French Polynesia Tahiti And Bora Bora
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12days
French Polynesia: VIP Island Experience
Tahiti, Bora Bora, Teti'aroa
Experience luxury and incredible aerial views with private jet transfers between islands.
Indulge in elevated stays, featuring overwater bungalows with lagoon access and eco-lodges.
Sail Bora Bora on a private catamaran, snorkel vibrant reefs, and savor a beachside lunch.
Dine by torchlight on the lagoon with Krug Champagne and an exclusive chef-curated menu.
Custom daily spa treatments are just one way your Destination Expert enhances your journey.
* Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.
A travel experience like no other
This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.
Tahiti
- VIP Arrival Assistance in Tahiti
- Private Airport Transfer in Tahiti
- InterContinental Tahiti at Your Leisure
- Optional Early Check-In
Tahiti to Bora Bora
- Private Airport Transfer in Tahiti
- Tahiti to Bora Bora by Private Jet
- Private Airport Transfer in Bora Bora by Boat
- Dining Recommendations at InterContinental Thalasso
Bora Bora
- Private Sailing Around Bora Bora by Catamaran with Motu Lunch | 8 hrs
Bora Bora
- InterContinental Thalasso at Your Leisure
Bora Bora
- Private Bora Bora Island Culture Tour with Lunch | 6 hrs
Bora Bora
- Spa Reservation at the Deep Ocean Spa
Bora Bora to Teti'aroa
- Private Airport Transfer in Bora Bora by Boat
- Bora Bora to Tetiaroa by Private Jet
- Dining Recommendations at The Brando
Teti'aroa
- Mornings at Your Own Pace at The Brando
- Evenings at Your Own Pace at The Brando
Teti'aroa
- Land Activities at Your Own Pace at The Brando
Teti'aroa
- Water Activities at Your Own Pace at The Brando
Teti'aroa
- Time at Leisure
- Dining Included at The Brando: Private Lagoonfront Dinner
Teti'aroa to Tahiti
- Tetiaroa to Tahiti by Private Jet
- Exclusive Business Lounge Access
TAHITI
Upon landing in Tahiti, fast track through immigration before being greeted with a traditional flower lei by your dedicated guide. A luggage porter takes care of your bags while you are escorted to the airport's private lounge, where a hot towel and complimentary drink from the minibar await before your onward journey.
Transfer between Papeete Airport and your hotel by private vehicle.
Set against a turquoise lagoon with volcanic peaks rising in the distance, the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is a natural base for your first days in French Polynesia. Two infinity pools sit amid tropical gardens, while Le Lotus overwater restaurant, the Lobby Bar, and the Tiki Bar offer distinct settings for every mood. The resort's range of activities and water facilities are available throughout your stay.
Standard check-in is at 3 PM. To guarantee early access to your room, an additional night for the evening prior to your arrival can be arranged at the full nightly rate, subject to availability. Otherwise, your bags will be stored securely until your room is ready.
Where you’ll be staying
Overwater Motu Bungalow
TAHITI TO BORA BORA
Transfer between Papeete Airport and your hotel by private vehicle.
Board your private jet for the flight from Tahiti to Bora Bora.
With Bora Bora's airport situated on a remote islet, your transfer between the airport and your resort is by private boat.
InterContinental Thalasso offers several dining venues across the resort. Le Corail serves gourmet French cuisine with a Polynesian influence, while Reef Restaurant focuses on fresh seafood paired with wines from around the world. The Bubbles Bar and Lounge is the natural choice for a more relaxed midday stop with light bites and ocean views. Dining reservations can be arranged on your behalf ahead of arrival.
Where you’ll be staying
Otemanu Overwater Bungalow
BORA BORA
Cruise the crystal-clear lagoon of Bora Bora on a private catamaran, with Mt. Otemanu rising above the island as your constant backdrop. Pause for a snorkeling session in a secluded spot before the catamaran makes anchor at a quiet motu for a freshly prepared lunch of local ingredients on the beach. The afternoon drifts back across the lagoon toward your accommodation as the light shifts over the water.
Where you’ll be staying
Otemanu Overwater Bungalow
BORA BORA
Take the day at your own pace at the InterContinental Thalasso. Swim out to the infinity pool's edge above the Pacific, sink into a morning on the private beach, or book a treatment at the spa, where therapies draw on the island's natural resources. Dining and spa reservations can be arranged on your behalf ahead of arrival.
Where you’ll be staying
Otemanu Overwater Bungalow
BORA BORA
Explore Bora Bora with your private guide by luxury vehicle, moving through the island's most compelling stops. Begin at Matira Beach, known for its powdery white sand and calm waters, before ascending to the viewpoints at Taahi Point and Ha-amaiare for panoramic views over the lagoon and emerald peaks. The Museum of the Marine traces the island's seafaring heritage, while a stop for traditional pareo dyeing offers a hands-on look at Tahitian craft. Continue into Vaitape, the island's main town, for local markets before a lunch stop and a return transfer to your accommodation.
Where you’ll be staying
Otemanu Overwater Bungalow
BORA BORA
Tucked into the lush tropical gardens of the motu, the Deep Ocean Spa draws on both modern wellness techniques and ancient Polynesian healing traditions. Its glass-bottomed treatment rooms look directly into the lagoon below, making the setting as distinctive as the treatments themselves. A reservation for your selected treatment can be arranged on your behalf ahead of arrival.
Where you’ll be staying
Otemanu Overwater Bungalow
BORA BORA TO TETI'AROA
With Bora Bora's airport situated on a remote islet, your transfer between the airport and your resort is by private boat.
Board your private jet for the flight from Bora Bora to Tetiaroa, home to The Brando's private island.
Dining at The Brando spans several distinct venues, all drawing on produce from the resort's organic garden. Les MutinÉs offers refined French cuisine in an elegant setting, Beachcomber CafÉ brings Polynesian-inspired dishes to a more relaxed atmosphere, and Bob's Bar is the natural choice for fresh seafood and a sundowner on the water. For a more intimate setting, dinner under the stars or in-bungalow dining are both available on request throughout your stay. Reservations can be arranged on your behalf ahead of arrival.
Where you’ll be staying
One Bedroom Villa
TETI'AROA
Begin the day at your own pace across Tetiaroa's pristine beaches and calm lagoon. The morning hours are well suited to a walk along the shoreline, a snorkeling session in the coral gardens, or a quiet yoga session before the day warms up. Breakfast is served with fresh tropical fruits, pastries, and local produce, with nothing but open ocean ahead of you as the day begins.
As the sun sets over Tetiaroa, the beachfront bar is the natural first stop for a cocktail before moving on to dinner. Live music and traditional performances occasionally accompany open-air dining, with the option to retreat to your private villa for a quieter close to the night.
Where you’ll be staying
One Bedroom Villa
TETI'AROA
Beyond the beach, Tetiaroa rewards those who take time to explore it. Bicycle the island's trails, join a bird watching session on Tahuna Iti where thousands of seabirds roost each evening alongside parrots and frigate birds, or follow a guide through the interior during turtle nesting season when hundreds come ashore to lay their eggs. Your stay includes one excursion per person per day from The Brando's activity list, along with a daily 50-minute spa treatment.
Where you’ll be staying
One Bedroom Villa
TETI'AROA
At Teti'aroa you are not just observing nature; you are in it. You can don a snorkeling mask and witness underwater life at a coral garden firsthand, encountering such marine life as sea turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and a dazzling array of fish. Or you can explore the spectacular lagoon or other motus by Polynesian outrigger canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. Or simply swim at Mermaid Bay or relax on the beach or by the pool.
Where you’ll be staying
One Bedroom Villa
TETI'AROA
Settle in at your own pace, whether exploring independently or unwinding at your hotel with access to its full range of amenities.
Savor an exclusive private dinner by torchlight on the sand, with the lagoon at your feet and a glass of Krug Grande CuvÉe in hand. Blended from over 120 wines across three grape varieties and aged a minimum of ten years, the champagne anchors a private tasting menu prepared by your personal chef and shaped entirely around its character.
Where you’ll be staying
One Bedroom Villa
TETI'AROA TO TAHITI
Board your private jet for the return flight from Tetiaroa to Tahiti.
Enjoy access to the Business Lounge while you await your departing flight.
TAHITI
InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
The InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa has long been rated the top hotel on the island of Tahiti. Boasting 246 well-appointed guestrooms and overwater bungalows, the hotel's premium accommodations provide panoramic views over beautiful Moorea, showcasing the sparkling ocean and the volcanic mountains of the sister island. Indulge with a treatment at the spa or unwind poolside with a drink in hand. The InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is nestled in a lavish garden setting, with a gorgeous turquoise lagoon and volcanic peaks rising up in the distance, creating the perfect launch-point for your French Polynesian vacation.
BORA BORA
Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts
Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts is located on an island at the edge of Bora Bora's lagoon, with white-sand beaches and spectacular views of Mt Otemanu, this resort is within a few minutes’ boat ride of the main island. The 80 traditional Polynesian-style bungalows with natural wood decor are set over the lagoon with direct water access, or in lush tropical grounds with their own private garden and plunge pool. Most of the resort's water sports, including snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boating, and windsurfing, are complimentary. Hot stone healing and other traditional treatments are available at a full-service spa.
TETI'AROA
The Brando
The Brando is a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful atoll of Teti'aroa. It sits on one of a dozen private islands circling a spectacular three-mile wide lagoon. With access to the atoll by private plane, the all-inclusive resort features 35 secluded villas with private pools on white-sand beaches frequented by sea turtles and exotic birds. The resort reflects Polynesian culture and offers two restaurants showcasing Polynesian-inspired dishes as well as East/West fusion and classic French cuisine, a luxurious spa overlooking a lily pond, a lush garden and orchard where fruits and vegetables for the restaurants are grown, opportunities for exploration on the islands surrounding the lagoon, a lagoon view bar, beach bar, pool, tennis court, library, boutiques and an environmental research station with guest programs. Sailing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking and other water sports and beach activities are offered. Guests can explore the island on bicycle, stroll its beaches, sail or paddle board to a neighboring island, or snorkel or dive with tropical fish. This property was named one of National Geographic’s Most Unique Lodges in the World.
Made to Order
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see's to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you're celebrating one of life's big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we're creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
What's included
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- Regional flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What's not included
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you'd like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you've booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
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