27 days in French Polynesia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips French Polynesia journey planner
Start: San Francisco
Fly to Bora Bora, Ferry to Bora Bora
1
Bora Bora
— 8 nights
Ferry to Bora Bora, Fly to Avatoru
2
Avatoru, Rangiroa
— 2 nights
Fly
3
Fakarava
— 2 nights
Fly
4
Raiatea
— 2 nights
Fly
5
Huahine
— 3 nights
Fly
6
Ha'apiti, Moorea
— 4 nights
Fly
7
Papeete, Tahiti
— 5 nights
Fly
End: San Francisco
Tue, Dec 13 - Sun, Jan 8
Edit
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
View full calendar
Bora Bora — 8 nights
©
Bora Bora is known for wildlife, shopping, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Matira Beach, browse the exhibits of Kincaid Galleries, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Otemanu, and explore the gorgeous colors at Tupitipiti Point.
To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Bora Bora trip itinerary maker.
San Francisco, USA to Bora Bora is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT) is minus 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel to Avatoru.
more
To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Bora Bora trip itinerary maker.
San Francisco, USA to Bora Bora is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT) is minus 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel to Avatoru.
Find places to stay Dec 13 — 21:
Find places to stay
with best proximity to your trip
Highlights from your trip
Avatoru, Rangiroa — 2 nights
©
Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): look for gifts at Gauguin's Pearl Farm, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then step off the mainland to explore Ile aux Recifs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri): stroll through Le Lagon Bleu.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Avatoru day trip planning app.
You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Bora Bora to Avatoru in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can fly to Fakarava.
more
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Avatoru day trip planning app.
You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Bora Bora to Avatoru in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can fly to Fakarava.
Find places to stay Dec 21 — 23:
Find places to stay
with best proximity to your trip
Highlights from your trip
Fakarava — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): relax and rejuvenate at Massage Coco and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Fakarava beaches.
For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Fakarava online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Avatoru to Fakarava takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can fly to Raiatea.
more
For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Fakarava online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Avatoru to Fakarava takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can fly to Raiatea.
Find places to stay Dec 23 — 25:
Find places to stay
with best proximity to your trip
Highlights from your trip
See timeline
Raiatea — 2 nights
©
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): head off the coast to Motu Iriru and then steep yourself in history at Marae Taputapuātea. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Vairua Perles, get outside with Arii Moana Tours, and then hunt for treasures at Mercato Coperto di Uturoa.
To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Raiatea trip itinerary planning website.
Getting from Fakarava to Raiatea by flight takes about 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can fly to Huahine.
more
To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Raiatea trip itinerary planning website.
Getting from Fakarava to Raiatea by flight takes about 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can fly to Huahine.
Find places to stay Dec 25 — 27:
Find places to stay
with best proximity to your trip
Highlights from your trip
Huahine — 3 nights
©
Huahine is known for adventure, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: have fun at La passion du pareo, don't miss a visit to Sito Archeologico Di Maeva, head outdoors with Mahana Dive, and view the masterpieces at Galerie 'Umatatea.
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Huahine online travel route builder.
Traveling by flight from Raiatea to Huahine takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Ha'apiti.
more
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Huahine online travel route builder.
Traveling by flight from Raiatea to Huahine takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Ha'apiti.
Find places to stay Dec 27 — 30:
Find places to stay
with best proximity to your trip
Highlights from your trip
Ha'apiti, Moorea — 4 nights
©
Ha'apiti is known for wildlife, shopping, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Moorea Miti Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Temae Beach, stop by Pearl Romance, and stop by Moorea Dolphin Center.
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Ha'apiti sightseeing site.
You can fly from Huahine to Ha'apiti in 3 hours. December in Ha'apiti sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Papeete.
more
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Ha'apiti sightseeing site.
You can fly from Huahine to Ha'apiti in 3 hours. December in Ha'apiti sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Papeete.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 30 — Jan 3:
Find places to stay
with best proximity to your trip
Highlights from your trip
Papeete, Tahiti — 5 nights
©
Venture out of the city with trips to Bain de Vaima (in Taravao) and Ciao Tahiti Excursions 4x4 - Day Tours (in Punaauia). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, take in the dramatic scenery at Fautaua, take in the exciting artwork at Manua Exquisite Tahitian Art, and look for gifts at Papeete Roulottes.
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Papeete attractions planner.
You can fly from Ha'apiti to Papeete in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and ferry. In January, daytime highs in Papeete are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
more
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Papeete attractions planner.
You can fly from Ha'apiti to Papeete in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and ferry. In January, daytime highs in Papeete are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jan 3 — 8:
Find places to stay
with best proximity to your trip
Highlights from your trip
Similar trips
5 days in French Polynesia
BY A USER FROM UKRAINE
Bora Bora
Ha'apiti
Arue
55 days in Indonesia, Philippines & Oceania
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Boracay
Coron
Siberut
60 days in Indonesia, Oceania & Philippines
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Bora Bora
Aitutaki
Queenstown
60 days in Indonesia, Oceania & Philippines
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Bora Bora
Aitutaki
Sydney
33 days in Oceania
BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
6 days in French Polynesia
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Papeete
Bora Bora
20 days in French Polynesia
BY A USER FROM FRANCE
Bora Bora
Maupiti Island
Raiatea
13 days in French Polynesia
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Bora Bora
Avatoru
Ha'apiti
7 days in French Polynesia
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Papeete
Papetoai
Bora Bora
14 days in French Polynesia
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Papeete
Bora Bora
Tahaa
20 days in South Pacific & United States
BY A USER FROM CANADA
Nadi
Sydney
Hamilton Island
See more trips
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.
