12 French Polynesia holiday packages we love

I’d always recommend visiting several different islands – heading out on an island-hopping trip for a couple of weeks is the best way to take in these colourful islands. With that in mind, here are my favourite French Polynesia holiday packages.

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1. Discover beaches and culture in remote Polynesian islands

Discover remote Polynesian islands on this special holiday to some of the far-flung islands in French Polynesia. Start in Tahiti before flying north to the rugged Marquesas Islands, where a unique culture, dancing and language await. Start in Hiva Oa, where you’ll learn about local history and traditions, before heading to Nuku Hiva, where lush peaks, bright blue bays and wild horses will fill your days of exploration. After this you’ll head off grid to the tiny atoll of Ahe, in the Tuamotu Archipelago – fill your days with beach picnics, snorkelling in the lagoon and fresh fish for dinner on a total digital detox. Finish your holiday in Moorea, relaxing on the pristine sands and watching the sun set into the ocean. Discover remote Polynesian islands in paradise!

2. Authentic holiday in French Polynesia: 4 island hop

Allow us to introduce you to the islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora but take you beyond the tourist hotspots to the intriguing and less-visited islands of Huahine and Raiatea on this authentic holiday to French Polynesia. Indulge all five senses with the fragrance of tropical gardens and vanilla orchids, gaze out over lofty coconut plantations and banana groves, and take the chance to soak in the heavenly waters of a turquoise lagoon. This holiday in French Polynesia not only offers the immaculate beaches and spectacular scenery you’d expect from French Polynesia, but it also promises an authentic Polynesian experience as you stay in locally owned and run Tahitian guesthouses throughout.

With all flights, accommodation and transfers included as well as additional meals, this trip not only makes one of the most coveted destinations in the world affordable but staying in locally owned guesthouses brings an authenticity, meaning you can live like a local and experience the authentic Polynesian way of life. Heading away from the more popular islands of Tahiti and Moorea will help you to understand this country beyond the big chain hotels and iconic romance shots and help get you to the heart of this beautiful country.

3. Classic Tahiti, Moorea & Bora Bora holiday

This 2 week Bora Bora holiday package is the perfect introduction to the paradise islands of French Polynesia. Stay in Tahiti, the heart-shaped island of Moorea and finally beautiful Bora Bora. Experience Polynesian hospitality and enjoy a stay in the lap of luxury on this wonderfully relaxing retreat. Bora Bora is your last island stay and it is sure to impress; with its turquoise lagoons and iconic overwater bungalows - feel like you’ve stepped into paradise. Go snorkelling or kite-surfing on the lagoon, tour the island by helicopter or just relax on the white sands and let your cares float away.

4. Visit the Marquesas Islands, Society Islands and Tuamotus

Enjoy the ultimate French Polynesia holiday on this three week trip to paradise. Discover three different archipelagos – the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Islands and the Marquesas Islands. Hike the valleys of Tahiti, learn about local history in Hiva Oa and admire the archaeological and cultural history of Nuku Hiva. Snorkel with colourful fish in the clear water of Moorea, stroll along the white sands in Tikehau and taste fresh poisson cru on the motus of Huahine. Finish your trip with a stay in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora – this holiday is the perfect combination of different islands and styles of travel if you want to really get under the skin of beautiful French Polynesia.

5. Sail through French Polynesia – a journey through paradise

Sailing French Polynesia with stops in Huahine, Taha’a and Bora Bora, this holiday includes a 4 day yacht charter to enjoy the best of these paradise islands. Start in Tahiti, where you can wander along the black sand beaches and explore the lush interior before flying to Huahine, a peaceful island with beautiful beaches and a crystal-clear lagoon. Relax here for a few days, exploring the island at your leisure before boarding your private yacht charter, sailing for four days through the nearby islands towards Bora Bora. Finish your trip on this iconic island with a private pool bungalow and drinks on the beach watching the sun set into the ocean. Sailing French Polynesia is the perfect way to discover this idyllic group of islands.

6. Luxury Taha’a & Bora Bora Honeymoon with business class flights

This luxury Taha'a & Bora Bora honeymoon will introduce you to French Polynesia in style, complete with Business Class flights. Spend a night on the main island of Tahiti before enjoying 5 nights on both the islands of Taha’a and Bora Bora. Staying in luxury accommodation throughout, your overwater bungalows guarantee uninterrupted views across the turquoise waters of the lagoon and impeccable 5* service. You may never want to leave!

7. Discover the Austral Islands: Rurutu, Tubuai and Raivavae

South of Tahiti, you’ll find the Austral Islands, where legends and unique experiences await. During this off-the-beaten-track holiday, you'll visit a remote archipelago that will open your eyes to the secluded world of the South Pacific. These temperate islands are full of life, with communities that will welcome you to their beautiful shores with open arms and broad smiles.

The Austral Islands will give you everything you dream of from an island holiday, and much more. Watch whales leap from the water, enjoy fruit picked fresh from the trees, hike through untouched jungle and relax on white-sand beaches. Finish your trip with some chill-out time in tropical Moorea, ending your exciting holiday with peace and pure tranquillity.

8. Untouched French Polynesia holiday: Rangiroa, Tikehau and Fakarava

Prepare to be captivated by French Polynesia’s more remote islands on this Tuamotu Islands holiday. Discover Rangiroa’s vast, shimmering lagoon and schools of dolphin, wander through Tikehau’s countless white and pink sandy islets, coconut groves and hidden alcoves and surrender to the sensation that you’re finally ‘off the grid’. Snorkel beside manta rays, lionfish, clownfish and colourful parrotfish. In Fakarava, smell the fragrance of hibiscus and bougainvillaea and feel the delicate pink sands between your toes before snorkelling from one islet to the next. This remote wonderland is a world away from the crowds of Tahiti and promises the ultimate Polynesian escape.

With 1 night on the main island of Tahiti to start your trip you can recover from your long flight before heading to the island of Rangiroa, home to a lagoon larger than Tahiti itself! After 4 nights here it’s over to the small atoll of Tikehau for 3 nights experiencing a remote paradise worlds apart from the mainland. Fakarava brings great diving opportunities as well as a chance to meet the locals, with 3 nights here you have plenty of time to explore before heading home.

9. Hidden Marquesas Islands: Hiva Oa & Nuku Hiva holiday

Explore the Marquesas Islands on this Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva holiday. Start on the main island of Tahiti, exploring the lush interior before flying north to the Marquesas Islands. Begin in Hiva Oa, where you can learn about the language and culture of the Marquesans, as well as meeting the famous wild horses that roam the rugged beaches. Next, you’ll fly to Nuku Hiva, where the archaeological history of these islands can be found around every corner, along with panoramic views over the sweeping bays and mountain peaks. Finish your holiday on the beaches of Moorea – snorkel with colourful fish, dig your toes into the sand and raise a glass to this spectacular French Polynesia holiday.

Planning a holiday to French Polynesia?

If you’re planning a holiday to French Polynesia, we can help! Whether you want to dive with sharks in the Tuamotu Archipelago, ride a quadbike into the hills of Moorea or simply kick back and relax on Bora Bora’s white sand beaches, we can organise your dream holiday to paradise! To get started, simply give us a call on 1273 320 580 or request a quote.