Tahiti - Marquesas Islands Paddle and Sail

  • Kayaking on Nuka Hiva

    Kayaking on Nuka Hiva

  • Kayaking on the west Coast of Oa Pou

    Kayaking on the west Coast of Oa Pou

  • The pinnacles of Oa Pou

    The pinnacles of Oa Pou

  • The North Coast of Nuka Hiva

    The North Coast of Nuka Hiva

  • Kayaking in Anaho Bay

    Kayaking in Anaho Bay

  • Sailing along the south coast of Nuka Hiva

    Sailing along the south coast of Nuka Hiva

  • Vaipo Falls Nuka Hiva

    Vaipo Falls Nuka Hiva

  • Our floating home in the Marquesas Islands

    Our floating home in the Marquesas Islands


A self-supported trip created by ExpeditionEngineerin

Trip Overview

Expedition Engineering has created a 10 day journey through the wild and remote Marquesas Islands. Using a 60 foot Catamaran we'll explore at least 4 islands within the archipelago starting on Nuku Hiva and finishing in Hiva Oa. The Marquesas are known for their rugged spectacular scenery with 1000 metre basalt spires, soaring sea cliffs and gorgeous beaches. The Jurassic like landscape offers exciting kayaking opportunities as we paddle through calm bays or along the islands rugged coastline. Our hikes will take us through lush, empty valleys filled with the remnants of the ancient Polynesian people, we’ll visit spectacular viewpoints where we will see volcanic peaks, and the Pacific Ocean colliding with the rugged coastline and spend time cooling down at refreshing waterfalls and rivers.
We will also meet the locals and be invited to share a traditional Marquesan feast and explore the cultural heritage of the islands, ancient sculptures and significant anthropomorphic structures.

Trip Details

  • Trip Dates: 2/15/2025-2/24/2025
  • Sport/Activity: Kayaking, Hiking
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Water Type: Open Water/Ocean

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