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Best of Moorea Excursions |
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- Interior Island Belvedere Tour (2hr) $35
Take this tour to the most spectacular lookout point and photograph Moorea at its finest. Sample tropical fruit liqueur at a local factory.
- 4WD Safari (4hr - morning or afternoon) $75
Discover this beautiful volcanic island, its tropical flora, jagged mountains and pineapple fields; visit vanilla groves and the Marae (sacred Polynesian temples). Take photos of majestic Opunohu and Cook's Bay (min. 4 people)
- Shark and Raywatching and Motu Picnic (6hr) $105
Explore Moorea's unique underwater world of corals and shells. View the feeding of friendly stingrays and sharks. At noon stop on a motu (islet), where a delicious lunch with grilled fresh fish, chicken or meat will be served with drinks. Operates Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun.
- TIKI Village with Dinner (5hr) $139
Experience the magic of Tahitian dance in this wonderful traditional show, and taste a local buffet dinner prepared just like hundreds of years ago. Learn how to tie a pareo from an expert, and marvel at the stories told by artists in the Tiki Village. Operates Tue, Wed, Fri, and Sat.
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Bora Bora is the most desired Polynesian Island. Most hotels are located on individual motus (islets) that surround the main island. Experience its myriad of shades of blue and crystal clear water. When you land in Bora Bora, you know that you have arrived in paradise.
Things to do on Bora Bora: |
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- Ride a jet ski and take a picnic lunch after an ATV drive
- Explore the rustic boutiques in Vaitape for a colorful pareo
- Taste fresh fish at Bloody Mary's, and have your photo taken next to celebrities who have visited this renowned restaurant
- Explore the entire coast by foot or by bicycle (Bora Bora is only 20 miles around)
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Best of Bora Bora Excursions |
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- Shark and Ray Snorkel Safari (2hr 30min) $95
Explore the unspoiled coral reef and underwater life of Bora Bora. A covered boat will transfer you near the barrier reef where natural conditions encouraged maximum coral growth. View gentle sting rays and graceful black tipped sharks as they are being fed by your guides. Operates Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour (1hr15min) $55
Get acquainted with the coral gardens and tropical fish of Bora Bora through large glass windows. A roof provides protection from the sun and eliminates glare from the windows, so photos and video come out very clear. Marvel at the miracles of underwater turquoise sea. Operates Mon, Wed and Sat
- 4WD Explorer (3hr30min) $99
Board an open air Land Rover and let your guide take you to discover some of Bora Bora's most secluded regions. Make your way through lush vegetation and breathtaking panoramic views and go up Mount Pahia, where a local will have you sample some fresh fruits in season. After viewing spectacular
Western and Southern shores, sight some World War II cannons still standing in their combat position. A refreshment will be served on the last stop.
- Lagoon Excursion and Picnic on a Motu (Full day, not operating Sunday) $189
This amazing tour is done by outrigger canoe and includes a lagoon excursion, snorkeling and swimming near stingrays, sharks and colorful tropical fish. A buffet style lunch will be served on the motu (islet), and you can admire a local pareo show.
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Huahine is formed by two islands connected by a small bridge. It is known for its abundance of Polynesian temples including Maeva, the formal royal village, and its great diving.
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Things to do on Huahine: |
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- Visit its art galleries and view the work of local artisans
- Taste some delicious French and Tahitian fare at the hotel and pension restaurants
- Visit the ancient sacred Polynesian temples
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Best of Huahine Excursions |
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- 4WD Excursion on Huahine Nui (3hr 30min) $89
Visit the archeological site of Maeva and sight the ancestral fish traps and the sacred eels of Faie. Climb up to 1000 ft altitude to admire the panoramic views of Tefarerii and Maroe (weather conditions allowing).
- Huahine Nautique (6hr 30min) $145
Board an authentic outrigger canoe and sit back and relax while going on an incredible island adventure. Your guides will initiate you in the history, sacred legends and the daily life habits of this magical place, where life is lived at a very slow pace. Admire the flora and fauna above and under the water. Lunch on an isolated motu on the famous "poisson cru," delicious fresh fish marinated and cooked in lime and coconut juice. (min. 4 people)
- Natural Aquarium Tour (1hr 30min) $69
A submerged platform or a rope will hold you and give you freedom in the water with no risk of coral cuts. Sight the miraculous underwater gentle creatures in these majestic clean waters. (min. 4 people)
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Raiatea is the second largest island in French Polynesia.
Raiatea and Taha'a are sister islands located within easy reach of Papeete and Bora Bora.
Things to do on Raiatea: |
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- Go scuba diving or deep sea fishing
- Marvel at Taputapuatea Marae - one of the best-preserved religious sites in Polynesia
- Be enchanted by the unique smell of Tiare Apetahi, a flower that grows nowhere else in the world
- Visit Na Te Ara Museum and admire a large assortment of indigenous flora
- Buy black pearls from a local farm
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Taha'a, also called the "Vanilla Island," is the place to buy fragrant vanilla beans right from the source. Raiatea and Taha'a are sister islands located within easy reach of Papeete and Bora Bora.
Things to do on Taha'a: |
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- Walk around Taha'a on foot and gaze at its gorgeous panoramic landscape
- Explore Taha'a tiny villages where life is relaxed and untouched by modern civilization
- Tour a vanilla plantation
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Best of Raiatea and Taha'a Excursions |
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- 4WD Safari (Half Day) $115
Explore the "wild" side of Raiatea. Visit the crater of the island, its renowned archeological sites and a vanilla plantation or a pearl farm
- Vanilla Island Tour (Full Day) $209
Discover the magic of Taha'a on this complete tour including 4WD, boat and picnic on a motu
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The Tuamotu Islands - Rangiroa, Manihi and Tikehau
These low-lying islands are oceanic reef formations, each in a ring-like shape surrounding a lagoon. These coral circles offer some of the best diving sites in the world. |
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- Picnic on a secluded islet
- Discover a variety of animal life under the sea
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Tikehau is the smallest of the three atolls. Commander Jacques Cousteau identified its lagoon as one of the richest in lagoon life in the South Pacific.
Things to do on Tikehau: |
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- Dive in the beautiful lagoon waters
- Watch the bird colonies
- Lay down and relax on its pink sand beaches
- Fish or snorkel in the clear waters
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Rangiroa, the largest atoll in the South Pacific, is a scuba diver's Shangri-la.
Things to do on Rangiroa: |
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- Dive, dive and dive again
- Go bird watching in the solitary motus
- Visit the tiny new villages and taste the local fare
- Fish or snorkel in the clear waters
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Manihi is the island where you can escape completely from everyday life. Only 450 people live on its shores.
Things to do on Manihi: |
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- Visit a black pearl farm and get a bargain on buying a pearl
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Best of Tuamotu Excursions |
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- Dolphin Watch and Snorkel on Rangiroa (2hr) $75
Look for wild dolphins while you snorkel in the natural lagoon
- Polynesian Black Pearl Farm on Manihi (2hr) $45
Learn about the formation of these magnificent sea jewels. Purchase a souvenir at bargain prices. Available Mon, Wed and Fri.
- Bird Island on Tikehau (2hr) $109
Discover the natural habitat of a myriad of exotic birds. (min. 4 people)
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Discovery Diving Pass $835 |
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10 dive passes that can be used at the following centers: |
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- Tahiti- -Eleuthera, Aquatica Top Dive
- Moorea- - Bathy's Club, Ia Ora Diving, Top Dive, Moorea Blue Diving
- Bora Bora- -Bora Bora Diving Center, Bora Bora Blue Nui, Top Dive, Nemo World
- Taha'a- -Taha'a Blue Nui
- Manihi- -Manihi Blue Nui
- Tikehau- -Tikehau Blue Nui
- Raiatea- -Hemisphere Sub
- Rangiroa- -The Six Passengers, Top Dive
- Huahine- -Mahana Dive
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The Discovery Diving Pass (DDP) can be shared between two people.
Diving Pass is non refundable if cancellation is received 10 days or less prior to arrival. Once in the islands, the Diving Pass is non-refundable (unused vouchers are non-refundable).
Pre-booking of diving recommended. Pacific Holidays will not be responsible for lack of availability. Diving Pass must be used 30 days after international arrival. |
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