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15 Raiatea Tours for a Week in the Islands

24 tours  ·  from $20

Good raiatea tours fill up weeks ahead out here and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Authentic Polynesian Experience - Vanilla, rum, and island-made products
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Authentic Polynesian Experience

1.Authentic Polynesian Experience

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

Meet ARE Tours at Uturoa quay at 8:30 am for a boat trip from Raiatea to Taha’a. With guides such as Terehau, known as Tarzan, you’ll visit vanilla, rum, and pearl stops, drift-snorkel through a coral garden, then eat a local feast on a white-sand motu beside fish and small reef sharks.

“The stops at the Black Pearl Farm and at the Vanilla Plantation were far more interesting than we ever imagined. We also had the most entertaining tour guide. Even our lunch stop was a lot of fun.”

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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden - departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers - The boat ride from Raiatea to Tahaa
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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

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

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

From Raiatea, take a scenic boat ride to Tahaa’s famous coral garden. With guides such as Gony and Julian, you’ll float through a shallow channel among bright coral, clams, rays, eels, and tropical fish. The tour lasts about three hours, holds up to 10 people, and suits cruise passengers with basic swimming ability. Bring water shoes.

“Meet up was great at the Cruise Terminal and transfer to the speedboat went to plan. Company staff were great dive/snorkel well organised. Site was busier than expected, but a worthwhile trip nonetheless.”

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The Vanilla tour of Taha'a in a comfortable outrigger canoe - The Champon pearl farm puts black pearls in context
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The Vanilla tour of Taha’a in a comfortable outrigger canoe

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

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

Set out from Raiatea at 8:30 am aboard Blue Lagoon, a modern outrigger canoe for up to 12 people. Jimmy, Fab, Hiti, or another Raiatea Blue Lagoon captain may guide you around Taha'a, with stops at a pearl farm, coral garden, rum shop, and vanilla plantation, plus a Polynesian buffet on a motu.

“Such a fun day! Pearl farm was our favorite and we were so impressed by the Polynesian buffet lunch!”

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Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions - The coral garden between Tahaa’s motu
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Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions

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

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

From Uturoa, join Vai, Jason, or another member of Revanui Excursions for a 5 to 6 hour boat tour around Tahaa. You will visit a vanilla shop, rum distillery, and pearl farm, then snorkel in a coral garden before a generous local lunch, music, and dancing on a private motu.

“A lot of fun - beautiful. Fast boat. The food and dancing was top rate! Coral gardens were incredible. Boat was a bit to fast and bumpy due to wind and behind schedule - over 8 hours.”

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Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden - Floating through the coral garden at motu Tautau
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Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

5.Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

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

From Uturoa, cruise to Taha’a for a guided drift snorkel through the coral garden at motu Tautau. Roy and other local guides may lead the outing, with equipment, soft drinks, tropical fruit, island stories, and a free pearl farm visit included.

“A 45 minute boat ride from Raitea to Motu Tuha with beautiful photo ops on the way. Our driver and guide, Roy, was a local who extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Upon arriving we walked to shore and took a short hike to the beginning Read more”

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1/2 day "Treasures of Raiatea" by boat - ideal for cruise passengers - Learning how Raiatea’s black pearls are grown
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1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

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

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

Spend three to four hours with Hava’i and Sea exploring Raiatea by boat. Guide Julien or Teiki leads you up the Faaroa River, French Polynesia’s only navigable river, then to a local pearl farm in Opoa. Expect lagoon views, cultural explanations, fresh fruit, drinks, and a small group of up to 12.

“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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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea - The longer flight and the Bora Bora view
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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $72

Join pilot Georges and his team at Raiatea Airport for a private light-plane flight over Raiatea, Taha'a, their coral motus, and, on the longer option, Bora Bora. Flights last about 35 to 60 minutes. Pickup may be arranged, and the aeroclub offers water, cookies, coffee, and Wi-Fi while you wait.

“French Polynesia is beautiful from the ground, but you need to get up in the air to fully appreciate the beauty. Only then can you get the full spectrum of colors, terrain and geography. A once in a lifetime opportunity. This is a must do.”

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Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe - Blue Lagoon makes the boat ride part of the experience
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Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe

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

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard Blue Lagoon, a modern outrigger canoe with shaded lounges and a trampoline. Guide Jimmy and his crew take you around Raiatea, with chances to see dolphins, snorkel at Nao Nao, visit UNESCO-listed Taputapuatea Marae, enjoy lunch by the water, and travel up the Faaroa River when weather allows.

“This was one of the best tours I have ever taken in my life and I’ve been around the world. He was very accommodating change the tour for us so we could follow our friends in another boat. The food was amazing beautiful boat specially on the trampoline so much fun”

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Taha'a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour - Starting from Uturoa on Raiatea
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Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

9.Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

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

Set out from Uturoa for an eight-hour island day with O Taha'a Excursions. You’ll visit a vanilla grove, taste artisan rum, snorkel at Jardin de Corail, learn about Tahitian pearls at Iaorana Pearl Farm, and eat a traditional lunch on a private motu. Samuel and his daughter Heremana may lead the experience.

“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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Half day excursion Tahaa - departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line - Learning how Tahitian black pearls are cultivated
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Half day excursion Tahaa – departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line

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

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

Travel by boat from Raiatea to Tahaa for a vanilla plantation visit and a black pearl farm tour. The experience lasts about four hours, accepts up to 10 people, and may be led by Julian or another local captain. Expect beautiful lagoon scenery, local craft demonstrations, and no snorkeling stop.

“We waited at the pick up location for thirty minutes and no one came to pick us up. Tried calling the contact number provided by aviator and the call failed. Just hope we can get a refund. Ruined what might otherwise have been a lovely day.”

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3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon - Swimming with black-tip sharks
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3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

11.3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Join Yannick and his team for a three-hour jet ski trip from Raiatea into Taha'a Lagoon. You will ride in a small group, stop at the Coral Garden for a drift snorkel, swim near black-tip sharks, and use provided snorkel gear and bottled water. The tour ends where it begins.

“This company is the worst in the world. Do not buy from them. We tried to do the tour and the location of the company is wrong. We called the number provided multiple times and it rings out. We approached Viator for a refund as we misseRead more”

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Unique in Raiatea: discover the lagoon, fish, cook, enjoy! - Raiatea and Tahaa: two lagoon settings in one day
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Unique in Raiatea: discover the lagoon, fish, cook, enjoy!

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

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

Spend about seven hours fishing the Raiatea and Taha'a lagoons with Captain Kenzo, using supplied gear and snorkeling equipment. Try for tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, grouper, snapper, and more, then prepare your catch with him on a motu. Snacks, drinks, photos, and video are included.

“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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Raiatea-Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa - Leaving Uturoa Harbor for Tahaa
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Raiatea-Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

13.Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

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

Sail from Uturoa to Tahaa with a cultural guide, visiting a black pearl farm, the Mana’o rum distillery, and a family vanilla plantation. The four-hour tour includes soft drinks and tropical fruit, with guides such as Papa Zoulou, Rore, Tehau, or Captain Leopold leading different departures. A lagoon stop for sharks or manta rays may also be included.

“A fantastic morning spent learning about some of the products produced locally. There was only my husband and I on our tour, so it felt really special and personalised. This was the only half day tour to Taha’a that we could find, and so glad Read more”

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2h Express Adventure by JET SKI in Raiatea - Sacred Island - Taking the first run across Raiatea Lagoon
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2h Express Adventure by JET SKI in Raiatea – Sacred Island

14.2h Express Adventure by JET SKI in Raiatea – Sacred Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews

Ride your own jet ski without a permit along Raiatea’s west coast with a local guide. This 2-hour outing includes Tehurui Bay, Mount Temehani views, possible dolphin sightings at Vaia’au, and snorkeling equipment. Guides known as Pino, Pinoy, and Maitu Peno have led memorable trips that may include coral gardens, sharks, and open-water riding.

“Highlight of our trip!! Pinoy was AMAZING!! Swimming with sharks, remote island snorkel and then an adventure out into the open water where the surfers surf!! SO MUCH FUN!! Thank you for memorable adventure!”

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Discovery in Kayaking of the Faaroa River in Raiatea - What the guide adds to the river
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Discovery in Kayaking of the Faaroa River in Raiatea

15.Discovery in Kayaking of the Faaroa River in Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $117

You’ll paddle the Faaroa River for about three hours with a local guide, using kayaks fitted with strapped backrests for extra comfort. Expect gentle physical effort, forested river scenery, and personal stories about Raiatea. Pickup may be available, but confirm your meeting details directly, especially for a late booking.

“This was a fun and beautiful experience! Our private group of 14 had a great time kayaking on the river, and our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the land. It was a highlight of our trip!”

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