Tour· Taha'a· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Vanilla Valley Growers (Faaaha)
16° 37.5′ S · 151° 26.2′ W
Small family vanilla growers in the valley behind Faaaha village on the east coast. You see vines in flower or green beans depending on the season, and buy vanilla direct.
Practical
Position is the OpenStreetMap 'Vallée de la Vanille' point. Walk from the Motu Pearl Village dock at the entrance of Faaaha Bay, or sail outside the bay to the Vanilla Valley pontoon (40 65 74 89). Anchor in ZMR de Faa'aha (4 boats, 48 h).
Best for
Buying vanilla straight from the grower