Meeting the Polynesian people and culture

The French Polynesian archipelagos are part of the Polynesian triangle of diverse and exhilarating cultures.

As soon as you arrive in Tahiti you are met with the tropical scent of Tiare flowers and charmed at the sound of the ukulele. Your stop on the island of Tahiti is a true cultural experience with the Gauguin Museum, Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands, the Tropical Gardens and a visit to the town of Papeete to visit its traditional markets.

To really experience Tahiti you must taste their culinary specialties - marinated raw fish in coconut milk, Tahiti’s vanilla sauce and their traditional Maa’a Tahiti. Many restaurants serve this gourmet Tahitian food to tantalize the taste buds!

Every archipelago is known for its individual craft making abilities whether it’s wood carving or designing stunning Tahitian jewelry.

The Tahitian black pearl is certainly not a myth so a trip to Tuamotu archipelago’s pearl farms is a must. In Rurutu see locals make delicate headdresses and engage in basket weaving, in the Tuamotu discover unusual seashell necklaces and in the Marquesas be enchanted by mystical woodcarvings.

Raiatea is the hub of Polynesian culture and is a must-see during your stay. Discover the Marae’s origins and purpose and did you know that these stone temples are sometimes compared to that of the Celts?

In July be mesmerized by Polynesian traditional dances and songs in the annual Heiva i Tahiti. Of course groups perform regularly at hotel resorts and at the famous Moorea Tiki Village throughout the year. Polynesian culture is utterly vibrant and the Polynesian people love to share it with visitors.

ideas for genuine stay :

Tahiti and her Tropical Marvels
A few days in Raiatea
Strolling around Papeete and Tahiti’s Island tour
Visit the archeological sites
Dinner at the Belvedere restaurant

Show and cultural activities at Tiki Village
Sacred sites and homes of Huahine’s legends
Tour of the Vanilla island
Whale watching in Rurutu

During your vacation

Visit Raiatea with Ariimoana Tours
Discover handcraft at Moorea’s Tiki Village
Enjoy O’Tahiti E’s dance show
Visit the Gauguin Museum

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Reviews

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Dany

19 Oct 2012
France - Strasbourg

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Hello Ariimana,
The return was difficult Tuesday!
In any case big thank you for making us feel so advised and have everything so well organized, everything went as planned. We happily discovered this part of France so much less stressful than ours, and especially so more welcoming, not to mention the beautiful scenery and colors and beautiful vegetation. We are delighted to have met people very friendly especially the Marquesas, the pension Moehau really recommend, they were too much trouble, they rented a 4x4 for us through which we could visit without guide the 4 corners of the island where we were often the only tourists.
The tour that you have offered on Bora Bora was also very interesting despite the downpour we received on the head during the ride on the lagoon but the two boys who accompanied us made us forget thanks to their good mood! Not talking about the beautiful Maupiti is a real reward compared to abominable past 5am on Maupiti Express!

In short, it was a beautiful trip we will never forget . And we have took so many photos ... our children and grandchildren will have to enjoy Sunday.

Thank you again, and if one day we decide to come back, we will know who to talk to!