16 days in Bora Bora, Moorea & Napa Itinerary

Bora Bora is known for wildlife, shopping, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see majestic marine mammals with Reef Discovery Bora Bora, see the vivid underwater world at Tupitipiti Point, pause for some serene contemplation at Paroisse Saint Pierre-Celestin Church, and take in the exciting artwork at Kincaid Galleries.

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Philadelphia, USA to Bora Bora is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. Traveling from Philadelphia to Bora Bora, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Papetoai.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): stop by Pearl Romance, then get a dose of the wild on Moorea Miti Tours, and then take some stellar pictures from Belvedere Lookout. Here are some ideas for day two: visit Moorea Dolphin Center, contemplate the long history of Tiki Village Cultural Center, then browse the fresh offerings at Fare Tutava, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Magic Mountain.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Bora Bora to Papetoai takes 3.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Papetoai can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Napa.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Napa: Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley), Calistoga (Sterling Vineyards & Castello di Amorosa) and Modus Operandi Cellars (in St. Helena). Dedicate the 25th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at V. Sattui Winery, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and identify plant and animal life at Marin Headlands.

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Explore your travel options from Papetoai to Napa with the Route module. Traveling from Papetoai to Napa, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Papetoai, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Napa, ranging from highs of 77°F to lows of 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.