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Travel Guide French Polynesia

Your complete travel guide for Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and the Tuamotu

Capital:Papeete (Tahiti)
Languages:French, Tahitian
Currency:CFP Franc (XPF) — 1 EUR = 119.33
Visa:Not required (90 days)
Best Travel Time:May – October
Flight Time from Paris:approx. 22 h with stopover

By the HolidayGenie editorial team · Last updated: · 6 Chapters · 21 Sections

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Classic South Sea Tour

14 Days

The Honeymoon Classic: four Society Islands in 14 days, consistently snorkel and lagoon-based. Air Tahiti Multi-Island Pass covers the flights.

Tahiti (1-2 Nächte)Moorea (3 Nächte)Huahine (2 Nächte)Taha'a oder Raiatea (2 Nächte)Bora Bora (4-5 Nächte)Tahiti (Rückflug)

Budget Tahiti & Moorea

7 Days

More 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.

Tahiti (2 Nächte)Moorea (5 Nächte)

Diver Tour Tuamotu

10–12 Days

For divers: Concentration on the atolls. Rangiroa and Fakarava are among the best dive spots in the world. Bring certification in advance (AOWD recommended).

TahitiRangiroaFakaravaTikehauTahiti

Cultural Tour Marquesas

12–14 Days

For 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).

TahitiHiva OaNuku HivaTahiti

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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.

Papeete & RoulottesVenus PointCook's & Opunohu Bay (Moorea)Belvédère Viewpoint+1

Bora Bora & Leeward Islands

Bora Bora with the world-famous overwater bungalows and the quieter neighboring islands Raiatea, Taha'a, and Huahine.

Bora Bora LagoonOverwater BungalowsMatira BeachTaputapuātea (UNESCO, Raiatea)+1

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).

Rangiroa — Diving ParadiseFakarava — UNESCO & Shark WallTikehau — Pink BeachesHiva Oa — Gauguin's Grave+1
RangiroaFakaravaHiva Oa

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Travel Guide French Polynesia · Last updated: · 6 Chapters · 21 Sections