23 days in French Polynesia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips French Polynesia journey maker
Start: New York City
Fly to Bora Bora, Ferry to Bora Bora
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Bora Bora
— 2 nights
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Tahaa
— 1 night
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Maupiti Island
— 1 night
Fly
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Raiatea
— 1 night
Fly
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Huahine
— 2 nights
Fly to Moorea, Taxi to Moorea
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Moorea
— 4 nights
Taxi to Moorea, Fly to Tikehau
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Tikehau
— 1 night
Fly
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Papeete, Tahiti
— 3 nights
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Nuku Hiva
— 2 nights
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Rurutu
— 1 night
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End: New York City
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Bora Bora — 2 nights
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There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Deep Sea Pearls and Alain Despert. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bora Bora Turtle Centre and Tupitipiti Point. The adventure continues: explore the gorgeous colors at Leopard Rays Trench, stroll through Matira Beach, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and pause for some serene contemplation at Paroisse Saint Pierre-Celestin Church.
Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Bora Bora trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
New York City, USA to Bora Bora is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Tahiti Time is minus 5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tahaa.
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Tahaa — 1 night
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Taha’a is an island located among the western group, the Leeward Islands, of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): explore the gorgeous colors at Jardin de Corail, look for gifts at Domaine Pari Pari, and then experience rural life at Vallee de la Vanille.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Bora Bora to Tahaa. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to fly to Maupiti Island.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Bora Bora to Tahaa. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to fly to Maupiti Island.
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Maupiti Island — 1 night
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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.Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Le Palais de la mer, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Teurafaatiu, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Tereia Beach.
To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Maupiti Island online trip maker.
Fly from Tahaa to Maupiti Island in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly to Raiatea.
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Raiatea — 1 night
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Green, mountainous, and sacred to the ancient Polynesians, Raiatea is the second largest of the Society Islands.On the 27th (Fri), look for gifts at The Anapa Pearl Farm, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercato Coperto di Uturoa, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Tapioi.
For where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Raiatea day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Maupiti Island to Raiatea takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Huahine.
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Huahine — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): make a trip to Three Bays Pass, explore the galleries of Galerie 'Umatatea, take an in-depth tour of Fare Potee maeva huahine, don't miss a visit to Sito Archeologico Di Maeva, then make a trip to Fare, in Huahine, FP, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Distillerie Huahine Passion. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the natural beauty at Eden Parc, then relax in the rural setting at Huahine Pearl Farm, then look for gifts at Pearl Treehouse, and finally take a tour by water with Huahine-kitetrip.
To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Huahine online route planner.
Fly from Raiatea to Huahine in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Moorea.
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To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Huahine online route planner.
Fly from Raiatea to Huahine in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Moorea.
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Moorea — 4 nights
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On the tattered triangle of Mo'orea, green peaks and ridges jut up out of the flat, fertile valleys.Step out of the city life by going to Ta'ahiamanu Beach and Afareaitu Waterfalls. Step off the beaten path and head to SAB Pearls and Lycee Agricole Opunohu. There's lots more to do: hike along Route des Ananas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tiahura Beach, deepen your understanding at Gump Station, and make a short side trip with Spirou THEBAUD - Lady in blue.
For maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Moorea vacation builder site.
Getting from Huahine to Moorea by combination of flight and taxi takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight, ferry, and car. In September in Moorea, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 72°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Tikehau.
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Tikehau — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): experience rural life at Ile d'Eden, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then kick back and relax at Plage La Cloche de Hina, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Plage des Sables Roses.
Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Tikehau trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Moorea to Tikehau takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can fly to Papeete.
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Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Moorea to Tikehau takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can fly to Papeete.
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Papeete, Tahiti — 3 nights
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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.Visiting The Water Gardens of Vaipahi and Bain de Vaima will get you outdoors. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Manua Exquisite Tahitian Art and James Norman Hall Home. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Papeete: Taharuu Beach (in Papara) and Taravao Plateau (in Taravao). There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Tahiti Pearl Market, get a sense of history and politics at Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise, browse the different shops at Bijouterie Tavita, and pause for some photo ops at Memorial Site for Nuclear Testings..
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Getting from Tikehau to Papeete by flight takes about 2.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Nuku Hiva.
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Nuku Hiva — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral.
To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Nuku Hiva trip builder website.
Traveling by flight from Papeete to Nuku Hiva takes 5 hours. On the 9th (Wed), you'll travel to Rurutu.
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To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Nuku Hiva trip builder website.
Traveling by flight from Papeete to Nuku Hiva takes 5 hours. On the 9th (Wed), you'll travel to Rurutu.
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Rurutu — 1 night
On the 10th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Rurutu Reefs.
For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rurutu travel route planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Nuku Hiva to Rurutu takes 23 hours. You'll set off for home on the 11th (Fri).
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For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rurutu travel route planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Nuku Hiva to Rurutu takes 23 hours. You'll set off for home on the 11th (Fri).
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French Polynesia travel guide
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.
