FAR MORE THAN ONE ISLAND
Luxury French Polynesia Holidays from the UK
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Why French Polynesia
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
An Ocean of Islands, Far Beyond the Postcard
French Polynesia is one hundred and eighteen islands scattered across an expanse of the Pacific the size of Europe — and far more than its most famous island. There is the lush, mountainous beauty of Tahiti and Moorea; the lagoon of Bora Bora; the diving atolls of the Tuamotus; and the remote, untouched Marquesas, with a Polynesian culture and cuisine found nowhere else.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book one island — we build the island-hopping journey, linking two or three by air and lagoon, with the timing and transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio across the archipelago, from overwater villas to intimate island lodges and lagoon cruises, we build a French Polynesia that goes well beyond the postcard.
Most people fly all that way for one island. The travellers who hop two or three — Moorea, Bora Bora, a Tuamotu atoll — get the trip of a lifetime.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
French Polynesia rewards the traveller who hops between islands. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Moorea
Tahiti's dramatic green neighbour — jagged peaks above turquoise bays, pineapple plantations, snorkelling with rays, and humpback whales offshore in season. A favourite first island.
Bora Bora
The icon — overwater villas above an unforgettable lagoon beneath Mount Otemanu. The obvious centrepiece of an island-hopping trip, and worth every word of its reputation.
The Tuamotu Atolls
Rangiroa and Fakarava — vast ring-shaped lagoons offering some of the finest diving on earth, with sharks, mantas and walls of fish in crystal water.
Tahiti
The lush, mountainous main island — waterfalls, black-sand beaches, the markets and culture of Papeete, and the gateway to the rest of the archipelago.
Lagoon Cruises
A small-ship or catamaran cruise linking the Society Islands — a relaxed way to see several islands without repeated flights and transfers.
Polynesian Culture
The dance, tattoo art, vanilla and black pearls of a living Polynesian culture — and a cuisine blending French finesse with the freshest fish of the Pacific.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel, resort and lodge we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
French Polynesia: Tahiti, Moorea & Bora Bora
- Papeete arrival (PPT) - transfer to Tahiti hotel
- 1 night InterContinental Tahiti Resort (arrival night)
- 3 nights Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort (overwater bungalow, Cook's Bay)
- 3 nights Conrad Bora Bora Nui (overwater villa, the grand finale)
- Bed & breakfast | inter-island flights | Moorea 4x4 interior tour | Bora Bora lagoon tour
- Return flights from London airports (via Los Angeles or Tokyo)
Signature Journey
7 Nights
French Polynesia Premium Islands
- Papeete arrival - private transfer to overwater suite
- 1 night InterContinental Tahiti (arrival)
- 3 nights Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort (premium overwater)
- 3 nights Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora (overwater bungalow, grand finale)
- Half board | inter-island flights | private Moorea whale watching (season) | Bora Bora private lagoon picnic on a motu
- Return flights from London airports (via Los Angeles or Tokyo)
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
The Brando & The St Regis Bora Bora
- Papeete arrival - private Air Tetiaroa flight to Tetiaroa atoll
- 3 nights The Brando, Tetiaroa (Marlon Brando's private atoll, all-inclusive, carbon-neutral)
- 4 nights The St Regis Bora Bora (Premier Overwater Villa with butler)
- Half board (all-inclusive at The Brando)
- Tetiaroa bird sanctuary & turtle conservation tour | private Bora Bora lagoon cruise
- Return flights from London airports (via Los Angeles or Tokyo), premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a French Polynesia journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON
May to October
The cooler, drier Polynesian winter — sunny, less humid, with the calmest lagoons. The best and most popular window for island-hopping and diving; book well ahead.
SHOULDER
May & October-November
Dry-season conditions with fewer visitors and better value — a fine time to catch the islands a little quieter.
WET SEASON
November to April
Hotter and more humid, with heavier showers and a small cyclone risk. Lush, quiet and cheaper, with sun still between the rain.
WHALE SEASON
August to October
Humpback whales gather off Moorea and the Society Islands — a remarkable chance to swim near them (where permitted) within the broader dry season.
Sample Itinerary
An 11-Night French Polynesia Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect island-hopping trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Tahiti
Your flight reaches Papeete (Tahiti) via Los Angeles, Paris or Auckland. A transfer to your hotel and a first taste of Polynesia.
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DAYS 2-4 — MOOREA
The Green Island
A short hop or ferry to Moorea — jagged peaks, turquoise bays, snorkelling with rays and, in season, humpback whales offshore.
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DAYS 5-7 — BORA BORA
The Icon
On to Bora Bora and its overwater villas — the lagoon, Mount Otemanu, a sunset cruise and the island that needs no introduction.
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DAYS 8-10 — THE ATOLLS
A Tuamotu Atoll
A flight to Rangiroa or Fakarava for world-class diving in vast, remote lagoons — the wilder, quieter side of Polynesia.
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DAY 11 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
Back via Papeete for the long flight home — a journey across an ocean of islands that few ever forget.
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Getting There
- No direct flights — Papeete (Tahiti) is reached around 22-30 hours via Los Angeles, Paris or Auckland
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Internal flights and lagoon transfers link the islands, arranged for you
- French Polynesia is 10-11 hours behind the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days
- Passport valid 6 months with a blank page
- Onward or return ticket and proof of funds
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK, but some are recommended
- See a travel clinic or your GP 6-8 weeks before you travel for personalised advice
- Mosquito-bite precautions are sensible in tropical areas
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the CFP Franc (XPF); cards in resorts and towns, some cash useful
- French and Tahitian are spoken, with English in resorts
- Bring reef-safe sun protection
- A premium destination — internal flights add up, so we plan the routing carefully