Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comManihi Polynesian Black Pearl Farm Visit
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Location: Manihi, Tahiti
Product code: 2830MANIHIPEARL
Manihi has acquired an international reputation for its pearl production. The POE RAVA (Black Pearl) is the result of natural phenomena and complex human intervention. The formation of a pearl results from the accidental or artificial introduction of a foreign body inside the oyster. In response to this intrusion, the epithelial cells of the mantle (the secretor organ) produce material to isolate the foreign body. In this way, the nucleus is gradually covered in nacre (mother-of-pearl). If the foreign body (e.g. a grain of sand or coral) is introduced by natural means, the result is an extremely rare natural pearl, known as a fine pearl. "Black Pearl" is in fact an inaccurate term. The pearl produced by Pinctada margaritifera range in color from pearly white to black, and include deep purple, champagne and grey.
At the end of your visit, you will have the chance to buy the famous "Polynesian Black Pearls".
Pearl Farming
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Years Day)
- March 05 (Missionaries arrival)
- April 06 (Good Friday)
- April 08 (Easter)
- April 09 (Easter Monday)
- May 01 (Labor Day)
- May 08 (Victory 1945)
- May 17 (Ascension Day)
- May 27 (Pentecost Day)
- May 28 (Pentecost Day)
- July 14 (Bastille Day)
- August 15 (Assumption)
- November 01 (Remembrance Day)
- November 11 (Veterans Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
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- Children aged 2 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 2 - 11 years
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- Guide
- Motorized boat journey
- Mineral water is provided
- Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off.
- Tahiti Nui Travel Service Fee
- Items of a personal nature
- This tour must be booked at least 4 days in advance of travel
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate
- This tour is accessible for those with a disability
- Hotel transfers only valid from Manihi Pearl beach Resort.
- Sun care, hat, swimsuit, towel and water shoes are recommended for this tour
- Bookings cancelled 7 days or less prior to tour departure attract 100% cancellation penalties
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