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VANIRA LODGE TAHITI ITI Take me to Tahiti TYPE OF PACKAGE Take me to Tahiti DATES AVAILABLE 01/06/18 To 30/11/18 PACKAGE NAME Take me to Tahiti Vanira Lodge INCLUDES • Return economy airfares O class ex Auckland flying Air Tahiti Nui • 3 nights in Tahiti at Vanira Lodge staying in a double bungalow ...
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Every year over the same time period, humpback whales come to French Polynesia from Antarctica. The first few are sighted in June and the last ones depart our islands in early December. The peak season is between mid-August and the end of October. Encounters during this period are very frequent. Breeding females come to …
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Fakarava North Fakarava is the second largest atoll in French Polynesia. It is part of seven atolls classified by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. Ohotu Reef On the right hand side on leaving the Garuae Pass is the spectacular flat reef around 40 feet, dipping gently to just under 100 feet leading up to the ...
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Tahiti, the largest island of the 118 islands and atolls that make up French Polynesia, towers over the ocean like a proud and royal Queen and is appropriately crowned by a circle of majestic peaks. The mountainous interior is adorned with deep valleys, clear streams, and high waterfalls, all bathed in green iridescence of Mother ...
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Only a 30 minute ferry ride across the sea of moons from the island of Tahiti, lies the beautiful island of Moorea. A wide, shallow lagoon surrounds the island’s vertical mountains where waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs. Colourful, flowered and radiant, the island of Moorea is a pleasure for all senses. Be captivated by the ...
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A short 50 minute flight from the island of Tahiti, the island of Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist's palette of blues and greens, is love at first sight. Romantics from around the world have laid claim to this island, where the castle-like Mount Otemanu pierces the sky and sits as the centre-piece. ...
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Life slows on the island of Taha’a in The Islands of Tahiti. This quiet island will sweep you away into the traditional, tranquil life of the Tahitians. The flower-shaped island’s simple beauty comes in soft mountains, surrounded by tiny motu with bright, white-sand beaches. Vanilla-scented air wafts on breezes that flow down the hillsides from ...
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Located 300km and a short 55 minute flight from the island of Tahiti and situated only 12km from Rangiroa, discover Tikehau and its lagoon of 26 square kilometres. Tikehau, a graceful oval crown of white and pink-sand beaches, can only be described as a picture postcard. Considered to be one of the most beautiful atolls ...
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Located 350km north east and an hour’s flight from the island of Tahiti, lies the largest atoll in French Polynesia and the second largest atoll in the world. Rangiroa consists of 240 motu (islets) separated by more than 100 small canals that form its coral reef, a little less than 300 metres wide but over ...
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Located 193km Northwest of Tahiti and a short 45 minute flight from the island of Tahiti, Raiatea is the second largest island in French Polynesia and regarded as the ‘Sacred Island’. Raiatea, meaning "faraway heaven" and "sky with soft light" was first named Havai'i after the homeland of the ancient Polynesians. She was the first ...
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Located 177km and a short 40 minute flight from the island of Tahiti, Huahine is arguably, the most picturesque in all of French Polynesia. With steep mountains descending into protected bays of azure blue and emerald green colours, the island is also one of the more geographically diverse of the Society Group. Also known as ...
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Dive deep into the depths of Tiputa Pass with your flippers, mask and tuba on and get up close and personal with a range of marine life: schools of fish, humphead wrasse, manta and leopard rays etc. Snorkelling couldn?t get any better! Finish up with a visit of the natural aquarium home of Rangiroa's multi-coloured ...
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Do Not miss a day on the beautiful lagoon of Rangiroa. On board of a comfortable boat, you will be driven towards one of the most exquisite places of the atoll. Explore the bird island and indulge a swim in this brilliant blue lagoon Numerous adventures awaits you such as the Shark & Bird feeding, ...
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An hour and half East from Rangiroa's main village sits the beautiful island of Sables Roses (pink sand), a magical and isolated place with a kaleidoscope of Tuamotus. Spend the morning snorkelling and exploring the lagoon?s hidden jewels then picnic on a secret island in the centre of the lagoon before swimming amongst tropical fish ...
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Moderate level hiking trail. Visit the three waterfalls on Raiatea?s island coast. Your hike begins in a forest bursting with "mape" (Polynesian chestnut trees) and bamboo and continues along the river which you will have to cross from time to time. Relax your weary legs in the cool pool at the bottom of the third ...
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Spend half a day exploring the Sacred Isle with an experienced guide who will show you around the island’s beautiful attractions. You will learn everything there is to know about this island from its majestic flora to its archaeology and history Visited sites and stops: The Botanical Garden: Learn about the local trees and plants ...
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Get ready for an exciting day of exploration on the island of Raiatea! Visit a pearl farm and learn all about the day-to-day process of cultured pearl farming. See live demonstrations and get a chance to see the farm's latest pearl harvests. Next, sail on French Polynesia's unique navigable river, the Faaroa. Be dazzled by ...
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Explore the unspoiled tropical paradise that is Huahine. Visit and feed the sacred eels at Maeva and the restored marai. Visit a pearl farm and a vanilla plantation and hear about the history that made Huahine what it is.
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This tour will give you an understanding of the historical importance of Huahines sacred sites and archeology. There is a fascinating on site museum and the guides are very informative.
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Take a tour of the treasure chest that is Huahine. immerse yourself and experience local crafts and mingle with cultural artists. This is a a rich and colorful introduction to how the locals live.
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Want an introduction to scuba in paradise? Your professional guide will show you black tip sharks inside the lagoon and maybe a napoleon if you are lucky! Stop at the pass to watch the locals fish ..
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Tetiaroa is located 60km northeast of the island of Tahiti, a short 20 minute flight from a private terminal at Tahiti’s Faa’a International Airport. The island was owned by Marlon Brando in 1966 and is home to the luxury ‘The Brando’ resort. Setting a new world standard, the resort is carbon neutral and close to ...
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It is in the ideal conditions provided by the crystal clear lagoon of Bora Bora that you will explore the underwater world of the Pacific. Several sites are offered for beginners: Anau the Aquarium or Toopua where you will discover the colourful fish among the coral gardens, spotted eagle rays and clown fish. Choose your ...
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01H30 Put your feet in the sand, 6 metres deep in the crystal clear waters. Wearing a helmet to help you breathe normally underwater, you will be surrounded by colourful coral and tropical fish coming to eat from your hand. This trip is suitable for anyone over the age of 8 years as you don’t ...
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Half Day Set off on an adventure in the Bora Bora lagoon on an underwater scooter and explore unknown depths through the secure clear base. The scooter has constant air supply so you can breathe easy and captain this easy to use underwater scooter that can go up to 3 metres deep. You don’t need to ...
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1h30 If you’re no water baby but you want to explore Bora Bora’s submarine flora and fauna, then this is perfect for you. You can observe the coral gardens and plant life through the boats glass bottom and the multi-coloured fish attracted to the boat will come to take a look at you too. This ...
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Half Day The private motu Lagoonarium, houses 3 fish parks where you can see big fish, turtles, rays and sharks. Enjoy your morning at the motu and its beach before heading back to your hotel for lunch.
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Half Day Hiking of a moderate level and lead by an ethno botanist, this excursion will introduce you to the island’s rich and generous nature. Your guide will explain how the ancients used the plants in Polynesian traditional medicine. You will also discover the sacred giant banyan, a marae with a tiki statue, plantations and wild ...
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4 hours Experience half-day fishing in the lagoon or outside the reef aboard a 17-foot Boston whaler. You may catch kingfish, barracudas, or grouper in the lagoon or thazars, mahi mahi or yellow fish tuna’s ocean side. Mornings or afternoons are a great time and you can be sure you won’t come back empty handed.
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No need to hesitate between the Jet Ski and quad by booking this tour which combines 2 in 1. Two ways to explore Bora Bora, by the lagoon and on the land. Conditions: Minimum age of 5 yrs. Minimum age to pilot jet is 14 yrs, minimum age to drive ATV is 18 yrs, licence ...
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hour Drive around Bora Bora on your automatic ATV last generation up to 2 viewpoints that will leave you unforgettable souvenirs. Taste some fresh local fruits while enjoying the colours and landscapes of Bora Bora. Conditions: Minimum age of 5 yrs old, & 18 yrs old to drive (licence required)
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2 hours Go on an adventure around the Bora Bora lagoon on your own jet ski with your guide out in front. This is the perfect opportunity to take in all the lagoons blue hues and snap some incredible photos of the island and lagoon (Waterproof compartment for cameras on the Jet Ski). And why ...
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Half Day The perfect way to spend half a day, shark and ray watching plus a visit to the Lagoonarium on a private motu where you can visit and swim in the 3 parks housing big fish, turtles, rays and sharks. Enjoy yourself at the motu and its beach before heading back to your hotel for ...
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2 hours Explore Bora Bora’s marine life on board a comfortable boat and swim amongst the colourful fish, black-tipped sharks and stingrays in their natural habitat in the coral gardens or their favourite place in the Bora Bora lagoon.
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Catamaran ‐ 2 hours Enjoy the incredible view of Bora Bora’s beautiful scenery from the comfort of the TAPATAI Catamaran’s trampoline. Melt into the picture postcard perfection of your peaceful surroundings. Your on board stewardess will tend to your needs and you will be served amuse-bouches and house cocktails as you glide by the Piti Aau motu ...
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1h30 A romantic escapade on a sailing outrigger canoe. Make yourself comfortable on one of the trampolines, just above the water. Experience a different sunset cruise. Includes round trip transfers to the activity base.
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Full Day Ideal for those wishing to explore both the lagoon and the island side of Bora Bora in a single day. Leave for the Circle Island tour by 4WD through the mountain trails to several points on the lagoon and the village of Vaitape without forgetting the site where there are still guns and bunkers, ...
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Half Day You will have the chance to enjoy panoramic views of the Bora Bora Lagoon during 4 stops on the island’s peaks. You will learn everything there is to know about the Tiare flower, copra, Mama Ruta’s sarong painting and Bora Bora’s culture, economy and history.
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Half Day Jump on board a 4X4 and explore the wild side of the Bora Bora mountains. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view points. Learn all about the flora and fauna, local customs and Bora Bora’s culture and history (such as the presence of the Americans during the Second World War) from your expert guides. A visit ...
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