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The 15 Best Raiatea & Taha’a Tours

29 tours  ·  from $20

Two islands share one lagoon, and the day out usually means both. The 15 below cover the coral garden drift, the vanilla plantations, the marae at Taputapuatea and the outrigger trips, with prices and departure points.

Authentic Polynesian Experience - The coral garden drift snorkel
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Authentic Polynesian Experience

1.Authentic Polynesian Experience

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

Leave Uturoa quay at 8:30 a.m. for Tahaa with ARE Tours Raiatea. Guides such as Terehau, known as Tarzan, lead you to a pearl farm, vanilla and rum stops, a current-assisted coral-garden snorkel, and a local lunch on a motu with fish and small reef sharks nearby. Expect about seven hours, boat travel, music, and plenty of water time.

“We totally loved our day with “Teri” and “Are”!!! Thank for the jokes, the singing and the great food! The Coral drift guide was awesome… go! The rum, pearl and vanilla factories gave a great explanation. But the island. We wanna go back to the Motu!”

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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden - departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers - The 35 to 45 minute ride from Raiatea
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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 small boat to Taha’a for a gentle drift snorkel through a shallow coral garden. Guides such as Gony, Julian, and Laurence lead groups of up to 10, point out fish, and help you avoid coral. Bring water shoes, allow about 3 hours, and leave time for the 35 to 45 minute boat ride each way.

“When we signed up, we didn’t realize that it was a drift snorkel through the coral gardens. If you want a drift snorkel, this is fun and we did enjoy it - just didn’t know that was what we had signed up for. Had a great time and got to do the same drift twice! Make sure you bring good water shoes. We had our own mask & snorkels (we prefer to bring our own as they fit perfectly and pack easily) so can’t comment on the ones they provided. Watch out for the fire coral! They are yellow tipped corals and make sure you do not brush against them,…”

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Tahaa Lagoon Tour -Departure Raiatea-Small groups (max 12 p) - Leaving Raiatea for Tahaa
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Tahaa Lagoon Tour -Departure Raiatea-Small groups (max 12 p)

3.Tahaa Lagoon Tour -Departure Raiatea-Small groups (max 12 p)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $143

Set out from Raiatea at 8:30 a.m. for a seven-hour Tahaa lagoon tour in a boat limited to 12 people. Visit a family pearl farm, vanilla plantation, rum distillery, Tau Tau Coral Garden, and Motu Atger for lunch. Guides such as Patrick, Heimana, Eikau, and Francis add local stories, music, and humor along the way.

“Loved each stop on this tour. Each stop was so intimate and I loved learning how the process worked. From a small family pearl farm, small family vanilla plantation, and even the lunch stop was a small family operation. The snorkeling is great too.”

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The Vanilla tour of Taha'a in a comfortable outrigger canoe - Swimming through the Coral Garden
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The Vanilla tour of Taha’a in a comfortable outrigger canoe

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

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

From Raiatea, cruise around Taha'a aboard Blue Lagoon, a polished outrigger canoe limited to 12 people. Meet pearl growers, visit Fare Vanira vanilla plantation and Pari Pari rum shop, snorkel the Coral Garden, and eat a Polynesian buffet on a motu. Jimmy, Hiti, Fab, or Lorenzo may lead your day.

“Nous avons passé une journée inoubliable lors de notre excursion dans le lagon de Tahaa. L’équipe était tout simplement superbe, attentionnée et professionnelle. Le bateau, magnifique et très confortable, a rendu l’expérience encore plus agréable. Chaque moment passé sur le lagon a été magique, entre les paysages époustouflants et l’ambiance conviviale. Nous recommandons cette excursion à 100% !”

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Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions - Manao rum and gin: a tasting with a local edge
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Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions

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

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

From Raiatea, Revanui Excursions takes you by spacious boat around Tahaa for vanilla, rum, pearl, and coral garden stops, followed by a local lunch and music on a private motu. Guides including Vai, Jason, and Julian have led warm, flexible outings for groups of up to 14.

“When another tour company canceled on us last minute (literally the night before the tour), we went back on Viator and booked a trip with Revanui Excursions. Unfortunaly their boat was in for repairs, but the tour operator reached out almost immediately to set us up with another tour company who offered a similar excursion (Are Tours). Since this all happened very last minute the guide offered to pick us up and give us a ride so we wouldn’t have to hire a taxi which I thought was very kind. So – in short, we were not able to take this tour BUT my understanding is that most of the…”

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Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden - Key points to know before booking
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Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

6.Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

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

From Uturoa Harbor, sail to Tahaa’s Tautau motu for a guided drift snorkel through clear, shallow coral gardens. Guides such as Roy and Tura help nervous swimmers, point out fish, and share local culture. The outing includes gear, soft drinks, tropical fruit, and a free Tahaa pearl farm visit.

“Even though we were weather affected and had to cut our tour shirt, the snorkeling was amazing. Our guide was the best. So friendly and obliging. He was 5 star. We didn't get to pearl farmthe tourist decision not to go as we were freezing. Rain had set in.”

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Guided tour of the island and its escapades in Tahaa by Quad / ATV - Starting with Tahaa’s vanilla, the island’s black gold
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Guided tour of the island and its escapades in Tahaa by Quad / ATV

7.Guided tour of the island and its escapades in Tahaa by Quad / ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

Explore Tahaa by ATV with a local guide, visiting a vanilla grove, Mana’o products, a pearl farm, rum and fruit-growing areas, lookouts, and Marae Vaima’i. The four-hour route ends with tropical fruit and frozen coconut. John and Hine are among the guides named in guest feedback.

“Great island tour!!!! My wife and I would definitely recommend this tour of the island, pearl farm, rum and vanilla tours!!!!”

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Trip to the heart of Tahaa Safari Mountains in Quad / ATV - What the four-part route includes
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Trip to the heart of Tahaa Safari Mountains in Quad / ATV

8.Trip to the heart of Tahaa Safari Mountains in Quad / ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Join island guide Joël and his team for a three-and-a-half-hour ATV trip into Taha'a’s interior. Ride muddy mountain trails, visit vanilla and other plantations, stop at a river spring, enjoy lagoon viewpoints, and finish with tropical fruit and frozen coconut. The small group size keeps the outing personal.

“Joel was an incredible guide and we saw places and views that you will only find on this excursion. We learned so much on our visit, and came away with an even bigger appreciation and love for this island. Book this excursion, you won’t be sorry!”

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1/2 day "Treasures of Raiatea" by boat - ideal for cruise passengers - A local pearl farm near Opoa
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1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

9.1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Raiatea by boat, traveling up the Faaroa River and visiting a local pearl farm near Opoa. Guides such as Julien and Teiki share island stories, show how black pearls are grown, and serve fresh fruit and drinks. The small group, capped at 12, suits cruise passengers with limited time.

“The boat ride was good and the visit to pearl factory was good, but it would have been nice to have a tour guide that actually gave us information about the country and local area. We received no information at all while on the tour.”

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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea - Choosing between 35 minutes and one hour
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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

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

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

Fly from Raiatea Airport in a private light plane with Georges, over Tahaa’s lagoon, coral motus, Raiatea, and possibly Bora Bora on the longer flight. The 35-minute route focuses on Raiatea and Tahaa, while the hour option circles Bora Bora. Pickup may be arranged, and the aeroclub has Wi-Fi while you wait.

“What an awesome way to spend the day! Spectacular view of parts of Raiatea and fully circled Bora Bora (hour long option). Great way to see Bora Bora when only in Raiatea for a cruise stop.”

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Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe - West-coast Raiatea and the chance to see dolphins
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Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe

11.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 limited to 12 people. Guide Jimmy and his team take you around Raiatea for dolphin watching, snorkeling at Nao Nao, a gourmet waterside lunch, Taputapuatea Marae, and a weather-dependent trip up the Faaroa River.

“Outstanding excursion, great communication, limited number of guests, comfortable seating, brilliant itinerary and lunch. Highly recommended.”

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Taha'a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour - Key points to know before booking
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Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

12.Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

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

Join O Taha’a Excursions for an eight-hour boat trip from Uturoa, with Samuel and possibly his daughter Heremana. You’ll visit a vanilla grove, artisan rum shop, pearl farm, and Coral Garden, then eat a traditional meal on a private motu. Snorkeling gear, water, and fruit juice are included.

“This tour was incredible! Very well organized, with a passionate guide and beautiful scenery. An unforgettable experience that I highly recommend! Many thanks to Samuel and his daughter Heremana for this wonderful time spent with them.Auto-translated”

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Half day excursion Tahaa - departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line - Black pearls and the craft behind them
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Half day excursion Tahaa – departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line

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

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

Cross Raiatea’s lagoon to Tahaa for a focused half-day visit to a vanilla plantation and black pearl farm. You’ll travel by boat in a group of no more than 10, with guides such as Julian, Claudine, or Arohanui involved on some departures. This tour does not include snorkeling or a coral garden stop.

“Pearl farm and rum distillery were good, crew excellent and looked after frail guests, vanilla farm on west coast was rubbish, people who went to East Coast farm much better experience. Problem started with being bumped from 8.30 toRead more”

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3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon - The Coral Garden’s slow, colorful half-hour
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3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

14.3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Spend three hours riding a jet ski around Taha’a with guides Yannick or Pino, stopping at the Coral Garden for a drift snorkel among coral and tropical fish, then meeting black-tip sharks under supervision. Equipment and bottled water are included, and groups are limited to six.

“We had an awesome day. Our guide was fabulous. We saw black tipped sharks and the most beautiful fish! I highly recommend this tour and our wonderful guide Pino. We would love to get the pics he took. If he could messsge me that would be great.”

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Unique in Raiatea: discover the lagoon, fish, cook, enjoy! - The fishing matters more than the scenery
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Unique in Raiatea: discover the lagoon, fish, cook, enjoy!

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

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

Join Captain Kenzo and the Catch & Cook Adventure crew for a private seven-hour outing from Raiatea. Fish the Raiatea and Taha'a lagoons, keep part of your catch, then prepare and grill it with your captain on a motu. Fishing gear, snacks, drinks, photos, video, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“The experience was absolutely amazing! We had a successful day, catching eight fish in total. Captain Kenzo was fantastic and truly made the trip memorable. We even got to enjoy some of our fresh catch! We landed a 2 kg chameleon grouper and a 2kg black trevally. I totally recommend booking a trip with Captain Kenzo!”

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