7 days in French Polynesia Itinerary

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Bora Bora
— 2 nights
Ferry to Bora Bora, Fly to Paopao
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Paopao, Moorea
— 1 night
Ferry
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Papeete, Tahiti
— 2 nights
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Bora Bora — 2 nights

There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.
On the 1st (Tue), kick back and relax at Matira Beach. On your second day here, look for gifts at Arc En Ciel Bora-Bora and then get outside with H2O Bora Bora Snorkeling Tours.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bora Bora visit site.

Lisbon, Portugal to Bora Bora is an approximately 30-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Lisbon to Bora Bora. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to travel to Paopao.
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Paopao, Moorea — 1 night

On the 3rd (Thu), meet some fierce fish with Moorea Miti Tours, get great views at Belvedere Lookout, and then stop by Albert Black Pearl Shop.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Paopao trip planner.

Getting from Bora Bora to Paopao by combination of ferry and flight takes about 3.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Paopao can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Papeete.
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Papeete, Tahiti — 2 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.
Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): contemplate the long history of James Norman Hall Home, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Municipal Market, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Papeete day trip planner.

Ride a ferry from Paopao to Papeete in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. March in Papeete sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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French Polynesia travel guide

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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.
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