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Trip Options
Our South Pacific itineraries are designed to fit together like building blocks. Choose from Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Bali and Papua New Guinea. You can mix and match our tours in any combination to create your ideal itinerary. Pick from three levels of tours. VALUE offers full service with carefully vetted hotels in condensed itineraries. PREMIUM features first class properties and a more complete list of sights. EXCLUSIVE dazzles with the region's top hotels and VIP amenities.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Papeete Enjoy a private airport transfer. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Situated inthe center of Tahiti's Papeete area, near Lafayette Beach, the Radisson Plaza Resort is a refreshing vacation getaway. The 165 rooms use Polynesian influences mingled with contemporary charms. All rooms feature balconies, and one may be privy to views of arching dolphins and whales in the water below. Fresh seafood and local produce make for remarkable culinary excursions. Guests are served by friendly staff, both indoors and outdoors, with twists of French and Asian spices in each dish. A variety of facilities are offered at the hotel, with an outdoor Jacuzzi and lagoon pool. Shop at the on site stores and visit the crafts area full of displays. Papeete ("water from a basket") is the capital of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune (municipality) of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti. Traveling tourists arrive and depart Papeete via cruise ship at Papeete Harbor or domestic airline at Faa'a International Airport, which was completed and opened in 1962. The downtown features some fine churches and a market, though Tahiti is most known for its secluded ocean beaches.
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 Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti |
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Day 2
Papeete - Moorea Enjoy a private airport transfer. Enjoy your one way domestic flight from Papeete to Moorea. The flight is approximately 15 minutes. Transfer between the airport/pier and your accomodation. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). The Intercontinental Resort Moorea is tucked into scenic grounds of the exotic island of Moorea. The 143 rooms are offered in a range of styles, with bungalows, garden suite bungalows, overwater accommodations, and garden view rooms. All use local influences and material in design. Meals are served in both casual and formal settings. Enjoy fresh seafood and produce throughout, with native flavors as well as western culinary techniques. Relax, rejuvenate, and detoxify yourself at the Helene Spa, or plan a more adventurous water excursion such as playing with the dolphins. Moorea is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. Because of its stunning scenery and accessibility to Papeete, Moorea is particularly popular as a honeymoon destination. The island vaguely resembles a fork, with its two nearly symmetrical bays opening to the north side of the island: Cook's (or Paopao) Bay and Oponohu Bay.
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 Intercontinental Resort Moorea |
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Day 3
Moorea You will join your fellow travellers to enjoy visits of Cook & Opunohu bays, snorkeling and a picnic lunch on a motu. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
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Day 4
Moorea - Bora Bora Transfer between the airport/pier and your accomodation. Enjoy your one way domestic flight from Moorea to Bora Bora. The flight is approximately 1 hour and connects through Huahine. Avail of a private boat transfer between your accomodation and the Airport/pier. Enjoy a romantic private charter sunset cruise on a catamaran and take in the beautiful views along the coastline. You will make your way under sail in the south-east shallow part of the lagoon until the sun sets. It is also the opportunity to sip a cocktail while watching the magnificent sun vanish behind the barrier reef. Then sail back peacefully in order to take advantage of the last sun rays and the first sparkles of stars. The Southern Cross can be seen in winter from April till September. The tropical climate of these latitudes often gives very colourful sunsets. It is neither a myth nor a legend when you hear about the beauty of Bora Bora sunsets.
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Scattering itself along the water, the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is seated in the Motu Piti Aau island of Bora Bora. Relax in the comfort and luxuries of 80 overwater villas. Each is equipped with solid furniture, contemporary decor, and the best of high tech audio and video. Panoramic views, a shaded terrace, and solarium are just a few of the delicious features of these villas. Dine at either of two restaurants, each embracing an individual personality. Choose from gourmet cuisine overlooking the lagoon and beach, or casual cocktails and light snacks on the beach. A luscious infinity swimming pool awaits guests in the resort. Also enjoy the spa treatments for which the hotel prides itself. Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. Overwater bungalows are a standard feature of most Bora Bora resorts. The island is famous for snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its lagoon.
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 Sunset Cruise |
 Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa |
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Day 5
Bora Bora Enjoy a fun filled private excurion today as you discover some of the fascinating marine life in these waters - namingly shark and rayfish. Take a speed boat on a fantastic private "snorkel safari", and see sharks and manta rays in their natural habitats, relax on a private motu, go glass bottom boat touring, take photographs, or try your hand at the local fishing spots.
Enjoy dinnerat Bloddy Mary's - this locale will possibly be one of the highlights of your trip! You will be dropped off at the restaurant and returned to your hotel at the end of the evening..
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Day 6
Bora Bora - Papeete Avail of a private boat transfer between your accomodation and the Airport/pier. Enjoy your one way direct flight from Bora Bora to Papeete. The flight is approximately 50 minutes. Enjoy a private airport transfer. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
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Day 7
Papeete Enjoy a private airport transfer. Depart Tahiti.
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Trip Includes
Accomodation in 5* hotels - Service of an English speaking professional guide - All ground transport in a private car with driver - Guaranteed departure - Private airport transfers as per the itinerary - Specialized and personalized services
Trip Excludes
Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - International airfare - Visas - Optional activities/extras – Travel Insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.
- Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms.cfm
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