French Polynesia

Bora Bora's lagoon, Moorea's peaks and The Brando on Tetiaroa.
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french polynesia

the south seas

French Polynesia is about as far from home as you can go, and it feels like it. The lagoon of Bora Bora is famous for good reason, Moorea’s mountains are just across the water from Tahiti, and the Tuamotu atolls are home to some of the best diving in the world.

Most guests combine two or three islands, staying in overwater bungalows and eating French-Polynesian food.

where to go

where to go

  1. 01

    Bora Bora

    The famous lagoon and Mount Otemanu.

  2. 02

    Moorea

    Mountains, pineapple fields and bays.

  3. 03

    Tahiti

    The main island, with black sand beaches and waterfalls.

  4. 04

    Tetiaroa

    Marlon Brando's atoll, home to The Brando.

  5. 05

    Rangiroa

    A huge atoll with superb diving.

  6. 06

    Taha'a

    The vanilla island, beside Raiatea.

when to go

the seasons in french polynesia

French Polynesia is warm all year. The drier season from May to October is the most popular.

May to October

dry season

Sunny and less humid. The best time to visit.

November to April

wet season

Hotter, with short tropical showers and lower rates.

July to October

whale season

Humpback whales visit, especially around Moorea.

where to stay

places we love

Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in French Polynesia, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.

experiences

what we love to arrange

Lagoon picnic

A private motu picnic on Bora Bora.

Whale watching

Swim with humpback whales from July to October.

Dive Rangiroa

See sharks and dolphins in the Tiputa Pass.

Vanilla farm

Visit the vanilla plantations on Taha'a.

Moorea by 4x4

Explore the island's viewpoints and pineapple fields.

Polynesian dance

Watch a traditional show with dinner.

good to know

questions we’re often asked

Anything else you’d like to know? Simply ask us.

How many islands should we visit?

Two or three is ideal, often Moorea and Bora Bora, with Tetiaroa or Rangiroa.

When is the best time to go?

May to October, when it’s drier.

How do we get there?

Via Los Angeles, Paris or Asia. We plan the route and stopovers.

Is it good for honeymoons?

It’s one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world.

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