Tahiti Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure (Sailing Idyllic Isles From Tahiti to Bora Bora) 8D7N

From A$13,680.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Immerse into a tropical paradise sailing the idyllic isles from Tahiti to Bora Bora on this active 8 day cruise multi adventure. Savour the slow pace of cruising to active pursuits of biking pass fragrant fields, hiking to hidden jungle waterfalls and snorkeling a kaleidoscope of underwater life as you immerse into its rich cultures.

Your exciting adventure begins in Papeete, the heart of French Polynesia. Hike to Fautaua waterfall, taste unique dishes that burst with island flavour, and journey to Society Island aboard your Ponant ship, Le Paul Gauguin. Arrive at the enchanting Huahine, bike to the ancient gathering place, Mata'ire'a marae, and savour a mouth-watering barbecue lunch on a private islet. Unearth the paradise that is Bora Bora and get a look from a unique view atop Matira Hill. ...

Trip Highlights

  • Experience simpler times on the enchanting Huahine island
  • Enjoy the intimacy, comfort, and luxury aboard the Ponant ship, Le Paul Gauguin
  • Bike along varied landscapes, including verdant terrains and serene coastal roads
  • Learn about Taha'a vanilla cultivation and indulge in bean pod tasting at a local distillery
  • Travel in true comfort with two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio
  • Snorkel gorgeous lagoon waters amid a variety of sea life
  • Explore some of the major islands in the spectacular Society Islands
  • Encounter and revel in the magnificence of the crystalline waters of Fautaua Falls
  • Uncover the Maeva Fare Pote'e and learn about the Maohi culture through its archeological treasures
  • Experience the freedom to enjoy the best of this region at your own pace with multiple travelling options to choose from each day accommodating varied activities

What's Included

  • All meals as specified
  • 7 nights accommodation aboard a luxury Ponant ship, Le Paul Gauguin, on a twin share basis
  • Professional guiding: two support vans, 6:1 average guest-to-leader ratio
  • Excellent and personalised service from ship staff and tour leaders
  • Access to all ship activities and excursions
  • Expert Trip Leaders, on ship and on shore
  • Off-the-beaten path exploration
  • Impeccable and personalised service from ship staff and leaders
  • Exploring lesser known routes away from busy ports
  • Dedicated support vans
  • Easy-to-use route directions so you're free to explore independently
  • Off-ship lunches in genuine settings
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN TAHITI & BOARD A LUXURY PONANT SHIP, LE PAUL GAUGUIN
Le Paul Gauguin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 WELCOME TO CAPTIVATING HUAHINE! BIKE & SNORKEL THIS ISLAND PARADISE
Le Paul Gauguin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 BIKE THE SECLUDED TAHA'A ISLAND & TASTE LOCAL SPIRITS AT A DISTILLERY
Le Paul Gauguin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 EXPLORE THE ENCHANTING BORA BORA ISLAND BY FOOT & TRADITIONAL BOATS
Le Paul Gauguin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 DLEVE DEEPER INTO BORA BORA & LEARN ABOUT WORLD WAR II HISTORY
Le Paul Gauguin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 SAY HELLO TO IDYLLIC MOOREA & EXPLORE BY FOOT
Le Paul Gauguin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 TRAVERSE MORE OF MOOREA BY BIKE & DISCOVER AWE-INSPIRING SCENERY
Le Paul Gauguin
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 BID YOUR FAREWELLS AND DISEMBARK IN TAHITI
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

The price guide is based on the lowest category cabin available on the departure. Please contact us for the available cabins and prices. Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available on request.

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How To Get There

- The departure and finish point is Papeete in Tahiti

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Papeete. . We suggest flying into and out of Faa'a International Airport, also known as Tahiti International Airport, located 3 miles southwest of Papeete

Weather & Climate

French Polynesia enjoys a tropical climate. Average daytime temperatures are generally warm year-round and evenings are usually comfortably cool; expect humidity. Rain is always possible, especially from November to May. We recommend bringing a rain jacket; waterproof pants and shoes can also help ensure your comfort in the event of rain. The sun can be quite intense, so bringing a long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses and hat with a wide brim is highly recommended. Please be prepared for all types of weather to ensure that your trip is enjoyable.

Hiking Level

The routes on this trip are rated Levels 1-3

Level 1, 2-5 hours, 3-8km (2-5 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 244m (800 ft)

Level 2, 2-4 hours, 6-11km (4-7 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 396m (1300 ft)

Level 3, 3-5 hours, 8-14km (5-9 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 610m (2000 ft)

Level 4, 4-6 hours, 10-18km (6-11 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 914m (3000 ft)

Level 5, 5-7 hours, 11-21+ km (7-13+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1219m (4000+ ft)

Biking Level

The routes on this trip are rated Levels 1-3

Level 1, 2-3 hours, 13-35km (8-22 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 305m (1000 ft)

Level 2, 2-4 hours, 29-51km (18-32 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 671m (2200 ft)

Level 3, 3-5 hours, 42-68km (26-42 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1036m (3400 ft)

Level 4, 4-6 hours, 58-87km(36-54 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1341m (4400 ft)

Level 5, 5-7+ hours, 77-113+ km (48-70+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1341m+ (4400+ ft)

Bike Options
Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

 

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