Wild Polynesian Escape Tahiti to Bora-Bora

Taputapuātea, from which seafarers set out on voyages to distant islands. Enjoy a scenic lagoon cruise around the island to the village of Uturoa. Here, taste Polynesian specialties during lunch at a beachside restaurant, and spend the afternoon swimming, snorkeling, or stand-up paddleboarding in Ra’iatea’s calm lagoon. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAY 10 I MOOREA Wake up to views of Moorea’s tall, green cliffs as we anchor in stunning Cook’s Bay. Spend the morning discovering the island by land and by sea: hike through a pineapple plantation or snorkel its aquamarine lagoon. Have lunch on deck and take in views of the island as we cruise toward Opunohu Bay, where we’ll spend the rest of the day. Join an afternoon excursion to Moorea’s newest museum and enjoy the golden light of the late afternoon from ashore. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 11-12 I MOOREA/PAPEETE/U.S. If you wish, rise early for a morning walk into Moorea’s caldera. Or enjoy a final snorkeling excursion, leisurely exploring the marine life of the lagoon. Cast off for Tahiti and disembark in Papeete in the afternoon. Check into day rooms before transferring to the airport in the late evening for flights home. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Wild Polynesian Escape: Tahiti to Bora-Bora Escape to French Polynesia and witness incredibly diverse marine life on pristine reefs on a shorter adventure in this far-flung French territory.

Dates: This expedition is offered from January through May. For more ways to explore the South Pacific, visit our website. An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a team of naturalists will accompany this trip.

Krista Rossow Photographer Krista Rossow was a photo editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine, and shot feature stories as a contributing photographer for Traveler in South Africa, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Japan, and beyond. Krista judges Instagram contests for @NatGeoTravel and photo edits for National Geographic Books. Find the departure(s) Krista will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in February, March, and June. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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