An unforgettable trip for paddlers in Tahitian paradise!
Near the island of Tahiti sits Raiatea, the spiritual center of Polynesia. It nestles together with Tahaāa, the vanilla island, inside one reef system, presenting extensive paddling opportunities protected from the brunt of the Pacific Ocean. The native vibe here is welcoming. The lush greenery is soul-filling.
My enthusiastic French Polynesian friend Patrice Duval followed a lifelong dream to create a sea kayak company in the islands of Tahiti. He developed routes, built local relationships and bought quality equipment.
Complete package of 12-days includes all ground & sea transportation plus food & lodging starting from your arrival to Papeete airport and returning you back there. It also includes several special Polynesian experiences:
The sea kayaking portion isĀ a 7-day circumnavigation of Raiatea and Taha’a in the land of palm trees, vanilla flowers, black pearls, crystal waters, and outrigger canoes. We will camp from our kayaks in pristine and remote places. We will eat many fresh delicacies from the sea. We will stop to snorkel and explore. We will enjoy sunsets and each otherās good company.Ā Itās a place that will touch your heart. Patriceās genuine enthusiasm for sharing it will bring a smile to your face many, many times.
This trip could be accomplished completely within the protection of the reef that encircles Raiatea and Taha’a, so we labeled the first one as a “Primer”. Opportunities do exist to poke our bows out through the passes and taste the tropical Pacific Ocean swell, and return through another pass. As anywhere, there are balmy days, and windy days, and opportunities to go play in kayaks once we’ve reached the camping beach.
Paddling is a way of life here, and it is a joy to be immersed in such a culture. Unless you have a sailboat with your own kayaks on board, this is your chance to paddle Polynesia right. Good kayaks, likeminded paddlers, premier location, logistics worked out for you. Come see why itās a dream come true!