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Use the travel info to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Tahiti.

Plan your trip to the Islands of Tahiti

Plan your trip to the Islands of Tahiti

If you are planning a vacation in Tahiti, there are a few key things to consider. The dry season, which runs from May to October, is generally considered the best time to visit due to cooler and drier weather.

Tahiti can be reached by air or by taking a cruise, and there is a wide range of accommodation options to choose from, including hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals.

The island is home to a variety of activities and attractions, including beautiful beaches, ancient marae (temples), and traditional Polynesian villages. With a little planning, you can have a memorable and enjoyable vacation in this beautiful and exotic corner of the world.

French Polynesia – Travel is now open to both vaccinated AND unvaccinated passengers. Please review the French Polynesia Entry Requirements.

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Entry, Visa & Customs

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What do you need to gain entry to French Polynesia? Who needs a visa to enter French Polynesia?

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How to get to Tahiti?

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All flights land at Faa’a International Airport in Papeete. The Faa’a International Airport in Papeete has the IATA abbreviation PPT.

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Transfers in Tahiti

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Transfers in French Polynesia are well organized, travelers can transfer to other islands by plane or boat.

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Best Time to Travel

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French Polynesia is home to a tropical, warm climate the whole year, with an average temperature between 26 and 32 degrees.

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Packing List

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You have your beach suit, but something keeps bugging you—could it be that you neglected something else? Here is our suggested luggage list for a trip to Tahiti.

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Festivals and celebrations are very important to Polynesians. Aside from public holidays, there are numerous festivals with music and dance, as well as numerous athletic events.

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Souvenirs

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You can buy a variety of unique souvenirs to take home with you. Here are some of the most popular items for your shopping list.

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Tahitian Food Culture

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Tahiti offers guests a wide variety of dishes and flavors, combining traditional foods from Polynesia with the style and elegance of French cuisine.

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Health & Medical Care

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Tahiti offers a high standard of medical treatment, with numerous hospitals. The majority of the medical institutions are located in Papeete.

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Safety Tips

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Tahiti is what many people consider paradise, but even in paradise, safety measures need to be followed to prevent a bad circumstances.

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French Polynesia now has high-speed internet access to the rest of the globe by fiber optic cable.

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A vacation to French Polynesia is a paradise with its 118 islands dispersed over the South Pacific in 5 different archipelagos. Fill your days with turquoise lagoons, palm-lined beaches, romantic overwater bungalows, stunning mountains, and pristine coral habitats.

Creating your French Polynesia itinerary requires some advanced planning. You’ll be inundated with information because there are so many distinct islands and options to choose from.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on from where you travel to Tahiti, to give you a quick idea, Faa’a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti is roughly eight and a half hours from North America, six hours from Honolulu, five hours from Auckland, and eleven hours from Tokyo.

When visiting Tahiti Island or French Polynesia from the United States for less than 90 days, no visa is required.

If coming for reasons other than tourism, or for longer than 90 days, you will need to apply for the proper visa ahead of your arrival in Tahiti.

A good start to visiting the Islands of Tahiti would be seven to ten days. This is enough time to tour Tahiti and neighboring islands such as Bora Bora or Moorea.

Tahiti and French Polynesia’s official languages are French and Tahitian. English is widely spoken in restaurants, and resorts, as well as by tour guides.

Tahiti is ideal for relaxed experiences as well as excursions that may be taken at your own leisure.

Seniors of all ages enjoy strolling along the rainbow-colored sands of the coastline, visiting Papeete’s renowned market, or unwinding in overwater bungalows.

Plan ahead of time. Tahiti is a popular location where demand frequently outnumbers supply. Last-minute specials are not usually dependable. Reservations should be made 90-180 days in advance.

The Pacific Franc, often known as the CFP Franc or XPF, is the national currency of French Polynesia. Although US dollars are accepted in some venues, it is crucial to have local cash on hand for smaller vendors and tour operators who may not accept US currency.

Most shops take credit cards, however, having cash on hand is essential for small merchants such as market stalls.

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