Tour Overview
People come to French Polynesia to live it up in stylish resorts, scuba dive in lagoons teeming with tropical fish, gorge on the unique mix of French and Polynesian cuisine and, basically, experience a little French chic mixed with South Pacific charm.Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Papeete, TahitiOn arrival in Tahiti, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Tahiti, often called The Island of Love, is the largest of the 115 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. The 1,042 sq. km. (402 sq. miles) of Tahiti's surface area consist of mountain peaks reaching over dense rainforests of soft ferns. Waterfalls cascading into cool rivers and streams as well as flat coastal area, fields of taro and tropical flowers. Enjoy the balance of your day at leisure.
Hotel Le Meridien Day 02: Papeete
On today’s full-day tour, hike along the West Coast of Tahiti inside the tiny Vaipohe Valley surrounded by exotic flora. Discover all the lush vegetation of this valley and enjoy the cool breeze of the inside land. This tour is not difficult and ideal for nature lovers. You will discover every treasure that Tahiti hides, mape tree (chestnut tree only available on Society Islands), beautiful flowers, wild birds and fresh water shrimp. You will cross rivers and enjoy the cold water for a moment, until you reach a dry cascade eroded during the past centuries. On the way back jump into a natural basin before continuing on the hike, returning to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel Le Meridien
Day 03: Papeete - Bora Bora
Transfer to the Papeete airport to board your flight to Bora Bora. You are met on arrival for transfer to the dock where you are shuttle by boat to your resort.. Check-in and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. At the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort you can discover the sparkling magic of the lagoon, admire the awe-inspiring Mount Otemanu while luxuriating in the peace and tranquility of the surroundings. Located on the island Motu Tevairoa, 10 minutes by boat from the Bora Bora airport and 15 minutes from the main city of Bora Bora Vaitape. Late this afternoon, enjoy a romantic sunset cruise. Cruise, under sail, toward the southeastern part of the island whilst sipping a local cocktail.
Breakfast
Hotel Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort Day 04: Bora Bora
Half-day 4x4 Safari Adventure. After boarding on an open-air 4 wheel-drive vehicle, and under the expert care of your driver/guide, you will be ready to explore the interior of the famous island of Bora Bora. Making your way through the vegetation, you will be rewarded with magical panoramas over the valleys, the barrier reef, and the lagoon with its incredible and powerful colors All along the way, you will learn about flora and fauna, local customs, history and culture. Taste the sweet & juicy local fruits on a traditional plantation. Then, a slow drive on a ridge behind Pahua Point will bring you to some Canons, which were installed by American troops during World War II, and are still in their original position Moreover, a stop at Matira Point will allow you to visit a pearl farm and beautiful vanilla and copra plantations.
Breakfast
Hotel Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort Day 05: Bora Bora
This morning you will board an outrigger canoe for an amazing excursion across the Blue Lagoon of Bora Bora. Three times larger (80 km˛) than its landmass, it offers an incomparable range of light and blue colors. During your cruise, you will make a complete circle around the island and enjoy superb views of Bora Bora Mountains. You will then reach your dive spot near the reef, where your guide will attract Black Tipped Reef Sharks using bait. This experience may change your way of looking at these impressive animals. Enjoy the display from the boat or under the water, in a completely safe environment. Next you will stop on a coral garden to snorkel and discover the rich marine life of the habitat and then disembark on a private "motu" (islet) where the Laguoonarium is located and a picnic lunch served. In the natural environment of the lagoon, you will get the opportunity to swim in three separate enclosed pools and enjoy close encounters with marine life (sharks, rays, jackfish, turtles, parrot-fish). Your guides will show you how to approach these animals. Tropical fruits will be served and you will learn about art of pareo tying.
Breakfast
Hotel Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort Day 06: Bora Bora - Tahiti - Departure
Transfer to airport for your scenic flight to Papeete. On arrival in Papeete make your way to your international departure.
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