French Polynesia route: Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Fakarava
This route spans French Polynesia's most visited islands, starting from Tahiti and connecting Moorea, Huahini, Bora Bora, and Fakarava. The itinerary covers approximately 25 minutes of flight time across five distinct islands, showcasing the archipelago's diverse landscapes and lagoon ecosystems.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Getting to French Polynesia
- End
- Fakarava
- Stops
- 7
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Getting to French Polynesia
- Moorea — Primary destination; tropical island with lagoons, beaches, and marine life
- Moorea Lagoon — Day tour destination for snorkeling with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays
- Tahiti — Main island in French Polynesia; arrival after stopover in LA, 33 hours of travel
- Huahini — Quieter, less touristy island planned after Maria
- Bora Bora — Iconic island planned after Huahini
- Fakarava — Atoll destination after Bora Bora
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Get cash from ATM and a SIM card for your entire trip when you arrive in Tahiti before connecting to other islands.
- Timing
- Spend at least five nights in Moorea to have enough time for all the activities available on the island.
- Transport
- Air Tahiti flights between islands are quick; the flight from Tahiti to Moorea takes only 20 minutes.
- Tip
- Stop at viewpoints along the road heading towards the Belvedere lookout for excellent photo opportunities.
- Tip
- Book a lagoon day tour to snorkel with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays; tours include coral gardens and lunch on a motu.
- Food
- Try roadside restaurants on the island; one unassuming roadside restaurant served some of the trip's best fresh fish.
- Tip
- Visit the Magic Mountain Overlook for a 30-minute hike with excellent views over the bay and surrounding mountains.
- Tip
- Taha Yimanu Beach is one of the few public beaches in Moorea and offers a nice place to relax.
- Tip
- Visit the beautiful church on the western side of Moorea, located against the ocean with a mountain ridge backdrop.
- Tip
- Consider booking a Hilton Resort day pass to access their facilities during your stay.
- Tip
- Consider the ethics of wildlife tourism; sharks and stingrays in lagoon tours are fed daily and become accustomed to humans.
Video on this route
Tropical MOOREA 🇵🇫 French Polynesia Travel Vlog