Tahiti & French Polynesia

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Tahiti & French Polynesia.

Discover Tahiti & French Polynesia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from splurging on an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, where you can watch fish underwater through your glass coffee table; to wandering through the remains of mountain temples in Maeva on Huahine; and swimming with manta rays at Le Ferme on Tikehau.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Tahiti & French Polynesia travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Tahiti & French Polynesia effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Tahiti
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Papeno'o Valley to Mo'orea's Lagoon and Tiputa Pass
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with French Polynesian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Tahiti, Mo'orea, Huahine, Ra'iatea & Taha'a, Bora Bora, Maupiti, The Tuamotus, The Marquesas, The Australs & the Gambier Archipelago

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Tahiti & French Polynesia.