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Raiatea Highlights: Cultural & Craft Treasures
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Uturoa
Explore Raiatea’s culture and crafts in 3.5 hours. Visit a pearl farm, UNESCO site, and meet local producers. Perfect for cruise passengers.
Explore Raiatea’s culture and crafts in 3.5 hours. Visit a pearl farm, UNESCO site, and meet local producers. Perfect for cruise passengers.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Raiatea Pearl - Dive into the captivating realm of Tahitian pearls and uncover the mysteries of their culture. Experience the entire journey, from oyster farming to the extraction of these precious gems, and take home a unique keepsake if desired.
- Opoa - Explore a fa’apu, a traditional Polynesian vegetable garden, and engage with the local…
- Raiatea Pearl - Dive into the captivating realm of Tahitian pearls and uncover the mysteries of their culture. Experience the entire journey, from oyster farming to the extraction of these precious gems, and take home a unique keepsake if desired.
- Opoa - Explore a fa’apu, a traditional Polynesian vegetable garden, and engage with the local agricultural lifestyle. Observe a coconut demonstration, from husking to tasting, and learn about its role in daily Polynesian life. Visit a honey mill to discover the secrets of Raiatea honey production, while enjoying seasonal fruits and vegetables grown on-site.
- Taputapuatea Marae - Visit this sacred UNESCO World Heritage site, the spiritual and cultural heart of the Polynesian Triangle. This historic location is where ancient Polynesian navigators conducted ceremonies before embarking on their epic voyages.
- Raiatea - Marvel at the breathtaking views of lush mountains, verdant valleys, and the crystal-clear Raiatea Lagoon. Relish unforgettable vistas and insights from your 4x4 guide. Depending on the season and schedule, visit other local producers to explore specialties like Polynesian honey, tamanu oil, or tropical fruits, offering a deep dive into the island’s craftsmanship.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
Cruise Special: Experience the Best of Raiatea in 3.5 Hours!
Explore the cultural and artisanal wonders of the island and engage with local producers for a truly authentic experience.
The itinerary may vary slightly based on producer availability:
- Production of virgin coconut oil or coconut-related demonstrations
- Pearl farm: uncover the secrets of…
Cruise Special: Experience the Best of Raiatea in 3.5 Hours!
Explore the cultural and artisanal wonders of the island and engage with local producers for a truly authentic experience.
The itinerary may vary slightly based on producer availability:
- Production of virgin coconut oil or coconut-related demonstrations
- Pearl farm: uncover the secrets of Tahitian pearls
- Marae Taputapuatea, a UNESCO World Heritage site: delve into Polynesian history
- Seasonal local products (honey, fruit, tamanu, etc.)
Departure from Uturoa ferry terminal
8:30 AM/1:00 PM (or later depending on your stopover - contact us)
4 - 8 participants
Highlights of this excursion:
- Optimized schedule for cruise passengers
- Meet local producers with opportunities to purchase (credit card accepted from $20)
- Cultural immersion in a small group
- Travel in a 4x4 vehicle designed for comfort to explore the island’s interior
Reserve your unforgettable stopover today!
Location
Gare Maritime - Uturoa
For cruise passengers, you will be greeted with a Hava'i Tour 4x4 sign:
- in front of the ferry terminal if the boat is docked
- on the DEcent of the shuttle if the boat is at anchor
For non-cruise passengers, meet outside the Tico Pearl store at the ferry terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Dorothymaclachlan
Aug 20, 2025
History, Plants, Pearls and Heartfelt Hospitality - We had the most incredible experience on Raiatea with Hubert as our guide. He was absolutely amazing—so knowledgeable about the island’s history and the many different plants we came across. If you love plants, I highly recommend this tour, as Hubert’s knowledge and passion in this area is second to none.
We also visited a local pearl expert who shared fascinating insights into the craft, and we were able to admire some truly stunning pieces available for purchase.
What made the tour even more special was Hubert welcoming us to his property. He showed us his sustainable lifestyle, which included making honey and amazing natural insect repellent, and a tour of his beautiful garden.
We feel truly blessed to have been part of this tour it was informative, inspiring, and unforgettable.
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Heidi_j
Aug 5, 2025
Land tour of Raiatea - Our tour guide Hubert communicated with us prior to the tour and gave exact information about where he would pick us up. He was early and we started the tour with a drive around the populated area of the island. We soon entered the rural area and were treated to stunning views of the lagoons and jungle landscape.
Hubert gave us valuable information only a local would know about the best scenic places to visit on Raiatea after the tour.
I highly recommend this tour as it was informative and Hubert obviously cared deeply about the island and the history of Polynesia.
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Charline_v
Jul 15, 2025
The island told by a passionate - It is a magnificent authentic excursion, with information about Raiatea told by Hubert with humor and kindness. I highly recommend this island tour, which allows you to discover nature, culture, pearl oyster farms, as well as Hubert’s garden, which is full of beautiful fruits and honey that he will share with you.
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919holgerp
May 15, 2025
Raiatea - Hubert was a wonderful guide, he told us a lot about the history of the island and its inhabitants.
He also invited us to his garden and provided us with fruit and juice.
We were completely satisfied.
Thank you very much Hubert.
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