Travel Guide French Polynesia
Your complete travel guide for Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and the Tuamotu
By the HolidayGenie editorial team · Last updated: · 6 Chapters · 21 Sections
Route Suggestions
Classic South Sea Tour
14 DaysThe Honeymoon Classic: four Society Islands in 14 days, consistently snorkel and lagoon-based. Air Tahiti Multi-Island Pass covers the flights.
Budget Tahiti & Moorea
7 DaysMore affordable option: Focus on the two best-connected main islands. Pensions de famille, rental scooters, no inter-island flights. Still a full Polynesian experience at moderate costs.
Diver Tour Tuamotu
10–12 DaysFor divers: Concentration on the atolls. Rangiroa and Fakarava are among the best dive spots in the world. Bring certification in advance (AOWD recommended).
Cultural Tour Marquesas
12–14 DaysFor culturally interested travelers: the Marquesas with Gauguin's grave, Tiki sites, and traditional Polynesian lifestyle. Alternatively: Cruise with the Aranui 5 (12 days around the Marquesas).
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Regions at a Glance
Tahiti & Moorea
The main island of Tahiti with Papeete as the travel hub and Moorea as the dramatically green neighboring island — mountain panoramas, lagoons, and Polynesian culture.
Bora Bora & Leeward Islands
Bora Bora with the world-famous overwater bungalows and the quieter neighboring islands Raiatea, Taha'a, and Huahine.
Remote Archipelagos
For divers and culture enthusiasts: the atolls of the Tuamotu (Rangiroa, Fakarava) and the rugged volcanic world of the Marquesas (Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva).
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