Tahiti
A base to explore as part of your French Polynesia trip.
Plan around Tahiti
OCEANIA · BOUGIE TRAVEL
French PolynesiaYour kind of swanky.
Tahiti · Moorea · Bora Bora
A PLACE TO BEGIN. A TRIP TO MAKE YOUR OWN.
Start with French Polynesia.
Make it yours.
Choose a base, explore the food and experiences, and shape a sample trip around your people and your pace.
THE RIGHT TIME FOR YOUR TRIP
Best time to go.
May–October is our drier-season island-planning focus. Transfers and wind conditions need checking by island.
These months reflect the planning focus described above. Weather, local access and the best timing for individual cities and activities differ.
Official destination guidancePICK YOUR BASE
Top cities & places.
Moorea
A base to explore as part of your French Polynesia trip.
Plan around MooreaBora Bora
A base to explore as part of your French Polynesia trip.
Plan around Bora BoraBOUGIE EATS
Restaurants & dining.
Bora Bora · DINING SPOTLIGHT
Lagoon Restaurant
A restaurant option at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Check resort access and transfer arrangements.
Venue informationDining directions are ideas. Named venues are editorial spotlights, rather than booking partners. Availability, menus, dietary handling and access require confirmation.
Explore Bougie EatsMAKE TIME FOR THE DETAILS
Bougie Experiences.
Beach at your pace
A beach-focused planning idea around Tahiti. Match the operator, timing and access to your group.
Romance at your pace
A romance-focused planning idea around Tahiti. Match the operator, timing and access to your group.
On the water at your pace
A on the water-focused planning idea around Tahiti. Match the operator, timing and access to your group.
YOUR FIRST DRAFT. ROOM TO PERSONALIZE.
A 6-night sample.
A single-base itinerary around Tahiti. Other cities above are alternatives or extensions, rather than stops included in this sample.
Planning estimate from $7,500 per person
DAY 1Arrive in Tahiti+
Settle into your chosen stay. Leave time for an easy meal and a short walk near your base.
DAY 2Get to know Tahiti+
Explore the local area with a plan for one food or cultural stop. Keep the afternoon flexible.
DAY 3Your signature day+
A coastal day, with time near the water. Operator access, transport and weather need checking.
DAY 4A day at your pace+
Enjoy your stay, add an optional outing or keep the day open for your group.
DAY 5Food, culture & time together+
Build a meal or local experience around your interests and dietary preferences. No venue is reserved.
DAY 6A day at your pace+
Enjoy your stay, add an optional outing or keep the day open for your group.
DAY 7A final morning & departure+
Leave a comfortable window for checkout and the onward journey. Transport timings need confirmation.
Illustrative starting budget for 6 nights with two adults sharing a room. It allows for a stay, selected meals and activities. Airfare, transfers, taxes and fees still need pricing. No availability or supplier price has been checked. This is an unbooked sample, rather than an offer.
Plan my tripBEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Documents, routes & safety.
Document badges below assume U.S. citizens taking a short leisure trip from the U.S. Rules for other nationalities, residency, transit and trip purpose differ.
Passport neededCheck visa / entry authorization
Check current visa, travel-authorization and passport-validity requirements for your nationality, stay and transit route.
Official travel advisory & entry rulesApproximate flight time from NYC to PPT: 18 hours. Connections and onward journeys add time.
Travel Safety HubYOUR EXISTING BOUGIE EDIT
More ways to explore.
2 existing travel ideas connect with this guide.