The Marquesas Islands are a treasure trove of nature and history. This isolated, unspoiled archipelago is home to raw, grandiose beauty, offering contrasting landscapes of towering mountains, deep valleys and rugged coastlines. This untamed nature has attracted many explorers over the centuries, including the artist Paul Gauguin, who found the Marquesas an inexhaustible source of inspiration for his works. Tahiti Nui Travel's Marquesas Packages include excursions and hikes to Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa.

The natural treasures of mysterious Nuku Hiva
Nuku Hiva, Polynesia's second-largest island, is distinguished by its mystical, spellbinding beauty. Its majestic landscapes, steeped in ancestral legends, invite exploration. Our selection of two exceptional excursions allows you to discover the natural and cultural treasures of this fascinating island.

• Explore the magnificent Hakaui Valley on a half-day hike. Nestled in the heart of an unspoilt environment, this valley offers total immersion in the authentic nature of the Marquesas.
• Or take a trip to the Hatiheu valley, bordered by a vast bay dominated by impressive basalt peaks containing burial niches. On one of them, the Madonna de Hatiheu, erected in the 19th century by a missionary, watches over the landscape.

New explorations on Hiva Oa, Gauguin Island
Hiva Oa, the fascinating adopted home of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel, rivals Nuku Hiva for beauty and lush mountains. This island has some magnificent sites to explore, such as the Tehueto petroglyphs and the rare smiling tiki, finely sculpted and placed on a Mea'e (Marquesan marae). A day trip in an all-terrain vehicle takes in the Puamau Valley, located to the northeast of Hiva Oa, offering an unforgettable glimpse of its rich heritage.