Shore Excursion Sampler
From Taha’a continued:
Exploration of Taha’a Ride an off-road safari vehicle across one of Taha’a’s highest mountains. Along the way, you’ll visit a scenic viewpoint, learn the traditional use of local plants and trees, and learn the tamure, a Tahitian dance. Then, tour a local vanilla plantation and a black pearl farm.
Snorkel and Black Pearl Farm Adventure Learn all about the magnificent black pearl at the Motu Pearl Farm. Continue to a small motu for some snorkeling in Taha’a’s crystal-clear lagoon. You’ll also find a small lagoonarium where you can swim with turtles, rays, and fish enclosed in different pools.
TUAMOTUS From Rangiroa:
Drift Diving or Snorkeling Experience the sensation of drifting through the current of the Tiputa Channel, one of Rangiroa’s finest snorkeling and SCUBA diving locales. You’ll discover an incredible array of tropical fish of all colors and sizes — and perhaps sharks, dolphins, and rays.
Glass-Bottom Boat Discover the coral gardens and tropical fish of Rangiroa on a glass-bottom boat tour. You’ll slowly float over the huge coral heads that cluster in shallow areas inside the Tiputa Channel, viewing a colorful world of parrot fish, butterfly fish, and surgeon fish.
Thrilling underwater wonders await on drift snorkeling tours (top). Learn how Tahitian pearls are cultivated at a
Tahitian pearl farm (above right). Or explore Rarotonga with Pa (above left), a living legend of the Cook Islands.
COOK ISLANDS From Aitutaki:
Circle Island Tour Board Le Truck for an excursion through all seven of the island’s villages, passing by a marae (temple) and plantations of the various crops grown here on Aitutaki. Of interest on the tour are traditional wells and washing sites, beautiful coral and limestone churches, your guide’s retelling of local myths and legends, and lovely views of the lagoon from the eastern side of the island.
Lagoon Cruise and Beach Break Aitutaki’s deep blue lagoon is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. On this lagoon cruise, you’ll also visit offshore motus — including Motu Akaiami, once used as a refueling stop for the Flying Boats — and enjoy a barbecue lunch, as well as time to snorkel or simply relax.
46 Paul Gauguin Cruises | Shore Excursion Sampler
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