Tahitian Island Explorer

Land into the lush green island of Tahiti, with a few days to acclimatise following your journey. Explore the municipal markets in Papeete, with fresh tropical fruits, locally made handicrafts, and fabulous souvenirs.

Head inland, past waterfalls and up to the volcanic crater that rises above the island for unspoilt views of the surrounding reef.

Accommodation: Intercontinental Tahiti        

Travel Designers recommendation: Visit the black sand beach at Lafayette, surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation.

Jump on the ferry just 45 minutes over to beautiful Moorea. Be sure you head to the top deck to get some great photos of Moorea as you come in to port. Transfer to your paradise home for the next four nights, the Hilton Moorea, which is located on the northern coastline of this green and dramatic island. With a fringing reef just off the coast, waters are calm and perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

Whilst on Moorea you can choose to do as little or as much as you like. Relax on the white sandy beaches, enjoying sunset cocktails or head inland on a 4WD tour to the island interior, visiting a pineapple plantation, exploring the volcanic crater and viewing Cooks and Opunohu Bay from high above.

Accommodation: Intercontinental Moorea

Included day tours:  4WD tour of Moorea

Optional add-ons / upgrades: Authentic Moana Lagoon Excursion

Travel Designers recommendation: Head to the hotels boardwalk after sunset, you can see the colorful fish and reef sharks illuminated by the boardwalk night lights.  

Fly from Moorea and land onto Raiatea, the second largest of the Society Islands after Tahiti. From here, Le Taha’a Island’s private launch will collect you for the transfer over to Taha’a lagoon, known locally for its fertile lands and the widespread production of vanilla. The island is home to lush mountains which run down to turquoise waters, home to vibrant marine life and famous pearls.

The five star luxury Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa boasts overwater suites, decorated in a traditional style with thatched rooves, large private sun decks and glass tables with views of the marine life below. With coral gardens surrounding the resort, the snorkelling on offer is some of the best in the area – wade across the shallow waters before drifting from a small reef to the heart of the corals.

Accommodation: Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa 

Optional add-ons / upgrades:  Upgrade to a Beach Villa enjoy your own private plunge pool, steps away from the beach.

Travel Designers recommendation: Take a five minute boat journey across to the village of Tapuamu to see the colourful colonial era church and local village, before dining in the evening back at your hotel in Le Vanille, set high among the trees with views out across the lagoon.

Enjoy a scenic landing onto the thin airstrip on the atoll of Bora Bora, before being transferred by your hotel boat to the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort on the western edge of this famous paradise destination. Looking out onto Mount Otemanu, the overwater bungalows stretch out over sparkling waters.

There’s a host of activities available for those who want to be active, with watersports, swimming pools, tennis and volleyball courts.

Whilst in Bora Bora a lagoon cruise is a must-do. Expereience a half day tour on a sailing catamaran which heads to the most beautiful spots in the lagoon. Laze in the large boom nets as the water flows underneath - simply paradise.

Accommodation: Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort

Optional add-ons / upgrades: Shark and Ray Snorkelling Safari

Travel Designers recommendation: Grab a cocktail from the poolside Miki Miki bar and a sunbed on the beach, soaking up the rays and picturesque views.