Explore the “Sacred Island” of Raiatea. See the Taputapuatea marea complex that was once considered the central temple of Eastern Polynesia. You’ll also experience the only navigable river in the islands. Kayak the Faaroa River and along river walls riddled with birds and wild hibiscus trees, or take the Harvest Your Own Pearl tour and dive for a Tahitian black pearl. Flora lovers will want to climb Mount Temehani in search of the tiare apetahi flower, which grows only on Raiatea.

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