Located in the wake of her bigger sister RAIATEA, “Wild” Taha’a covers an area of 88 km2. Both Islands share the same lagoon. With a shoreline indented by large and deep bays, Taha’a is covered with mountains separated by green valleys with forested slopes and ever changing colours under the sun.
Life in Taha’a
Fishing, agriculture and coprah cultivation punctuate the daily life of the local population (approx. 6000 inhabitants). Whilst strolling through the island, you will be greeted with friendly smiles and “Ia Ora Na” salutes, which characterize the hospitality, easy-going life and peacefulness of the island.
Come and feel on your cheeks and your hearts “the sweet wind of the pearl colour islands”.
Come and feel on your cheeks and your hearts “the sweet wind of the pearl colour islands”.
Arriving to TAHA'A
Your plane will land in Raiatea. Both islands are very close to each other and share the same lagoon.
Several alternatives are available the routes mentioned hereunder:
Several alternatives are available the routes mentioned hereunder:
- Airport – Quay of Raiatea
- Quay of Raiatea – Quay of Taha’a
- Quay of Taha’a – Au Phil du Temps Guest house
Transfer from Raiatea to Taha’a: several possibilities are available. Everything depends upon your time of arrival and your time of departure.
Do not hesitate to contact us. We will advise you and propose the best solutions.
We are always present on the quays of Taha’a for welcoming and taking you to the guest house.
Do not hesitate to contact us. We will advise you and propose the best solutions.
We are always present on the quays of Taha’a for welcoming and taking you to the guest house.
ENOTA SHUTTLE
From the airport you take a taxi (Taxi WARREN) which will take you to the shuttle platform in Uturoa (1000 XPF per trip).
Transfers from the wharf of Uturoa (Raiatea) to Hatupa (Taha'a) with the Enota shuttle:
Transfer Hatupa to the pension by us (15 minutes by car) :
Package of 1200 XPF for 1 or 2 people + 600 XPF per additional person (300 XPF child under 13).
From the airport you take a taxi (Taxi WARREN) which will take you to the shuttle platform in Uturoa (1000 XPF per trip).
Transfers from the wharf of Uturoa (Raiatea) to Hatupa (Taha'a) with the Enota shuttle:
- Departure at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday.
- Prices: 800 XPF per person.
- Duration of the crossing: 1 hour.
Transfer Hatupa to the pension by us (15 minutes by car) :
Package of 1200 XPF for 1 or 2 people + 600 XPF per additional person (300 XPF child under 13).
TAHAA EXPRESS
From the airport you take a taxi (Taxi WARREN) which will take you to the shuttle platform in Uturoa (1000 XPF per trip). Mandatory reservation. +689 87 31 21 80 / tahaaexpress@gmail.com
Transfers from Uturoa wharf (Raiatea) to Vaitoare or Haamene (Taha'a) with TAHAA EXPRESS:
From the airport you take a taxi (Taxi WARREN) which will take you to the shuttle platform in Uturoa (1000 XPF per trip). Mandatory reservation. +689 87 31 21 80 / tahaaexpress@gmail.com
Transfers from Uturoa wharf (Raiatea) to Vaitoare or Haamene (Taha'a) with TAHAA EXPRESS:
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Transfer VAITOARE (1st stop) or FAAAHA (2nd stop): Boat price = 800 XPF per person for Vaitoare, 1000 F per person for Faaaha
- Departure 7 a.m., 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday; 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays.
- Duration of the crossing: 15 minutes.
- VAITOARE or FAAAHA transfer to the pension (45 minutes by car): Package of 2500 XPF for 1 or 2 people + 1200 XPF per additional person (600 XPF child under 13).
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HAAMENE transfer (2nd stop): Boat price 1000 XPF per person.
- Departure 7 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday only
- Duration of the crossing: 30 minutes.
- HAAMENE transfer to the pension (30 minutes by car): Flat rate of 2000 XPF for 1 or 2 people: 1000 XPF per additional person (500 XPF child under 13 years old)
TAXI BOAT
Transfers from the airport to the Vaitoare wharf with Taha'a Locations (tahaalocations@mail.pf / +689 87 79 55 07 / +689 40 65 69 95). Upon your arrival, the taxi boat picks you up directly at the airport pier and transfers you to Taha'a in 30 minutes.
You can book directly at the address indicated in brackets and request a quote. It is the fastest but also the most expensive.
Transfer from Vaitoare to the pension by us (45 minutes by car): Package of 2500 XPF for 1 or 2 people + 1200 XPF per additional person (600 XPF child under 13).
Transfers from the airport to the Vaitoare wharf with Taha'a Locations (tahaalocations@mail.pf / +689 87 79 55 07 / +689 40 65 69 95). Upon your arrival, the taxi boat picks you up directly at the airport pier and transfers you to Taha'a in 30 minutes.
You can book directly at the address indicated in brackets and request a quote. It is the fastest but also the most expensive.
Transfer from Vaitoare to the pension by us (45 minutes by car): Package of 2500 XPF for 1 or 2 people + 1200 XPF per additional person (600 XPF child under 13).