French Polynesia Travel Guides: Start Here
I spent over a month solo traveling in French Polynesia so far, in the Society Islands – specifically, Tahiti >> Raiatea >> Huahine >> Tahiti >> Moorea. I loved living the island life, renting cars and an EMOKE to explore archaeological Maraes, museums and more, going on boat tours, and so many more adventures!
Read on for my guides to see photos and things I recommend, plus all the info you need to plan your trip!
βTahitians donβt chase happiness. Happiness comes naturally to them. You only need to see them in the water, with a beer in their hand, splashing each other or waving to every stranger they see on the road, to know this. Happiness is in the air: in every hibiscus flower that opens early in the morning, in the sweet aroma of the pineapple plantations, in the smile of the people lolling around idly, resting slothfully in the warm breeze that ruffles the surface of the lagoon.β
β Carol Vorvain, Why Not? The island where happiness starts with a question
Tahiti
Is Tahiti Worth Visiting? 11 Things To Do To Make Your Trip Worthwhile
Where To Stay In Tahiti For Every Budget (Areas, Hotels + More)
Gorgeous Δrahurahu Marae: A Photographic Expedition
Captivating Marae Taβata: Tahitiβs Hidden History
Raiatea
Is Raiatea Worth Visiting? 14 Things To Do To Make Your Trip Worthwhile
Recommended Tours In French Polynesia
Check out all my recommended French Polynesia tours in my Viator Shop here.
Things to know for French Polynesia Travel
π΅π« French Polynesia includes:
ποΈ The Society Islands archipelago: Includes the Windward & Leeward Islands (includes Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora & Huahine)
ποΈ The Tuamotu Archipelago
ποΈ The Gambier Islands
ποΈ The Marquesas Islands
ποΈ The Austral Islands
βοΈ Airports: See the full list of airports here
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Major Airlines: Air Tahiti, Air Moana, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Tetiaroa
β° Time Zones: There are 3 time zones in French Polynesia, and they do not observe Daylight Savings.
π UTC-10 – TAHT – Tahiti Time
π UTC-9:30 – MART – Marquesas Time
π UTC-9 – GAMT – Gambier Time
π° Currency: CFP Franc, also abbreviated XPF
π£ Language: French is the official language, while Tahitian and English are also spoken
π« Visa: US citizens do not need a visa on a regular tourist passport if staying no more than 90 days out of every 6 months. If the purpose of the trip is not tourism, then you may be required to obtain a visa before arrival.
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π Car Rentals: I used Expedia for my Tahiti rental, but many of the other islands are locally-based.
π Travel Insurance: Allianz or, for Nomad Insurance check out SafetyWing!
π€³eSIM: Airalo or GigSky
π» VPN: ExpressVPN
π Accommodation: Booking.com
πΈ Tours: Viator.com
Also check out my otherΒ guides to countries outside of the US!
βοΈπΈ Bring the Journey Home ππ§³
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