Sep–Dec tends to combine better weather, sea and tour operations to enjoy beaches, islands and water experiences on this route.
FRENCH POLYNESIA · NATURE + CULTURE
FRENCH POLYNESIA — MARQUESAS ISLANDS
Discover landscapes and culture in the Marquesas Islands.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMESep–Dec
EXPERIENCENature + Culture
COUNTRYFrench Polynesia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Nuku Hiva → Hiva Oa → Tahuata
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Nuku Hiva beaches and coves
2Hiva Oa Navigation
3Tahuata coastal landscapes
4Snorkeling and sea
5Sunset by the sea
6Islands and viewpoints
Discover landscapes and culture in the Marquesas Islands. The combination of Nuku Hiva and Tahuata gives the script an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nuku Hiva
The trip begins in Nuku Hiva, with time for Nuku Hiva's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Nuku Hiva — landscapes and culture
More time in Nuku Hiva, now with monuments, traditions and daily life of Nuku Hiva.
DAY 3
Nuku Hiva — selected experiences
The day in Nuku Hiva combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Nuku Hiva.
DAY 4
Nuku Hiva — local experience
The stay in Nuku Hiva continues with Nuku Hiva's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 5
Nuku Hiva → Hiva Oa
The journey leaves Nuku Hiva and heads to Hiva Oa, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Hiva Oa.
DAY 6
Hiva Oa — selected experiences
The day in Hiva Oa combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Hiva Oa.
DAY 7
Hiva Oa — local experience
The stay in Hiva Oa continues with Hiva Oa's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 8
Hiva Oa in depth
Day in Hiva Oa for monuments, traditions and daily life of Hiva Oa.
DAY 9
Hiva Oa → Tahuata
The route between Hiva Oa and Tahuata changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter the historic center, architecture and local life of Tahuata.
DAY 10
Tahuata — local experience
The stay in Tahuata continues with Tahuata's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 11
Tahuata in depth
Day in Tahuata for monuments, traditions and daily life in Tahuata.
DAY 12
Tahuata — full day
Tahuata gets a full day for Tahuata's historic center, architecture and local life.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Landscapes, ecosystems and natural phenomena as the main motivation for the trip. The sequence between Nuku Hiva and Tahuata gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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