Discovery in Kayaking of the Faaroa River in Raiatea
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Raiatea, French Polynesia
- 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- SnacksFruit, coconut water.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.8:30 am
Itinerary
Gare Maritime d'Uturoa Raiatea (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Mona_S
This was a fun and beautiful experience! Our private group of 14 had a great time kayaking on the river, and our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the land. It was a highlight of our trip!
Reviews
4.7
based on 25 reviews
Derek_P, Jun 2026
This kayaking excursion in Raiatea was the top highlight of our visit to the French Polynesian islands. Our guide, James, and his wife are amazing! Truly amazing! I highly recommend this excursion. If you are visiting Raiatea and looking for something to do, you must kayak with James. You will be amazed!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful response! We are very touched to learn that this kayak excursion in Raiatea was the highlight of your stay in French Polynesia. James and his wife will be delighted to read your kind words.
It was a real pleasure to welcome you and share this moment with you. Thank you also for your enthusiastic recommendation.
We hope to see you again in Raiatea for a new adventure on the water!
Nancy_S, May 2026
James grew up on this river and has vast knowledge of the plants and animals. It was a relaxing kayak trip. Trip may take longer than stated based on transportation arrangements, it is island time!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind comment! We are delighted that you enjoyed this peaceful and rewarding kayak trip. James is indeed very attached to this river where he grew up, and sharing his knowledge about the fauna, flora and history of the place is always a real pleasure for him.
Thank you also for your understanding regarding the travel time—here, it’s true, we live a bit on island time. 😊
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another beautiful moment of discovery and relaxation in Raiatea.
MERVIN_L, May 2026
The pickup area was not defined very well and, guide had to be looked for, no sign, spoke very little English. However the actual kayaking guide was excellent.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry to hear that the pickup point was not clear enough and that the start of the excursion could have been a source of confusion. Your comments are very valuable and we will take them into account in order to improve the reception and signage for our future visitors.
Thank you also for your understanding of the language, and we are especially delighted to know that you then fully enjoyed the kayak excursion as well as the quality of your guide on the water.
Thank you again for your honest feedback, which helps us move forward. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in better conditions.
Gary_A, Mar 2026
We enjoyed this kayak ride along a placid river surrounded by jungle. James gave us a lot of good information about many things and his wife wove a basket for us. The kayak was especially nice because the seats had backs unlike many others we saw.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the kayak trip through the heart of the jungle and that James was able to share so much interesting information. His wife will be happy to hear that you liked the woven basket, and we’re glad the seats with backrests made the trip more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful, peaceful adventure!
Mona_S, Aug 2025
This was a fun and beautiful experience! Our private group of 14 had a great time kayaking on the river, and our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the land. It was a highlight of our trip!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you a lot Mona, It's important because it mixes my energy with that of the natives abandoned by the administrative cogs of the system, one of whom speaks English as I do French, I still don't understand that :-). To summarize, I am happy to bring, with your active participation, financial security to people who live on the banks of this river and who can live by sharing their natural environment with you.
Mandy_R, Jul 2025
Booked 24 hrs before. Attempted to contact via messaging on app to confirm details without reply. Went to meeting point only to find out they did not have space for us. We were offered a later time (1pm when we booked an 8:30). Didn’t work for us. Thankfully we were able to book other options at the welcome center not with this company.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
I'm truly sorry for this bad experience. It's important to understand that peak season is prone to mistakes, especially late bookings, which may or may not be missed.
We must learn from our mistakes, which is why I encourage anyone who doesn't receive a response to their booking to contact us via WhatsApp.
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Thank you!
Mitchell_G, Jun 2025
River kayaking was a great experience. Guide was knowledgeable, funny and kind. He had us stop at his home and brought us fresh coconut water and bought us fresh grapefruit at a stand along the river.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
I am proud to give opportunity to this native guy living inside the river, speaking a perfect English, good guide, but with difficulty because it is complicated to sell oneself outside of any commercial organization.
Eleonore_G, Oct 2025
Having booked 2 days before, no one showed up on the D-day:( I had to call, and finally they came 1 hour late. But I got a ride with a private guide who taught me a lot about the fauna, flora and life of the inhabitants of Raiatea. So I was not disappointed with the experience, even if it only lasted 2 hours instead of the 3 announced.
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Merci pour votre retour et désolé pour ce contretemps au départ. Nous comprenons votre déception face à l'attente et à la durée réduite, et nous vous remercions d'avoir souligné la qualité du tour privé et des explications du guide.
Nous prenons des mesures pour éviter ces retards à l'avenir.
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