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Geisha_Girl Says: Maupiti is still considered an "unexploited gem" of all of the Society Islands. It is also the smallest and most isolated island of what they call the "Leeward Group."The principal village, Vai ea, probably has the most activity in the community.You can do tours of the...
Helga67 Says: On the white sand beaches on the motus you are never alone. And no, I'm not talking about people but about those little shells.Just watch the sand and you will notice several small shells walking around. So watch out where to put your feet.
Helga67 Says: This little snackbar has an open-air dining shelter in the back overlooking the lagoon. It offers different snacks. It was a good place to stay during the heat of the day. Poisson cru: raw tuna with fresh vegetables (onions, tomatoes, cucumber, red and green bell peppers)...
Pension Papahani: Traditional Polynesian Cooking
Helga67 Says: Family style meals are served at a thatched roof dining shelter beside the beach.The price for a bungalow includes breakfast and dining. For lunch you need to add 2000 CFP (17 EUR) per person.Keep in mind that you are located on a motu where you won't find any...
Shark Feeding by NIGHT: Hellooooooo Uncle!
Geisha_Girl Says: Here comes a Black tip and 5 of his trusty sidekicks!It was amazing to watch them in action. These aren't man-eating sharks like you see in the movies. The black tip sharks that roam the lagoons only feed on food that's already dead. They won't touch any of the other species...
Shark Feeding by NIGHT!: Share your LEFTOVERS!!
Geisha_Girl Says: As I mentioned, our gracious hostess, Jeanine, was an eccentric woman with a Polynesian twist!After our dinner one evening, she shared with us the story about her ancient ancestors who were reincarnated as sharks. Therefore, she has no fear of sharks.The lagoon in Maupiti is...
Geisha_Girl Says: The ride from the airport to your destination, either on the mainland or another nearby motu, takes just minutes.The ride takes you through the beautiful lagoon and scenic mountain landscapes that surround the island.
Geisha_Girl Says: Air Tahiti can get you to the island of Maupiti 4 times a week.Flights arrive from Papeete, Raiatea, and Bora Bora.The airport is located on a motu, so you'll need to get from the motu to the mainland, or to another nearby motu, by boat. All hotels and pensions pick up their...
Helga67 Says: You can walk around the main island of Maupiti in about two or three hours. A road encircles the island for about 10 km (6 miles).
Helga67 Says: There is a boat service between Bora Bora and Maupiti. The "Maupiti Express" is a 62-passenger boat that leaves Bora Bora on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:30 am. It takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to Maupiti and leaves Maupiti on the same day back to Bora Bora at 4...
Helga67 Says: In November 1997 a lot of the houses on Maupiti were destroyed by cyclone Osea. French military troops were sent to Maupiti to rebuild the village, and most of the houses are now of the MTR variety, which is a box-like 'anti-cyclone' design, built on stilts. Each family adds...
Helga67 Says: In the late afternoon you will notice smoke on the different motus and main island. People burn coconut shells to chase away the mosquitoes at night.
Helga67 Says: Maupiti has only one pass where all boats have to enter the lagoon. This pass, however, is very narrow and known as dangerous especially at rough sea. This often forces boats to wait for the right time to go through it or to renounce entering the lagoon.
Helga67 Says: Whether you want it or not, you will encounter the "nono", especially on the motus. This is a minuscule "no-see-um" sand fly with a nasty sting. They are most common at daybreak and late in the afternoon, when they come to chew on your ankles. You might not even know you've...
Helga67 Says: Loose-fitting clothing (cotton is best), open-toed sandals. Be sure to include aqua socks or protective footgear for walking on the coral reef and in the lagoon. Along with a hat, don't forget to pack a good pair of sunglasses. Bring a good sunscreen and insect...
Helga67 Says: For those who enjoy hiking, there's the "three palm tree walk", a three-hour hike to the top of Mount Teurafaatiu, the volcanic peak that dominates the island from a height of 380 m (1,246 feet). At the top, there are the three palm trees that give this walk its name.I...
Helga67 Says: Most people coming to French Polynesia visit the island of Bora Bora as it is known as the most beautiful island of French Polynesia.However, if you want to find out what Bora Bora was like 40 years ago, then go to Maupiti. Maupiti offers similar scenery, peace and...
Helga67 Says: The atmosphere is so different from the other islands. As there are no deluxe hotels, no bars and discotheques, only a few nautical and land activities and excursions, you can still feel the tranquility of the island and the real friendliness of the Tahitian people.
Helga67 Says: There are no hotels, only a few guest houses or pensions in the village or on the motus. They offer traditional and most typical hospitality.
Authentic Polynesian experience
Helga67 Says: In Maupiti you can still experience the authentic Polynesian way of life and people are still very friendly because they are not burned out by seeing too many tourists.
Plan a Maupiti vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Maupiti locals
In the center of the main island of Maupiti there is a unique volcanic mountain range. Mount Teurafaatiu has a single peak with sharp sides overlooking the...
Q: Hello, Can someone recomend pension in Maupiti ?
A: Hi, we stayed in Pension Papahani last May and we found it very good. It's located on one of the motus with secluded white sand beaches. If you want more info or pics,...
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Maupiti ... The Hidden Jewel of French Polynesia
In the westernmost part of the Society Islands lies the island of Maupiti, which typifies all the most beautiful aspects of the South Pacific: a lagoon with crystal-clear water, white sand bordered by...
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Maupiti - Island of the Cristal Sunsets
Ever since I could remember, my dream of visiting the Tahitian islands was always highlighted with the desire to visit the island of Bora Bora. All of the tourist brochures I read would describe Bora...
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Wait for the end of the world at the end Itself
Maupiti is also known as Motu One. A motu is one of the coral formed islands that surround an atoll forming the lagoon. Maupiti has no hotels. I decided to spend Y2K there and was the only...
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