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For the visitor, the unspoiled
environment of Huahine can be experiences in many ways:
Huahine Snorkeling
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- Exploration of the huge network of restored ancient royal sites with an archaeological tour among the hills and shores.
- Enjoyment of the clear lagoon waters by snorkeling,
boating, and jetskiing.
- Enchantment from the charming villages and
vanilla farms with a relaxing trip around the islands
by car, tour, or even bicycle.
- Discovery of the underwater world by diving or
aboard a glass-bottomed boat.
- Adventure into the curls and share a wave with
globe-trotting surfers.
- Relaxation among the serene setting of an isolated
and beautiful resorts.
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Some of the popular activities
and sites for visitors include:
Circle-Island Tour
Fare Village
Historical Sites
Jet Skiing
Hawaiki Nui Va'a Canoe Race
Diving
Other activities and sites
Circle-Island Tour
The quiet roads and waters around Huahine are
perfect for leisurely exploration. By boat or
jetski, the lagoon and bays greet you as you glide
over the bright waters with stops anywhere along
the way for snorkeling. By car or bus tour, the
scenic roads wind through verdant forests and
up to breathtaking vistas. It's easy to fill the
day with visits to the villages, walks among
the historical sites, and stops at scenic beaches
and fruit stands.
Fare Village
The largest town in Huahine is concentrated within
only a few blocks. The village comes alive each
day with the arrival of the ferry and when the
fishing boats display their daily catch. Most
of the island activities begin here including
land and lagoon tours, car and bike rental, guided
historical tours, glass-bottom boat tours, diving,
deep-sea fishing, kayaking, etc. Most of the restaurants
favored by the locals are also located here.
Historical Sites
The largest concentration of pre-European marae
(ancient temples) are located in Huahine. The local
guides are very knowledgeable and enjoyable to hire
for guided walks among these religious and mythical
sites.
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Jetski |
Jet Skiing
Huahine's lagoon is famous for exploration by
jetski. The shallow waters, large
secluded bays, and quiet shores give couples and
small groups the feeling of true freedom and adventure.
There are several companies that offer full-and half day programs that circle both islands. Guided tours are complete with frequent stops
to picnic on your own private beaches and islands.
Hawaiki Nui Va'a Canoe Race
Huahine hosts the start of what is
best described as the "Super Bowl" of
canoe races. The
Hawaiki Nui Va'a is the world's largest and longest international
open-ocean canoe race and covers a grueling 77
miles between Huahine and Bora Bora. The start
and finish are celebrated with a great
festival of food, music, and dance.
Diving
Huahine's dive sites are less discovered than
other islands and present a quiet underwater world
perfect for beginning and intermediate divers.
Sites feature yellow coral gardens and concentrations
of reef fish, eagle rays, tuna, and grey reef
sharks.
Other activities and sites on
Huahine include:
Bicycle rentals for flat
rides on the lightly-traveled roads.
Snorkeling at the many quiet beaches.
For expert surfers, the passes are world famous.
Belvedere lookout on Mount Turi overlooking Maroe
Bay.
The blue-eyed eels of Faie.
Ancient fish traps of Lake Fauna Nui.
Vanilla plantations and fruit gardens along the
road on both islands.
Guided walking trips.
Sail boat charters and motor boat rentals.
Guided or self-guided itineraries including
these and other sites can be reserved or planned
by your travel arranger before you travel or at
the activities desk of your resort or cruise ship.
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