Apetahi Day Trip: Exploring Raiatea's Majestic Scenery by Canoe
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Uturoa
Embark on a thrilling day trip to Apetahi and explore the majestic scenery of Raiatea by canoe. Discover turquoise lagoons, waterfalls, coral gardens, and UNESCO-listed sites. Don't miss the chance to spot dolphins and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Raiatea - Sailing along the west coast of Raiatea
    Lunch on board and swimming at the Nao Nao motu
    Snorkeling at the bird motu
  • Taputapuatea Marae - Marae Taputapuatea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Fa’aroa Bay - Ascent of the Faaroa River (depending on the weather)
What's Included
  • Lunch included
Additional Information

Leaving from the Uturoa ferry terminal at 8:30 in the morning, you’ll find comfort on our modern canoe equipped with a fantastic trampoline for your enjoyment throughout the day.

We’ll take a course to Raiatea’s west coast. While traveling, view the colour gradient between turquoise lagoons and deep-blue seas as well as exquisite displays of dolphins.

Our journey continues south past Tevaitoa, wild inlets and cascades complement the green cliffs. We’ll take a break at the Nao Nao coral garden, a perfect spot for diving, and enjoy a picnic on the canoe.

Next, we’ll veer eastward to Fareaatai’s ‘sugar loaf’. Take the opportunity to relax on the trampoline above the lagoon, followed by a stop at the ‘bird motu’ for some excellent snorkeling.

We’ll tour the Taputapuatea Marae, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with options of sightseeing via sea tour or a brief half-hour hike along a marked trail.

Lastly, gaze at Faaroa Bay and explore it if time allows before we make our way back to Uturoa, where we’ll dock by 4:30 in the afternoon.

Location
Gare Maritime - Uturoa
The meeting is at 8 a.m. at the Uturoa quay, next to the Shell station.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Audrey
Apr 3, 2024
SUBLIME DAY AROUND RAIATEA - Unforgettable experience, snorkeling, exceptional seabed, dolphins playing in front of the boat, well-chosen stops and visits, superb typical outrigger canoe, the kindness, experience and sympathy of Captain Fabrice who speaks several languages make it an idyllic day. To choose between the excursion around Raiatea and around Tahaa, impossible!! you have to do both, these 2 day excursions are completely different and complementary. My best memories of Polynesia!
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David_r
Dec 11, 2023
Island circumnavigation - Enjoyable excursion with mixed weather. Tour guide was very good. Comfortable boat, but lots of water splashing.
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Hassan_a
Dec 11, 2023
Great snorkling in 2 areas , for beginners and for professionals , Great river tour like in Amazons - Fantastic trip and a great guide , we had a lot of fun Water and dr8nks including beers are included The lunch is in a nice place although it was a small lunch, but you can order more at your own cost
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