Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea & Taha’a
10 Nights / 11 Days
Leave the ordinary behind and immerse yourself in an extraordinary French Polynesia multi-island holiday. On this 11-day island-hopping journey, you will trek through lush tropical rainforests, snorkel alongside vibrant coral reefs, and retrace the steps of ancient Polynesian navigators who shaped the Pacific. Beyond the famous postcard views, this curated adventure reveals the hidden, authentic gems of Tahiti and her surrounding islands.
Stay in comfortable, authentic accommodation with plenty of time to relax. Indulge in French cuisine and fresh fish, locally caught. It’s the perfect holiday for the independent active relaxer!
Day 1
Arrive Papeete and collect your rental car. Drive to your hotel located 3km from the hub of Papeete.
Day 2 – Tahiti island tour
Explore the beaches, markets, landmarks and museum in Papeete. In the evening head to Papeete’s vibrant waterfront to dine on gourmet French-Polynesian meals from the roulettes (food trucks).
Days 3 to 4 – Tahiti island tour
With the freedom of your rental car, spend the day exploring the island of Tahiti Nui finishing at the southern end of Tahiti Iti where local culture and authentic experiences take centre stage. Immerse in the natural surroundings of ocean, lush mountains that rise like spires and tropical rainforest.
Day 5 – Papeete/Raiatea
Return your car to Papeete Airport this afternoon and fly to Raiatea, the ‘Sacred Island’. Transfer to your lagoon-front motel nestled in a coconut plantation.
Day 6 – Faaroa River & Marae Taputapuatea
Discover the UNESCO-listed, sacred Taputapuatea Marae on this half day tour.
Day 7 – Taha’a Lagoon Tour
This full-day excursion combines snorkelling, cultural visits (marae, river), local producers (vanilla, pearls) and a traditional lunch on a motu.
Day 8 – Raiatea/Moorea
Moorea awaits where pastel-painted houses are surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and the mountains rise towards the sky. The sparkling blue lagoon is a natural aquarium with an immense range of species from rainbow coral fish to sharks and rays.
Spend 3 nights in a family-run hotel in a charming, thatched bungalow at the edge of a lagoon and white-sand beach.
Day 9 – Half Day Three Pines Pass hike
Follow an ancestral path to a stunning viewpoint overlooking Mount Rotui and the twin bays of Cook and Opunohu.
Day 10 – Day at leisure
See more of Moorea or relax at your resort and use the complimentary kayaks and snorkelling equipment.
Day 11 – Moorea/Papeete
Return by boat to Papeete for your flight home.
COST 2026/27 : PER PERSON in New Zealand $s based on low season rates November to March
Share twin/double from NZ$6,828
COST INCLUDES:
- 10 nights at boutique style 2-3* hotels and pension
- MEALS: Breakfast daily & 2 dinners
- Tour of Raiatea (4 hours)
- Full day Motu & snorkelling tour on Raiatea
- All transfers on Tahiti, Moorea, Papeete and Raiatea as mentioned in the itinerary
- Interisland flights Papeete/Raiatea/Papeete
- Half day hike on Moorea
- Boat tickets Papeete/Moorea/Papeete
- Car rental (Group B manual, unlimited kms) for 4 days in Papeete
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Local tax of XPF 150 per person per night payable direct to hotels prior to check-out.
The islands of Raiatea and Taha’a share a lagoon and continuous barrier reef between them which is a feature of the Taha’a Lagoon full day tour 
Taha’a has a group of authentic local villages of which Patio is the largest and the administrative hub. 
The famous archaeological site, ‘marae of Taputapuatea’ was the starting point of the Polynesian expansion across the Pacific 
Authentic hotels are chosen for their friendliness and Tahitian atmosphere
