Luxury accommodations combined with exposure to true, low-key, island life is a rarity. If you are looking for an authentic, off-the-beaten path experience while maintaining a five-star standard, Taha’a, off the coast of Raiatea is the destination.
Taha’a is a great place to truly escape! Vanilla-scented air flows down the hillsides courtesy of the island’s many vanilla farms. The fragrant and beautiful setting helps you ease into an opportunity to truly get away from it all and relax. While you are here, your stay will be more about spending time at your resort and unwinding. However, there are some great excursions available, as well.
Taha’a is the sister island to nearby Raiatea as they share the same lagoon. One airport, located on Raiatea, serves both islands. When you arrive on Raiatea, you will travel by boat to your resort on Taha’a. The 30-45 minute boat ride helps you ease into island time and prepare yourself for rest and rejuvenation.
Raiatea has a special place in Polynesian history. It was the first island in the region to be populated. Raiatea is the starting point for most sailing charters in French Polynesia. The sailing conditions are excellent, and it is a pleasure cruising to the other nearby islands. Raiatea is also home to the only navigable river in French Polynesia.
Enjoy a combo tour between land and sea. Begin by the 4WD tour including a stop at the panoramic viewpoint, the visit of a pearl farm and a vanilla plantation. Continue the discovery of the island on the lagoon with a one-hour jet ski tour. Fresh fruits and refreshments included during the tour.
Discover the black pearl and the vanilla culture, two precious treasures of Taha’a before going on the cross-country road up to the panoramic view point. On the way, your guide will show you the different fruit plants and flowers that grows on this beautiful rich island.
Discover all the treasures of the “vanilla island” during a full day excursion. Begin with a 4WD tour through paths leading to a magnificent view point on Taha’a island and lagoon. Also enjoy the visit of a pearl farm, a vanilla plantation. Then embark on a boat for a shark & ray feeding before heading to the motu where a delicious lunch will be served. Snorkeling or relaxing on the schedule before continuing the day tour with a snorkeling in the most beautiful coral gardens in French Polynesia.
Most of your dining on Taha’a will be at your resort. Le Taha’a includes breakfast daily and has some great restaurants for lunch and dinner. Please see our detailed Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts guide for more information.
Vahine Island Resort includes breakfast and dinner daily with lunch available as well. There are a few small restaurants and snack shops on the main island, however they can be difficult to access since the Taha’a resorts are on private islands. If you do make a trip to the main island of Taha’a, there is a store when you can purchase drinks and snacks for your room.
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