11 days in French Polynesia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips French Polynesia tour itinerary planner
Start: San Francisco
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Papeete, Tahiti
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Moorea
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Taxi to Moorea, Fly to Bora Bora, Ferry to Bora Bora
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Bora Bora
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Ferry to Bora Bora, Fly to San Francisco
End: San Francisco
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Papeete, Tahiti — 1 night
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The capital of French Polynesia, Pape'ete amounts to little more than a medium-sized town by Western standards, but it is still a thriving hub of culture and commerce.Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): stop by Papeete Roulottes, hunt for treasures at Municipal Market, and then admire the natural beauty at Paofai Gardens.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Papeete trip itinerary tool.
San Francisco, USA to Papeete is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to Papeete due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in July, with highs in Papeete at 84°F and lows at 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Moorea.
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Moorea — 4 nights
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On the tattered triangle of Mo'orea, green peaks and ridges jut up out of the flat, fertile valleys.Step off the beaten path and head to Ta'ahiamanu Beach and Moorea Fun Roadster. Escape the urban bustle at Moorea Miti Tours and Top Jet Moorea. It doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at Le Jardin Spa & Beauty and stop by Eva Perles Pearl Buying.
To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Moorea holiday builder website.
Traveling by flight from Papeete to Moorea takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of flight and taxi. In July, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 72°F. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Sun) before leaving for Bora Bora.
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Bora Bora — 4 nights
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There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.Explore hidden gems such as Baldini perles and Mount Pahia. Get in touch with nature at Matira Beach and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. The adventure continues: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the gorgeous colors at Leopard Rays Trench, and choose your vessel at La Plage Tours.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Bora Bora holiday builder app.
Traveling by combination of taxi, flight, and ferry from Moorea to Bora Bora takes 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.
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French Polynesia travel guide
Spanning an area of the South Pacific as large as Western Europe, French Polynesia includes 118 islands and atolls scattered across the blue ocean. White sand beaches (and pink and black) skirt rugged island peaks, while magnificent coral reefs form tranquil lagoons, dyed a startling blue and teeming with fish, eels, dolphins, rays, turtles, and sharks. The names Tahiti and Bora Bora conjure up images of private thatched bungalows built out over a lagoon, and couples silhouetted against the sunset. That said, a wide range of family-run hotels and bed and breakfasts offer less extravagant (and surprisingly affordable) experiences that take in more of the laid-back local culture.
