7 days in Papeete 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 these side-trips from Papeete: Off-Road Tours (in Maharepa), Afareaitu Waterfalls (in Afareaitu) and Eglise de la Sainte Famille (in Ha'apiti). There's much more to do: look for gifts at Papeete Roulottes, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lagoonarium, admire the natural beauty at Paofai Gardens, and take some stellar pictures from Belvedere Lookout.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Papeete day trip site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Faa'a International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in December, and nighttime lows around 76°F.