Beaches and Reefs of French Polynesia

Start the trip in Moorea, where dramatic peaks cloaked in emerald green forest rise up from the bright turquoise waters of the lagoon that surrounds it. Sitting north west of Tahiti, its lagoon is home to stingrays, black tip reef sharks and turtles and is a wonderful place to swim, snorkel and kayak, though keen divers will want to head out in the islands’ pristine waters to marvel at the coral reefs and marine life.

Enjoy your time relaxing on one of the most famous islands in the world, Bora Bora. Swim, snorkel or scuba dive to admire colourful schools of fish and coral reef, or stay dry and explore the magnificent lagoon waters on a luxury catamaran. At your Bora Bora resort, delight in incredible food and spa treatments.

Head to the lesser known yet equally beautiful island of Rangiroa, staying in the exquisite Hotel Kia Ora, famous for its unique location on a ten-kilometre-long motu, with views of both the lagoon and the ocean on either side. The second biggest atoll in the world – with 240 motu (islets) and more than 100 hoa (channels) – it is a real tropical island getaway, with incredible diving and snorkelling, beautiful beaches and the laidback atmosphere that’s characteristic of the South Pacific.

You’ll finish your journey on the coral atoll of Tikehau, a small oval-shaped atoll west of Rangiroa. Tikehau’s white-and-pink sand islets are dotted with coconut groves and its lagoon is formed by an almost unbroken ring of coral, creating an immense natural swimming pool that is absolutely teeming with life.