Top 6 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 $128Best value

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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