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Top French Polynesia Experiences
- Shopping for tropical fruits, black pearls and scented oils in the Papeete Market.
- Crossing Tahiti's interior on a 4X4 tour of the Papenoo Valley.
- Cruising to ‘Marlon Brando’s island’ - Tetiaroa, home to bird colonies and dreamy beaches.
- Climbing up to the Belvedere for panoramic views of Moorea’s twin bays.
- Watching pro surfers in Teahupoo and whales off the coast of Tahiti during July and August.
- Swimming with sharks, feeding stingrays and grabbing a picnic lunch on a private islet in Bora Bora’s pristine lagoon.
- Watching manta rays getting groomed at the ‘cleaning station’ in Maupiti.
- Learning how the finest vanilla in the world is produced on Tahaa and visiting sacred sites in neighboring Raiatea.
- Feeding the sacred blue eyed eels on Huahine and hiking to its ancient temples high up in the hills.
- Scuba diving with dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and millions of reef fish in the Tuamotu Atolls of Rangiroa and Fakarava.
- Making it to the distant Marquesas Islands of Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva, where nature still rules and where mysterious tiki statues rise from dense rainforests.
French Polynesia Tours & Travel Guide
French Polynesia Attractions & Landmarks Guide
French Polynesia, also known as the ‘islands of Tahiti’ is a destination that’s on every traveler’s wish list. A French Overseas Territory, French Polynesia is made up of 118 islands and atolls spread across a distance of the South Pacific Ocean equal in size to Europe! While most visitors are drawn to French Polynesia for romantic and luxury vacations, this destination caters to all appetites.
Five archipelagos make up French Polynesia: the Society Islands, Tuamotu Atolls, Marquesas Islands, Gambier Islands and Austral Islands. While the Gambier and Austral Islands are infrequently visited by tourists due to their remoteness, there’s plenty to see on the other archipelagos.
The Society Islands
The most visited archipelago in French Polynesia, the Society Islands rise from the blue ocean with a mountainous interior that is surrounded by a protective lagoon. Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora are the most visited islands, offering simple or luxury accommodations, hikes, adventure tours, lagoon cruises, scuba diving and plenty more. Raiatea, Tahaa and Huahine are next in line, home to ancient temples, vanilla plantations and hiking opportunities. On the western edge of the archipelago, Maupiti is the most laid back of all islands. Small enough to be explored on foot, its shallow lagoon is home to manta rays and its villagers live simple lives.
The Tuamotu Atolls
Forming the largest chain of coral atolls on Earth, the donut shaped atolls of the Tuamotu Archipelago are all that are left from extinct volcanoes that sunk back below the surface of the ocean. A narrow stretch of land that used to be the protective reef remains above the surface, partially or completely surrounding lagoons where marine life thrive. Known as ‘the infinite lagoon’, Rangiroa is the second biggest atoll in the world and the most visited atoll in the chain. Divers from around the world come to dive in the legendary Tiputa Pass, where spotting sharks of all kinds and dolphins is a thing of the norm. Further east, Fakarava is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to incredibly healthy coral, walls of sharks and pink sand beaches that can be explored between dives.
The Marquesas Islands
Over 3 hours by flight from Tahiti, the Marquesas Islands are among the most remote in the world. Unprotected by coral reefs, the islands’ coastlines have been beautifully shaped by the ocean and its interiors left almost completely untouched by human activity. Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva are its most visited stops, with other islands accessible by flights and the Aranui cruise ship. The Marquesas Islands are a haven for nature and history lovers, with memorable hikes, 4X4 road trips and ancient temples where stone statues rise well over 7 feet!
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