Explore Polynesian life and prepare a local meal
Overview
This experience is perfect for lovers of authenticity looking for a unique immersion in Polynesian culture, and it is particularly suitable for families, couples or groups of friends wishing to connect with the simple values of Polynesian life. You will experience a timeless moment, like the Polynesians of ancient times, by immersing yourself in a local's home, far from the tourist trails. You will have the opportunity to meet Hervé, a unique character who sailed to Asia aboard a traditional canoe to prove that his people were great navigators. In addition, you will share a meal prepared with garden and seafood products, which you have harvested yourself. This experience is not for everyone, but for those who truly seek to experience and understand Polynesian culture in its purest essence.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Herbal tea from the medicinal garden
- Lunch Cooked by your host and with your care, you will taste products from the garden and the sea. Grate your fresh coconut to make coconut milk which will go wonderfully with the dishes of the day.
- Snacks Fresh fruits from the gardens are available as well as fresh coconut water.
- Gratuities
- Insurance
Meeting Location
8MXQ+R6X Hitiaa O Te Ra
French Polynesia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will spend the day alongside Hervé, a Polynesian rich in experience, knowledge and mana (mystical power). Great traditional navigator, teller of Polynesian legends, tahu'a (healer)… Hervé is a personality with many hats. In the privacy of his home, between his fa'a'apu (vegetable garden) and his marae (sacred platform), he will introduce you to the life of a Polynesian living in harmony with his environment and his culture. Let it surprise you!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- To reach Hervé's house you have to cross a small river that will come up to your knees. There are dry toilets available on site. The site does not have an electrical outlet or “drinking water filtered by the municipality”, only spring water is available. Lunch will consist of products from the garden, the valley and the sea, grown and hunted by Hervé.
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Tea and coffee. Herbal tea from the medicinal garden.Lunch. Cooked by your host and with your care, you will taste products from the garden and the sea. Grate your fresh coconut to make coconut milk which will go wonderfully with the dishes of the day.Snacks. Fresh fruits from the gardens are available as well as fresh coconut water. The following is NOT included: Gratuities.Insurance. Read more Apr 2025
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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- Tea and coffee. Herbal tea from the medicinal garden.
- Lunch. Cooked by your host and with your care, you will taste products from the garden and the sea. Grate your fresh coconut to make coconut milk which will go wonderfully with the dishes of the day.
- Snacks. Fresh fruits from the gardens are available as well as fresh coconut water.
- Gratuities.
- Insurance.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Polynesian life and prepare a local meal will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeHerbal tea from the medicinal garden
- LunchCooked by your host and with your care, you will taste products from the garden and the sea. Grate your fresh coconut to make coconut milk which will go wonderfully with the dishes of the day.
- SnacksFresh fruits from the gardens are available as well as fresh coconut water.
- Gratuities
- Insurance
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- To reach Hervé's house you have to cross a small river that will come up to your knees. There are dry toilets available on site. The site does not have an electrical outlet or “drinking water filtered by the municipality”, only spring water is available. Lunch will consist of products from the garden, the valley and the sea, grown and hunted by Hervé.
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