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This 3 week island-hopping holiday in Tahiti takes you off the beaten track; from Moorea and Bora Bora to Raiatea and Rangiroa. Staying in small, local guesthouses, you’ll enjoy a wonderfully serene holiday amongst local people. Top it all off with a quick city break in LA on your way home! French Polynesia conjures up romance and escapism, natural beauty and a laid back lifestyle all in one lovely turquoise bundle! This holiday takes you further than the main hotspots to explore one of the most stunning corners of the world. Live like Robinson Crusoe and spend your days unwinding on the beach or swimming in the lagoons.
This itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.
Depart the UK from your chosen airport.
On arrival, you will be met with a smile and a flower before being transferred to your accommodation. This trip is all about the islands, so it’s just one night in Tahiti to refresh and catch up on some sleep before leaving the next day on your island hopping adventure.
You will transfer back to the airport for the short flight to Moorea, where you’ll then be driven to your local guesthouse for three nights.
With three nights to enjoy lush Moorea, you’ve got plenty of time to kick your shoes off and relax. Alternatively, if you're feeling energetic, you can get out and discover this beautiful island. Moorea is a green wonderland waiting to be explored. Take hikes along steep cliffs, swim in a bright blue lagoon where colourful fish and rays dance through the water and stretch out on unspoilt beaches that will blow you away.
You’ll be staying at a Tahitian guesthouse, right next to a white sand beach. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the views.
Today you will transfer back to the airport for the short hop across the ocean to Raiatea.
Explore the rugged island of Raiatea for a couple of days - the sleepy, waterfront village of Uturoa is the perfect place to wile away the hours as you watch the yachts and sailboats as they sail in to harbour. If you’re feeling active, head north to Mount Temehani, an extinct volcano that offers great hiking options and a chance to search for the rare Tiare Apetahi, an extraordinary flower that grows only in this region.
Alternatively, we can arrange a jeep safari tour that takes you into the island’s lush jungle. Listen out for the sounds of tropical bird song as you meander through verdant jungle, occasionally stumbling across ancient temples, hidden deep in the trees.
Heading back to the airport at Raiatea, you will then fly to Bora Bora for your next stop – and perhaps the most private and romantic of them all.
You have three nights here at the Pension Bora Eco Lodge Private Motu – where there is only a maximum of 12 guests at any one time.
The next two days are yours to explore the most famous island in French Polynesia, Bora Bora. Popular with honeymooners Bora Bora is possibly one of the most romantic places in the world and home to a translucent lagoon.
The pension you will be staying in is located 15 minutes from the dock of Vaitape, with plenty of activities nearby in addition to snorkelling and swimming in the lagoon.
After your retreat in Bora Bora, you will transfer back to the airport for your onward flight to the Tuamoto Islands, one of the five archipelagos in French Polynesia.
Upon landing in Rangiroa, you will be met and transferred to Pension Raira Lagon for 4 nights.
Your family-run pension is located in the main village of Avatoru. Rangiroa itself is the largest atoll in French Polynesia With a quiet and friendly atmosphere; this ten-block property overlooks a small sandy beach with a beautiful view of the lagoon.
You can dive at some of the best sites in the world from Rangiroa, so why not enjoy the nearby waters and head out to spot sharks, manta rays, wrasses and turtles amongst other amazing marine life?
Today you will fly back to Tahiti, before connecting onto your international flight to Los Angeles.
You now have two days to explore the sights and sounds of Los Angeles.
We have included a hotel located in the heart of Hollywood allowing you amazing access to the walk of fame and of course some pictures with the ‘Hollywood’ sign, if you have time why not head down to Santa Monica and check out the pier and Santa Monica boulevard?
You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport to connect with your international flight.
The best time to visit French Polynesia is the dry winter period between May & October, the weather is cooler and rainfall is much less. From November to April temperatures rise as the summer rainy season begins bringing humid, cloudy weather and lots of rain. During this time is not uncommon to experience brief, violent storms or torrential rains lasting a few days at a time. Peak season is July and August, Christmas and Easter school holidays meaning prices at this time will be at a premium.
This itinerary is purely a suggestion, and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.