Oceania & Pacific Islands
French Polynesia’s Marquesas Islands and Tuamotus
French Polynesia’s Marquesas Islands and Tuamotus
Journey across French Polynesia, from the coral atolls of the Tuamotus to the remote Marquesas Islands—one of the most isolated and culturally rich archipelagos in the Pacific. Discover the turquoise waters of Rangiroa and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Fakarava before venturing north to the Marquesas' world of towering volcanic cliffs, ancient *me'ae* ceremonial sites and deeply rooted Polynesian traditions. Explore dramatic valleys, sacred tiki sites and island communities where carving, dance, music and storytelling remain central to daily life. Along the way, encounter rare birdlife, rugged coastlines and wild tropical landscapes on an expedition that reveals the extraordinary diversity of French Polynesia.
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Journey across French Polynesia, from the coral atolls of the Tuamotus to the remote Marquesas Islands—one of the most isolated and culturally rich archipelagos in the Pacific. Discover the turquoise waters of Rangiroa and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Fakarava before venturing north to the Marquesas' world of towering volcanic cliffs, ancient *me'ae* ceremonial sites and deeply rooted Polynesian traditions. Explore dramatic valleys, sacred tiki sites and island communities where carving, dance, music and storytelling remain central to daily life. Along the way, encounter rare birdlife, rugged coastlines and wild tropical landscapes on an expedition that reveals the extraordinary diversity of French Polynesia.
Highlight
- Experience the striking diversity of French Polynesia, from uplifted coral atolls like Makatea to the rugged cliffs, open grasslands and remote villages of Ua Huka
- Discover the Marquesas Islands, where dramatic volcanic landscapes, ancient me’ae ceremonial sites and centuries-old Polynesian traditions remain deeply preserved
- Visit Hiva Oa’s extraordinary me’ae lipona and document some of the largest and most important tiki sculptures in Polynesia alongside a National Geographic Photographer
- Explore Fatu Hiva’s spectacular Hanavave Bay, surrounded by towering volcanic spires and lush valleys rich in Marquesan birdlife
- Witness the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Fakarava and Rangiroa’s immense lagoon, home to dolphins, reef fish and thriving coral ecosystems
