The 15 Best Raiatea & Taha’a Tours

1.Authentic Polynesian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $146Our pick

Explore Tahaa from Raiatea with coral-garden snorkeling, pearl and vanilla visits, a motu lunch, music, and Polynesian culture.

“We had a wonderful day with “Tarzan” on and around Taha’a. We were a group of 12, with only four English speakers, but Tarzan shifted seamlessly between French and English to narrate our adventure. We began at a rum distillery, followed by drift snorkeling on a nearby motu. This was a highlight of our day. We toured a pearl harvesting operation, after which we enjoyed a wonderful motu lunch with small fish and black-tip sharks at our feet along with musical entertainment. Tarzan also demonstrated how to climb a coconut tree and open a coconut with his fist. We finished the afternoon at a vanilla plantation - so interesting (and…”

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2.1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $144

Drift-snorkel Taha’a’s Coral Garden from Raiatea, with colorful fish, clear lagoon views, small groups, and cruise-friendly timing.

“We did this excursion on two consecutive days, the first in the afternoon, and the second on the following morning. The first day was far more enjoyable because it was high tide, approximately 2.5 feet higher than low tide the next day, making the drift snorkel much safer. I would not recommend this excursion at low tide because of increased risk of getting scratched by coral and snorkelers damaging the coral by trampling and crashing into it.”

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3.The Vanilla tour of Taha’a in a comfortable outrigger canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $156

Review of Raiatea Blue Lagoon’s Taha’a vanilla tour, with pearl farming, coral garden snorkeling, rum tasting, motu lunch, and practical tips.

“Really loved drift snorkeling and swimming with sharks. The pearl farm was great and the guides were terrific.”

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4.Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $148

Review of Revanui Excursions’ Tahaa tour from Raiatea, with vanilla, rum, pearls, coral gardens, motu lunch, and practical booking tips.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Day on Tahaa – Highly Recommend Revanui Excursions! I had such a fantastic time on my first guided tour with Revanui Excursions that I booked a second private tour the following week! Both experiences wRead more”

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5.Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $128

Drift through Tahaa’s colorful Coral Garden, enjoy fruit and drinks, meet a pearl farmer, and sail back with a small local crew.

“Our guides did a great job at ensuring a memorable experience throughout the excursion. They showed a commitment to all customers involved.”

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6.1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $144

Review of Raiatea’s half-day boat tour, with the Faaroa River, pearl farm, lagoon views, local fruit, cruise timing, price, and practical tips.

“We thoroughly enjoyed after afternoon with our captain/guide Julien. He arrived early at our meeting point with a sign that clearly showed our names. We first went to the pearl farm by boat. Most of the ride was parallel to the reef. So we enjoyed the beautiful colours of the water. The pearl farm was interesting and gave insights to this important cultural industry. The trip up the fresh water river was very serene. Julien served us fresh fruit, juices and water. He was good humoured and pleasant. We encountered some swells o. The return to port but the boat handled them well and Julien was very competent. We thoroughly…”

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7.Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $72Best value

Soar from Raiatea over Tahaa, its motus, and possibly Bora Bora on a private light-plane flight with pickup and free cancellation.

“Nous avons fait le tour "Vanilla sky" soit un survol de 35-40 minutes des îles de Raiatea et de Tahaa qui partagent un même lagon et une série de motus (petits ilots) posés sur le corail. Cette vue du ciel permet de mieux saisir la beauté et l'originalité de la géographie de ces îles polynésiennes. Le vol se fait dans des conditions sécuritaires et personnalisées car une seule personne accompagne le pilote et peut ainsi poser les questions et prendre les photos qui lui plaisent. Une navette a été offerte entre l'office du tourisme et l'aéroport. Sur place, un espace est disponible avec eau fraîche et wifi en attente de son…”

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8.Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $156

Circle Raiatea by modern outrigger canoe, snorkel at Nao Nao, visit UNESCO-listed Taputapuatea, and paddle up the Faaroa River.

“Lengthy (7.5 hrs), comprehensive, and spectacular tour of Raiatea, including two snorkeling stops at deserted, private islands, a nice light lunch at a small oceanside hotel, a visit to the famous Marae, the largest and most important temple Read more”

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9.Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $121

Spend eight hours around Taha'a with snorkeling, vanilla, artisan rum, pearls, and a traditional lunch on a private motu.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was the best!!! The Pearl tour was the very best. We learned so so much. I would highly recommend this tour”

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10.Half day excursion Tahaa – departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $144

Explore Tahaa from Raiatea by boat, with visits to a vanilla plantation and black pearl farm on this intimate four-hour cruise excursion.

“This was the best excursion of the entire trip! Our pilot was a great host. Only six of us in the group so plenty of room and congenial company. The actual boat ride was great - spectacular scenery. We got rained on, splashed by the wake, Read more”

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11.3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Ride a jet ski across Taha’a’s clear lagoon, snorkel the Coral Garden, swim with black-tip sharks, and relax on a white-sand beach.

“Our 3-hour jet ski tour around Taha’a was such an unforgettable adventure! The guides were friendly and professional, giving a quick safety briefing before we set off across the lagoon. The ride was thrilling — a bit of rough water and a pasRead more”

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12.Unique in Raiatea: discover the lagoon, fish, cook, enjoy!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $340

Fish Raiatea and Taha'a lagoons, then prepare your catch on a motu with Captain Kenzo during this private seven-hour Polynesian adventure.

“We loved our fishing trip with Captain Kenzo. He would have picked us up at the cruise pier but I missed his message and we walked to the other pier. I recommend messaging Kenzo ahead of time to verify where to meet and not just goinRead more”

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13.Bora Bora: Discovering the Tahitian black pearl !

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

Explore Bora Bora’s Tahitian black pearl farm, snorkel a coral garden, choose your own pearl, and enjoy fruit, drinks, music, and lagoon views.

“Une visite magique, dans la simplicité, la bonne humeur. Un guide et un chauffeur plus qu’au top. Je recommande vivement cette activité qui vaut le détour !”

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14.Raiatea-Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $129

Sail from Raiatea to Tahaa for black pearls, vanilla, rum tasting, tropical fruit, and a chance to spot sharks or manta rays.

“It was really magical thanks to our guide Rore who introduced me with a lot of patience to snorkeling and made us discover on the island of Taa’a a superb family vanilla grove where he makes time and patience to give us superb vanilla pods with an intoxicating smell and an excellent rum distillery (the best of the world)😉. Thanks again to Rore. Fabrice and Virginie.Auto-translated”

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15.Bora Bora: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255

Sail Bora Bora at sunset on a small catamaran with champagne, snacks, hotel pickup, mountain views, and a relaxed two-hour cruise.

“It was a wonderful sail and the captain and mate were very friendly. The sunset was gorgeous. The boat is brand new and very comfortable. Soft drinks like soda on board should be added. A few wanted soda and there wasn’t any. Over all a great experience. The mountain view from the Thalasso Intercontinental is the best and the boat didn’t go there. I would add this to the sail for guests that don’t get to see this view from other hotels. Overall we are glad we did it! Gorgeous place for sure!”

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