Discover Tahiti
The largest Polynesian island, Tahiti is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Its spectacular natural environment, culture and customs are what make many choose to travel to Tahiti from France. Surrounded by the neighboring islands of Moorea, Bora Bora and Huahine, the island of Tahiti is part of an archipelago made up of five archipelagos, or islands, located between New Zealand and Chile.
This article aims to help you prepare your trip to Tahiti from France. The points we will discuss are: the cost of the trip, the type of trip possible, the places to see, where to stay, how to get around, the precautions to take and the activities to explore.
What is the cost to travel to Tahiti?
When choosing to travel to Tahiti from France, the costs vary depending on several factors. The main one being the date of your trip. If you’re traveling during peak season, which is usually mid-December through the first weeks of May, you’ll pay more for flights and most activities and services. Conversely, traveling outside the high season can be cheaper and offer the possibility of finding very interesting offers and lower rates in certain accommodations.
In addition, the cost of your stay will largely depend on the type of trip you choose: go to Tahiti in free organization with flights and accommodation reserved independently, opt for an organized trip or select an all-inclusive package depending on your needs, your budget and your expectations.
For example, if you choose to fly with a regular airline such as Air France or Air Tahiti Nui from Paris to Papeete, fares generally reach around 1300 euros round trip. However, if you are looking for cheaper flights, you may be able to find more affordable deals with low-cost carriers like Level, EasyJet, Vueling, norwegian And Air Tahiti, although their flights are a bit more circuitous and require more connections.
Where to stay in Tahiti?
Whether you choose an organized trip or whether you choose to organize your stay in Tahiti yourself, you can find different accommodation solutions. Different options are available to you, from coastal hotels to holiday villages, from luxurious bungalows to traditional accommodation by the sea. You will certainly find an offer that suits you in Papeete or in one of the most famous places in the world like Bora Bora.
For a mainly seaside stay in Tahiti, you will appreciate one of the hotels on the western coast, like the hotel marko or the resort The Meridian which offer upscale rooms with a direct view of Matavai Bay. Other destinations that can be very attractive are the Mahana Relay in Moorea or the hotel Intercontinental in Bora Bora, offering beautiful waterfront bungalows.
Finally, a stay in a guest house Gold rustic pension can offer you the solution at a lower rate than hotels when, moreover, you innerrate them the possibility of appreciating the customs and the culture of the local population.
Getting around in Tahiti
In order to see and enjoy the wonders that Tahiti has to offer in complete freedom, you can rent a vehicle in Papeete; cars, vans, 4X4s and even scooters. You will find several local rental agencies and it will be possible to book the car of your choice online.
It is also possible to travel around the island of Tahiti using a c