French Polynesia Holidays

The phrase 'desert island bliss' seems to have been coined specifically with French Polynesia in mind. Difficult to get to? Yes. Worth the journey? Absolutely. Due to the distances involved in visiting the region, Original Travel is one of the few UK tour operators to have actually been to French Polynesia. Plus our French connections mean we work with the very best partners on the ground (and underwater) in the various atolls because the swaying palm tree image can be deceiving - it's possible to get it wrong on French Polynesia holidays, and that's an awfully long way to go to have a sub-optimal holiday.

French Polynesia holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

Why visit French Polynesia with Original Travel

French Polynesia comes pretty close to paradise. But our talented consultants will show you that there’s more to these islands than meets the eye. Beyond the picturesque white sand, we can arrange activities like snorkelling with humpbacks in Moorea or aiding with a coral restoration programme in Bora Bora. These islands aren’t just for honeymooners, either. We work with a range of properties, from family-friendly resorts to authentic pensions (local B&B-style hotels). Forget large, de-personalised group tours; our team on the ground has built fantastic relationships with excursion providers to ensure the highest standards.

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A few of the benefits of travelling with us to French Polynesia

  • Our local Concierges
  • The Original Travel app
  • Airport lounge access
  • Wi-Fi router and e-Sim
  • Destination Dossier
  • 24-hour helpline
  • Expert guides
  • 100% carbon absorption

French Polynesia Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

French Polynesia Testimonials

2 reviews
5 / 5
"Our experience in French Polynesia was the trip of a lifetime. We all said you really hit the mark for us. The moving from island to island seamlessly, the accommodation - small and authentic with local food - and the unique nature of every island with wonderful variety. Your planning and support was the best. Amazing in every way and we can’t thank you enough!"
Tracy - Canada
Published on 26th June 2024
"We had a marvelous trip to French Polynesia, visiting Tahiti, Tuamotu and the Marquesas. We came back completely in love with the place. Original Travel takes good care of its customers - the trip was tailor-made to our wishes and style of travel. Everything was perfect and the one time a small problem arose, we had someone on hand almost immediately. We have nothing but good things to say about Original Travel. We will definitely call on them again!"
Natalia - Leicester
Published on 6th August 2019

Our French Polynesia
specialists

With a passion for all things French Polynesia, our expert consultants know these islands inside out and can recommend the very best ones for you. Whether you'd rather relax in a luxury resort or explore the fascinating underwater world on a diving excursion, leave the planning to us. Our vetted properties cover every budget and style, and we've got access to exclusive passes which will help you island-hop with ease. From see-through kayaking around Tahiti to hiking through lush vegetation in search of tumbling waterfalls, we've got the insider intel to create your dream holiday.

What can you find in French Polynesia that you won't find anywhere else?

For many, the highlight of French Polynesia is the island of Bora Bora, regarded as the most beautiful in the Pacific. This is no Maldivian sandbank - more a Jurassic Park-style volcanic island of towering jungle-enveloped peaks encircled by a vast lagoon.


Consequently Bora Bora, along with Tahiti, tends to hog the limelight when it comes to travelling to French Polynesia but outside of the Society Islands is the relatively unexplored Tuamotus, covering half of the square mileage of Polynesia. Here you'll find Tikehau, a coral atoll with an 80km circumference, obligatory white sand, turquoise water and palm trees. Even better, Tikehau has a tiny population and just a couple of hotels. The remainder of French Polynesia comprises the Marquesas, the Australs and the Gambier Archipelago.


In case you hadn't cottoned on yet, there is a lot of French Polynesia to choose from! Lucky for you our team of experts know the very best places and experiences and can recommend the most suitable options for your exact requirements. For instance, we would generally recommend you combine French Polynesia with another destination - New Zealand, Australia and the USA are all great options.



100% tailor-made holidays

Understanding Your Needs

Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday

Personalisation

We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities

Our Services

All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges