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Bora Bora, French Polynesia

South Pacific tour ideas

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

United by their translucent blue waters, silken sands and tangles of tropical forest, the island nations of the South Pacific can be hard to tell apart at first glance. But, after spending time in each, our specialists can wax lyrical about their distinct personalities, cultural traditions and varied activities. It means they can put together an itinerary that aligns with your interests and helps you make the most of whichever destination — or destinations — you choose to visit.

Our tour ideas are a good starting point as you begin to dream of your South Pacific getaway. Use them as inspiration, and your specialist will do the rest to shape a trip that fits with your tastes.

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Ideas for your trip to the South Pacific

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the South Pacific, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

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  • Rarotonga, Cook Islands

    Classic Cook Islands: Rarotonga & Aitutaki

    Cook Islands
    • The flight between Rarotonga and Aitutaki gives you superb views of the reefs weaving their way through the Pacific Ocean.

    • The Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday is a great place to find some local arts and crafts.

    • Relaxing in Aitutaki — if ever there was a place to find picture-perfect desert island scenery, this is it.

    • Snorkeling on the north-western side of Rarotonga, where you can walk out among the coral.

    13 days from $2,920pp

  • Aerial view of Rarotonga

    Cook Islands: Rarotonga, Aitutaki & Atiu

    Cook Islands
    • Learn about the Polynesian history of the Cook Islands on a guided tour of Rarotonga.

    • Discover the beautiful underwater world of the Aitutaki Lagoon.

    • Visit the tiny, peaceful island of Atiu, where you will be greeted by the warmest of smiles.

    13 days from $3,750pp

  • Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

    Discover Fiji

    Fiji
    • Swim and snorkel in the turquoise waters of the Mamanuca Islands.

    • Take a scenic flight to the northern islands, getting a bird's eye view of the hills of Vitu Levu on the way.

    • Explore some world-class diving sites around the northern islands.

    • Walk along a white sand beach or to a waterfall on Taveuni.

    9 days from $4,150pp

  • Beach houses on Upolu, Samoa

    Experience Fiji & Samoa

    Fiji and Samoa
    • Snorkel in the pristine waters of the Mamanuca Islands.

    • Experience and traditional Fijian Kava ceremony.

    • Explore the rugged interior and waterfalls of Upolu; visit the Bahai Temple, one of only eight in the world.

    • Take a day trip to Savai'i, Samoa's largest island, and walk to the top of an old volcanic crater.

    15 days from $5,050pp

  • Lagoon cruise, Aitutaki

    Luxury Cook Islands

    Cook Islands
    • The Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday is a great place to find some local arts and craft.

    • The flight between Rarotonga and Aitutaki gives you superb views of the reefs weaving their way through the Pacific Ocean.

    • Relaxing in Aitutaki — if ever there was a place to find picture-perfect desert island scenery, this is it.

    • Snorkeling on the north-western side of Rarotonga, where you can walk out among the coral.

    13 days from $5,915pp

  • Sunset Pool Villa, Tokoriki Island Resort

    Fiji uncovered

    Fiji
    • Visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, the largest Hindu Temple outside of India.

    • Snorkel in the pristine waters of the Mamanuca Islands.

    • Visit a Fijian village.

    • Experience a Kava Ceremony.

    • Hike to the waterfalls on Taveuni.

    15 days from $7,170pp

  • Aranui V, Tahiti

    Remote islands of French Polynesia cruise

    French Polynesia
    • Get to know French Polynesia through your expert crew and guest speakers.

    • Connect with wood carvers and pearl farmers and try your hand at island-honed crafts.

    • Snorkel among blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, and sea turtles in thriving reefs.

    • Unpack the history behind the largest tikis outside Easter Island.

    16 days from $8,360pp

  • Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship at Bora Bora, Tahiti

    Tahiti & Cook Islands cruise

    French Polynesia and Cook Islands
    • Meet a population of blue-eyed eels, sacred to the residents of Huahine.

    • Snorkel across a marine reserve known for giant clams and red-tailed tropicbirds.

    • Relax aboard your cruise ship, enjoying views from the balcony of your suite.

    • Lounge on the sugar-sand beaches of your ship’s private island, Motu Mahana.

    • Visit a family-run farm that grows vanilla orchids.

    16 days from $9,710pp

  • Fiji

    Luxurious Fiji

    Fiji
    • Enjoy a traditional kava ceremony.

    • Arrive at your resort in style on a helicopter transfer across the islands.

    • Snorkel and kayak in the turquoise waters surrounding your resort.

    • Relax in your own beachfront bure overlooking the lagoon.

    9 days from $11,970pp

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