Waking up in the beautiful anchorage, Clara had prepared a beautiful pancake breakfast.
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After breakfast, our group went for a hike on Raiatea and visited Taputapuatea marae, aUNESCO World Heritage Site that was once considered the central temple of Eastern Polynesia. You can do a self-guided tour of the temple’s remains.
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We then took a hike up the hill to get a view of the island and atoll from a different perspective. It was humid but worth the 40-minute hike!
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Jerome then sailed us to the south of the island and anchored in a pretty bay for lunch, this time marinated chicken and pineapple skewers.
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We sailed just a short distance north for our evening’s anchorage. Again, we kayaked and snorkeled and enjoyed the beautiful clear waters of Raiatea.
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Clara served us an amazing swordfish dinner after we watched yet another perfect sunset.
See more in our Tahiti Yacht Charter Guide.
Tomorrow – Taha’a and a visit to at pearl farm