The notebook of Raiatea et îles Sous-le-Vent
Choose the paths that smell of the open sea.
Major Marae of the Polynesian world, lagoons and lush reliefs connect Raiatea, Huahine and Maupiti.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Heritage · Mountain
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Raiatea et îles Sous-le-Vent
Major Marae of the Polynesian world, lagoons and lush reliefs connect Raiatea, Huahine and Maupiti.
The discovery of Raiatea and the Sub-Vent Islands is centred around Raiatea and marae of Taputapuātea, Huahine and Maupiti. The stay thus alternates between the island landscapes, the coastline, the heritage and the mountain reliefs, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: transport and openings to be confirmed and weather likely to modify the program. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Raiatea et marae de Taputapuātea
- Huahine
- Maupiti
Before you choose
- Transport and openings to be confirmed
- Weather likely to change the programme
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Raiatea et marae de Taputapuātea
In Raiatea, the Marae of Taputapuātea gathers erect stones, ceremonial platforms and direct opening on the lagoon, in a major sacred landscape of the mā的ohi world. The island adds to this visit of the wooded valleys, Mount Temehani and a navigation to Taha
Remarkable location
Huahine
Huahine keeps a more rural rhythm than Bora Bora or Raiatea, with its gardens, canoes, marae on the waterfront and villages between lagoon and hills. The sacred eels of Faie, motu and quiet bays make up an interesting island for a slow stay, oriented towards Polynesian daily life.
Remarkable location
Maupiti
Maupiti offers a more stripped version of the Under the Wind Islands: a clear lagoon, a sometimes agitated pass, low motu and a central mountain visible from almost everywhere. The lack of accommodation and the absence of large complexes make the island valuable for travellers who accept simple logistics and time-dependent sea.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
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The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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