Hiva Oa is a premium destination (remote island, limited capacity). Plan a minimum of €200-280/day/person in comfort mode.
Accommodation: family pension half-board €90-180/night/person, Hôtel Hanakee Pearl Lodge (4*) half-board €250-450/night for 2.
Food: breakfast and dinner included in pensions (authentic Marquesan cuisine), lunches at snack or picnic €15-30/person. Hinano beer €4-6.
Activities: 4x4 excursion Puamau valley (Iipona tikis) €80-120/person with lunch, guided Mont Temetiu hike €80-120/person, 4x4 rental without driver €80-120/day (limited choice, advance booking), Gauguin Museum entry €6, Brel Space entry €6. Marquesan tattoo €200-500 depending on size.
Transport: Tahiti-Hiva Oa return flight €400-550/person depending on season, Air Tahiti Marquesas pass (€300-500) for Hiva Oa + Nuku Hiva combination, hotel transfers included.
Estimate for 4 nights couple in family pension with 1 4x4 excursion + 1 hike: €1,200-1,800/couple excluding international flight, or €600-900/person. For the Hanakee Pearl Lodge with half-board: €2,000-3,500/couple. For the Aranui 5 cruise (signature formula, 12 days in the 6 inhabited Marquesan islands with Hiva Oa stop): €3,500-7,000/person depending on cabin.
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