Black Sand Beaches, Tahiti
What to see at Black Sand Beaches and how to fit it into a Tahiti trip.
Quick answer
Tahiti's dramatically volcanic black sand beaches at Taravao and Papara — wild, moody, and beautiful.
Best season for Tahiti: May–October. Recommended trip length: 5–7 Days.
About Black Sand Beaches
Tahiti's dramatically volcanic black sand beaches at Taravao and Papara — wild, moody, and beautiful.
Black Sand Beaches is one of 13 places we cover in Tahiti, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Tahiti plan. A 5-day Tahiti trip from Mumbai costs about ₹1,72,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Tahiti
- Teahupo'o
- Papeete Market
- Papenoo Valley
- Teahupo'o Wave
- Museum of Tahiti
- Heiva Festival
- Dolphin Watching
- Venus Point Lighthouse
Questions about Black Sand Beaches
What is Black Sand Beaches?
Tahiti's dramatically volcanic black sand beaches at Taravao and Papara — wild, moody, and beautiful.
When is the best time to visit Black Sand Beaches?
Tahiti's best season is May–October, which is the best window for Black Sand Beaches too.
How many days do I need in Tahiti to include Black Sand Beaches?
Trripah recommends 5–7 Days for Tahiti. Black Sand Beaches fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Black Sand Beaches in a Tahiti package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Black Sand Beaches to a Tahiti plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.