Huahine, the islands of tahiti just a 40minute flight from tahiti s faa international airport, this lush, verdant island is an undiscovered pearl in the chain of tahiti and her islands. Garden of eden about thirty minutes by plane from the island of tahiti, huahine, with its lush forests, untamed landscape, and quaint villages, is one of polynesias bestkept secrets. The 10 best things to do in huahine 2020 with photos. The former is where youll find the main village of fare where the bulk of the action takes place, albeit at a charmingly slow pace. But there are other easilyaccessible islands in the group, including huahine, raiatea and maupiti, which have long been overshadowed by their celebrity siblings. Even the names evoke images of moonlit lagoons, outrigger canoes and the breadfruit trees that filled the hold of captain blighs hms bounty. Travelers will find something new to explore around every bend, from sacred sites and archeological landmarks that are among the best preserved in french polynesia to the colorful sea life that can be experienced on a scuba or snorkeling expedition. Bora bora tahiti moorea huahine with air and meals. Due to a boeing plane issue we found ourselves upgraded to premier business class. On the am of the november 4th a driver took us to the aukland airport, and we flew new zealand air from aukland to papeete, tahiti.
Lush and scarcely developed, this is an island to visit for extreme calm, communing with nature. The islands of tahiti have several legends, each one more beautiful than the other. Huahine is known to be one of the best islands for experiencing polynesian hospitality. Dip your toes into island living with a oneweek getaway to the islands of tahiti, huahine, and bora bora. Island directory tahiti islands of french polynesia. Huahine island has a sparkling blue lagoon, beautiful whitesand beaches and lush green peaks just like french polynesias morewellknown society islands tahiti, moorea and bora bora of which it is part. Located 30 minutes away from tahiti by plane, it is also the nearest one from the main island of this archipelago. Huahine is also known as the garden of eden because of its famously tasty fruit. A deep, crystalclear lagoon surrounds the two islands while magnificent bays and whitesand beaches add drama and solitude to their virtues. Below you will find a complete excursion guide featuring information on all land and water activities available on the island of huahine. Take some optional tours or go and explore the island on your own. The 118 islands and atolls are scattered over an expanse of water 18 times the size of california, though in dry land terms the territory is only slightly bigger than rhode island. Eden park is a local attraction and the areas natural beauty can be seen at maroe bay and huahine bay. Huahine nui to the north and huahine iti to the south.
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Huahine remains preserved from the masses of tourists who visit. The enchanting island of huahine offers lush forests, untamed landscape and quaint villages. Spend one night papeete at intercontinental tahiti resort. All other tahiti islands can be accessed from papeete, flying with the inter island carrier, air tahiti. Cruising guide to tahiti and the french society islands. If you havent been to fp yet, visit moorea and bora bora first as these are the most developed and beautiful islands in my opinion.
The name huahine, a variation of the tahitian word vahine woman. It is a lively but quiet place with stores, banks, food trucks, cyber cafes and souvenir stores. Huahine tours and excursions from a semantic and historical point of view, huahine is said to be the island of women, as it was governed almost exclusively by queens. Cruising guide to tahiti and the french society islands marcia davock isbn. The two connected islands are located 30 minutes by plane from tahiti. Bora bora, huahine, raiatea, tahaa and tetiaroa can only be reached with a flight. French polynesia tahiti huahine the adventures of mark. The secluded royal huahine is located on the western coast of huahine, facing the neighboring islands of raiatea and tahaa on the horizon. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hikingbiking trails nearby. The slower pace of its small local populace, stunning bays and pristine whitesand beaches all contribute to huahine s title as tahiti s best kept secret. All pricing below is per person unless otherwise noted. Since all of these volcanic islands are sinking, ever so slowly, the two highest portions of the original island are what show above the surface of the ocean today. It belongs to the leeward islands group along with raiatea, tahaa, bora bora and maupiti. Undoubtedly, this island will leave you spellbound.
Start by visiting fare, the main town of huahine, followed by a visit to the village of maeva where youll tour the ancient marae archaeological sites. Huahine was one of the cheapest islands i visited in french polynesia and the south pacific in general. Tahiti, huahine and tahaa will cast a spell of tranquility over you from the moment you visit them. Huahine activities beautiful white sand beaches, lush forests, a most vibrant underwater world reef walls, fishy caves and coral gardens and one of the largest archeological areas of the islands of tahiti, huahine offers limitless supply of land and water activities. Featuring maitai lapita village huahine and the intercontinental bora bora le moana resort. Part of the leeward group of society islands, huahine is a 40minute flight from tahiti and rests in close proximity to raiatea, tahaa and bora bora. Huahine is not only the nearest leeward island from tahiti but also stands among the most preserved islands of the society archipelago. It is composed of two distinct islands, linked by a bridge. Explore huahine s lush landscapes with an unforgettable atv quad adventure. Huahine activities tahiti vacations bora bora vacations. Visit more than one island booking a tahiti island hopper package. Eight small villages scattered throughout the island remind one of an earlier time. Discover the best kept secrets of the south pacific. It receives fewer tourists than moorea or bora bora.
Take an island tour of this lush and laid back island or go out a day on a catamaran. Huahine is a 40minute flight from tahiti and is actually two islands connected by a small bridge. Because of the short distance that separates tahiti and moorea 10 miles 17 km, it often carries the nickname of sister island of tahiti. This incredibly scenic island is lush with vanilla plantations, banana groves and taro fields. Tahiti tahiti, the largest and most populated island in french polynesia, has become the main island. The resorts always receive their guests with a warm, tahitian welcome. Located at only 35 mn by plane from tahiti, huahine is not only the nearest leeward island from tahiti but also stands among the most preserved islands of the society archipelago. A bridge connects the 2 islands and can be easily explored in a day or two or more. Tahiti, huahine and tahaa digital dtox soft package. Huahine is in the leeward islands of tahiti, about 170 kilometers northwest of the island of tahiti. Explore some of the most noteworthy sights of the island with stops at white sand beaches, the river with the sacred blueeyed eels, ancestral fishing traps and ancient maraes with a stop for snorkeling tahiti. Huahine s few residents are warm, welcoming visitors with great kindness. Huahine, the women island book with etahiti travel.
Day 7 huahine tahiti today you transfer back to the airport for a flight back to tahiti. This is the only hotel on huahine with overwater bungalows. Just a 40minute flight from tahiti s faa international airport, this lush, verdant island is an undiscovered pearl in the chain of tahiti and her islands. View of the inlet between huahine nui greater and huahine iti. We have been to most villas and suites in tahiti, yes, through all the upgrades and renovations. Tahiti activities offers a large selection of excursions in the islands of tahiti for all ages and needs. Part of the leeward group of society islands, huahine is a 40minute flight from tahiti and rests in. I refer to ferry boats as ferries the aremiti, moorea express and in the past, the ono ono. Lush and scarcely developed, this is an island to visit for extreme calm, communing with nature and a genuine taste of culture. European fascination with tahiti and the south pacific expanded once cook and his crew brought back the first map of the islands and illustrations of the indigenous flora and fauna.
Islands of tahiti allinclusive holiday packages 2020. Spend one night in tahiti, 3 in moorea, huahine and bora bora w meals. Huahine is known as the garden island for its beautiful rainforests, dramatic terrain, and enchanting lagoon. Activities can only be booked in conjunction with tahiti legends packages, and are not sold separately. Huahine is one of the more untouched islands with only small boutique resorts and lodges. The lush forests, untamed landscape and the quaint villages make huahine one of polynesias bestkept secrets. Huahine tahiti vacations bora bora vacations tahiti.
Treblabs e3 wireless headphones are an affordable alternative that definitely do the trick. Explore all the things to do on the islands of tahiti. Voyage to tahiti portraying his life during his years on tahiti. The kingdom of tahiti was a monarchy founded by paramount chief pomare i, who, with the aid of english missionaries and traders, and european weaponry, unified the islands of tahiti, mo. Official website of royal huahine, a hotel located on the east coast of tahiti. It is made up of two main islands surrounded by a fringing coral reef with several islets, or motu. A deep, crystalclear lagoon surrounds the two islands that comprise huahine, while magnificent bays. Book your vacation create your dream vacation with the help from a tahiti. Air tahiti has flights from papeete to remote islands. The island can be easily visited from tahiti, either by boat 35 mn or by plane 10 mn. Sailing from papeete, tahiti, we will follow in the wake of captain cook and explore french polynesia, making stops in bora bora, huahine, moorea and tahaa. Often unexplored but always adored by those who visit, huahine is a culturally preserved paradise with a beauty that rivals both moorea and bora bora. There are plenty of opportunities for diving, surfing, snorkelling, exploring topnotch archaeological sites and horse riding, but the beauty of this place.
Moorea island french polynesia book with etahiti travel. Enjoy the natural wonders of the tahitian islands from the peace and tranquility of this exceptional resort. Huahine, who used to be named matairea in the past, is located 175 kilometers 108 miles northwest of tahiti, only 35minutes by plane. There are also cargo boats that go from tahiti to huahine. Tahiti, huahine and tahaa digital dtox soft package centre holidays. View of the inlet between huahine nui greater and huahine iti lesser. He later returned, visiting moorea, raiatea, tahaa, huahine, bora bora, tupai and maupiti, which he named the society islands. About thirty minutes by plane from the island of tahiti, huahine, with its lush forests and quaint villages, is one of polynesias bestkept secrets. The royal huahine resort offers a choice of accommodation, ranging from the wellappointed garden bu.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Throughout the history of the islands of tahiti, many authors, singers, artists, poets and yachtsmen have spent time here. Tahiti is a world beyond all other island destinations. Hurry to huahine daily breakfast and dinner with a visit to a black pearl farm air tahiti nui. A deep, crystalclear lagoon surrounds the islands with its magnificent bays and whitesand beaches.
Uncluttered, uncrowded huahine is a tropical paradise full of hills, forests and silverywhite beaches. These men and women are part of polynesias historic heritage, with many of them leaving traces of and testimonies to their island. Huahine is actually two islands, when viewed from the air. Huahine is truly an undiscovered paradise among the society islands. Buffet breakfast daily, twocourse dinner in bora and huahine, and all transfers included. Next day fly to the luscious island of huahine and spend three nights at le maitai,set in a boundless tropical garden and a lily pond. Transfer to your hotel included intercontinental tahiti standard room days 8,9 tahiti relax at the intercontinental or explore the island of tahiti. It is a growing university, with 3,200 students and 62 researchers. Huahine activities, attractions and things to do tahiti legends. Why huahine is my favourite island in the south pacific. You can trust us, we live in french polynesia and we will recommend you the best fitting excursions to. Accessible only by boat from fare, it has a remote offshore feel although still part of the main island. It belongs to the leeward islands group along with raiatea, tahaa, bora bora and. Still, these tiny islands many of which remain uninhabitedmake up a total landmass of.
Tahiti activities book your excursions in bora bora and. Huahine is one of the least populated islands in the society islands, and its not filled with tourists either. Top huahine guide including maps, things to do in huahine, resorts and hotels, transportation, restaurants, and huahine historic information. Often associated with natural sites or important or divine characters from the ancient polynesian society, these beautiful legends will take you on a mystical voyage.
Explore all of the great things to do on the islands of tahiti, including aerial activities, indoor activities, land activities, aquatic activities and other water activities. These lush destinations, considered part of the society islands, may be the most famous in the archipelago. Pension fare maeva huahine, tahiti budget accommodations. The legendary name tahiti not only identifies the main island, but also describes the groups of islands that make up french polynesia. It is a land of timeless beauty, azure lagoons, intoxicating aromas, untouched beaches and ancient traditions. Huahine nui up north and huahine iti at the south, both connected by a bridge overlooking the lagoon.
Huahine is immaculately tropical and effortlessly polynesian. Dont miss out on adventures like ziplines, 4x4 tours, hiking tours, snorkeling and ray feeding and more. Next fly to historic huahine and stay three nights at maitai huahine in a large garden bungalow. Excellent accommodations are paired with welcoming hospitality. A mere 40minute flight from the island of tahiti, huahine feels worlds away. Tahiti, moorea, bora bora travel guides including culture, activities, hotels, restaurants. The hotel maitai lapita village huahine is located on the western shore of huahine and lies between a vibrant, freshwater lake and the frolicsome lagoon, on an ancient archaeological site where the island s ancestors, the lapita, once lived. It is believed that, at one time, huahine was one island. If you have 710 days, visit tahiti, moorea, and bora bora and if you come back the next time you can hit huahine, rangiroa, tahaa, raiatea and others. Tahiti, bora bora, moorea, the marquesas islands and. Tahiti tourisme has now referred to them as ferries on their site.
Huahine is divided into two parts huahine nui and huahine iti separated by a narrow channel. Commonly referred to as the islands of tahiti, french polynesia is a collection of 118 islands and atolls scattered across an impressive nautical surface area the size of western europe. To see if i can get any value for my canceled air tahiti flight. Breakfast daily, two course dinner in bora bora and huahine, three course dinners at the intercontinental tahiti and. Only a 40minute flight from the island of tahiti, the enchanted huahine, with its lush forests, untamed landscape and quaint villages, is one of tahitis bestkept. Huahine casts a spell over you from the moment you arrive. Anyway, i think there may be some confusion between ferries and cargo boats. The island is one of the best kept secrets of polynesia and a.
Explore the lush landscapes of tahiti and visit the captivating and culturally intriguing island of huahine with this 5night vacation package. Huahine has an abundance of history, mythology and nature to stimulate curiosity and a thirst for adventure. Huahine is actually two islands basking in one lagoon, encircled by a coral. Huahines legends and history will take you on a journey from the river where the blueeyed eels dwell up to the belvedere with scenery to make your heart swell.
Huahine is for sure the wildest and most secretive island of the society islands thanks to its luxuriant nature and its past full of myths and legends. It is one of tahitis bestkept secrets a place to enjoy a more traditional polynesian way of life. A deep, crystalclear lagoon surrounds the two islands that comprise huahine, with magnificent bays and whitesand beaches adding to. Only a 40minute flight from the island of tahiti, the enchanted huahine, with its lush forests, untamed landscape and quaint villages, is one of tahitis bestkept secrets, a place where you can live like a local. Explore the island of huahine on this 4x4 island tour. Huahine can be found thirty minutes by plane off the beaten path from the island of tahiti. Select how youd like to start planning your trip to the islands of tahiti. Choose a variety of tahiti vacations from luxury travel to traveling on a budget. Tahiti is depicted in the biography of paul gauguin in the 2017 french film gauguin. Everyone except those arriving on private jet must fly into french polynesia through the international airport in papeete, the capital.