French Polynesia’s Islands and Lagoons

A Tailor-Made Holiday to Moorea and the Tuamotu Archipelago

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO PAPEETE

Your tailor-made holiday to Moorea and the Tuamotu Archipelago begins today. You’ll have access to the business lounge before boarding your international flight. On arrival, you’ll be greeted by a private transfer to take you to one of the island’s most beautiful hotels for the first night of your stay. Located on the lagoon, it gives you a wonderful taste of what to expect from your trip: a warm Tahitian welcome, a bar in the water and entertainment in the form of traditional dances. Not to mention a very comfortable room where you can recover from the long flight before embarking on the rest of your trip.

DAY 2 PAPEETE - MOOREA

The island of Moorea – the next stop on your tailor-made holiday to Moorea and the Tuamotu Archipelago – is just a 10-minute flight from Tahiti. A private transfer will take you to the simple, warm and pleasant bungalow where you’ll be spending the next three nights. Made from natural materials, it blends harmoniously with the outside environment and is just a few steps away from the dreamy waters of the Moorea lagoon. Further out to sea is the small motus of Fareone and Tiahura. It won’t take you long to get used to these picture-perfect landscapes.

DAYS 3 & 4 MOOREA

We’ve allowed two days for you to get to know Tahiti's sister island: Moorea with its stunning lagoon, pleasant lifestyle and friendly locals. This true island gem is home to exceptional marine flora and fauna which you’ll get to discover during your trip.

Already organised: A boat trip to discover marine treasures on the island’s west coast. You might be lucky enough to meet curious, playful dolphins as well as elegant rays and impressive sharks which you can swim with in the lagoon.

To do and see: Go diving in the Tiki or Opunohu Canyons; taste mahi-mahi on the beach; don your mask, fins and snorkel and swim out to see the multicoloured fish; go cycling around the island; attend traditional dance shows or simply sit back and enjoy the magnificent sunset.

Optional: A 10-dive trip to Tamoana Pass, which offers you a discounted price through partner centres in Polynesia.

DAY 5 MOOREA - RANGIROA

After a short flight to Tahiti, board your next one-hour flight to Rangiroa, located in the heart of the Tuamotu Archipelago. You’ll spend the next three nights of your tailor-made holiday to Moorea and the Tuamotu Archipelago in a hotel on the edge of a beautiful lagoon, accessible only by a pontoon. You’ll soon forget that there is no beach because the waters of the lagoon and the landscapes are so beautiful, not to mention the fragrant gardens surrounding the bungalows.

DAYS 6 & 7 RANGIROA

Rangiroa means "Immense Sky" in the Paumotu language. But the vastness isn’t just limited to the sky. Polynesia's largest atoll is a true open-air aquarium and home to one of the world’s biggest lagoons, making Rangiroa a paradise for both novice and experienced scuba divers and snorkellers.

Organised for you: A snorkelling trip in the waters of the Tiputa and Avatoru passes. These passes, where the lagoon’s waters are constantly renewed, are unique places where you will experience incredible marine encounters and, depending on the season, may see turtles, rays, barracudas, sharks, clownfish and other napoleons. Another of Rangiroa’s specialties is its pearl production, as fascinating as it is technical, which is one of the main activities of the Tuamotu Archipelago. That’s why we’ve organised for you to visit the Gauguin pearl farm where you’ll discover the process of collecting pearls, from grafting to harvesting, and, of course, you’ll have the chance to buy a precious gift for a loved one… or for yourself.

To do: Explore the atoll’s three legendary locations: the Blue Lagoon, Reef Island and Pink Sand Island; take part in a "coral white" tasting in the island’s vineyard; and go drift diving in the Tiputa and Avatoru passes, letting yourself be swept along by the current to the lagoon.

DAY 8 RANGIROA - FAKARAVA

The last stop on your tailor-made holiday to Moorea and the Tuamotu Archipelago is Fakarava. On the short 45-minute flight, enjoy a bird’s eye view of the atolls’ beautiful blue waters, before arriving at the edge of the lagoon again. This time, you will enjoy a three-night stay in a small but welcoming property which is home to the island’s oldest pearl as well as a dozen comfortable bungalows.

DAYS 9 & 10 FAKARAVA

In Fakarava, your mission is simple: enjoy the lagoon. Diving and snorkelling enthusiasts will love the island’s exceptional marine life, especially in the passes. Between your dives, go for a morning walk across the large deserted beaches, organise a lunch outing on the motu, go on a boat trip to the southern pass to see the village of Tetamanu and its coral church, or enjoy a picturesque stroll through Rotoava village.

Days 11 TO 13 FAKARAVA - PAPEETE - RETURN FLIGHT

You’ll return to Papeete in the afternoon, giving you time for a stroll around the city centre before your evening flight. You’ll arrive home two days later in the morning.

Organised for you: To make sure your last afternoon in Papeete goes smoothly, we will arrange a private airport transfer (round trip) as well as luggage storage. So, make sure you take the opportunity to stock up on local treats and small Polynesian gifts before returning home.