What to do and see in Tahaa, Society Islands: The Best Outdoor Activities

August 17, 2021 Russell Mellin

The charming island of Tahaa is scattered with small villages nestled along hillside bays. Known as the "vanilla island" because of its large-scale production of the fragrant bean, Tahaa is the ultimate in romantic escapism, tickling your nose as it tickles your fancy with gorgeous views, beautiful beaches and serendipitous lagoons.
Restaurants in Tahaa

1. Jardin de Corail

Motu Tautau, 98733 French Polynesia
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Jardin de Corail

Reviewed By 14Roger

The coral gardens are incredible. If staying at Le Taha'a you should cross over to the motu across the channel, walk towards the open sea area at the end and then get in. When you do be careful because that's where the current is strongest. To avoid the coral you can stay on the outside closest to the shoreline that you enter. For better scenery try to get into the middle of the channel asap. There are a ton of fish. Most are small. The exception was a giant trigger fish that was a little aggressive. He was about 1 foot tall and 1.5-2 feet long. They have nasty looking teeth too. He was right in the middle close to where the gardens start. You definitely need water shoes and if you have gloves, a rash guard/swim shirt, and board shorts even better. I went through 6-8 times over a few days and while sometimes I escaped unscathed, on 2 occasions I ended up with scrapes. I was being aggressive though and swimming in some tight areas and where the coral comes very close to the surface. On one occasion I swung my arm to paddle and my palm scraped the coral cutting me in a few places. On another occasions I scraped my knees and the side of my calf on coral. A week later it's still healing. Definitely worth the experience though. I recommend water shoes over flippers because when the water gets really shallow you may want to stand and walk out but you need to step around the coral. Some area are tight and flippers wouldn't fit where you're trying to step plus it's hard to walk in them anyways.

2. Tahaa Jet Tours

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Tahaa Jet Tours

Come discover in jet-ski the paradise island of Tahaa and its magnificent lagoons. Tour of the island of Tahaa in 4 hours, jet ski rental and meal on the island.

3. Tahaa Rentals

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Tahaa Rentals

Discover Tahaa with our lagoon excursions (visit a pearl farm, vanilla plantation and coral gardens, and have lunch on a beautiful "motu") or on your own.

4. ARE TOURS RAIATEA

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ARE TOURS RAIATEA

My name is Aretua I am a nautical provider and I go around the island of Tahaa by boat with different stop Coral Garden, pearl farm, Vanilla Valley, lunch on a motu (island) private

5. Vanilla Tours

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Vanilla Tours

Aboard our comfortable 4-wheel drive, climb the hills to fantastic viewpoints and cross the island to the wild tropical mountain forest. We make many stops to show and explain the traditional uses of the native plants indigenous or introduced during early Polynesian migrations. At a local vanilla plantation you will hear all about this fascinating orchid plant whose flower must be "married"... Moorings available for sailboats

6. Tahaa Diving

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Tahaa Diving

Tahaa Diving is a diving center located in south of tahaa.we organize dives for all level of certification padi, ffessm, cmas.the diving spots are located around tahaa and raiatea.

7. Spiaggia di Joe Dassin

Alla fine della strada che porta a Pati, Patio 98733 French Polynesia
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Spiaggia di Joe Dassin

8. Vanilla Tours

Vanilla Tours

I'm Noé, I'm passionate about nature. I grew up in Tahaa and love to show guest my beautiful island.

9. Mata Tours

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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Mata Tours

10. Coral Garden Tahaa

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Coral Garden Tahaa

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