The Island
Tahiti, the queen and touchstone of the islands of French Polynesia. The largest and most lively of the islands, Tahiti hosts the country’s only international airport. Every Islands of Tahiti adventure begins here and we encourage you to linger for a day, or a few, to explore this beautiful gem. For the urban experience, the island’s capital, Papeete, offers fine resorts and spas, world class restaurants, a bustling nightlife, museums, and plentiful shopping. Those seeking a more relaxed and authentic experience will be drawn to the interior of the island; preserved and untouched, lush with mountainous peaks, crystal clear streams, and high waterfalls. Tahiti offers so many treasures, all waiting to be explored!
Geography
The island’s interior contains dense rainforests of soft ferns, waterfalls cascading into cool rivers and streams forming magnificent river valleys, and flat coastal areas containing fields of taro and tropical flowers.
Tahiti is comprised of two main island masses, Tahiti-Nui (big Tahiti) and Tahiti-Iti (little Tahiti), which are connected by an isthmus called Plateau of Taravao. The larger, Tahiti-Nui, is rugged and mountainous with its largest peak, Mt. Orohena, reaching 7,339 feet next to Mt. Aorai reaching 6,786 feet. Tahiti-Iti is a low, narrow mountainous strip of land with its highest peak, Mt. Roniu, reaching 4,341 feet.
The smaller portion, Tahiti Iti, is quite rural an abundance of lush, natural beauty with small villages.
Land Activities
Water Activities
RestaurantsExplore the Island
Tahiti Resorts
- Manava Suite Resort Tahiti Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-09T16:04:25+00:00
The Manava Suites Tahiti Resort features beautiful views of the lagoon, and the island's largest infinity swimming pool facing the island of Moorea. The resort offers contemporary amenities and a variety of accommodations for all levels of tastes and comfort, including multi bedroom duplex suites.Gallery - Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts Tahiti Travel Planners 2021-04-29T15:37:54+00:00
- Manava Suite Resort Tahiti Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-09T16:04:25+00:00The Manava Suites Tahiti Resort features beautiful views of the lagoon, and the island's largest infinity swimming pool facing the island of Moorea. The resort offers contemporary amenities and a variety of accommodations for all levels of tastes and comfort, including multi bedroom duplex suites.Gallery
- Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts Tahiti Travel Planners 2021-04-29T15:37:54+00:00
Tahiti Vacation Packages
- Windstar Tahiti Cruise – 7 Nights Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T10:01:45+00:00
7 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $3999 pp - Paul Gauguin 7-night Cruise Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-01-01T08:51:53+00:00
7 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $4295 pp
- Windstar Tahiti Cruise – 7 Nights Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T10:01:45+00:007 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $3999 pp
- Paul Gauguin 7-night Cruise Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-01-01T08:51:53+00:007 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $4295 pp