Top 100 Places to Visit: 3 Stops in French Polynesia
Explore the islands of French Polynesia with an 82.8 km route covering Tahiti, home to the world-famous Teahupo'o wave, Moorea known as the Pearl of the Sea with its distinctive jagged mountains, and pristine coastal landscapes. This 71-minute journey showcases the region's tropical beauty and crystal-clear waters.
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- Places
- Start
- Tahiti – Island with Famous Waves
- End
- Moorea – The Pearl of the Sea
- Stops
- 3
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Stops on this route
- Tahiti – Island with Famous Waves — The biggest island in French Polynesia, home to famous waves near Teahupo'o.
- Teahupo'o – World-Famous Wave — Small village where one of the most famous waves in the world is located.
- Moorea – The Pearl of the Sea — Island located right next to Tahiti, known as the pearl of the sea.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- To reach Moorea from Tahiti, you can either fly or take a ferry.
- Tip
- Hooker Lake trail to Mount Cook is 10 km and takes you to the base of the mountain. Expect very windy conditions at the lake.
- Transport
- Milford Sound's closest town Te Anau is about 2 hours drive away. The road to Milford Sound is one of the most scenic routes.
- Transport
- Lord Howe Island can be reached by taking a 2-hour flight from Sydney.
- Tip
- Lord Howe Island has a maximum capacity of 400 tourists at any given time.
- Transport
- Ball's Pyramid is about an hour boat ride from Lord Howe Island.
- Timing
- Ol Doinyo Lengai climb starts at midnight. Plan to reach the summit around 6 a.m. and descend by noon to avoid midday sun. Total trip takes about 12 hours.
- Tip
- Big Daddy sand dune in Sossusvlei has a height of 325 meters. Hiking to the top takes about 1.5 hours.
- Transport
- Sandwich Harbour requires an experienced driver to navigate through deep sand. Consider guided tours rather than self-driving.
- Transport
- Drangarnir sea stack in Faroe Islands can be reached by a 6-hour guided hike or a quicker boat ride.
- Transport
- Southern Iceland attractions are about 2-3 hours from Reykjavik.
- Timing
- Visit Lofoten Islands in June and July to experience the Midnight Sun.
Video on this route
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