Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Circuit around the lagoon of Tahaa with five stops, Visit of the coral garden, Visit Pearl Farm, lunch on a Private Motu (island), Lunch feet in the water, coconut SHOW, Visit of the Vanilla Valley.
(If you come from a ship to RAIATEA, UTUROA we will pick you up and take you back to the port)
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Duration:7 hours
Operating Schedule:Check-out is at 8:30 am at the Uturoa city center pier, opposite the former Authority Supermarket then pick up the captains dressed in local red and white shirt.
UTUROA RAIATEA
Options
Authentic Polynesian Experience
What‘s Included
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Pick up insure from pk 10 EST to pk 10 WEST of the island of RAIATEA
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
566 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Excursion Ever!!!
ShelleyAnne221,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Raiatea Excursion! Arii and the whole gang of Are Tours made this day very special!
Only excursion you need in Polynesia
Mary P,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the BEST excursions we went on! I highly recommend. The guides were great, the food was great (they even hand wove our plates for us)! They sang during lunch. We ate lunch in the ocean with fish and sharks swimming by our tables! We went to the vanilla farm (not my favorite), coral garden (beautiful), saw mother and baby dolphins on our way to the Motu for lunch. Just a great day all around. I would bring mosquito repellent for the vanilla farm and motu.
The excursion of our dreams
Loreleï M,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky to have our visit with "Tarzan", our favorite guide! We had the opportunity to visit a rum distillery, a pearl farm, eat with our feet in the water, and swim with sharks, finishing with the vanilla plantation. One of the most beautiful excursions we have been able to do! I recommend without any hesitation
Awesome tour, the snorkeling was excellent and the lunch with the feet in water was a great experience
aqwzsxedc,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was great, highly recommended
Great day with Are Tours.
gabrielezimmermann,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the day tour with Are Tours today, June 17, 2026. I was picked up at 7:40 AM from my guesthouse Fare Vai Nui (also highly recommended, great restaurant) and within 30 minutes we were at the harbor and it was about to start soon. There were 11 of us, our captain Ari was a gem. He entertained us very well. We first visited a vanilla farm on Tahaa, then we went snorkeling in the coral garden. Ari led us because there is only one way through the corals, and there is a slight current, making it easy to get through. The corals are wonderful, and there are many colorful species of fish. Afterward, we went to the pearl farm and then had lunch on a boat. The food was delicious, and the cooking crew deserves high praise. There was a small coconut show, and a crew member climbed a palm tree. The food was accompanied by music (ukulele, drums, and singing). We sat at tables with our feet in the water. In the shallow water, smaller reef sharks also swam, and afterward, we could snorkel here as well. Overall, we circled all of Tahaa; it was a wild ride over the waves, and we all enjoyed it, including our Ari. Oh yes, we also visited a rum distillery. A big shout-out to everyone. Highly recommended!!!!! At 4:00 PM, we were back at the harbor.
Lunch with the Sharks
Jacqueline T,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A perfect day with a great tour guide. It was entertaining and fun. We visited a vanilla farm, a pearl farm, and had a genuine Polynesian lunch. Absolutely recommended.
Best way to see the Polynesian culture!
Susan A,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was so much fun, and got us right in the middle of the Polynesian culture! Arii was an incredible tour guide! We enjoyed every minute, and went out of our comfort zone while swimming with sharks in the wild! It was a great day!
Excursion for cruise passengers
Massimiliano V,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day in Raiatea with the perfect mix of views of the vanilla plantation and the pearl farm. Snorkeling in the beautiful coral garden, followed by lunch on the motu...everything was fantastic
Kind thoughtful funny and sharing
ballerina 1852,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We snorkeled saw black tipped sharks and were given a concert by our tour guides. The local lunch was fabulous! The guide helped my husband who was terrified of the water and he was remarkable ♥️ They even went out of their way to speak their local language and show their instruments in a video I can bring home to my 1&2 graders. They are proud of their culture and happy to share it. Thank you so much
The guides were awesome!
John R,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous excursion. The crew were amazing and they worked together with their other groups at the beach party. They put on a true polynesian show. Loved their polynesian dress code for the guides. The vanilla stop wasnt like it was 20 years ago so of the two the pearl farm was my personal favorite-did a big of speed shopping ! My husband loved the mahi mahi they cooked over the fire. Great time!
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