With its glorious sunny weather, idyllic
island life and pristine beaches, it’s no surprise that one of the most
popular things to do in Tahiti is – not very much at all! However,
between your days spent lazing on the beach sipping cocktails, there are
still plenty to of things to do in Tahiti if you’re feeling up to it.
Not surprisingly, the most popular Tahiti activities revolve around
French Polynesia’s crystal clear water, majestic landscapes and enduring
ancient culture however there’s also some great adventure
opportunities.
The most famous holiday destination in Tahiti, Bora
Bora is renowned for its incredible turquoise lagoons which appear to
be neon-lit from below. Unlike anything you’ve ever seen, you simply
cannot pass up the opportunity to snorkel the abundance of tropical fish
in the Coral Garden or sink into the pure white sand of Matira Beach.
Just off Bora Bora reef, you can also enjoy the unique opportunity to
dive with lemon sharks. You can also hand-feed sharks and sting rays,
visit the trinket shops of Vaitape village and discover the WWII history
of Tahiti with a 4WD island safari. No holiday to Bora Bora is complete
without visiting Motu Tapu, a private island escape and the most
photographed island in the South Pacific.
You can also get up
close and personal with the marine life in Moorea with an incredible
dolphin encounter in the waters off the InterContinental. The fertile
land is home to a number of tropical plantations which are wonderful to
explore and taste the sweetest pineapple straight from the plantation.
Water activities are also very popular here with snorkelling, diving,
jet skiing and canoeing being favourites. Moorea is also home to one of
the world’s most consistent surf breaks, Haapiti however if you prefer
dry land there are dramatic landscapes and historical sites scattered
throughout the lush forest canopy. You can also cycle the island, visit
Belvedere, relax at one of the Polynesian spas and visit Papetoai
Village, home to an historical and unique octagonal church.
Dining
is an activity of its own in Tahiti, everything from Les Roulottes -
the fun well-organized food truck scene in Papeete, pizza vans and
creperies on the side of the road, local French restaurants, to fine
dining at your Resort. A must-do is Poisson Cru, French Polynesia’s
national dish, a tasty concoction of fresh raw tuna, marinated in citrus
juice and coconut milk and tossed with diced vegetables. Another
speciality is the Tahitian mahi mahi fish with vanilla sauce.