Follow our suggested itinerary for a month exploring The Islands of Tahiti.
Weeks 1 & 2
Cruise on the M/S Paul Gauguin
- Arrival at Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport
- Check in and board the M/S Paul Gauguin
- Depart Tahiti the same evening
- The cruise visits several islands: Fakarava in the Tuamotu Islands; Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata and Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands; Huahine, Bora Bora, Taha’a and Moorea in the Society Islands
- Shore excursions with a range of activities: hiking, whale watching (in the mating season), four-wheel drive safari 4×4.
- Return to Tahiti after 15 days at sea. Disembark early morning
Week 3
Rurutu & Tubuai
4 days in Rurutu
Taro field, arts & crafts
- Catch 1h30 flight to Rurutu from Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport.
- Check in to Tahitian Guesthouse
- Four-wheel drive safari tour of the island: visit marae archeological site, taro fields and basket weaving craft workshop
Whale watching and tours
- Whale watching excursion (July to November)
- Visit the island’s caves and limestone cliffs
- Guided hike to mount Manureva
- Catch 40 minute flight to Tubuai
- Check in to Tahitian Guesthouse in Tubuai
3 days in Tubuai
Hiking and excursion
- Stay in Tahitian Guesthouse
- Visit ‘Bloody Bay’ and other cultural sites
- Diving with Tubuai Plongée: different options available, including whale observation during the mating season
Litchi season
- Hiking to mount Taitaa with guide
- Day trip to explore the lagoon, with picnic lunch on a motu, snorkeling and giant clam fishing
- Kitesurfing session on the lagoon
- Enjoy savouring lychees if it’s December
Week 4
Raivavae, Moorea & Tahiti
3 days in Raivavae
Motu piscine
- Catch 40 minute flight to Raivavae
- Accommodations in Tahitian Guesthouse
- Visit the island by bike
- Enjoy savouring delicious lychees if it’s December
- Boat trip to motu Vaiamanu, known as ‘swimming pool motu‘
- Hike with guide to the top of mount Hiro
- Catch 1h50 flight to Tahiti
- Check in to hotel
2 days in Moorea
Excursions
- Catch rapid ferry to Moorea from ‘Gare maritime’ in Papeete. 25 minute crossing
- Four-wheel drive safari tour of the island
- Excursion on traditional twin-hulled sailing canoe with halts at main tourist sites
- Explore the valley of Opunohu on an ebike
3 days in Tahiti
Relax and shopping
- Return to Tahiti by rapid ferry
- Check in to hotel. Enjoy a traditional massage
- Souvenir shopping in town center and Papeete market
- Dine at a foodtruck and enjoy traditional Tahitian dishes
- Transfer to Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport for flight home
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