Activities at Vahine Island

Though the peaceful atmosphere of Vahine Island tends to invite total relaxation, our energetic staff is happy to assist you with any activity you are interested in.

           

FREE ACTIVITIES

Beach Boy for Entertaining our Clients
Starting after breakfast, there are two or three activities per day, including snorkeling, a tour of the reef, coconut show. Our Beach Boy is fully available to make sure our clients are happy, busy and safe in the water.

ACTIVITIES WITH A FEE

Activities Managed by Vahine Island

Our staff has organized special activities which will allow you to discover the wonder of the island of Tahaa, by land or by sea:

• Boat transfers to Raiatea and Tahaa
• Snorkeling on a motu in a motorized pirogue
• Lagoon tour and picnic on a “Motu” by motor pirogue
• Pearl Farm visit
• Small motor boats for private tours around the lagoon (2 to 4 persons)

MASSAGE Every afternoon (2-5:30 pm) Aches, stress, relaxation or simple pleasure – Monoï or Tamanu oils massages. On the deck of your bungalow, in the coconut grove, or on the beach - it's up to you.

MOTOR BOAT RENTAL (without permit – 4.5 CC)

LAGOON BOAT FISHING (all types : angle, reef, early morning)

CORAL GARDEN SNORKELING in a remote coral garden, motorized pirogue transportation

VANILLA PLANTATION VISIT: Do you enjoy the flavor and scent of vanilla? Tahaa produces 70-80% of all French Polynesia's vanilla. Because of the pervasive aroma of vanilla and its green scenery, Tahaa is known as the "Vanilla Island".

PEARL OYSTER FARM VISIT: Are you interested in pearls? Tahaa lagoon pearls are of exceptional quality. Discover a real farm with grafter, workers, on a lagoon pontoon giving you the secrets of the famous Tahitian black pearl.

ROBINSON CRUSOE / PICNIC on a MOTU: Depart on a motorized pirogue (11am-3pm) to a remote island, on the coral reef for picnic lunch, close to a natural coral garden.

           

External Providers

You will also be offered a number of standard vacation island activities organized by outside companies such as:

• Jeep tour of Tahaa Island
• Deep-sea fishing
• Scuba diving
• Helicopter flights to Bora-Bora and Huahine islands
• Catamaran cruise
• Discovery of Raiatea or Tahaa in a rental car
• Visit of the botanical garden of Faaroa
• Visit of the waterfalls in Raiatea
• Horse riding in the woods in Raiatea

"Cast Away" Picnic for the adventurer:
Rent a little motor boat (no license necessary) with a picnic included and go out and explore the lagoon and its "motus" (small barrier islands). We will point out some of the most magnificent spots for snorkeling, where you can see: stingrays, leopard rays or eagle rays or maybe you will get lucky and cross paths with a sea turtle.

Helicopter Between Vahine Island & Bora Bora

Take a private helicopter between Bora Bora and Vahine Island with Polynesia Helicopters. Prices upon request.

Internet Access

VAHINE ISLAND offers a WI-FI connection in the bar, restaurant and on the beach. You can find at the reception a free laptop at disposal. No access code requested. Every room is equipped with free Ethernet cable (RJ45).

Please note that Polynesia has a slower internet connection than you may be used to - maximum speed 15 Ko.