The Islands of Tahiti for the Solo Traveler

The Islands of Tahiti is one of the world’s most prized destinations. Discover the breathtaking beauty of our islands on this 10 day trip to Tahiti, Rangiroa, Tikehau and Moorea.

2 days to discover

Tahiti

Arrival at Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport, collect rental car.
Check in at vacation rental accommodations in Mahina or Punaauia, with beach access and lagoon view.
Have lunch on the black sand beach at Venus Point on the east coast. Poisson cru followed by a relaxing afternoon on the beach.
In the late afternoon, go to Paofai Park in Papeete for a fruit cocktail while you watch the sunset.
Then stroll down to the quayside in Papeete for dinner on the terracce of a seafront restaurant.

Raw fish with coconut milk © Stéphane Mailion Photography

Take a full-day boat excursion to Teahupoo and the Tahiti Iti peninsula. Go for a hike in the luxuriant forest at Fenua Aihere before lunch on the boat and a visit to see the mythical wave at Teahupoo.

What to do in Tahiti

Luxuriant, Teahupo'o © Grégoire Le Bacon

Vairao sandbank by boat © Grégoire Le Bacon

3 days on the sublime island of

Rangiroa

Catch one hour flight to Rangiroa from Tahiti-Faa’a Airport .
Check in to your Tahitian Guesthouse, half-board accommodations.
Visit the main village of Avatoru, by bike or electric scooter.
On the way, stop at the Cave de Rangiroa to taste the local wine from the only vineyard in French Polynesia.
Go to Tiputa in the late afternoon to watch the dolphins playing in the pass and enjoy the glorious sunset.

PF's largest atoll © Stéphane Mailion Photography

Dolphin watching at Rangiroa © Hélène Havard

If you’re a diving enthusiast, spend the day exploring the lagoon with two dives, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon.
If you’re not a diver, take an excursion to the Lagon Bleu with its picture postcard scenery with vast stretches of white sandy beach and a crystal clear turquoise lagoon. Visit Bird Island and then have a picnic on a motu before an afternoon of sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling in this idyllic setting.

Butterfly fish © Stéphane Mailion / Service du Tourisme

Take an excursion to the ‘île aux récifs’, a motu on the reef about an hour by boat from the main village. The coral reef stands out about 6 feet high in places and there is a small fishing community where you’ll be given lunch and lessons in basket weaving as you watch the dolphins playing in the pass.

What to Do in Rangiroa?

Fish from the lagoon on the fire for dinner © Hélène Havard

Aerial view of Rangiroa's Blue Lagoon © Michael Runkel

Excursions to Rangiroa's coral reefs © Vincent LYKY

3 days in

Tikehau

Catch 20 minute flight to Tikehau
Check in to your Tahitian Guesthouse or the island’s only hotel.
Take a stroll around the village and then go down to the beach for a swim.
Go scuba diving in one of the island’s superb dive sites, such as Tuheiava pass. The diversity and quantity of marine life is truly amazing.
Take an excursion to a motu with a beach of beautiful pink sand. A magical setting, perfect for your Instagram photos.

Discover

Diving in the Tuheiava channel © Denis Grosmaire

Sunbathing on the pink sands of Tikehau © Tahiti Tourisme

2 days on the sister island

Moorea

Catch a flight to Moorea via Tahiti-Faa’a
Rent a motor scooter or car and check in at your Tahitian Guesthouse.
Hire an e-bike or take a quad ATV or four-wheel drive excursion to the belvedere scenic viewpoint and the valley of Opunohu.

Faire le tour de l’île en vélo électrique©_Grégoire Le Bacon

View from Belvédère Opunohu © Grégoire Le Bacon

Take a boat trip on the lagoon. Go swimming with manta rays and have a picnic lunch on a motu.
Take the ferry back to Tahiti at the end of the afternoon. Have an early dinner at one of the foodtrucks in Vaipoopo or Taapuna Park.
Check-in at Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport for your flight home.