21 days in French Polynesia Itinerary

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Papeete, Tahiti

— 3 nights

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Papetoai, Moorea

— 4 nights

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Huahine

— 1 night

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Raiatea

— 2 nights

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Fakarava

— 1 night

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Avatoru, Rangiroa

— 2 nights

Fly to Bora Bora, Ferry to Bora Bora

Bora Bora

— 7 nights

Ferry to Bora Bora, Fly to Vancouver

End: Vancouver

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Papeete, Tahiti — 3 nights

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 the city life by going to Tahiti Lagoon Paradise and Point Venus. Step out of Papeete to go to Arue and see Tahiti Safari Expedition, which is approximately 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Faarumai Waterfalls, look for gifts at Tahia Exquisite Tahitian Pearls, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, and steep yourself in history at James Norman Hall Home.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Papeete trip maker.

Vancouver, Canada to Papeete is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Vancouver in November, expect Papeete to be much hotter, temps between 35°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Papetoai.

Things to do in Papeete

Wildlife · Tours · Outdoors · Parks

Side Trips

Tahiti, Arue, Museum of Tahiti and the Islands

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Dolphin / Whale Watching

Tahiti Lagoon Paradise

5.0

Safari

Tahiti Safari Expedition

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Papetoai, Moorea — 4 nights

Get outdoors at Moorea Miti Tours and Ta'ahiamanu Beach.

For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Papetoai road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Papeete to Papetoai takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in November, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Huahine.

Things to do in Papetoai

Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Tours

Side Trips

Moorea, Afareaitu Waterfalls, Eva Perles Pearl Buying

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Mountain

Magic Mountain

4.9

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Huahine — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Mahana Dive, get engrossed in the history at Fare Potee maeva huahine, don't miss a visit to Sito Archeologico Di Maeva, then view the masterpieces at Galerie 'Umatatea, and finally don't miss a visit to Three Bays Pass.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Huahine travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Papetoai to Huahine takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can fly to Raiatea.

Things to do in Huahine

Wildlife · Tours · Outdoors · Museums

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Sito Archeologico Di Maeva

4.3

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Raiatea — 2 nights

Green, mountainous, and sacred to the ancient Polynesians, Raiatea is the second largest of the Society Islands.

On the 15th (Tue), head off the coast to Motu Iriru and then delve into the distant past at Marae Taputapuātea. On the 16th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Tapioi, then see what you can catch with Arii Moana Tours, and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercato Coperto di Uturoa.

To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Raiatea trip planner.

Fly from Huahine to Raiatea in 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Fakarava.

Things to do in Raiatea

Parks · Nature · Wildlife · Tours

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Fakarava — 1 night

A Fakarava holiday ensures a chance to explore untouched dive sites, admire old churches fashioned from corals and shells, and laze upon pristine white-sand beaches.

On the 17th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Fakarava beaches and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Fakarava trip planning site.

You can fly from Raiatea to Fakarava in 5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Avatoru.

Things to do in Fakarava

Outdoors · Parks · Beaches · Wildlife

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Scuba / Snorkeling

Scuba & Snorkeling

4.3

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Avatoru, Rangiroa — 2 nights

The main draw to Avatoru is its stunning location at the northern end of Rangiroa's vast, turquoise coral lagoon.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): look for gifts at Gauguin's Pearl Farm, then fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, and then head off the coast to Ile aux Recifs. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Le Lagon Bleu.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Avatoru online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Fakarava to Avatoru takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Bora Bora.

Things to do in Avatoru

Parks · Wildlife · Tours · Outdoors

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Bora Bora — 7 nights

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

Visiting Reef Discovery Bora Bora and Off-Road Tours will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Matira Beach, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Otemanu, explore the gorgeous colors at Leopard Rays Trench, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bora Bora Turtle Centre.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Bora Bora holiday tool.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Avatoru to Bora Bora in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.

Things to do in Bora Bora

Parks · Wildlife · Outdoors · Tours

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Reef Discovery Bora Bora

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French Polynesia travel guide

4.4

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.