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Ferry Bora-Bora
3 Reviews Because most of the island's hotels are seperated from the actual island itself, the ferry system in Bora Bora needs to be very comprehensive. During our stay on the Bora Bora Nui, which is on a motu...
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Le Truck Tahiti
6 Reviews Le Truck was a fun and cheap way to get around Tahiti. When Le Truck pulls up, tell the driver where you want to go so he knows where to stop for you. Make sure to pay after you exit. When you get on...
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Ferry Moorea
8 Reviews They say it takes 7 minutes to fly from Papeete to Moorea and vice versa but why would you fly if its only 30 minutes on the ferry and is alot cheaper. The ferry even holds cars. You can drive right...
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Scooter Bora-Bora
2 Reviews To explore the small island renting a scooter will do. We had one for 4 hours, which gave us plenty of time to go around the island. We paid 5000 CFP (42 EUR) per scooter which includes unlimited...
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Plane Tahiti
8 Reviews The best compagny to fly to French Polynesia. Planes are brand new with personal tv screen and games even in economics. Service is excellent and food better than usual in planes. You already feel like...
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Plane Moorea
5 Reviews From Tahiti, the quickest way to reach Moorea is to fly this tiny airplane. A funny flight actually, very noisy and not that reassuring, although you can control each of the pilot's moves : there is...
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Bikes Bora-Bora
2 Reviews I had wanted to rent a scooter for our trip around the island but the company I contacted did not have any for rent, only cars and bicycles. Having seen the rates for cars, I chose the sporty...
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Automobile Moorea
6 Reviews You dont really need a car to go around the island. You can rent a scooter, or bikes or do a tour. Renting a car is pricey especially if you want a 4x4 jeep. You are looking at 90 to 100 dollars for...
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Bikes Moorea
2 Reviews Traveling around Moorea by bicycle is a wonderful way to see the island. You can go where you want, you're not restricted to paved roads, and yet you can get around easily without sacrificing your...
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Air Moorea provides 10-minute air taxi service with 13 to 19 flights daily from Tahiti to Moorea. The 18-passenger Dornier departs every hour on the hour from the Air Moorea terminal which lies within easy walking distance from the International Airport of Tahiti Faaa.
All international flights arrive at the Tahiti Faaa International Airport near Papeete.We came by Air Tahiti Nui and were very satisfied. We were welcomed on board by smiling Polynesian hostesses who offered us a Tiare Tahiti flower. Service and food are excellent and so are the seats (2 near the window and 4 in the middle) with a private screen for every passenger with 6 movies, games and flight info).Air Tahiti Nui has three flights a week from Paris and six from Los Angeles. It will take you 22h from Paris and 7.5 h from Los Angeles to Tahiti.Economy-class passengers are allowed 20 kg (44 pounds) and a carry-on bag that will fit under your seat (115 cm/45 in).
Air Tahiti operates the domestic scheduled flights between the islands of French Polynesia and provides a well-run air service. They offer four different air passes, allowing you to combine several islands. The restrictions are that one is allowed one stop per island and the pass is valid for 28 days. It is a good service when you are thinking of doing some island hopping.
Because Tahiti is so far from Los Angeles, Auckland, and other places, the majority of international activity at FAAA airport takes place in the wee hours of the morning. That morning, we were off to Sydney, Australia but we had a long layover in Auckland, New Zealand. On arriving at the airport, we had to queue up for what seemed to me like an eternity. In addition to being trapped in a non-air-conditioned building, a group from New York tried to push forward in queue saying to me, "Move it, John Boy!" I kicked that member of the group square in the bum because I don't take pushy folks. Next, we passed through security scrutiny. The agent tried to make me put my camera through the x-ray machine. I am not unreasonable. I was all for the concept of checking my camera and film, by hand. Because I know that x-rays can destroy film, I stood firm, unconditionally refusing. I didn't know when...
These are trucks which are the public transports of French Polynesia. In the section behind, there are two benches. The windows and the back are open up for one to catch the natural breeze.The main Tahiti island has a more regular le truck service. Fares are 130 Polynesian Francs. While it is stated that they charge 100 Francs for each baggage, try not to proffer it unless they ask for it. They do not seemed too concerned about it. There is also a NIGHT charge of 100 Francs (can’t quite remember the amount now, I am sorry).In Moorea, the le truck or public bus are available to meet the arrival and departure of the ferries to and from Tahiti. At other times, they do not run.
Because we had the whole of the morning free to go shopping, we headed for beautiful downtown Papeete by means of transport that would not be permitted in the United States. In Tahiti, they convert trucks into a combination taxi-bus putting benches in the back of the truck. Tahitians (all speak French) call this inventive mode of transport le truck. You can get around the whole island of Tahiti in 30-45 minutes.
Shown is the Faa'a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti. Flight is 7 1/2 hours from Los Angeles and here's your choices of airlines:Air Tahiti Nui - the Tahitian airlineAir France - originates in ParisAOMAir New Zealand
Unless you have a lot of time for cruising, fly.Cruising the islands was terrific. Otherwise, there are ferrys from island to island. Some of the islands are quite a distance and definitely not a day trip (e.g. Tahiti to Bora Bora).Try the in-land safari. Nice views & excellent guides.
FLIGHTS COME FROM ALL OVER TO PAPEETE, THEN THERE IS A SMALL AIR SERVICE TO BORA BORAIF YOU ARE ON MOOREA, HIRE A JEEP.BORA BORA A SMALL SPEEDBOAT OR SCOOTER.PAPEETE, BUS SERVICE IS COOL.ALL THREE PLACES DEFINATELY A CRUISE SHIPPic: Me and a bevy of Beauties....Perfect...
You can fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti, in eight hours on Air New Zealand, Air France, or Qantas. From Papeete you fly another 45 minutes on Air Tahiti to Bora Bora. Accommodations are generally on the expensive side so make your travel agent go over some cheaper options with you. Air France Air New Zealand - (via Auckland) Air Tahiti Nui AOM Corsair Hawaiian Air United Airlines For up to a one month stay, U.S. citizens need a round trip ticket and a passport that is valid for 6 months past the time of departure.
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa Moorea
9 Reviews and 477 Opinions My wife and I went there for a 4 night getaway and we were impressed with everything from the start....
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St. Regis Resort Bora-Bora
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Le Tahaa Private Island And Spa Tahiti
2 Reviews and 211 Opinions Le Taha'a is a lovely hotel in many ways, but it is not a good fit for everyone. The layout of the...
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Reviews and photos of French Polynesia attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for French Polynesia sightseeing.
Q: I'd love to cruise the islands, but I notice the cruise ships seem to be there in winter. I've read that's the rainy season. I...
A: hard to predict weather but you can get past averages and estimates at www.wunderground.com cheers
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