Yota Tahiti Private Island Tours
Yota Tahiti Private Island Tours
Yota Tahiti Private Island Tours
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Experience Tahiti from a fresh perspective with our guides! Our friendly trilingual (English, French, and Japanese or Tahitian) tour guides, are eager to share their passion and knowledge of the island with all visitors. Immerse yourself in Tahitian culture as our guides showcases his skills in surfing, Tamure dancing, preparing the famed "poisson cru" dish, selecting exquisite black pearls, and unveiling the mysteries of the islands. As you journey around Tahiti, our guides will regale you with legends and stories of the various places you visit. With a keen interest in botany, our guides are also excited to share their knowledge about the local fauna and flora. Travel in style in a spacious, comfortable minivan or a compact city cab, perfect for exploring the magnificent island of Tahiti!
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AnnT1312
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
Mar 2020
Our cruise in Tahiti booked for late March was cancelled on Friday 13 March. Yota advised me the night before of notification from the Polynesian Government that this was a possibility. I was, therefore, able to get in touch with my Travel Agent immediately. Then, unfortunately, we had to cancel airport and ship transfers and the tour with Yota who had been exceptional in arranging all for us, even to the point of contacting me personally by phone. Yota, refunded our deposit straight away, which is more than the Hotel is prepared to do. We will, of course, be contacting him later in the year when the trip is rebooked. I cannot recommend his attentioin to detail and service more highly.
Written March 14, 2020
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Thank you very much for leaving me such a wonderful review. I’m looking forward to having your new request soon. Until that time. Mauruuru, Yota Yokoi
Written March 14, 2020
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Eric S
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Couples
My wife and I did a full-day van tour around the island of Tahiti with Gana as our tour guide. Gana was very friendly, helpful, and informative. My wife has some mobility issues and the van was very easy to enter and exit. Gana very effectively tailored our tour with my wife's mobility issues in mind. We saw a lot of beautiful sights and learned a lot about the history of the island, including current events. I highly recommend Gana and this tour.
Written October 3, 2023
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Dear Eric and Shernade! - We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience on our full-day tour of Tahiti! It was truly an honor to be a part of your 50th-anniversary celebration, especially knowing that you also visited here 20 years ago for your 30th anniversary. We're delighted that Gana's friendly and informative guidance made your tour enjoyable. Your mention of how Gana tailored the experience to accommodate your wife's mobility needs warms our hearts. It's our priority to ensure that all our guests have a comfortable and enriching experience. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next milestone celebration! - Warm regards, Yota Yokoi, Owner, Yota Tahiti Private Island Tours
Written October 6, 2023
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blueskybrown
Atlanta, GA4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
I was in Tahiti for sailing and needed a taxi ride. I found his service online and sent a message on WhatsApp. He responded quickly and soon he was at the airport to help me get to the boat yard. On my may back through Papeete Tahiti on my way home I gave my flight number and date and he was waiting for me at arrival with my name on a sign. He quickly and safely delivered me to my hotel. The next day my international flight required me to arrival 3 hours before departure. He set up a pickup time for me and was there to return me to airport. I hope it is clear that he is very reliable and professional. His van is very clean. I would use him for all my tour or car travel needs in Tahiti.
Written August 23, 2020
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Thank you very much for taking time for leaving me this wonderful review. Also thank you very much for coming to French Polynesia in such a difficult time to travel. I'm glad to hear that you are satisfied about my services. Please come again and call me again when you need rides. Until then. Mauruuru roa, Yota Yokoi
Written August 23, 2020
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Debbie D
1 contribution
Mar 2020
We booked an airport transfer with Yota and he was great to deal with, friendly and professional. Unfortunately we had to cancel our cruise, but Yota made everything easy and refunded our payment immediately. When we rebook this itinerary toTahiti, I will definitely contact him again!
Written March 6, 2020
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave me this wonderful review. I’m looking forward to receive your new request. Until that time. Mauruuru, Yota Yokoi
Written March 6, 2020
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Jillian H
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
We loved our tour with Yota. He was a wealth of knowledge, and even took extra time with us (because he had it.) He explained everything, had genuine presence & even and took photos for us. We are so glad we booked with Yota!!
Written October 14, 2022
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Thanks for writing the Five Star Review! I'm glad you booked me too lol I've been studying photography lately and glad it's paying off!! I look forward to seeing you again in Tahiti. Mauruuru and take care, Yota Yokoi
Written October 15, 2022
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GMaWa
Stockton, California105 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
WE were met at the exit of the cruise dock by our charming guide, Maylee, and escorted to our van where we met Yota. We proceeded on our circle island tour with stops at various waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical greens, famous surfing spots, and the blow hole. Throughout the trip, we were informed of the historical and cultural significance of the locations.
Our Guide and Driver-owner wee charming and always mindful of each participant. They made sure no one was left behind. Both Yota and Maylee never got upset with any of the odd questions asked. They were eager to make sure we enjoyed our tour and learn from us as well as inform us.
Highly recommend the full day tour of Tahiti with Yota and Maylee.
Our Guide and Driver-owner wee charming and always mindful of each participant. They made sure no one was left behind. Both Yota and Maylee never got upset with any of the odd questions asked. They were eager to make sure we enjoyed our tour and learn from us as well as inform us.
Highly recommend the full day tour of Tahiti with Yota and Maylee.
Written April 25, 2019
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Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. Maylis will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer satisfaction as our priority. So thanks for your kind words. Mauruuru roa
Written April 29, 2019
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Jack H
7 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
On 1 March 2019 we took the 8 hour Tahiti Island Circle Tour. Yota is a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable about Polynesian Culture, and about Tahiti itself. He is a very safe driver, his van is nearly brand new, spotless, and comfortable, and air conditioned. He has equipped it with a speaker toward the back so all can hear his commentary. He also has mobile WiFi hotspots installed and they work well. Yota's English language skills are quite good - his speech is accented, but easy to understand. We are 75 and 76 years old, and the rest of the passengers on our tour were - ladies and gentlemen of similar ages. One lady was limited in mobility and I was very impressed with the care and assistance he gave her getting in and out of the van, crossing roads and streets, stairs, etc. He was SO considerate, polite, and helpful. He had a cooler filled with cold water for his clients, and his tour is well planned with more than enough bathroom stops and photo stops. Booking with Yota was easy, emails were answered promptly. He picked us up at our hotel on time and showed us all a great time!
Written March 24, 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to leave me this good review. I'm so glad you like my tour! Mauruuru and see you next time.
Written April 1, 2019
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Cathy L
Laguna Niguel, CA70 contributions
This was our first time to Tahiti. We are so glad we booked the morning half-day tour with Yota. He provided us with a personal VIP tour of Tahiti. We hit all the major sightseeing spots. We highly recommended this tour- you will be glad you did!!
Written September 17, 2020
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Thank you very much for taking time to leave your review during your stay! It was impressive to hear that you made a tour reservation from the sky! inside the airplane of United Airlines/they provide WiFi on board(pay service). I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience with me. Please enjoy the rest of your vacation in the paradisiac islands. Thank you again for sharing your experiences. Mauruuru and Stay healthy, Yota Yokoi
Written September 21, 2020
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smvNYC
New York City, NY363 contributions
Dec 2019
Thank you Yota for the excellent tour in December! While the tour was great, the driving flawless and the conversation informative, what we liked the most was the ease with witch we were able to plan the day in advance. Yota was prompt in the replies, was accommodating to our requests for changes and delivered what he promised. While a tour of Tahiti is a wonderful experience in itself, Yota managed to make it even better!
Written January 27, 2020
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Thanks for leaving me such a wonderful review. It made me so happy. I’m doing my best to make my guests comfortable and enjoyable, and your review reaffirms the hard work I put in every day. Thanks again for your kind words and I look forward to seeing you again. Mauruuru, Yota Yokoi
Written January 29, 2020
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Rebecca Z
Laguna Niguel, CA173 contributions
Aug 2019
My husband and I took the private, 8 hour circle island tour and highly recommend Yota. Of note, taking a private tour was not much more expensive compared to a group tour. It is totally worth spending a little extra.
Communication was via e-mail. Response was relatively prompt (within 1-2 days) and clear. He sent a confirmation the day before, which was appreciated. On the day of the tour, he arrived on time. His car was immaculately clean.
Yota speaks excellent English and very knowledgeable about the history of Tahiti as well as many other topics! He is very professional, personable and attentive and we really enjoyed his company. I highly recommend the full day as we were able to comfortably stop at all the main points along the way without feeling like we were being rushed. Some of the memorable things you see along the way include a cave with natural spring water, different waterfalls, a beautiful garden, a blowhole and of course plenty of ocean views!
For lunch, I highly recommend Yota's suggestion to stop at a restaurant he chose along the way. The restaurant had excellent food, with the most breathtaking view along the water, where you can see fishes swimming outside the window. It was truly a memorable lunch I would have never found on my own.
I arranged to be picked up at 9AM and we were dropped back at the hotel by around 5:30PM. I would definitely recommend all my friends and family to take his tour if they plan to visit Tahiti.
Communication was via e-mail. Response was relatively prompt (within 1-2 days) and clear. He sent a confirmation the day before, which was appreciated. On the day of the tour, he arrived on time. His car was immaculately clean.
Yota speaks excellent English and very knowledgeable about the history of Tahiti as well as many other topics! He is very professional, personable and attentive and we really enjoyed his company. I highly recommend the full day as we were able to comfortably stop at all the main points along the way without feeling like we were being rushed. Some of the memorable things you see along the way include a cave with natural spring water, different waterfalls, a beautiful garden, a blowhole and of course plenty of ocean views!
For lunch, I highly recommend Yota's suggestion to stop at a restaurant he chose along the way. The restaurant had excellent food, with the most breathtaking view along the water, where you can see fishes swimming outside the window. It was truly a memorable lunch I would have never found on my own.
I arranged to be picked up at 9AM and we were dropped back at the hotel by around 5:30PM. I would definitely recommend all my friends and family to take his tour if they plan to visit Tahiti.
Written August 6, 2019
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Thank you for your great feed back. I’m so happy to know you liked my private tour and my favorite island Tahiti. I always try to give the best experience to my guests. I will definitely do the same when I receive your friends and family here. Mauruuru
Yota
Written August 8, 2019
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Hello we are arriving Thursday night and wondered if you were free to pick us up but I am also wondering if you could do a welcoming Flower Lai?
Written March 3, 2020
Hello Stephanie. Unfortunately I will be busy this Thursday night. Sorry for this inconvenience. The information for the next time, it is possible to arrange meet & greet + flower lai (pay service).
Written March 3, 2020
I will be arriving in Tahiti on February 8th. I was wondering if you do pick ups and drop offs to and from the Manava Suite and Hotel Resort? I am also looking to arrange a day tour with this company as well as airport drop off and will also need taxi service into town in order to go restaurant hopping for a few days. Thank You.
Written January 5, 2020
Hello Lythia718. At what time will you arrive in Tahiti-Faaa international airport on February 8th? If it’s between 8h-17h, it won’t be possible for me, I’m already booked for a full day tour by other guests. Which day would you like to join my Tahiti circle island tour? Drop you off at the airport after the tour is fine, I do that very often. On the other hand, I prefer to ask you to store your luggage at luggage storage service(pay service) in the airport terminal. I’m not comfortable when I have your important luggage in the car during the tour. I can’t look after all the time your luggage, everyone says that Tahiti is safe, but honestly we sometimes have car break in. I don’t want any drama just before your flight, this is why I prefer to ask you to use the airport storage service. For the taxi services to/from restaurant in Papeete, if I’m not busy I can do it. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Written January 5, 2020
Is there much walking with the 8 hour circle full day tour?
Written December 11, 2019
We walk unpaved track about 250yd (230 meter) for each site. This 8 hour circle full day tour includes 8 sites around the island. Yes, there’s enough walking. Please participate in good health and wear comfortable walking shoes if you join this tour.
Written December 11, 2019
What restaurant is Yota talking about in one of the reviews?? Has great food and incredible views. Would like to research as I plan a January trip. Thanks.
Written September 1, 2019
Hi crimsuntide, that’s Restaurant L’escale du France in Vairao. Great view, tasty local food, sometimes the service is slow but it’s worth. I recommend that you visit early(around 12h). Have a good one!
Written September 1, 2019
JPchan
Hong Kong, China
Hello, my husband and me (2 of us) will arrive Papetee at 1.40pm from Bora Bora by VT425 on the 15th June, Saturday.
Will you advise we can get a half day tour (4 hour) after we arrive (i think start around 2.15pm) Papetee airport with our luggage?
Or will any private 4-hour tour available on the 16th June morning? Cos we will take 5.30pm flight flying back Auckland. Many thanks.
Written May 11, 2019
Hello PhoebeFun! For the 15th June 2019, my shared minibus morning half-day 4 hours tour is not available, it’s makeable only in the morning and pick up at the airport is not available. For the 16th June 2019, I do a shared minibus full-day 8 hours tour. I already have 2 guests from Manava Suite Resort Tahiti. If you take a flight at 17:30pm, regrettably I’m unable to do a tour at that day. Only the way to make a tour from the airport on 15th June 2019 is a “Private 5 hours tour” by TOYOTA PRIUS. Can be very comfortable for your schedule, please think about it. Thank you for taking the time to leave me this question.
Written May 11, 2019
Storyteller69576
Castries, St. Lucia
I disembark from a cruise on the 16th march 19 and looking for a tour .Please advise if you have availability and what can we do with our luggage if you can not store it
Written February 18, 2019
Hello Storyteller69676, thank you for asking. Yes, there are still several seats available for shared 8 hours Full-day Tahiti circle island tour on 16th March 2019. No Half-day tour takes place at that day, only shared Full-day tour. For the luggage, as we mentioned at Viator tour conditions, normally we are unable to store it. In the case of non full-booked(means if we have space on the back), and if other guests accept, we are able to go to airport and you can leave your luggages at storage service(it costs money). The problem is, we can know if we can do it or can not do it only few days before(you're on the ocean), tricky.. Lecently, a certain cruise company brings their guest's luggages to the airport then stores it until around 18:30 pm. Could you ask to your cruise ship company?
Written February 21, 2019
Sightsee802515
Pitt Meadows, Canada
Hi: My party is arriving at the airport in Papeete on September 29 at 9:30pm. How much would it be for a ride to our hotel - Sarah Nui?
Written September 20, 2018
Hello,
Thank you for contacting us.
First of all we’d like to know how many people are you ?
We are waiting for your reply.
Mauruuru.
Written September 21, 2018
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