In a few words
“An introduction to canyoning, without abseiling, to reach the top of a 180 m waterfall”.
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Level: Difficult
Location: Pk 39.9, at HITIA'A + 4x4 track up to 630 metres altitude
Meeting point: 7.15am - 7.00pm at GSMA, Mahina
Activity time (walking + breaks): outward journey 3h30 (downhill) - return journey 2h00 (uphill)
Transport time (from Papeete): 1h drive + 45 min 4x4 track
Attractions: very aquatic, jumps, wild and spectacular landscapes
> Supplement: 1000 fcp/pers (LAVATUBES trail access fee + equipment supplied)
Description
The 4X4s are left at the second roadblock on the access road to LAVATUBES. After a 20-minute walk on an easy track, we begin the descent into the upper FARA’URA valley. A succession of small waterfalls feed beautiful pools for jumping and swimming galore. The descent ends on wide, beautiful slabs and a 180-meter waterfall with a cutbreathing view. This outing requires a good level of fitness, ease of progress on uneven terrain and an appetite for water!