Tahiti
Highlights:
Bora Bora
The Lagoonarium, Matira Beach, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, motorboat tours, 4x4 safari, horseback riding, shark and ray feeding
Taha'a
Vanilla plantations, ancient temple complex of the Taputapuatea, Faaroa River, white sand beaches, tiny islands, 4x4 safari
Moorea
Snorkeling Heaven, Belvedere Overlook, Fruit Juice Factory, Papetoai Village, pineapple fields
Rangiroa
The Blue Lagoon, The Pink Sands, Pearl Farm, Blue Dolphins Diving center, Avatoru and Tiputa
Island of Tahiti
Museum of Tahiti & Her Islands, James Norman Hall Home, The Gauguin Museum, Pearl Museum, Bougainville Park, Botanical Garden, Point Venus, Notre Dame Cathedral of Papeete, waterfalls, Vaipahi Gardens, Maraa Fern Gardens
Activities
Bora Bora
Motu Picnic:
Imagine spending the day on your very own island. Many of the resort hotels in Bora Bora can arrange to take you and a loved one to a private motu (islet) for a secluded picnic. This is a true Tahitian experience that is not to be missed.
Fishing:
The best sportsfishing in Bora Bora can be enjoyed just outside the island's reef. Here, you can hook blue marlin, mahimahi, sailfish, wahoo and yellowfish. The island is served by a number of charter boats, which offer friendly, knowledgeable service.
Shark & Stingray Feeding Excursion: For a unique adventure that is not soon forgotten, try shark and stingray feeding - Tahitian style. You'll travel with a staff of professionals and feed hungry sharks and stingrays in just a few feet of water.
Four-Wheel Drive Safari Tour:
Take a two-hour circle island tour by four-wheel drive vehicle and you'll visit remote lookouts for spectacular views of Bora Bora, ruins of ancient temples (marae) and World War II-era coastal defense gun emplacements.
Shopping:
From small-ticket items to more pricey crafts and souvenirs, visitors can easily get their shopping "fix" on Bora Bora. The island boasts an assortment of boutiques, stocking everything from T-shirts and pareos to handcrafted jewelry, carvings and woven goods.
Taha'a
Island Tour by Canoe:
A unique way to experience Tahaa is by canoe. Exploring the island this way, you'll visit and vanilla plantation and take some time to learn a little about the world-famous black pearls of French Polynesia.
Hiking:
When in Tahaa, do as the locals do: walk. As evidenced by the abundance of well-maintained trails here, walking is a basic form of transportation, and a great way to enjoy the Tahaa's peaks, plateaus and lagoons.
Scuba:
Take a dive into the beautiful blue waters off Tahaa and marvel at the island's undersea wrecks, fish and plant life. The island has a number of interesting dive sites, including numerous lagoon dives. There's no better way to explore Tahaa's undersea world.
Snorkeling:
Home to a wide variety of reef fish and plant life, the Tahaa area offers excellent snorkeling. Since fish feeding is practiced, the lagoon attracts schools of eels, perches, triggerfish, red snappers, silver jacks, tunas and red runners.
Fishing:
Thanks to the area's relatively low population, the waters around Tahaa are never short of fish. Fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of this situation by chartering a fishing boat for a half- or full-day. Cast your line and catch jackfish, mahi-mahi, marlin and sailfish.
Moorea
Lagoon Excursions:
The opalescent lagoons surrounding Moorea are perfect for jet skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, water skiing and windsurfing. Visitors can hand-feed fish from a glass-bottom boat, or ride an outrigger canoe or catamaran.
Parasailing:
Moorea has always provided visitors with a natural high, but parasailing lets you literally soar to new heights! Pulled by a 28 ft. boat, you can ascend as high as 300 feet over Moorea's glistening lagoon, where the view is indescribably beautiful.
Evening Tiki Theater Village Show: No visitor to Moorea should leave the island without spending an evening enjoying Tahitian culture at an authentic Polynesian show. The night begins with a feast featuring local island foods, and is highlighted by exciting, traditional song and dance performances.
Diving:
Some of the finest diving in the world can be found off Moorea. The abundant flora and fauna include reef sharks, moray eels, huge Napoleon wrasses and triggerfish. And with more than 20 dive sites from which to choose, find the perfect spot is a breeze.
Horseback Excursions:
Many of Moorea's natural wonders can be enjoyed on horseback. Ride through the magnificent Teavaro Valley, or take a guided excursion along the island's white sand beaches. Be sure to take some time to snap a few pictures of Moorea's incredible scenery.
Rangiroa
Beaches:
Rangiroa boasts such an abundance of white sand, the atoll can aptly be described as one big beach. That said, Rangiroa does have its share of officially designated beach areas. Popular spots include Blue Lagoon Motu, Tiputa Point and L'ile Aux Recifs.
Diving:
Rangiroa is renowned for its excellent dive sites. A large variety of sea life can be found in its waters, including black-tip, gray and white-tip reef sharks and giant manta rays. Dive operators offer instruction and lead dives into the lagoon, passes and the open sea.
Parasailing:
Parasailing is offered through Rangiroa Parasail. No training is required, and a parasail flight with boat excursion to Blue Lagoon or to reef island can be arranged. The views are truly spectacular.
Boat Tours:
Local operators are available for independent or group excursions. If you wish to sail in the Blue Lagoon or to the bird sanctuary to Motu Paio, or want to check out the dolphins frolicking at Tiputa Pass or Site Ohutu in late afternoon, consult the hotel's activity desk.
Snorkeling:
Rangiroa's lagoon carries an astounding assortment of marine life, which makes it a prime spot for snorkeling. You don't have to go anywhere in particular to snorkel - just grab your mask and fins, walk out the front door of your hotel or pension, and jump in!
Island of Tahiti
Diving:
Divers of all abilities will appreciate Tahiti's many world-class dive sites, which give visitors the opportunity to glimpse sunken planes, wrecks, exotic fish and sharks. Some sites even offer night diving.
Surfing: The surf is always up in Tahiti. Surfing is especially good during the winter months, when the swells break strong along the reefs, resulting in larger, "tubular" waves. Both the northern and southern coasts of Tahiti offer good surfing.
Hiking: Adventurous travelers will love the exciting guided hiking tours that lead them on explorations of Tahiti's rugged interior. Stops can include spectacular waterfalls and natural pools, mountain peaks with panoramic views, archeological sites and more.
Four-Wheel Drive Tours:
Looking for spectacular views, but not on foot or horseback? Then try a four-wheel drive journey to Mount Marau, where the lookout point offers panoramic vistas of surrounding valleys and peaks.
Horseback Riding:
For the horse enthusiast, Tahiti has a number of first-class riding stables. Experienced riders can saddle-up the island's New Zealand and Marquesan horses, while private lessons are available for the beginner. Rides often include picnic lunches.
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