14 days in Society Islands 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): hunt for treasures at Municipal Market, then stop by Vaimiti Perles, and then see majestic marine mammals with Tahiti Lagoon Paradise. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, get a sense of history and politics at Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise, then steep yourself in history at James Norman Hall Home, and finally explore the striking landscape at Point Venus.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Papeete trip planner.

Philadelphia, USA to Papeete is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT), which is usually a -5 hour difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Philadelphia in April: high temperatures in Papeete hover around 88°F and lows are around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Papetoai.

Papetoai is known for adventure, outdoors, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get great views at Belvedere Lookout, get maximum retail therapy with Scenic Shopping Tour - Pure Passion, contemplate the long history of Tiki Village Cultural Center, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Lagoonarium.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Papetoai trip planner.

You can fly from Papeete to Papetoai in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and car. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in April, and nighttime lows around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Bora Bora.

There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.

Bora Bora is known for wildlife, shopping, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Matira Beach, get impressive views of Mount Otemanu, explore the gorgeous colors at Tupitipiti Point, and stop by Arc En Ciel Bora-Bora.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Bora Bora online visit planner.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Papetoai to Bora Bora in 3.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel back home.