12 days in Papeete & Moorea Itinerary

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.

Step out of Papeete to go to Taravao and see The Water Gardens of Vaipahi, which is approximately 56 minutes away. There's much more to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Municipal Market, steep yourself in history at James Norman Hall Home, admire the sheer force of Fautaua, and ponder the world of politics at Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise.

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Miami, USA to Papeete is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Tahiti Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from Miami in September, things will get a bit cooler in Papeete: highs are around 84°F and lows about 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Papetoai.

Papetoai is known for adventure, outdoors, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a tour by water with Moorea Miti Tours, kick back and relax at Temae Beach, visit Moorea Dolphin Center, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Magic Mountain.

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Traveling by flight from Papeete to Papetoai takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. In October, daily temperatures in Papetoai can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.