The lagoon, the mountain, the encounter

Raivavae is as much to be lived as it is to be seen. Lagoon and motu, fishing, hikes, island tour and archaeological sites: tell us what appeals to you and we'll take care of the rest.

Motu Piscine at the heart of the Raivavae lagoon
Lagoon

Day trip to Motu Piscine

A full day at Motu Piscine, at the heart of the Raivavae lagoon, where the water barely reaches your waist. Picnic included.

7,000 XPF · 58.70 € Picnic included
Day trip to Motu Piscine
Bicycle hire in the guesthouse garden
Cycling

Bicycle hire by the day

The best way to discover the island: rent a bike and head out to explore Raivavae at your own pace.

500 XPF · 4.20 € Full day
Bicycle hire by the day
Boat trip on the Raivavae lagoon
Fishing

Boat trip on the lagoon

A fishing trip or a leisurely cruise on the Raivavae lagoon. We recommend bringing your own fishing gear.

5,000 XPF / person · 41.90 € Fishing or cruising
Boat trip on the lagoon
Deep-sea fishing trip with the day's catch
Fishing

Offshore boat trip

In a small group, we head beyond the pass to fish offshore - or, if luck is on our side, to spot whales.

10,000 XPF / person · 83.80 € Beyond the pass
Offshore boat trip
Outrigger canoe on the Raivavae lagoon
Lagoon

Outrigger canoe trip

A gentle paddle across the Raivavae lagoon, right at the water's surface.

1,000 XPF / person · 8.40 € On the water
Outrigger canoe trip
Green boat for the Raivavae island tour by lagoon
Lagoon

Island tour by boat

Circumnavigate Raivavae by lagoon and see the island from a completely different angle.

8,000 XPF / person · 67.00 € Full lagoon circuit
Island tour by boat
View from the summit of Mont Hiro over the Raivavae lagoon
Hiking

Mont Hiro hike

For the more adventurous: the climb to the island's highest point at 437 m, with all of Raivavae spread out below. Packed lunch and water included.

3,500 XPF / person · 29.30 € Summit · 437 m
Mont Hiro hike
Archaeological site and grotto in Raivavae
Island & culture

Island tour by car

A guided tour of the island, with our commentary, our favourite stops and its archaeological sites. Packed lunch and water included.

2,500 XPF · 20.90 € Guided tour
Island tour by car
Did you know?

Raivavae in a few figures

17.9 km²

An island on a human scale

Raivavae fits into 17.9 square kilometres - small enough to cycle around in a day, wide enough to get pleasantly lost in for an afternoon.

437 m

Mont Hiro

The island's highest point. The climb is worth the effort: from the top, all of Raivavae unfolds at once - the lagoon, the motu and the pass.

Marae

The memory in stone

Beyond their natural beauty, these islands hold traces left by the ancestors. They tell the story of the Mā'ohi people, a Polynesian civilisation that lived in deep harmony with their environment.

Activities

Fancy a day out?

We arrange boat trips and guides from the guesthouse. Let's talk before you arrive.

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