French Polynesia tours & vacations

French Polynesia might be in the middle of the Pacific Ocean but it's still relatively easy to get to by air. Aéroport International de Tahiti-Faa’a (PPT) welcomes flights from all over the world via airlines such as Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, and Air New Zealand. If Tahiti is not your final destination within French Polynesia, it's easy to get a connecting flight from the airport with 47 further islands accessible by air. These islands are also facilitated by Air Tahiti Nui, with the exception being the close island of Moorea which is serviced by Air Moorea. 

The best time to visit the islands of French Polynesia is considered to be September as it's the month with the longest days and driest weather. It's also one of the months to try and spot some humpback whales.

The winter months are fine for traveling in but the weather does cool down quite a lot and won't be the best for sun bathing or spending long periods of time outside.

Once you get to the islands of French Polynesia, you don't want to have to worry about a thing. And that means thinking about what you left behind. To ensure your trip is stress-free, make sure you pack the following items: 

• sunscreen 
• weather appropriate clothing 
• camera
• extra electronic chargers 
• bug spray

Traveling to French Polynesia means getting to experience a whole array of animated marine life whether you're snorkeling over the coral reefs or looking into the water from a glass-bottomed boat. Here's what you can expect from French Polynesia's peaceful island waters: 

• turtles
• sharks
• dolphins
• whales
• stingrays 
• different species of fish 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. However, we’re always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travelers, regardless of their nationality.

Your leader will record your travel insurance details on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

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