4x4 Tour – Culture, Crafts and Agritourism in Raiatea

Overview

Available languages

English

French

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Cruise Special: the best of Raiatea in 3h30!

The “Raiatea Immersion” tour takes you to discover the cultural and artisanal treasures of the island, as well as local agricultural products.

The program may vary slightly depending on the season and weather:

- Pearl farm: secrets of Tahitian pearls

- Marae de Taputapuatea, registered with UNESCO: immerse yourself in Polynesian history

- Discovery of a faapu (local vegetable garden) and demonstrations around coconut

- Local productions according to the season (honey, fruit, tamanu....)

Check-out Uturoa ferry terminal

8:30/13h (or later depending on your stopover - write to us)

4 - 8 participants

The + of this excursion:

- Timing optimized for cruise passengers

- Discovery of local products and possible purchases (CB from 20 dollars)

- Cultural immersion in small group

- 4x4 transport to explore the interior of the island (vehicle designed for the comfort of all)

Book your unforgettable stopover now!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Raiatea Pearl

Dive into the fascinating world of Tahitian pearls — a true emblem of Polynesia — and learn the secrets behind their cultivation. Discover each step of the process, from oyster farming to the extraction of these precious gems. You’ll gain insight into the economic importance for the Polynesian islands and, of course, have the opportunity to take home a unique souvenir if you wish!

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Taputapuatea Marae

Explore this sacred site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a true spiritual and cultural center of the Polynesian Triangle. This historic place is where ancient Polynesian navigators performed ceremonies before their great voyages. You’ll discover the importance of ancestral beliefs and rituals that shaped the daily life of local communities.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Guided explanations in French and English

Tasting of local fruits and juices

Purchases made in shops or from local producers must be paid on-site.

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4x4 Tour – Culture, Crafts and Agritourism in Raiatea

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Merci, Hubert!
Helen W,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hubert as a superb guide who took us around the island, to the main historic places where he told the story very well. The bonus was going to his small farm and having pineapple he had just harvested, bananas and his own honey.
Don’t hesitate to book this tour in Raiatea FP.
Kenneth A,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
An excellent 4 x 4 ride around Raiatea, including stops at panoramic viewpoints, a very well preserved marae, a small pearl producer who gave an outstanding explanation on how they are produced, and a stop at the guide’s home to tour his extensive tropical garden, including a tasting of his pineapples and homemade honey (outstanding BTW). The guide was terrific—the best I’ve had in French Polynesia. Highest recommendation.
Educational and fun
Lynette W,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hubert is a great guide. Well educated about local ecology and history. Very helpful to all, especially those with a little mobility challenge. Raises great fruits, vegetables and honey. Does not try to sell anything.
Best tour!
MsSusan N,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Comfortable truck, well timed sights, including our hosts own tropical garden and samples of his home grown produce. Our host was wonderful.
Amazing tour!
G4492XWjacquelinew,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour with Hubert (sp) as our guide. Beautiful island. Hubert was so informative regarding plants and also wildlife. We even stopped at his home to see his garden and honey bees. Amazing!
Raiatea In Bloom
John A,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
As well as the island vantage points we visited the ancient unesco worship areas and treated to a real flaura and fauna experience culminating with samples of local fruits, juices and honey all provided from our guides garden. Top marks to Hubert and his eco garden and ably assisted by Estoban with further explanations and translations. Both interesting characters. Nice relaxing trip with no real 4x4 off roading bone shaking.
Maururu!
751briannet,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. As Māori he was able to relate stories to our culture and allowed us to have time at Taputapuatea. I loved going to his garden to see his produce. An amazing experience
Loved our guide and his love for his village and island
Richard N,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience. Saw many great sites. Especially enjoyed our tour guide, Tau, and his wife. Very personable. You could tell that he had a great love of and pride in his village and island home. Great experience.
It was the most fun we had!
Soichiro W,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had already decided where to go, but they arranged the plan based on the weather and other factors. He also taught me more about Polynesian culture and history, which was very interesting! He also explained the plants and fruits on the island and showed me his garden. If you want to learn more about the island, Polynesian culture and history, this is the place for you! Thank you so much for your support!
History, Plants, Pearls and Heartfelt Hospitality
dorothymaclachlan,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most incredible experience on Raiatea with Hubert as our guide. He was absolutely amazing—so knowledgeable about the island’s history and the many different plants we came across. If you love plants, I highly recommend this tour, as Hubert’s knowledge and passion in this area is second to none. We also visited a local pearl expert who shared fascinating insights into the craft, and we were able to admire some truly stunning pieces available for purchase. What made the tour even more special was Hubert welcoming us to his property. He showed us his sustainable lifestyle, which included making honey and amazing natural insect repellent, and a tour of his beautiful garden. We feel truly blessed to have been part of this tour it was informative, inspiring, and unforgettable.