the best way to discover Tahiti.
7. Aremiti
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4.5 based on 1,302 reviews
Fast and confortable ferrys crossing between Tahiti and Moorea. Operating 7 days a week, from 05:00am to 05:30pm.
Reviewed By cyb72800
This is a great ferry to Moorea from Tahiti! It takes about 30 minutes and it is a beautiful, smooth, relaxing ride. A lot of seats to accommodate lots of passengers. Make sure you check the schedule, they usually leave on time.
8. Paofai Gardens
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By paulaY1594EG
Get away from the shops and streets and enjoy a relaxing walk through this park. A lot of effort has been put into this area to make it lovely and great place to walk, view the harbour, stop and have a meal or drink or both and enjoy the activities going on around you.
9. Terevau
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
The Terevau is a high speed catamaran that runs between Tahiti and Moorea. It takes you from one side to the other one within 30 mn dock to dock, since 2012. It offers 360 comfortable seats and can board 8 vehicles, has air conditionned halls and a fully furnished snack bar.
Reviewed By BigSur707 - Paris, France
Best and fastest way to get to Moorea from Papeete. Super fast ferry, I was amazed at the speed. 17 nautical miles covered in 30 minutes. Flies through the waves. No frills, free seating. Hop on, hop off. Got our tickets on the website. No reservation required, just the actual tickets. Makes for a fun and quick crossing.
10. Municipal Market
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4.0 based on 1,066 reviews
This large and bustling market hall offers local farm products, handicrafts, souvenirs and a variety of fish and food products.
Reviewed By Global_Traveller11 - Salt Lake City, United States
We were initially disappointed to find the market was closed early however we managed to find time the next morning to visit and we’re glad we did. The market was bustling with locals selling everything from fresh fish to pearls, fragranced oils, carvings, flowers and everything in between. Definitely a good place to do your souvenir shopping and buy your pearls. Some vendors take card however definitely bring cash.
