Tahiti, Moorea & Bora Bora Classic
A classic island-hopping route for first-timers: transit in Papeete, explore the mountains of Moorea, and enjoy the waters of Bora Bora.
The most popular combination for first-time visitors: one night in Tahiti to adjust to the time zone, three nights in Moorea to explore valleys and lagoons, and three nights on a motu resort in Bora Bora. This itinerary leaves full days for activities on each island rather than rushing. Tahiti is used purely as a transit hub, and these are the only two outer islands visited. If you are on a budget, you can stay on Bora Bora's main island near Matira Beach. Perfect for honeymoons and first visits.
July and August are peak months; flights and rooms should be booked several months in advance.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Papeete and Adjust to the Time Zone
Tahiti（Papeete Market、Les Roulottes at Place Vai'ete）
Drive from Faa'a Airport to downtown Papeete (approx. 20 minutes) and spend the afternoon exploring the town on foot.
We do not recommend rushing to an outer island on your arrival day; stay one night to ease into your trip.
Stay: Papeete
Day 2 · Ferry to Moorea's North Coast
Moorea（Temae Beach、Toatea Lookout、Cook's Bay）
Take a 30-minute ferry in the morning to Vaiare. Pick up your rental car and drive along the north coast to Cook's Bay (approx. 30 minutes).
Stay: Cook's Bay and Maharepa
Day 3 · Opunohu Valley and Belvedere Lookout
Moorea（Opunohu Agricultural School、Opunohu Valley Marae (Ahu o Mahine)、Belvedere Lookout、Magic Mountain）
Drive from Cook's Bay into the Opunohu Valley (approx. 1 hour round trip on mountain roads), or book a half-day 4WD tour.
Heading up the mountain in the morning offers cooler temperatures and fewer clouds. Note that some 4WD tours do not operate on Sundays.
Stay: Cook's Bay and Maharepa
Day 4 · Lagoon Snorkeling and Motu Lunch
Moorea（Motu Tiahura & Stingray Snorkel Site、Ta'ahiamanu Beach）
Take a hotel transfer to the pier for a full-day or half-day lagoon boat tour. Return to Cook's Bay in the evening.
From August to October, this day can be swapped for a whale-watching excursion.
Stay: Cook's Bay and Maharepa
Day 5 · Fly to Bora Bora
Fly from Moorea Airport directly or via Papeete to Bora Bora (approx. 1–3 hours), then take a boat transfer to the main island or your resort.
Direct flights from Moorea are limited; check the flight schedules carefully when booking.
Stay: Motu Resorts
Day 6 · Bora Bora Full-Day Lagoon Boat Tour
Bora Bora（Shark & Stingray Snorkeling Site、Coral Garden、Bora Bora Lagoon）
Get picked up from your resort's dock for a 6–7 hour lagoon cruise, including snorkeling and a barbecue lunch on a motu.
Apply plenty of reef-safe sunscreen and bring a rash guard.
Stay: Motu Resorts
Day 7 · Main Island 4WD Tour and Matira Beach
Bora Bora（Marae Fare Opu、WWII American Cannons、Mount Otemanu、Matira Beach）
Take the resort shuttle boat to the main island. Join a half-day 4WD tour around the island road, then spend the afternoon at Matira Beach before returning in the evening.
Stay: Motu Resorts
Day 8 · Fly Back to Tahiti and Depart
Bora Bora → Tahiti（Museum of Tahiti and the Islands、Vaiava Beach (PK18)）
Take a boat to the airport motu, fly to Papeete (approx. 50 minutes), and spend your remaining hours on the west coast of Tahiti before heading to the airport.
Inter-island flights can be delayed. Never book tight connections on the same day as your international flight.