The Vanilla Tour of Taha'a

Embark on a one-day canoe excursion around Tahaa and its lagoon for a marine adventure and cultural discoveries. Visit a pearl farm, rum brewery, and vanilla farm for a unique experience.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Champon Pearl Farm - Experience a traditional pearl farm and learn about the grafting, cultivation, and harvesting of Polynesian black pearls. A producer’s shop is available on-site.
  • Jardin de Corail - Embark on a unique adventure and explore the stunning coral garden in Tahaa! Be amazed by the crystal-clear waters and vibrant reefs of this…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a “Vanilla” excursion to explore Taha’a Island aboard the Blue Lagoon, a modern and comfortable canoe, for a day filled with marine adventure and cultural exploration.
Visit a family-owned pearl farm, a traditional vanilla plantation, and, upon request, the Pari Pari rum distillery, to experience the renowned craftsmanship of Vanilla Island….

Location
Champon Pearl Farm
Unnamed Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David_j
Apr 27, 2026
A day in paradise - Amazing day and the perfect combination of time on the boat, tours of local businesses, and snorkelling in places that honestly can’t be described….all with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable host This tour is a must do if arriving in Raiatea!
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Angela_f
Apr 26, 2026
Best Day in Raiatea! - We booked this trip because it had the most places listed we wanted to see in one excursion. We were pleasantly surprised that the snorkel part of the sailing included a stop at the Coral Gardens. This is the most beautiful area that we visited on our trip. The water was warm, crystal clear and perfect for snorkeling! (Young kids would have no problem here even if they were not comfortable in the ocean.) The lunch provided was a variety of Polynesian foods. Something for everyone including picky eaters. Jimmy and his boat were amazing! Thanks for the great day!!!!
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Jarrod_m
Apr 26, 2026
The perfect day in Raiatea/Taha'a - Oh what a trip. I cannot speak more highly of this tour that combines both cultural and geographic wonders. The outrigger canoe/boat is great from being super comfortable on the inside with a max of 12 passengers to being able to enjoy the lagoon from the trampoline. Jimmy is the perfect captain incorporating cultural aspects of Tahitian life with visits to a Pearl farm, Vanilla plantation and Rum distillery. The two spots of snorkelling were undoubtedly best we have ever experienced with drifting in the coral garden with Bora Bora in the background then later in the day with reef sharks at another location. The lunch on a private motu just added to the experience with traditional Polynesian fair in an uncrowded locale.
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Eileen_e
Apr 12, 2026
Best way to spend a day - This tour was the best experience in French Polynesia. A fun memorable full day filled with great views and incredible variety of sites
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Trek38065058869
Mar 23, 2026
Very pleasant day with Fabrice. I recommend and thank you. - We had a very good day with Fabrice, despite a little fickle weather
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Lisa_m
Mar 5, 2026
Great way to experience Taha’a! - Fab was an amazing captain and tour guide and made sure we were comfortable and had a great time. Even a sudden downpour didn’t stop the fun. We loved snorkeling at the coral garden, at the lunch spot, and with the sharks. The pearl farm and vanilla plantation were both interesting and fun to experience. We really liked having a smaller tour group, especially after seeing other boats that were packed with people. Highly recommend!!
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Sara_c
Mar 5, 2026
Breathtaking Experience - Personalized experience on a spacious outrigger canoe to several hot spots on the islands. The snorkeling was beautiful and saw lots of beautiful fish and coral- my favorite part! The pearl farm, distillery, and vanilla farm were very interesting and helped round out the experience. The local lunch was served buffet style and had amazing food- so many new foods to try. I definitely left full! Would recommend this to anyone! Being on the water and experiencing the scenery even through rainstorms, was unforgettable
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Sergio
Feb 23, 2026
Great daytime experience! - Jimmy is the best… he went to great lengths to make sure we enjoyed the tour and his service attitude is second to none… we had the best time
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829leeannt
Feb 12, 2026
Outstanding excursion! - Outstanding excursion! The whole day was fantastic! We did and saw so many interesting things. While boating, Jimmy spotted a huge group of dolphins and was able to get close to them. We got to follow them for about a half an hour while he taught us different facts about dolphins. It was incredible! The drift snorkeling over the coral gardens was beautiful! The lunch was yummy, the boat was so comfy (loved the trampoline on the side!), and the guide was warm and friendly. Highly recommend this tour!
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Cruzinbabe
Feb 1, 2026
Great Day in Ralatea - We're on WindStar's Star Breeze and booed this Tour for our stop in Ralatea. Jimmy was our host for the day and our party of 4 had the best time! We started at a Pearl Farm, Vanilla Plantation, Rum Distillery, Snorkeling at Tahaa, lunch on a beautiful Motu then Snorkeling with sharks. He provided water, fruit juice and fruit on the Outrigger. He even found a pod of dolphins who stayed around for a while showing off! His Outrigger is perfect with a net to relax on. If you have bad knees, the ladder goes down deep and the steps are geared for easy entrance. Jimmy was professional, on time, answered any questions we asked, personable and I highly recommend this tour if you're in Ralatea.
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From $151
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).