In Tahiti, the blue is just the beginning

Picture-perfect lagoons are only the beginning of French Polynesia’s natural beauty.

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The picture-perfect lagoons are what draw many travelers to French Polynesia. But beyond the postcard beauty, there’s another side waiting below the surface and farther inland.

With nearly 2 million square miles of protected ocean and volcanic islands that reach 4,000 feet and beyond, French Polynesia offers nature experiences few places can match.

In the Tuamotus, drift snorkel Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass as the current carries you past rays and blacktip reef sharks. Or float through Fakarava's Garuae Pass, the largest in French Polynesia and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Step inland, and you're in a different world. Ride an ATV through Moorea's pineapple plantations to the ridge above Cook's Bay. In the Marquesas, hike to the stone tiki at Lipona Me'ae on Hiva Oa.

Getting there is simple. Our Cruise + Air + Hotel Packages include an 8-hour direct flight from LAX on Air Tahiti Nui, with hotel and transfers, all in one booking. And if a package doesn't fit your dates, our Vacation Planners will help you put together the perfect plan.