Duration: 10 nights
Best months: June–October
Country: French Polynesia
Region: Tahiti · Moorea · Raiatea · Bora Bora
A Journey Through Lagoon Icons, Jungle Valleys, and Overwater Ease
This French Polynesia itinerary (10 nights) is built around three of the Society Islands’ most iconic stays—balanced with just enough adventure to make the downtime feel earned. You’ll ease in with a soft landing in Tahiti, then hop through Moorea, Raiatea (with Le Taha’a as your castaway-style base), and finish in Bora Bora beneath the dramatic silhouette of Mount Otemanu. Start exploring more routes via our Destinations page.
Tahiti — A Gentle Arrival Night (1 night)
Touch down in Tahiti and keep the first evening intentionally simple: a quick overnight to reset your body clock, stretch out after the flight, and wake up ready for island time. We’ll handle the handoffs so the transition feels seamless—no scrambling, no guesswork, just a clean start.
Sail Across to Moorea — Mountain Peaks and Lagoon Days (3 nights)
In the morning, take to the water for the short crossing to Moorea, a lush island crowned by the jagged forms of Mount Rotui. Your base is Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, where the days can be as active or as slow as you like—snorkeling in the lagoon, poolside lounging, and sunset moments that don’t require a schedule.
When you’re ready to go inland, meet your private guide for a hike through the Afareaitu Valley. Expect dense ferns, tropical fruit trees, and a landscape that reveals itself in layers: ancient archaeological sites, hidden waterfalls, and natural pools that invite a cool dip. Along the way, you’ll hear local legends, learn the craft of braiding coconut leaves, and finish with a tropical fruit tasting (fresh pineapple included).
Moorea is where the pace changes—green peaks, blue silence, and time to breathe
Black Pearls on a Vanilla-Scented Island — Raiatea from Le Taha’a (3 nights)
Next comes Raiatea, a quieter, more unhurried chapter—experienced from the overwater calm of Le Taha’a. This stage is designed as “barefoot-luxury meets curiosity”: mornings with panoramic viewpoints, afternoons exploring the island’s vanilla plantations, and stops at pearl farms to discover French Polynesia’s famed black pearls (and choose a keepsake that actually means something).
One day, we’ll set you up for a private, castaway-style escape: a gourmet picnic on a small motu, with mask and snorkel ready for lagoon time between bites. Back at Le Taha’a, the evening turns effortlessly romantic—dinner for two in a quiet corner as the sky softens into gold.
Hike the Valley of the Kings — Bora Bora at Conrad Bora Bora Nui (3 nights)
Your finale belongs to Bora Bora, with three nights of pure lagoon luxury at Conrad Bora Bora Nui—the kind of place where your hardest decision is pool or ocean. Between spa moments and swim-up cocktails, you’ll head to the main island for a signature hike through the Valley of the Kings.
With an ethnobotanist guide leading the way, follow the Ancestor’s Path up toward a scenic viewpoint. It’s part nature walk, part storybook—legends of Bora Bora, island “treasures” hidden in plain sight, and the traditional uses of medicinal plants that still shape local knowledge today.
Return in classic Polynesian style by traditional outrigger canoe, then spend the rest of the day doing absolutely nothing urgent: diving straight into the lagoon from your overwater villa, floating beside tropical marine life, and letting Bora Bora’s colors do what they do best.
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
Tell us your dates, who’s traveling (and ages), and the balance you want between lagoon time, light adventure, and pure rest. We’ll curate the stays, private guiding, and seamless transfers across Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, and Bora Bora—then deliver a final itinerary with checklists and support for changes, so every handoff feels effortless.
Signature Experiences
- A smooth arrival night in Tahiti to reset before island hopping
- Three nights at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa with lagoon snorkeling and pool time
- Private guided hike through Afareaitu Valley with waterfalls, natural pools, and tropical fruit tasting
- Three nights based at Le Taha’a for overwater calm and castaway-style privacy
- Vanilla plantation and black pearl discovery across Raiatea
- Gourmet picnic on a private motu with snorkel time built in
- Three nights at Conrad Bora Bora Nui for overwater living in Bora Bora
- Valley of the Kings hike via the Ancestor’s Path with an ethnobotanist guide
Why Travel to French Polynesia with Escape Xperts
French Polynesia looks effortless on a map, but the magic lives in the details: the right ferry and flight timing, the right villa categories, and a rhythm that protects your downtime. Escape Xperts designs island-hopping journeys with privacy-first logistics, trusted partners on the ground, and experiences tailored to your travelers—whether you’re celebrating as a couple or bringing family along. Your planning/design fee becomes clear deliverables: a discovery session, curated options, thoughtful iterations, a final itinerary with practical checklists, and support if plans shift before or during travel. CREATE TRIP
