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The Tahitian islands have a lot to offer for the more active tourist. There are inland excursions on horseback or with 4WD, trekking and walking tours in the mountains of the high islands or lagoon tours with reef excursions, snorkel and picnic trips to the small islands (motus) in the lagoon. The Society Islands are not famous for their beaches
but for the dramatic green mountains and colourful lagoons. Diving is possible on all islands with tourism infrastructure. The best diving spots are in the waters of Raiatea in the Society Islands and Manihi, Tikehau and Rangiroa in the Tuamotus. Rangiroa and Tikehau are famous for big fishes and sharks and Manta Rays in the passages between the motus. The waters of the Society Islands are ideal for sailing. The main hub is Raiatea with international yacht charter companies like The Moorings. From there Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea and atolls like Maupiti and Tupau are in easy reach. Yachts in all shapes and sizes are available for charter or hire with or without crew and skipper. Best time for sailing is between April and June with light winds up to 10-15 knots and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. The months from July to August could be more windy and rainy with the Maarumu, a southeasterly with up to 25-25 knots and gales to 45 knots. From September to October it‘s mild and dry with easterlies up to 10-15 knots. Rainy season is from November to March with winds from north and northwest and possibly cyclones Diving
Diving Dive Guide
Tahiti, Gie Plongee de Tahiti & ses îles Dive cruises (live aboard)
Sailing
Mini Cruises
Jeep Safaris
Others/Adventure
(Lagoon Tours, Trekking)
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