French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France, comprises more than 100 islands in the South Pacific, stretching for more than 2,000km. Divided into the Austral, Gambier, Marquesas, Society and Tuamotu archipelagos, they’re known for their coral-fringed lagoons and over-the-water bungalow hotels. Island features include white- and black-sand beaches, mountains, rugged backcountry and towering waterfalls.
Day 01: Arrive in Pape\’ete
Arrive in Pape’ete meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. The largest and most lively of The Islands of Tahiti, known simply as Tahiti, lives at the pace of culture, music and dance. Attend an enchanting Tahitian dance show called ‘ori Tahiti’, or visit a contemporary art exhibition, an unusual play, a traditional or modern concert. Tahiti, and especially Pape’ete, provide the opportunity to discover artistic expression of all kinds. Join a scenic Tahiti Island tour starting with the island’s West Coast and the famous Marae Arahurahu, a religious site dedicated to the ancient gods where important ceremonies used to take place. We then visit the beautiful gardens and waterfall of Vaipahi set in a lush tropical environment. Not missing the East Coast and its Blow Hole, a natural site recently refurbished for visitors and Venus Point, where Captain James Cook landed. We wrap up our island tour with a breathtaking panoramic view at the Tahar’aa View Point.
Overnight in Pape’ete, Tahiti
Day 02: Pape\’ete to Mo\’orea
After breakfast transfer to the Ferry Terminal in Pape’ete, from where you take a ferry to the beautiful island of Mo’orea and a transfer to your accommodation for the next four nights.
Mo’orea rises magically out of the ocean like a cathedral. High, sharp, inspiring green spires, crowned by clouds. Poetic threads of waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs. Peaceful meadows flanked by pinnacles of emerald green will renew your belief in the majesty of nature, and Mo’orea’s bright blue lagoon will bring to life the South Seas idyll of your dreams. Pastel-painted houses, surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise, circle the island in a necklace of happy, simple villages that will elevate your senses and remind you that this is what life is all about. La vie heureuse, as they say in Tahiti, a happy life. One of the most memorable locations in The Islands of Tahiti, Mo’orea’s beauty is unforgettable.
Overnight in Mo’orea
Day 03: Mo\’orea sightseeing
After breakfast spend the day with a Mo’orea local who will show you all the best spots on the island. Mountains, waterfalls, private beach and other wonders await you! You will start the day getting to know each other and then drive to the Magic Mountain, one of the best panoramic viewpoints of the island. Then you head towards the crater of the island where the pineapple fields are located.
You then drive to the Belvedere, the highest point of view of Mo’orea where you enjoy the landscape with a fresh coconut in hand!The “marae” will be our next stop where your guide will talk to you about our Polynesian culture which is very important for Tahitians. You end the morning at the Tropical Garden where you visit a Vanilla plantation and learn the secrets about local plants. Now that I have whetted your appetite, you will go to Temae so you can share, on a private beach, a typical Polynesian meal with some punch, local beers, water and tropical juices. After lunch, you can enjoy a little bit of free time to walk on the beach, collect some shells or have a swim in crystal clear water.
To end this beautiful day we will head towards Afareaitu where an easy little hike (15 minutes) will take you to one of the waterfalls of the valley.Your guide’s mission is to show you all the different aspects that Mo’orea that has to offer and that you get to know the island almost as well as the locals.
Overnight in Mo’orea
Day 04: Mo\’orea sightseeing
After breakfast go for Dolphin and/or Whale Watching Excursion. This is an exciting and educational guided tour where you will see dolphins in their natural environment. You will see pods of Spinner Dolphins and learn about their behaviour and social organisation. You can also bask in the beauty of Mo’orea Island and learn about its geology. Whales come to Polynesia’s warm waters from August to October/November to mate and give birth. Getting up close and personal with these wild sea mammals is an unforgettable experience. The wellbeing of the creature is our top priority and your guide will decide how best to proceed.
Overnight: Mo’orea
Day 05: Guided snorkelling Tour of Mo\’orea
This 2-hour tour provides an excellent first secure approach to the wildlife of the lagoon of Mo’orea. After a short bus ride from your hotel to Vaiare pier, you will continue by boat to the east coast, until the Lagoonarium at Motu Ahi. Supervised by a qualified instructor, you will meet a multitude of tropical fish (Surgeons, Parrotfish, Butterfly fish, Demoiselles etc), jackfish, stingrays and black tip sharks”¦.watch Teiki, their “Daddy”, feed and play with all of them.
A real show not to be missed! Discover as well the small Motu Ahi, a place fitted out in any old way, a world apart. Later, there is free time for you to hire a guide for walking explorations of the interior and over mountain passes and with no malls here, shop at the many small boutiques and unique shopping areas. Look for art and handcrafts at small art galleries and artisan workshops where you’ll find treasures made only in Mo’orea. Experience one of the many Polynesian shows and see the beachside performances of the dramatic Fire Dances.
Overnight: Mo’orea
Day 06: Mo\’orea to Bora Bora
After breakfast Transfer to the Mo’orea Airport to catch the flight to Bora Bora upon arrival meet and assist and Transfer Hotel.
Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful islands in the world.The Islands of Tahiti exude a power of life that makes each experience in these islands unforgettable. The Tahitians call this power “Mana”. You will feel it ripple up your spine the moment you step off the plane. It will fill your soul. You will taste it and smell it in the air. Once you’ve experienced The Islands of Tahiti, the spirit of Mana will flow through your veins forever. Romance rises from the velvet blues of the deep water up through the softer hues of the lagoon and into the air that surrounds Bora Bora. And its power fills each beat of the heart.
A brief 50-minute flight from Mo’orea Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist’s palette of bright blues and greens, is love at first sight. Romantics from around the world celebrate this island where the lush tropical slopes and valleys of Mount Otemanu blossom with hibiscus, while palm-covered motu circle the illuminated lagoon like a delicate necklace.Perfect white-sand beaches give way to azure waters where tropical-colored fish animate the coral gardens and giant manta rays glide leisurely past. This could easily be defined as the center of the romantic universe, where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with overwater bungalows, thatched-roof villas and a fabled ambiance.
Overnight in Bora Bora
Day 07: Bora Bora sightseeing
Combination tour by 4WD Tour with snorkeling including lunch at the famous Bloody Mary’s restaurant. This is ideal for those wishing to explore both the lagoon and the island side of Bora Bora in a single day. You will depart for a circle island tour by 4WD through the mountain trails to several viewpoints on the lagoon and the village of Vaitape, including the site where you can still see the remains of World war II cannons and bunkers. Lunch will take place in the typical décor of Bloody Mary’s restaurant. Continue the day with a snorkeling safari in the beautiful lagoon of Bora Bora to discover its underwater treasures.
Overnight: Bora Bora
Day 08: Bora Bora – free at leisure
Bora Bora’s lagoon is an underwater world that hosts manta rays, sharks and gentle Napoleon wrasses, which will welcome you while scuba diving, helmet diving or viewing from a glass-bottom boat. There are many opportunities to explore the lagoon, the motu and the ocean. You can circle the island by water or jump on jetskis or waterskis. Take sail in a catamaran for a sunset cruise accompanied by local musicians and dancers or climb onboard a helicopter for a breathtaking ride high above this neon-colored world.
Discover the dozens of shopping areas for art, handicrafts, pearls, and fragrant Tahitian oils and visit the artisan galleries and pick up your own Bora Bora original.Spend the afternoon enjoying famous Matira Beach or the secluded beaches on one of the many islets surrounding Bora Bora. There will be time to snorkel in the clear waters around the resorts, hire a dive master to learn to dive or explore the sunken vessels and coral walls. A sail on a catamaran or deep sea marlin fishing are other options.
Overnight in Bora Bora
Day 09: Bora Bora to Raiatea
After breakfast Transfer to the Airport to catch the flight to to Raiatea upon arrival meet and assist at the airport and Transfer from the hotel for the next two nights .Raiatea is an incredible natural source of interest for scientists and nature lovers due to its rare flora and fauna species. Mount Temehani shelters the tiare ‘apetahi, a flower found nowhere else in the world. It has become the symbol for Raiatea. This half-circle white and delicate flower only blooms at dawn.Raiatea also shelters the only navigable river in French Polynesia.
Legend says that the river would have been the departure point of all Polynesian migrations to Hawaii and New Zealand. We suggest you visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Marae Taputapuatea and go on a hike on mount Temehani to discover the endemic Tiare Apetahi flower. Shop local souvenirs and delicacies at the Uturoa market and drive along the quiet circle-island roads stopping at villages. Visit a vanilla plantation since over 80% of Tahiti’s harvest of this world-famous spice is grown here and visit an agricultural sugar cane rum distillery.
Overnight in Raiatea
Day 10: Taha\’a day tour including moto Lunch
After breakfast Visit Raiatea’s sister island, Taha’a and its colourful coral garden hosting thousands of fishes. Also visit a pearl farm, a vanilla plantation where you will learn how it is grown and then dried to reveal the typical aroma. A delicious lunch will be served on a motu. A busy day full of discovery is waiting for you!
Overnight in Raiatea
Day 11: Raiatea to Pape\’ete Departure
After Breakfast departure Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Pape’ete and then catch flight for onward journey.
| Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
| Pape’ete | 01 | Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts |
| Mo’orea | 04 | Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa |
| Bora Bora | 03 | InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, |
| Raiatea | 02 | Hôtel Raiatea Lodge |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 10 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per program
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
