Tahiti, often called "The Island of Love" is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. The exotic name "Tahiti" not only refers to this island but also to the group of islands that comprise French Polynesia.
Papeete, Tahiti's capital is the economic and political heart of French Polynesia. It is also the telecommunications and airline center along with the largest population base of all the islands. It is a busy port city with international cargo freighters, copra ships, luxury liners and sailing yacht charters sharing its harbor. Its streets hum with cars, motor scooters and colorful open-air buses called "le truck".
There are fine restaurants and sidewalk cafes offering excellent cuisine to suit all tastes and budgets. Shop for black pearls, hand-blocked fabrics, exquisitely carved bowls, drums, tikis, local shell crafts, baskets and vanilla beans. French imports such as perfumes are available in duty free shops. A "must see" is the Central Market located downtown behind the waterfront. It displays in an open-air fashion local flowers, fruits, fish and Tahitian handicrafts.
Away from the downtown area take a leisurely drive or guided tour around the island and discover the many faces of Tahiti. The scenic drives around Tahiti dazzle the senses with the tropical richness of nature. Country villages pose for postcard scenes and lush tropical flower gardens surround even the most modest of homes. Birdhouse-shaped boxes stand by the road in front of each home, ready to receive the daily delivery of fresh French bread while breadfruit trees with their waxy green leaves shade the road.
Many visitors arriving in Papeete no doubt expect grass huts, natives wearing pareos and the quiet crash of the surf. They are surprised to discover the hustle and bustle of this busy port city. On your way into or out of the outer islands, which offer a more tranquil, romantic setting, Tahiti is an interesting place to stop for a day or two. A stay on Tahiti at the end of your journey is especially convenient for last minute shopping and easy transit to your departing international flight.
Did You Know?
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It takes under 8 hours to fly form Los Angeles to Tahiti
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Tahiti is in the same time zone as Hawaii and is as far south as the equator
Location & Climate
Tahiti in the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago and the Marquesas Islands are in the South Pacific, just 8 hours from Los Angeles. They share the same time zone as Hawaii and have a pleasant, year-round tropical climate averaging about 80°.
Entry Requirements
US and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. Those from other countries should check with one of our Tahiti Specialist or the French Consulate.
Language
The official languages are Tahitian and French. English is also spoken in hotels and most restaurants and shops.
Tipping
Tipping is not generally accepted, as it is not part of the Polynesian culture.
Activities
There is plenty to do in Tahiti, from water sports to land activities to just relaxing on the beach. Diving, snorkeling and surfing are superb; there is a profusion of coral, fish and undersea plan life. On land, enjoy a circle island tour, hiking, horseback riding and shopping for exquisite black pearls, handicrafts and souvenirs. We offer many optional tours, and we suggest you booking in advance.
Clothing
Tahiti offers a very casual atmosphere. During the day, shorts, bathing suits or a pareu (a wrap-around cloth garment) are recommended, plus a hat or sun visor and sunglasses. In the evening, a shirt, slacks or shorts and casual shoes for men and a sundress, slacks or shorts for ladies may be worn. June through September, evenings may be cool enough for a light sweater.
A Wide Range of Accommodations
Resorts may be located over the water, on the beach, tucked into hillsides, or on smaller outlying islands. Your resort may be combined with a cruise.
Dining
Tahiti offers everything from traditional native fare to fine French cuisine, plus American, Chinese and Italian dishes. You can an also enjoy a picnic on a private “motu” (a small islet), eat at a fine restaurant or an outdoor café, or savor a traditional feast or a beach barbecue.
Many hotels offer meal plans. The American Plan (AP) includes breakfast, lunch and dinner (BLD) and the Modified American Plan (MAP), includes breakfast and dinner (BD). The prices of these packages are shown with most hotel offers.
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| Title & Description |
Dates |
Nights |
Rating |
Price |
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5-Nights Bora Bora, Four Seasons Resort Bora BoraAmenities & Inclusions - Resort View Overwater Bungalow accommodations
- FREE night
- Roundtrip airport transfers for two
| 9/26/2011 - 12/24/2012 | 5 | Deluxe | $2,169.00 | View Offer
ID #836925 |
4-Nights Bora Bora, The St. Regis Bora Bora ResortAmenities & Inclusions
- 20% discount at Spa Miri Miri
- Upgrade*
- Late check-out*
*On request, subject to availability at time of arrival/departure. - Overwater Villa accommodations
- FREE night
- Daily full breakfast in the restaurant
- Roundtrip airport transfers for two
| 9/26/2011 - 3/31/2013 | 4 | Deluxe | $2,249.00 | View Offer
ID #836926 |
3-Nights Taha'a, Le Taha'a Private Island Resort & SpaAmenities & InclusionsPromotion: Classic Romance - Honeymoon Tahaa Overwater Suite Accommodations; Classic Romance - Honeymoon; A reduced room rate; One bottle of French champagne (50cl) upon arrival; Floral bed extravaganza; Full American breakfast daily; Roundtrip standard boat transfers between airport and hotel; Note: Valid 12 months post wedding date upon presentation of certificate. | 1/18/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 3 | Deluxe | $1,449.00 | View Offer
ID #892033 |
8-Nights Tahiti, Bora Bora & RangiroaAmenities & Inclusions
- One hour business center usage during the stay
- Polynesian gift in Tahiti
- 1 night Standard Room accommodations at InterContinental Tahiti Resort
- 4 nights Garden View Room accommodations at Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora
- 3 nights Tapa Bungalow accommodations at Le Maitai Rangiroa
- American breakfast daily
- On Bora Bora: 4WD Mountain Safari
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival
- All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Amenities for Honeymooners Only: - Welcome present
- T-shirt
- Pareo
- Cocktail and more
| 2/7/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...2/7/2012 - 5/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 8 | Deluxe | $1,079.00 | View Offer
ID #903977 |
8-Nights Tahiti, Moorea & Bora BoraAmenities & Inclusions
- One hour business center usage during the stay
- Polynesian gift in Tahiti
- 20% discount at Helen Spa
- A T-shirt and pareo on Moorea
- A beach bag and a Polynesian gift on Bora Bora
- 1 night Garden Room accommodations at InterContinental Tahiti Resort
- 4 nights Beach Bungalow accommodations at InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa
- 3 nights Beach Bungalow accommodations at InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
- American breakfast daily
- Complimentary upgrade to a Garden Pool Bungalow on Moorea (on availability)
- 4WD Safari Excursion on Moorea
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival
- All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Amenities for Honeymooners Only: - Welcome present
- Flower arrangements in the bungalow
- Small bottle of Champagne in Moorea and Bora Bora
| 2/7/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...2/7/2012 - 5/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 8 | Deluxe | $1,959.00 | View Offer
ID #903978 |
3-Nights Papeete, InterContinental Tahiti ResortAmenities & InclusionsPromotion: InterContinental French Polynesia Savings Lagoon View Room Accommodations; Guests booking 60 days or more prior to arrival will receive: A reduced room rate when combining stay between French Polynesia Resorts OR InterContinental Resorts (2 hotels minimum required); Daily American breakfast for two. | 4/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 3 | Deluxe | $469.00 | View Offer
ID #907052 |
5-Nights Tahiti and Moorea DelightAmenities & Inclusions - 1 night Ocean View Room accommodations, Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti
- 4 nights Garden View Room accommodations, Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa
- Free internet, cultural activities and free access to the gym, sauna and hammam in Tahiti
- American breakfast daily on Moorea
- 4WD safari excursion on Moorea
- Inter-island transport by ferry
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival
- All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Honeymoon Amenities: - Free upgrade to a Deluxe Ocean View Room in Tahiti*
- A small "Le Spa" gift
*Subject to availability. | 4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 5 | Deluxe | $879.00 | View Offer
ID #932090 |
8-Nights Bora Bora BlissAmenities & Inclusions - 1 night Standard accommodations, InterContinental Tahiti Resort
- 4 nights Garden View Room accommodations, Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora
- 3 nights Tapa Bungalow accommodations, Le Maitai Rangiroa
- American breakfast daily
- 4WD mountain safari on Bora Bora
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival
- All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Honeymoon Amenities: - A welcome present, t-shirt, pareo, cocktail and more
| 4/19/2012 - 5/31/2013 See All Dates...4/19/2012 - 5/31/2013 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 8 | Deluxe | $1,039.00 | View Offer
ID #932092 |
5-Nights Tahitian ParadiseAmenities & Inclusions - 1 night Ocean View Room accommodations, Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti
- 4 nights Taha’a Overwater Suite, Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa
- Free internet, cultural activities and free access to the gym, sauna and hammam on Tahiti
- American breakfast daily including one canoe-delivered breakfast, on Taha’a
- One romantic ‘Tiare Vanira’ dinner for two
- A 50-minute couples massage
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival
- All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Honeymoon Amenities: - Small gift and upgrade to next room category in Tahiti
- A small bottle of Champagne and a flower decorated bed on Taha’a
| 4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 5 | Deluxe | $1,979.00 | View Offer
ID #932099 |
7-Nights Polynesian EscapeAmenities & Inclusions - 1 night Ocean View Room accommodations, Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti
- 3 nights Garden Pool Bungalow accommodations, Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
- 3 nights Overwater Bungalow accommodations, Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort
- American breakfast daily
- On Tahiti only: Free internet, cultural activities and free access to the gym, sauna and hammam
- On Bora Bora: Shark & Ray Snorkel Safari Excursion
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Honeymoon Amenities: - Small gift and upgrade to next room category in Tahiti
| 4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 7 | Deluxe | $1,799.00 | View Offer
ID #932100 |
8-Nights Tantalizing TahitiAmenities & Inclusions - 1 night Garden Room accommodations, InterContinental Tahiti Resort
- 4 nights Beach Bungalow accommodations, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa
- 3 nights Beach Bungalow accommodations, InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
- American breakfast daily
- 4WD Safari Excursion on Moorea
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival
- All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Honeymoon Amenities: - A welcome present in Tahiti
- Flower arrangements in the bungalow
- A small bottle of Champagne in Moorea and Bora Bora
| 4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 8 | Deluxe | $1,899.00 | View Offer
ID #932155 |
5-Nights Luxury Tahiti and Bora BoraAmenities & Inclusions - 1 night Lagoon View Room accommodations InterContinental Tahiti Resort
- 4 nights Overwater Villa accommodations, The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
- American breakfast daily on Bora Bora
- A private beach picnic on a motu (islet)
- Shark & ray snorkel safari
- Meet & greet with flower lei upon arrival
- All transfers and baggage handling
- Hotel taxes
Exclusive Honeymoon Amenities: - A welcome present in Tahiti
- A bottle of Champagne with sweet treats upon arrival in Bora Bora and a flower turndown once at St. Regis
| 4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...4/19/2012 - 5/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 5 | Luxury | $2,439.00 | View Offer
ID #932163 |
6-Nights Papeete Sampler - ModerateAmenities & Inclusions - 6 nights Standard accommodations
- Meet and greet service on arrival
- Round trip airport transfers
- Tahiti Treasures half day circle island tour
| 5/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 6 | Moderate | $720.00 | View Offer
ID #939132 |
6-Nights Bora Bora Sampler - ModerateAmenities & Inclusions - Standard accommodations
- 1 night Papeete
- 5 nights Bora Bora
- Internal coach class air in Tahiti
- Meet and greet service on arrival
- Round trip airport transfers
- Lagaoonarium and shark watching full day tour
| 5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 12/16/2012 12/17/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 6 | Moderate | $1,105.00 | View Offer
ID #939135 |
6-Nights Papeete Sampler - DeluxeAmenities & Inclusions - 6 nights Deluxe accommodations
- Meet and greet service on arrival
- Round trip airport transfers
- Tahiti Treasures half day circle island tour
| 5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 6 | Deluxe | $1,220.00 | View Offer
ID #939134 |
6-Nights Papeete Sampler - SuperiorAmenities & Inclusions - 6 nights Superior accommodations
- Meet and greet service on arrival
- Round trip airport transfers
- Tahiti Treasures half day circle island tour
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners
| 5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 6 | Superior | $555.00 | View Offer
ID #939133 |
6-Nights Moorea and Bora Bora Sampler - ModerateAmenities & Inclusions - Standard accommodations
- 1 night Papeete
- 2 nights Moorea
- 3 nights Bora Bora
- Internal coach class air in Tahiti
- Meet and greet service on arrival
- Round trip airport transfers
- Circle Island half day tour with Belvedere
- Lagaoonarium and shark watching full day tour
| 5/2/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...5/2/2012 - 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 12/16/2012 12/17/2012 - 1/4/2013 1/5/2013 - 3/31/2013 | 6 | Moderate | $1,445.00 | View Offer
ID #939196 |
9-Nights Society Islands Explorer - ModerateAmenities & Inclusions - Standard accommodations
- 1 night Papeete
- 4 nights Moorea
- 4 nights Bora Bora
- Internal coach class air in Tahiti
- Meet and greet service on arrival
- Round trip airport transfers
- Circle Island half day tour with Belvedere
- Lagaoonarium and shark watching full day tour
| 5/2/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...5/2/2012 - 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 - 10/31/2012 11/1/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 9 | Moderate | $1,810.00 | View Offer
ID #939218 |
5-Nights Fiji Sampler - ModerateAmenities & Inclusions - 5 nights Standard accommodations Viti Levu on the Coral Coast
- Meals: 5 breakfasts
- Round trip airport transfers
| 5/2/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 5 | Moderate | $545.00 | View Offer
ID #939241 |
7-Nights Fiji and Island Retreat - ModerateAmenities & Inclusions - Standard accommodations
- 3 nights Viti Levu on the Coral Coast
- 4 nights Mamanuca Islands
- Internal coach class air in Tahiti
- Round trip airport transfers
- Meals: 3 breakfasts
| 5/2/2012 - 5/31/2012 See All Dates...5/2/2012 - 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 - 10/14/2012 10/15/2012 - 3/31/2013 | 7 | Moderate | $1,085.00 | View Offer
ID #939265 |
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