19 days in French Polynesia Itinerary

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Start: Amsterdam

Fly to Bora Bora, Ferry to Bora Bora

Bora Bora

— 6 nights

Fly

Maupiti Island

— 2 nights

Fly

Papetoai, Moorea

— 3 nights

Drive to Moorea, Ferry to Papeete/Tahiti, Drive to Punaauia

Punaauia, Tahiti

— 3 nights

Fly

Hiva Oa

— 3 nights

Fly

End: Amsterdam

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Bora Bora — 6 nights

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: see majestic marine mammals with Reef Discovery Bora Bora, see the vivid underwater world at Tupitipiti Point, see Off-Road Tours, and stroll through Bora Bora Turtle Centre.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Bora Bora travel itinerary planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Bora Bora is an approximately 29.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 11 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Bora Bora. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel to Maupiti Island.

Things to do in Bora Bora

Parks · Outdoors · Wildlife · Tours

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Reef Discovery Bora Bora

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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.

On the 8th (Wed), make a trip to Le Palais de la mer, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Teurafaatiu, and then kick back and relax at Tereia Beach.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Maupiti Island holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from Bora Bora to Maupiti Island with the Route module. You'll set off for Papetoai on the 9th (Thu).

Things to do in Maupiti Island

Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Beaches

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Papetoai, Moorea — 3 nights

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, get great views at Belvedere Lookout, relax and rejuvenate at Reikilibre-Toi, and enjoy the sand and surf at Temae Beach.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Papetoai trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Maupiti Island to Papetoai takes 3 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Punaauia.

Things to do in Papetoai

Outdoors · Parks · Tours · Wildlife

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Moorea, Eva Perles Pearl Buying

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Moorea Dolphin Center

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Punaauia, Tahiti — 3 nights

Go for a jaunt from Punaauia to Arue to see Faarumai Waterfalls about 42 minutes away.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Punaauia day trip site.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Papetoai to Punaauia takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. In November, daytime highs in Punaauia are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can fly to Hiva Oa.

Things to do in Punaauia

Nature · Shopping · Parks · Outdoors

Side Trips

Tahiti, Papeete, Faarumai Waterfalls

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Museum of Tahiti and the Islands

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Hiva Oa — 3 nights

Gauguin Museum has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): delve into the distant past at Tiki Souriant and then pause for some photo ops at Les tiki de Puamau. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Espace Jacques Brel, explore the world behind art at Gauguin Museum, and then stroll the grounds of Calvary Cemetery.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Hiva Oa day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Punaauia to Hiva Oa takes 5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.

Things to do in Hiva Oa

Historic Sites · Museums

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French Polynesia travel guide

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Scuba & Snorkeling · Gift & Specialty Shops · Waterskiing & Jetskiing

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.

19 days in French Polynesia Itinerary

Bora Bora — 6 nights

Maupiti Island — 2 nights

Papetoai, Moorea — 3 nights

Punaauia, Tahiti — 3 nights

Hiva Oa — 3 nights

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