16 days in French Polynesia Itinerary

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Fly to Bora Bora, Ferry to Bora Bora
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Bora Bora
— 4 nights
Fly
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Maupiti Island
— 2 nights
Fly
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Huahine
— 2 nights
Fly
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Paopao, Moorea
— 3 nights
Fly
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Punaauia, Tahiti
— 4 nights
Drive to Faa'a International Airport, Fly to Mexico City

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Bora Bora — 4 nights

There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Leopard Rays Trench and Bora Bora Turtle Centre. Step out of the city life by going to Reef Discovery Bora Bora and Mount Otemanu. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Matira Beach, pause for some serene contemplation at Paroisse Saint Pierre-Celestin Church, stop by Deep Sea Pearls, and take in the exciting artwork at Alain Despert.

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Mexico City, Mexico to Bora Bora is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT), which is usually a -4 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Maupiti Island.
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Maupiti Island — 2 nights

Tropical paradise doesn't get more surreal than on Maupiti Island, a volcano perched on a coral atoll and surrounded by a horseshoe of forested land.
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): head outdoors with Maupiti Diving and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tereia Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat): don't miss a visit to Le Palais de la mer and then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Teurafaatiu.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Maupiti Island travel itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Bora Bora to Maupiti Island. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Huahine.
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Huahine — 2 nights

On the 4th (Sun), take in the exciting artwork at Galerie 'Umatatea and then experience rural life at Huahine Pearl Farm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Mahana Dive, take an in-depth tour of Fare Potee maeva huahine, then make a trip to Sito Archeologico Di Maeva, then stop by Motu Tresor, and finally make a trip to Fare, in Huahine, FP.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Huahine travel itinerary planner.

Fly from Maupiti Island to Huahine in 3.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can fly to Paopao.
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Paopao, Moorea — 3 nights

Escape the urban bustle at Voil'a Moorea and Off-Road Tours. Explore hidden gems such as Moorea Vip Tours and Toatea Lookout.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Paopao trip maker tool.

You can fly from Huahine to Paopao in 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Paopao can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Punaauia.
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Punaauia, Tahiti — 4 nights

Escape the urban bustle at Tahiti Lagoon Paradise and Faarumai Waterfalls. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ciao Tahiti Excursions 4x4 - Day Tours and Taharuu Beach. When in Punaauia, make a side trip to see The Water Gardens of Vaipahi in Taravao, approximately Taravao away.

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Getting from Paopao to Punaauia by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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French Polynesia travel guide

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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.
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