Top 15 Tours in Raiatea

1.Authentic Polynesian Experience

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

From Uturoa quay, ARE Tours takes you by boat to Tahaa for a full day of island culture and sea time. Visit a pearl farm, rum or vanilla stop, drift through a coral garden, and eat a local lunch on a white-sand motu. Guides such as Terehau, known as Tarzan, add music, humor, and practical help in the water.

“A great day! Tarzan guided us through our experiences with skill, knowledge and charm. He really looked out for everyone. The pearl farm stop was really cool because we got to see some of the pearl making process. We loved the sRead more”

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

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

From Raiatea, you’ll take a scenic 35 to 45 minute boat ride to Tahaa, walk briefly over dead coral, then drift through a shallow coral garden with colorful fish and clams. Guides such as Gony, Laurence, and Julian lead small groups of up to 10. Bring water shoes, a camera, and basic swimming skills.

“I organized 2 boats in Raiatea for 20 of our friends to experience the drift snorkel in the Coral Garden in Taha'a and we were not disappointed. Our boat driver and snorkel instructor were super friendly, accommodating and exceptionally welRead more”

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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 a.m. aboard Blue Lagoon, a modern outrigger canoe for up to 12 people. Jimmy and his team take you to a pearl farm, coral garden, rum shop, vanilla plantation, and a motu lunch. Snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and a Polynesian buffet are included.

“The tour was fantastic. The ship is modern, clean, and comfortable. Captain Jimmy is a super tour guide. He is very nice and friendly.”

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

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

From Uturoa, Revanui Excursions takes you around Tahaa by spacious boat for vanilla, rum, and pearl visits, coral-garden snorkeling, and a generous lunch on a private motu. Guides such as Vai, Jason, and Julian lead a small group of up to 14, with local music and dancing to finish the day.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

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

From Uturoa Harbor, Papa Zoulou takes you by small boat to Tahaa’s Tautau motu for a guided drift through shallow coral gardens. Expect colorful fish, clear water, local culture, tropical fruit, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and a free pearl farm visit. Guides such as Roy and Tura are especially helpful with nervous swimmers.

“Really good tour close to cruise ship. Great time the drift snorkeling was amazing. The tour guide was great”

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

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours with Hava’i and Sea exploring Raiatea by boat. Guide Julien, and sometimes Teiki or Arianne, take you up the Faaroa River, across the lagoon, and to a local pearl farm. Expect a small group of up to 12, island stories, pearl-making details, fresh fruit, and free time afterward.

“We had a remarkable time! The ride up the river was beautiful, peaceful, calm, and we were told about the different plants and fruits and how they’re used in the culture. We also saw a por of dolphins that we watched for a bit on the way Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $72

From Raiatea Airport, pilot Georges takes you over the reefs, motus, lagoons, Taha’a, and, on the longer flight, Bora Bora. This private light-plane ride carries one passenger beside the pilot, with extra guests taking turns. Claudine and Georges offer pickup and a comfortable airport waiting area with Wi-Fi.

“Beautiful flight over Tahaa and Bora Bora. Spent a full hour enjoying the view and taking lots of photos and videos. The pilot is very knowledgeable and picked me up at the cruise terminal and took me back after the flight. I also bought the vRead more”

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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 with guide Jimmy and a small group of up to 12. Circle Raiatea, watch for dolphins, snorkel at Nao Nao, visit UNESCO-listed Taputapuatea Marae, enjoy lunch by the water, and travel inland on the Faaroa River when conditions allow.

“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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9.Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

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

From Uturoa, Samuel and his daughter Heremana guide a small boat outing to Taha'a’s coral garden, vanilla grove, artisan rum shop, pearl farm, and a private motu lunch. The day includes snorkeling gear, water, and fruit juice, with a maximum of 12 people.

“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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10.3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Join Yannick and his son Pino for a three-hour jet ski outing across Taha’a Lagoon. You’ll ride through clear water, snorkel among coral and tropical fish, pause at a white-sand beach, and watch black-tip sharks with guides nearby. The small-group format, with no more than six people, keeps the experience personal.

“This was one of my highlights of our trip, I highly recommend it! Just the owner and his son and my sister and I, so it it was pretty much a private tour. We rode our JetSki to a beautiful place where we had our first encounter with the magnifiRead more”

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

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

Travel from Raiatea to Tahaa by boat for a four-hour visit to a vanilla plantation and Tahitian black pearl farm. You will see lagoon scenery, learn how vanilla is grown and prepared, and watch how pearls are cultivated. Some outings have been led by Julian, while Arohanui and Claudine have hosted the farm visits. Snorkeling is not included.

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

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

Captain Kenzo leads a private seven-hour fishing trip across the Raiatea and Taha'a lagoons. You will try for tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, trevally, grouper, and more, then prepare and cook your catch on a motu with local guidance. Fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, snacks, drinks, photos, and video 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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13.Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

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

Sail from Uturoa to Tahaa with guides such as Papa Zoulou, Rore, or Tehau, depending on the day. Visit a pearl farm, Mana’o rum distillery, and family vanilla plantation, with tropical fruit and soft drinks included. A lagoon stop for sharks or manta rays has been offered since August 2024.

“What an incredible tour. Papa Zoulou and his crew made this day perfect. They paid attention to every detail and made sure we were well taken care of. We had an all day layover on Raiatea in route to Bora Bora. They stored our bags for us, Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews

Take the wheel of a jet ski without a license and follow a local guide along Raiatea’s west coast. This two-hour trip includes Tehurui Bay, dolphin watching near Vaia’au, and snorkeling gear. Guides such as Pino, Pinoy, and Maitu Peno are praised for adding coral gardens, shark swims, and remote snorkeling when conditions allow.

“This was one of the absolute best excursions we have ever been on!!! Pino was fabulous!! He took us to the coral garden and we snorkeled over the top with the current!! What an awesome unique experience!! Do not hesitate to book this jet ski tour, it will not disappoint!!”

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15.Discovery in Kayaking of the Faaroa River in Raiatea

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

Paddle the Faaroa River in Raiatea for about three hours with a local guide, a comfortable kayak backrest, and a small group of up to eight. Expect gentle exercise, tropical scenery, local life along the river, and possible stops for coconut water and fresh grapefruit. Pickup is offered.

“River kayaking was a great experience. Guide was knowledgeable, funny and kind. He had us stop at his home and brought us fresh coconut water and bought us fresh grapefruit at a stand along the river.”

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