Ready to experience paradise? Join us on our 50-foot yacht in this Pacific idyll as we sail to a number of postcard-perfect islands with turquoise lagoons, palm trees, and plentiful and varied marine life. There are more than 100 islands in this spectacular archipelago and we’ll explore a selection of them, enjoying the pristine beaches as well as the mountainous interiors with lush green valleys, majestic waterfalls and archeological sites. A highlight will be a truly spiritual experience of swimming with Humpback whales that migrate from Antarctica. This is regarded as the world’s top ranked destination for swimming with these gentle giants. We’ll also delve into the fascinating island history and enjoy a melting pot of local cuisines – from casual food trucks to romantic French-influenced fine dining. We top and tail our trip with stays at luxurious hotels with beach front or over-water thatched bungalows. Have we whet your appetite? Let’s go.
Welcome to French Polynesia. Flights tend to arrive in the morning and our skipper will greet you at the airport and we take our onward flight to Moorea where we spend the night at our beachfront bungalows
Included: Dinner and flight
Today, sees us start our trip with an unforgettable adventure. We have a private full day tour with marine biologists, naturalist guide and boat captain to get the best opportunity of swimming with humpback whales. During their migration from Antarctica, the whales swim in the clear waters where they look for a mate and nurture their young. This is a truly remarkable and not to be missed experience. Return to our hotel bungalows to relive our ‘spiritual’ experience over cocktails at sunset.
Included: All meals and swimming with whales
After a great night sleep listening to the ocean, we’ll have breakfast together and fly on to Raiatea where we board our 50-foot home for the next week. Get settled into your cabins, stow your gear as we sail southeast along the eastern coast. We stop at Faaroa Bay, a fjord-like indentation cutting deep into the shoreline. Steep mountains rise on either side of the inlet, lush with tropical vegetation and tall palms. Beyond is the valley of Mt. Tefaatuaiti. Aside from its stunning beauty, the main attraction of the bay is the opportunity to explore the Aopomau river by dinghy. In no other place in French Polynesia can you take a river trip! As you head up the river, jungle fronts both shores, interspersed with the cultivated lands of working plantations. The mountains are ever present, looming above like watchful sentinels. At an elevation of approximately 3,400 feet above sea level, Mt. Tefaatuaiti is the tallest peak in the Tahitian Leeward Islands.
Included: All meals
After freshly brewed coffee and a healthy breakfast aboard our yacht, we’ll hoist our sails and make our way to Huahine, a Garden of Eden with its orchids, banana groves and spectacular coconut plantations. Once the home of Tahitian royalty, Huahine is considered the cradle of Polynesian culture. The island maintains the largest concentration of ancient marae (temples) in French Polynesia, some of which are believed to date back to the original ancestors of the Tahitians—the Lapita people—around 700 AD. Enjoy a relaxed evening meal together. There will be plenty of time to explore this stunning island.
Included: All meals
This morning after breakfast on board, we sail to the south of the island, to Bay d’Avea where we’ll moor up inside the reef and you’ll get some more opportunities to explore this gorgeous island. Perhaps hire a SUP and go for a paddle in one of the lagoons, or alternatively hire bikes or mopeds to explore the islands. Or simply laze on the white sand beach in the shade of a palm tree with a cocktail in hand. We’ll meet up for dinner at the Mauari restaurant, the best on the island featuring fresh seafood.
Included: All meals
| Dates | Duration | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 15 August 2025 - Sunday 24 August 2025 | 10 days | £7500 | €8995 | $9750 |
If you would like advice about flight options, please call our UK or US office’s. Many airlines offer flights to Tahiti International (PPT). For UK travellers, have a look at skyscanner.net for your best flight options. Air France or KLM are great carriers. For USA based travellers, we suggest Exito Travel who can provide you with a competitive flight quote. Alternatively, there are some excellent options with United and Air Tahiti out of LAX and SFO. Because of the distance involved, you might like to consider stopping off for a day or so on the way to break up the journey, if you have the time. Please note, this trip requires flights into and out of Tahiti International Airport (PPT) Flights through to Moorea and Raiatea before the trip and back from Raiatea back to Papeete are included in our trip cost.
Our price and departure date information below does not include your international flights. This trip requires 4 guests minimum and has a maximum of 8 guests. On top of this, you will have a skipper and deckhand.
Please ensure you DO NOT book your flights until your trip is CONFIRMED to run by our office. Please check with us first.
In order to secure your place you can pay just your deposit now of $1500 per participant. The final payment isn’t due until 130 days before your trip.
We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for a river journey. We have broken down here the items into what you’ll need on the river and in camp. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure.
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