French Polynesia tailor made holidays
IA ORANA, welcome to French Polynesia! Travel to the exotic islands of Tahiti, formed by five different Archipelagos, and enjoy an island-hop adventure you will never forget. Whether you stay in a luxury resort, on board of a catamaran or perhaps in a traditional Polynesian guest house in a remote island, we can help you to pre plan all your travel arrangements. We have been to French Polynesia and are happy to suggest plenty of itinerary options to help you with the planning of your perfect holiday and adjust it to your budget. Book your ATOL protected holiday to French Polynesia with a travel expert.
Getting to French Polynesia involves a direct flight to either Los Angeles or San Francisco. From here, you will need to take a second direct 9-hour flight to Papeete, Tahiti’s capital. It is a long journey but a journey well worth it. Enjoy a trip of a lifetime and combine it with a stop over in California or New Zealand. All our holidays are ATOL protected.
The Islands Of Tahiti
Tahiti, the largest island group of French Polynesia, is formed by 118 islands and Atolls, scattered across five different Archipelagos, covering over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean, an area larger than the size of Europe:
- Society Archipelago ( Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha’a, Raiatea, Moorea, Maupiti, Tetiaroa, Tahiti… )
- Tuamotu Archipelago ( Tikehau, Rangiroa, Mataiva, Fakarava, Manihi, Takapoto, Kauehi… )
- Gambier Archipelago ( Mangareva, Morane, VAnavana, Tureia, Maturea… )
- Austral Archipelago ( Rimatara, Rurutu, Tubuai, Raivanae, Rapa, Marotiri… )
- Marquesas Archipelago ( Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa… )
The three most visited Archipelagos are the Society Islands, the Tuamot Islands ( also known as the “Tahiti’s Strand of Pearls” ) and The Marquesas ( known as the “Misterious Islands” )
Good to Know
Country
TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA
Visa Requirements
Tourist visa is not needed for UK passport holders.
Languages spoken
French, English
Currency used
Pacific Franc (XPF), Euro (EUR)
Best time to visit
The cooler and drier months are June to October but temperatures are warm all year round.
Top things to see & do while visiting French Polynesia
- Raiatea’s Taputapuatea Marae, ancient temple thought to be one of the most important in the Pacific.
- The county’s best dancers shaking their hips at the Heiva i Tahiti festival.
- The outrageous view over Moorea’s two bays from the Belvedere view point.
- Learn to love sharks while diving the passes of immense Rangiroa Atoll.
- Hike to rugged vistas, valleys and waterfalls on Nuku Hiva.
- Live like a rock star at one of Bora Bora’s opulent resorts.
- Party with sailors, surfers and drag queens in Papeete’s raucous bars and clubs.
Map of Tahiti, French Polynesia
