22 days in French Polynesia 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Ciao Tahiti Excursions 4x4 - Day Tours in Punaauia (about 30 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: browse the eclectic array of goods at Municipal Market, explore the striking landscape at Point Venus, get up close to creatures of the deep with Tahiti Lagoon Paradise, and steep yourself in history at James Norman Hall Home.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Papeete trip planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Papeete is an approximately 27-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 11 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Papeete. Traveling from Dusseldorf in March, things will get much hotter in Papeete: highs are around 36°C and lows about 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can ride a ferry to Paopao.

Paopao is known for wildlife and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a tour by water with Moorea Miti Tours, kick back and relax at Temae Beach, take some stellar pictures from Belvedere Lookout, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Magic Mountain.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Paopao route planning website.

You can ride a ferry from Papeete to Paopao in 2 hours. Another option is to fly. In March in Paopao, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Maupiti Island.

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 15th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Tereia Beach. Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Teurafaatiu.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Maupiti Island route planning site.

You can fly from Paopao to Maupiti Island in 3 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough 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: discover the deep blue sea with Reef Discovery Bora Bora, get impressive views of Mount Otemanu, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroisse Saint Pierre-Celestin Church, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Bora Bora attractions site.

Explore your travel options from Maupiti Island to Bora Bora with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel to Avatoru.

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

On the 24th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then explore and take pictures at Gauguin's Pearl Farm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sat): step off the mainland to explore Ile aux Recifs and then explore the gorgeous colors at Le Lagon Bleu.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Avatoru trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Bora Bora to Avatoru by combination of ferry and flight takes about 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can travel back home.