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Cours de Tamure à Papeete English translation pending
Bonjours,
Je suis sur Papeete pour 10 mois. J'aimerasi apprendre le Tamuré mais aucunes ecoles de Papeete ne l'enseigne.
Quelqu'un aurait-il une adresse?
Merci
Je suis sur Papeete pour 10 mois. J'aimerasi apprendre le Tamuré mais aucunes ecoles de Papeete ne l'enseigne.
Quelqu'un aurait-il une adresse?
Merci
Vol vers Papeete sans passer par Los Angeles? English translation pending
Nous aimerions partir en voyage de noces en Polynésie mais il semblerait que la majorité des vols de l'Europe vers Papeete passe par Los Angeles.
L'entrée aux USA m'étant interdite, connaissez-vous un autre moyen de s'y rendre sans passer par LA? Merci d'avance
Salles de théatre à Papeete (Tahiti) English translation pending
Bonjour, y a-t'il des salles pour le theatre jeune public à papeete?
cordialement
cordialement
Aéroport de Papeete à 4h du matin (Thaiti) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Que fait-on lorsqu'on arrive à 4 h du mat' à Papeete ? (avec 2 enfants et 2 énormes sacs à dos....)
L'aéroport est-il ouvert (nous est-il possible de rester dans un café à l'aéroport et attendre quelques heures puis de prendre un taxi/bus/navette pour aller prendre le 1er ferry ?) ou est-ce désert comme on me l'a dit.....
Merci pour vos réponses !!!😉
Que fait-on lorsqu'on arrive à 4 h du mat' à Papeete ? (avec 2 enfants et 2 énormes sacs à dos....)
L'aéroport est-il ouvert (nous est-il possible de rester dans un café à l'aéroport et attendre quelques heures puis de prendre un taxi/bus/navette pour aller prendre le 1er ferry ?) ou est-ce désert comme on me l'a dit.....
Merci pour vos réponses !!!😉
S'installer à Papeete English translation pending
bonjour,
je recherche des informations sur le cout de la vie à papeete. Je souhaite m'installer à Papeete avec ma femme et ma fille, et pour cela, j'ai besoin de savoir plusieurs choses : quel doit etre mon budget pour vivre de façon agréable a papeete. si j'ai un contrat de travail, ma femme a t elle le droit de toucher le chomage?... merci d'avance a vous tous.😉
je recherche des informations sur le cout de la vie à papeete. Je souhaite m'installer à Papeete avec ma femme et ma fille, et pour cela, j'ai besoin de savoir plusieurs choses : quel doit etre mon budget pour vivre de façon agréable a papeete. si j'ai un contrat de travail, ma femme a t elle le droit de toucher le chomage?... merci d'avance a vous tous.😉
Vol Paris-Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
à titre indicatif, quel est la periode la moin chere pour un vol Paris-Papeete
et quelles sont les compagnies ou tour-operateurs les proposant ?
par avance merci 🙂
à titre indicatif, quel est la periode la moin chere pour un vol Paris-Papeete
et quelles sont les compagnies ou tour-operateurs les proposant ?
par avance merci 🙂
Aller à Papeete en bateau, cargo, autre? English translation pending
salut à tous
je dois me rendre en polynésie à papeete rejoindre mon fils qui y habite depuis 10 ans et je vais être grand mère😄 d'un beau bb polynésien, pour y habiter définitivement j'aimerai savoir si plutôt que l'avion trés cher et inconfortable, il est possible d'y aller en grande partie en bateau..je ne suis pas en bonne santé et au moins je pourrai être dans la cabine même si le voyage prend beaucoup plus de temps, je n'ai pas trouvé pour l'instant de renseignements.....merci à tous d'avance😎
je dois me rendre en polynésie à papeete rejoindre mon fils qui y habite depuis 10 ans et je vais être grand mère😄 d'un beau bb polynésien, pour y habiter définitivement j'aimerai savoir si plutôt que l'avion trés cher et inconfortable, il est possible d'y aller en grande partie en bateau..je ne suis pas en bonne santé et au moins je pourrai être dans la cabine même si le voyage prend beaucoup plus de temps, je n'ai pas trouvé pour l'instant de renseignements.....merci à tous d'avance😎
Recherche départ de Nouméa sur Papeete en voilier English translation pending
Bonjour, je suis sur Lifou et cherche à rejoindre la Polynésie en voilier.
Je pourrais partir dès le 20 juillet.
Orly ou Roissy pour les vols Paris-Papeete? English translation pending
L'aéroport pour un départ de Paris est il situé à CDG ou à Orly ?
Bus de l'aéroport de Papeete vers l'embarcadère (port) en direction de Mooréa? English translation pending
Bonjour.
D'autres questions nous arrivent à l'esprit: - Existe t-il une ligne de bus aéroport Papeete vers l'embarcadère en direction de Mooréa ? Nous ne trouvons pas d'infos.
- Electricité: sur les îles, besoin d'adaptateur pour les prises électriques ?
Merci.
D'autres questions nous arrivent à l'esprit: - Existe t-il une ligne de bus aéroport Papeete vers l'embarcadère en direction de Mooréa ? Nous ne trouvons pas d'infos.
- Electricité: sur les îles, besoin d'adaptateur pour les prises électriques ?
Merci.
Transit à Los Angeles pour Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour ma fille est parti sur un vol air France papeété paris je M inquiété pour son transit quelqu'un pourrai me renseigner sur les conditions sachant qu'elle a7h d attente et connaîtrez vous un moyen de joindre un passager en transit à la. Merci
Hôtel proche de l'aéroport à Papeete? English translation pending
Bonjour.
Un hôtel très proche de l'aéroport pour y passer notre dernière nuit et repartir très tôt au 1er vol ? Pourquoi pas avec piscine. Merci.
Un hôtel très proche de l'aéroport pour y passer notre dernière nuit et repartir très tôt au 1er vol ? Pourquoi pas avec piscine. Merci.
Air France: transit à Los Angeles pour Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour prenant prochainement un vol Paris Los Angeles Papeete sur AF
Merci de me décrire, les formalités, le parcours en transit à l'aéroport ? Doit on sortir de l’aéroport où reste t- on en zone transit ?
Bien à vous FP
Sièges sur vol Air France pour Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour ,
Nous partons en janvier pour Papeete , sur un vol Air France boing 777 200 .
Pouvez vous nous conseiller les meilleurs places pour ce long voyage ?
Merci
Transfert de l'aéroport de Papeete un dimanche English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous arrivons à Papeete le dimanche 15 juillet à 5h du matin. Il semblerait que les bus ne circulent pas le dimanche. Reste la solution taxi mais à quel prix? Y a t-il un autre solution? À savoir que nous logeons à papeete juste à côté des jardins de pa ´ofai.
Nous arrivons à Papeete le dimanche 15 juillet à 5h du matin. Il semblerait que les bus ne circulent pas le dimanche. Reste la solution taxi mais à quel prix? Y a t-il un autre solution? À savoir que nous logeons à papeete juste à côté des jardins de pa ´ofai.
Heure de coucher du soleil à Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour,
En septembre à Papeete, à quelle heure le soleil se lève et se couche ?
Parce que pour les locations de voiture il faut la ramener avant 16h parce qu'il fait nuit !
C'est bizarre, sur le net, j'ai vu que le soleil se couche à 18h ....
Merci
Escale de 12 heures à Papeete: que faire? English translation pending
Salut la compagnie.
En transit d'Auckland vers Vancouver j'ai le droit à une belle escale de 12h à Papeete début juin 2018.
Est-ce qu'on peut sortir facilement de l'aéroport pour pas cher? Par quels moyens?
Que peut-on visiter à Papeete? Qu'est -ce qui vaut le coup en si peu de temps?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses
Escale entre 5 et 13 heures à Papeete: que faire? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je fais une escale de 4/5 heures (en gardant un peu de marge) à Papeete un vendredi du mois de septembre. J'aurais déjà 22h de vol derrière moi et je vais jusqu'à Rangi. J'ai lu que les bus / trucks sont assez aléatoires sur l'île et les taxis très chers. Cela vous semble-t-il quand même intéressant d'aller jusqu'au centre de Papeete pour une si courte période (sachant que je passerai 2 jours à Tahiti à mon retour)?
Sinon y a t-il un spot agréable pas loin de l'aéroport où je puisse aller me caler pour quelques heures (je peux marcher avec le sac à dos pas de soucis)?
Merci !
Je fais une escale de 4/5 heures (en gardant un peu de marge) à Papeete un vendredi du mois de septembre. J'aurais déjà 22h de vol derrière moi et je vais jusqu'à Rangi. J'ai lu que les bus / trucks sont assez aléatoires sur l'île et les taxis très chers. Cela vous semble-t-il quand même intéressant d'aller jusqu'au centre de Papeete pour une si courte période (sachant que je passerai 2 jours à Tahiti à mon retour)?
Sinon y a t-il un spot agréable pas loin de l'aéroport où je puisse aller me caler pour quelques heures (je peux marcher avec le sac à dos pas de soucis)?
Merci !
Compagnie, route aérienne avion Los Angeles - Papeete English translation pending
Combien de temps ça prendre de Los Angeles vers Tahiti ou Papette par vol commerciale et quelle est la meilleure route que fait l'avion pour y aller ? Quel compagnie est la meilleure et a le meilleur prix merci !😉
8-Day Trip to the Marquesas Islands from Papeete
This trip is a more budget-friendly—and shorter—alternative to the 14-day Aranui 5 cruise, which includes a few days at sea and a detour to Bora Bora in the Leeward Islands on the way back. The advantage of the cruise is that it lets you see and visit (though far too quickly) the two islands of Tahuata and Fatu Hiva, which don’t have airports. By plane, you’ll only be able to land on 4 of the 6 islands. However, Tahuata is accessible from Hiva Oa via a day trip (or two-day trip) shuttle. Plan for two extra days in your total time dedicated to the Marquesas Islands (called *Fenua Enata* in Marquesan language).
Our itinerary is perfect for those who aren’t excited by cruises and prefer to get closer to the local communities. This 9-day trip cost us around 2500 € all-inclusive. For a 14-day cruise on the Aranui, expect to pay 2300 € per person for a basic cabin for four, or 3800 € per person for a superior double cabin.
Air Tahiti offers a 4-island Marquesas Pass (Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, and Hiva Oa) for 86,000 XPF (about 700 €). The journey is made on an ATR 72 from Tahiti to Nuku Hiva or Hiva Oa, and on a 19-seat Twin Otter between the islands (often only 13 or 15 seats are available due to cargo, so book well in advance). We’re traveling as a couple. We booked our family-run guesthouse stays at the Tourism Fair in early February, where you can meet the owners and make your choice. Stays are almost always half-board or breakfast-only. Transfers are usually included, but you can always book a car or taxi.
**NUKU HIVA**
**A LITTLE GEOGRAPHY** Nuku Hiva (NH) is located about 1,500 km from Tahiti, in the north of French Polynesia. At 387 km², it’s the second-largest island in French Polynesia after Tahiti. It was formed by incredible volcanic phenomena and cataclysms between 1 and 6 million years ago, which lifted the island thousands of meters above the sea. Even after millennia of slow erosion, collapses, and settling, NH remains the most majestic of the Marquesas, with its sheer cliffs, deep valleys featuring immense waterfalls, and black walls that were once the inner walls of enormous volcanoes.
**A LITTLE HISTORY** The first contact between NH’s inhabitants and Europeans was in 1595 with Spanish navigators who only stayed briefly. It wasn’t until the late 18th century that Europeans arrived in greater numbers on NH (and the other Marquesas Islands), disrupting a very fragile social and cultural balance. It’s believed that nearly 100,000 people lived on Nuku Hiva at that time—a population decimated over the decades by epidemics, diseases brought by Europeans, and alcohol used for barter. The disastrous result: by the 1930s, only 2,500 people remained, having largely lost their identity and living in poverty. Today, the island has about 2,600 inhabitants spread across several villages, with Taiohae as the main one.
**NUKU HIVA IN LITERATURE**
1 / One of the famous writers who visited NH and stayed there was Herman Melville, who arrived in July 1842, the author of *Moby Dick*. The island had just come under French protectorate. Seduced by the enchanting *vahinés* and dazzled by his paradisiacal vision of the place, Melville deserted his ship. He ended up a prisoner of a local tribe, the Taipi, in Taipivai, where he stayed for a month and a half until an Australian ship captain secured his release in exchange for a musket and a roll of cotton fabric! Melville wrote a novel about this tumultuous episode in his life, considered a classic of travel literature. The book, *Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life*, published in 1846 in the United States, was a huge success.
2 / Another famous Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, arrived in NH aboard a yacht that anchored in Anaho Bay, the island’s most beautiful, in July 1888. Stevenson was already known for two magnificent novels that marked their era: *Treasure Island* and *Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde*. Stevenson, too, was captivated by the island’s natural beauty, though he also noted the devastating decline in identity, socio-cultural life, and physical health of a population ravaged by disease and alcohol. His account of his stay, *In the South Seas: An Account of Experiences and Observations in the Marquesas, Paumotus, and Gilbert Islands During Two Cruises on the Yacht Casco (1888) and the Schooner Equator (1889)*, was published in 1896 in New York, four years after his death in Apia, Western Samoa, where he had settled. It was also published in London in 1900.
3 / In August 1903, Victor Segalen, a French naval doctor, ethnologist, and archaeologist, landed in NH from the ship *La Durance*, sent to Polynesia to recover the possessions of the painter Paul Gauguin, who had died in April of that year. He, too, was enthralled by the Marquesas but lamented the loss of identity, dignity, and pride of the Māori, alienated by a Christianization that destroyed their culture and customs, denied their gods, and erased their past. He wrote about his experience, doubts, and fears in *Les Immémoriaux*.
4 / In December 1907, Jack London arrived in NH aboard the sailboat *Stark*, following in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor, Herman Melville. London was in poor physical condition, exhausted from his relentless travels that had taken him from the Klondike in Canada to Japan, Australia, and London in Europe. He was appalled and shocked by Nuku Hiva’s degraded health situation: where Melville had encountered over 2,000 vigorous and healthy Marquesan warriors, London found only 12 suffering from various diseases—the rest had been wiped out by tuberculosis! His approach remained humanistic, and he maintained a sharp geopolitical awareness of these traditional Polynesian cultures, weakened by the inexorable advance of modernity in the early 20th century. He continued his journey to the Tuamotu Islands and Tahiti, publishing *Martin Eden*, the moving account of his initiatory voyage in the South Pacific, in 1911.
5 / Finally, Alain Gerbault, a writer, linguist, ethnologist, and tireless traveler, arrived in the Marquesas via the Panama Canal in December 1933. He was completely exhausted after an endless crossing on a small sailboat, the *Firecrest*. Enthralled by his stay in the Marquesas, he continued to the Tuamotu Islands in 1934, then Tahiti in 1935. Gerbault fought for the preservation of traditions, as well as the songs and dances banned by the Churches and the French Administration (these bans lasted over 50 years, mind you...!!!). Bora Bora remained his favorite island. A staunch Pétainist during World War II, he was forced to flee Bora Bora for Samoa, then Tonga, and finally Timor, a half-Portuguese island and thus neutral during the war. His travel accounts, *In Pursuit of the Sun: Logbook from New York to Tahiti* and *A Paradise Is Dying*, were published in the late 1940s. He died in Timor in 1941, and his ashes were repatriated to Bora Bora.
Back to our trip and stay.
**Day 1: April 27**
Departure from Papeete at 6:30 AM—we had to wake up two hours earlier and reach the airport in the dark. Takeoff at dawn, good weather en route, flight duration: 4 hours.
Arrival around 10:30 AM in Nuku Hiva, the first stop of this trip. We booked two nights in half-board at Pension Koku’u, transfers included. Maybe not such a great idea, those included transfers, especially on this unique island where the airport is located on *Terre Déserte*, on the other side of the mountain, opposite and about 45 km from the main village of Taiohae. They’re charged at a steep price. Expect 6,000 XPF round-trip by taxi, but 15,000 XPF charged by guesthouses or hotels. The difference is notable. It wasn’t the best idea, but we can’t go back. Even for residents like us who know how to travel in Polynesia, the Air Tahiti employee who sold me the Pass couldn’t give any useful advice about the stay itself—probably because he’d never been to the Marquesas. It’s really annoying! In short, the good idea to remember is renting a car (like a Suzuki) to be free to manage your time and stop at leisure. The road signage is a bit basic, but you’ll manage just fine. Our host Alvane waits for us—without a sign (sic!)—and after searching for each other for 5 minutes, we’re off on a journey of over an hour (with photo stops) in a Land Rover with smooth tires (luckily, it’s not raining!). The recently paved and marked mountain road is impeccable. No time to catch our breath at the guesthouse; we leave immediately (not a great idea after waking up at dawn plus 4 hours on a plane) for a half-day hike that was also included in the prepaid stay. A sandwich was provided (really pathetic for the physical effort required), we have water, and we fill a few bottles at the spring near the ceremonial site of Taipivai, our first stop. Then the hike begins in the Hanaheu Valley, descending toward Anaho Bay and its namesake beach. A magnificent and wild spot, a few sailboats anchored, we swim—the water is really warm, over 30°C at the shore. That warm is rare and not necessarily pleasant. We then have to climb a very steep slope; this hike is actually quite tough. The air is still, humid, and stifling under the foliage, there’s a bit of mud, and tiny ants (which don’t bite, I’ll have you know), locally called *fofolles*, running over shoes, ankles, and calves. Not very pleasant...! On top of that, there are mosquitoes to protect against! In hindsight, it seems wise to bring energy bars from Papeete if you plan to hike on the afternoon of your arrival day. We weren’t careful... Result: a moment of weakness for me and a hyperventilation attack climbing back up from Anaho Bay!!! We return to the guesthouse at night. There we find Claudine and her four children—Marquesan-style atmosphere, friendly and casual. We share family life. Very simple room with a bathroom, no mosquitoes, we can sleep with the window open, but the night will be noisy, as is often the case in Polynesia. Roosters are everywhere and don’t sleep, dogs bark or whine. So we end up waking up early... like everyone else.
**Day 2: April 28**
We booked a full-day excursion with Thierry: it starts with a 45-minute boat ride to reach Hakatea Beach, hidden in a small secret bay like many along Nuku Hiva’s coasts. From there, the hike lasts all day—11 km round-trip on flat but also rugged terrain (ancient paved and elevated paths over 1,000 years old)—and river crossings. Bring the right shoes (like plastic Crocs with high socks—not very stylish but practical). We cross the former village of Hakaui, walk along the foundations of dwellings, and there are still weathered tikis in the lush vegetation. The ultimate goal of this hike is to reach the tall Vaipo waterfall. The place is magical, with openings in the vegetation and immense trees allowing photos of the treetops and caves where funeral canoes containing the bones of chiefs or great warriors were once placed. We return the same way to the beach and take another boat ride to reach Taihoae’s port. Back at the guesthouse after a glimpse of Taihoae’s waterfront.











**UA POU**
**Day 3: April 29**
Back to the airport in the late morning for the second flight of the trip to Ua Pou. 20-minute crossing in a Twin Otter (18 seats but only 13 occupied due to cargo between the islands). Beautiful weather, blue sea, nice photos to take upon departure from NH and arrival in UP. We’re greeted by Jérôme, a former military man turned tourism professional, who runs Pension Pukue’e with his wife Elisa, a native of UP. We’re in for two exceptional days. The guesthouse is comfortable, Jérôme and Elisa are very professional and pleasant. Jérôme is also a professional hiker, and Elisa is an excellent cook. We leave quickly for a half-day excursion to Hohoi, after a stop at the archaeological, cultural, and religious site of Maui’a, the Tavaka tribe’s territory. Jérôme is there to explain how Marquesan society functioned at the time and the events that took place on a site still largely buried under vegetation. Then we visit a flower-stone sculptor he knows—the only place in the Marquesas where you’ll find these stones. They’re collected in the river flowing into the sea at Hohoi, sometimes on the beach itself. Back to the guesthouse.
**Day 4: April 30**
A nature hike in the mountains—moderately difficult—toward the Vaiea waterfall is on our program for a good 4 hours. It’s hot, there are mosquitoes, and the dip in the pool under the waterfall (24°C water) is a rare pleasure. Lunch at a friend of Jérôme’s, a former chef for French minister François Fillon, who prepares delicious food. Elisa picks us up by car to return to the guesthouse. Ua Pou is a beautiful and elegant island with its sharp peaks and wild nature. Our favorite, thanks to Jérôme and his wife.







**UA HUKA**
**Day 4: May 1**
Departure for Ua Huka, the smallest inhabited island in the northern group of the Marquesas, located about 1,300 km northeast of Tahiti. Landing is at the oldest airfield in the Marquesas, built in 1972, between the villages of Vaipaee and Hane. Ua Huka has about 680 inhabitants, according to the last census, spread across 3 villages (since the 1870s): Vaipaee, Hane, and Hokatu. The island peaks at Mount Hitikau at only 884 meters. Its origin: a Hawaiian-type shield volcano that—over a few million years—collapsed to become a caldera (or elliptical depression) in which two small volcanoes appeared, the craters of Tahoatikiau and Teepoepo, now part of the Vaikivi Park. The island is rugged and wild, lower than the others, so less cloud-covered and drier. The bays are jagged, the coastline in ochre tones above the intense blue of the sea, and the beaches are constantly disturbed by the powerful surf. The village of Hokatu is only a few kilometers away (just 14 km of road on the island), but Maurice, our host, drives slowly, and it takes time to go up and down. The road is entirely paved or concreted, which isn’t the case on Ua Pou, for example. The guesthouse is disappointing, perched above the village and thus isolated. Beautiful view of the famous Hane motu and the sparkling sea under the bright sun. Apart from that, there are mosquitoes and cockroaches, the bungalow isn’t clean. Meals are taken with Maurice and Delphine in the village—fine dining isn’t on the menu! Ouch!!! We didn’t luck out...
**Day 5: May 2**
Early in the morning, after breakfast, Delphine takes us to the craft center, which turns out to be a letdown—the items for sale are, in my opinion, crude and poorly carved. Nothing like what’s offered at the Marquesas Fair, held twice a year in Papeete, where you can admire and buy small wonders: wood carvings, flower stone, and coral. Delphine is disappointed we’re not interested, and it shows... She’s a bit sulky! These are items meant for Aranui cruise passengers who land on Ua Huka once every two weeks... Solo travelers like us don’t seem to interest her much. The rest of the day—spent with Maurice—is dedicated to visiting cultural centers and small museums, like the Sea Museum in Hane with its ancient canoes, the municipal archaeological museum on the Te Tumu site above the airfield, the petroglyph house near Hokatu Beach, and finally the Papuakeikaraa arboretum, which gathers endemic plants from all over Polynesia and an impressive citrus collection. No excursion planned to Vaikivi Park, toward the previously mentioned craters that recall the island’s volcanic past. Also missing are the viewpoints, the unique endemic vegetation, and especially the petroglyphs. Too bad... at that price!!! Still, in the evening, we go fishing—with sandwiches and drinks in coolers—with other villagers from the dock at the end of the paved road. It’s cool, windy, no mosquitoes, lots of fish caught, and a great atmosphere. Plus, magnificently starry skies.
Ua Huka is one of the rare islands not invaded by the black rat, which has preserved its birdlife, particularly the ultramarine lorikeet (or *pihiti* in Marquesan), which feeds almost exclusively on flower nectar (banana, coconut, hibiscus, mango, guava trees). A dog imported from New Zealand has been specially trained to detect rats: it inspects cargo unloaded from boats and the docks.
I recommend spending two full days on the island—one for visiting the various museums, the other for hiking in the island’s center park, where the archaeological sites are in their raw state: foundations of agricultural terrace walls, gathering places (or *tohua*), dwelling pavements (or *paepae*), sacred sites (or *me’ae* in Marquesan, *marae* in Tahitian) with their tikis and petroglyphs.
To finish, a bit of info on the island’s name, tied to Marquesan oral culture: according to the legend of the creation of the six Marquesas Islands, Ua Huka is the one that puts the finishing touch on the construction of the god Oatea’s house, each island having a defined architectural function. Ua Huka represents the hole (*ua*) where the god deposits what’s left (*huka* in Marquesan) of the unused materials during construction.
**HIVA OA**
**Day 6: May 3**
Departure in the late morning for Hiva Oa. Maurice—who had other things to do—dropped us off at the airfield 3 hours early... so this stop is a bit of a flop, even if we decided to stay positive! Hiva Oa is the third-largest island in French Polynesia after Tahiti and Nuku Hiva, and before Raiatea in the Leeward Islands. The island is beautiful, lush, verdant, and jagged. The mountains soar into the sky, the sea views are grand, the light is sublime—we’re lucky. Beautiful weather. Tania from Pension Kanahau waits for us at the airport. We’re in for two wonderful days with her. Tania is welcoming, smiling, and dynamic. What a pleasure to be with her, at her place—she cooks divinely and serves the best tuna in the world (the Big Eye reserved for the Japanese) and croquettes made with lobster, shrimp, and crab with breadfruit cubes, for example. Comfortable bungalow, no mosquitoes at night, we can sleep with the window open. It’s fantastic! After settling in, Tania takes us to town in Atuona, a pleasant and well-laid-out little village. We start with lunch—a delicious raw fish in coconut milk—then continue with the must-see attractions: the Catholic cemetery where Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel’s graves are, overlooking the town; the abandoned Protestant cemetery, reclaimed by the bush, with impressive Marquesan warrior tombs made of huge coral slabs and adorned with a tiki head (harder to find, as no one goes there... ask for directions!); the craft center; the Gauguin Museum (and the Jacques Brel Museum); and the waterfront. While we stroll peacefully, Tania organizes an excursion for the next day, May 4, a full day with Pifa O’Connor, a 36-year-old who knows his island inside out, is passionate about local history, and with whom we’ll hit it off.
**Day 7: May 4**
Pifa arrives at 8 AM sharp at the guesthouse, and we immediately buy sandwiches and water at a small supermarket in Atuona. First, we make a brief stop by the roadside at an unmarked spot, from which we descend a small path through dense vegetation leading to the famous smiling tiki—the only one of its kind in the Marquesas and Polynesia. The place is improbable, the tiki isn’t huge, but it’s beautiful and impressive. Then we’re off on the road that, dizzyingly, runs along and overlooks the island’s northern coast, at the edge of the ancient volcano. Few vehicles pass, the road—now a rocky track—is full of potholes, and we proceed slowly. (Note that this road has been fully paved since 2018.) The panoramas are majestic, with every shade of green against the blue sea. We stop again at the top of a cliff adorned with a huge stone, the *sacrifice stone*, from which young virgin girls were once thrown into the sea to appease angry gods. Another pause for lunch this time, at a small restaurant near the exceptional archaeological site of Puamau. We’ll experience the highlights of this trip during this excursion with our guide, Pifa, who spares no explanations. We discover, on a vast esplanade, the ceremonial complexes of Ta’a Oa and Meae Te I’Ipona, the latter featuring superb tikis, particularly the reclining tiki—or *Maki Taua Pepe*—representing Motherhood, a woman giving birth in a squatting position, as was often the case in many civilizations. Also notable is the *Takaii*, the largest tiki recorded in Polynesia to date. There’s also a huge stone with a now-blunt edge, on which the circumcision of chiefs’ and notables’ pre-adolescent sons was performed. A tough ordeal! But that’s not all! It seems there are more on the mountainside rising steeply behind the archaeological site—overturned tikis, platforms, and, apparently, a giant tiki at the top, which must have fallen but was visible from afar on the sea 30 or 40 years ago, according to the island’s elders. This meeting, worship, and living place—it was actually a small town—is immense. Thousands of people once lived in this part of the island. The site—a religious, social, and cultural sanctuary—would be the size of the largest Mayan sites in Yucatán, but the few concerned owners—two or three families who own the mountainside—don’t want to hear about intensive clearing or tree cutting for now. UNESCO rightly asks for some compliance efforts to grant special treatment to Hiva Oa in particular and the Marquesas in general. We’re not there yet, unfortunately, due to insurmountable local rigidities! This kind of attitude is quite typical in Polynesia: people are afraid to uncover *marae* buried under vegetation—they’re taboo and sometimes said to emit negative and deadly waves, so it’s better not to disturb or anger the ancient spirits or gods who might take revenge. The old religion is never far away in Polynesia, despite the successes of the missionaries.
We return to the guesthouse in the late afternoon. Last night in the Marquesas with Tania, who prepares a fine and delicious meal. Note that dinner costs 2,500 XPF per person.
**Day 8: May 5**
We take the plane as planned, via Nuku Hiva (short stopover). Arrival on time in Papeete.
May this travel journal inspire many of you to visit the Marquesas one day. It’s far, it’s expensive, it’s the trip of a lifetime—it’s unforgettable and unmissable.
Our itinerary is perfect for those who aren’t excited by cruises and prefer to get closer to the local communities. This 9-day trip cost us around 2500 € all-inclusive. For a 14-day cruise on the Aranui, expect to pay 2300 € per person for a basic cabin for four, or 3800 € per person for a superior double cabin.
Air Tahiti offers a 4-island Marquesas Pass (Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, and Hiva Oa) for 86,000 XPF (about 700 €). The journey is made on an ATR 72 from Tahiti to Nuku Hiva or Hiva Oa, and on a 19-seat Twin Otter between the islands (often only 13 or 15 seats are available due to cargo, so book well in advance). We’re traveling as a couple. We booked our family-run guesthouse stays at the Tourism Fair in early February, where you can meet the owners and make your choice. Stays are almost always half-board or breakfast-only. Transfers are usually included, but you can always book a car or taxi.
**NUKU HIVA**
**A LITTLE GEOGRAPHY** Nuku Hiva (NH) is located about 1,500 km from Tahiti, in the north of French Polynesia. At 387 km², it’s the second-largest island in French Polynesia after Tahiti. It was formed by incredible volcanic phenomena and cataclysms between 1 and 6 million years ago, which lifted the island thousands of meters above the sea. Even after millennia of slow erosion, collapses, and settling, NH remains the most majestic of the Marquesas, with its sheer cliffs, deep valleys featuring immense waterfalls, and black walls that were once the inner walls of enormous volcanoes.
**A LITTLE HISTORY** The first contact between NH’s inhabitants and Europeans was in 1595 with Spanish navigators who only stayed briefly. It wasn’t until the late 18th century that Europeans arrived in greater numbers on NH (and the other Marquesas Islands), disrupting a very fragile social and cultural balance. It’s believed that nearly 100,000 people lived on Nuku Hiva at that time—a population decimated over the decades by epidemics, diseases brought by Europeans, and alcohol used for barter. The disastrous result: by the 1930s, only 2,500 people remained, having largely lost their identity and living in poverty. Today, the island has about 2,600 inhabitants spread across several villages, with Taiohae as the main one.
**NUKU HIVA IN LITERATURE**
1 / One of the famous writers who visited NH and stayed there was Herman Melville, who arrived in July 1842, the author of *Moby Dick*. The island had just come under French protectorate. Seduced by the enchanting *vahinés* and dazzled by his paradisiacal vision of the place, Melville deserted his ship. He ended up a prisoner of a local tribe, the Taipi, in Taipivai, where he stayed for a month and a half until an Australian ship captain secured his release in exchange for a musket and a roll of cotton fabric! Melville wrote a novel about this tumultuous episode in his life, considered a classic of travel literature. The book, *Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life*, published in 1846 in the United States, was a huge success.
2 / Another famous Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, arrived in NH aboard a yacht that anchored in Anaho Bay, the island’s most beautiful, in July 1888. Stevenson was already known for two magnificent novels that marked their era: *Treasure Island* and *Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde*. Stevenson, too, was captivated by the island’s natural beauty, though he also noted the devastating decline in identity, socio-cultural life, and physical health of a population ravaged by disease and alcohol. His account of his stay, *In the South Seas: An Account of Experiences and Observations in the Marquesas, Paumotus, and Gilbert Islands During Two Cruises on the Yacht Casco (1888) and the Schooner Equator (1889)*, was published in 1896 in New York, four years after his death in Apia, Western Samoa, where he had settled. It was also published in London in 1900.
3 / In August 1903, Victor Segalen, a French naval doctor, ethnologist, and archaeologist, landed in NH from the ship *La Durance*, sent to Polynesia to recover the possessions of the painter Paul Gauguin, who had died in April of that year. He, too, was enthralled by the Marquesas but lamented the loss of identity, dignity, and pride of the Māori, alienated by a Christianization that destroyed their culture and customs, denied their gods, and erased their past. He wrote about his experience, doubts, and fears in *Les Immémoriaux*.
4 / In December 1907, Jack London arrived in NH aboard the sailboat *Stark*, following in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor, Herman Melville. London was in poor physical condition, exhausted from his relentless travels that had taken him from the Klondike in Canada to Japan, Australia, and London in Europe. He was appalled and shocked by Nuku Hiva’s degraded health situation: where Melville had encountered over 2,000 vigorous and healthy Marquesan warriors, London found only 12 suffering from various diseases—the rest had been wiped out by tuberculosis! His approach remained humanistic, and he maintained a sharp geopolitical awareness of these traditional Polynesian cultures, weakened by the inexorable advance of modernity in the early 20th century. He continued his journey to the Tuamotu Islands and Tahiti, publishing *Martin Eden*, the moving account of his initiatory voyage in the South Pacific, in 1911.
5 / Finally, Alain Gerbault, a writer, linguist, ethnologist, and tireless traveler, arrived in the Marquesas via the Panama Canal in December 1933. He was completely exhausted after an endless crossing on a small sailboat, the *Firecrest*. Enthralled by his stay in the Marquesas, he continued to the Tuamotu Islands in 1934, then Tahiti in 1935. Gerbault fought for the preservation of traditions, as well as the songs and dances banned by the Churches and the French Administration (these bans lasted over 50 years, mind you...!!!). Bora Bora remained his favorite island. A staunch Pétainist during World War II, he was forced to flee Bora Bora for Samoa, then Tonga, and finally Timor, a half-Portuguese island and thus neutral during the war. His travel accounts, *In Pursuit of the Sun: Logbook from New York to Tahiti* and *A Paradise Is Dying*, were published in the late 1940s. He died in Timor in 1941, and his ashes were repatriated to Bora Bora.
Back to our trip and stay.
**Day 1: April 27**
Departure from Papeete at 6:30 AM—we had to wake up two hours earlier and reach the airport in the dark. Takeoff at dawn, good weather en route, flight duration: 4 hours.
Arrival around 10:30 AM in Nuku Hiva, the first stop of this trip. We booked two nights in half-board at Pension Koku’u, transfers included. Maybe not such a great idea, those included transfers, especially on this unique island where the airport is located on *Terre Déserte*, on the other side of the mountain, opposite and about 45 km from the main village of Taiohae. They’re charged at a steep price. Expect 6,000 XPF round-trip by taxi, but 15,000 XPF charged by guesthouses or hotels. The difference is notable. It wasn’t the best idea, but we can’t go back. Even for residents like us who know how to travel in Polynesia, the Air Tahiti employee who sold me the Pass couldn’t give any useful advice about the stay itself—probably because he’d never been to the Marquesas. It’s really annoying! In short, the good idea to remember is renting a car (like a Suzuki) to be free to manage your time and stop at leisure. The road signage is a bit basic, but you’ll manage just fine. Our host Alvane waits for us—without a sign (sic!)—and after searching for each other for 5 minutes, we’re off on a journey of over an hour (with photo stops) in a Land Rover with smooth tires (luckily, it’s not raining!). The recently paved and marked mountain road is impeccable. No time to catch our breath at the guesthouse; we leave immediately (not a great idea after waking up at dawn plus 4 hours on a plane) for a half-day hike that was also included in the prepaid stay. A sandwich was provided (really pathetic for the physical effort required), we have water, and we fill a few bottles at the spring near the ceremonial site of Taipivai, our first stop. Then the hike begins in the Hanaheu Valley, descending toward Anaho Bay and its namesake beach. A magnificent and wild spot, a few sailboats anchored, we swim—the water is really warm, over 30°C at the shore. That warm is rare and not necessarily pleasant. We then have to climb a very steep slope; this hike is actually quite tough. The air is still, humid, and stifling under the foliage, there’s a bit of mud, and tiny ants (which don’t bite, I’ll have you know), locally called *fofolles*, running over shoes, ankles, and calves. Not very pleasant...! On top of that, there are mosquitoes to protect against! In hindsight, it seems wise to bring energy bars from Papeete if you plan to hike on the afternoon of your arrival day. We weren’t careful... Result: a moment of weakness for me and a hyperventilation attack climbing back up from Anaho Bay!!! We return to the guesthouse at night. There we find Claudine and her four children—Marquesan-style atmosphere, friendly and casual. We share family life. Very simple room with a bathroom, no mosquitoes, we can sleep with the window open, but the night will be noisy, as is often the case in Polynesia. Roosters are everywhere and don’t sleep, dogs bark or whine. So we end up waking up early... like everyone else.
**Day 2: April 28**
We booked a full-day excursion with Thierry: it starts with a 45-minute boat ride to reach Hakatea Beach, hidden in a small secret bay like many along Nuku Hiva’s coasts. From there, the hike lasts all day—11 km round-trip on flat but also rugged terrain (ancient paved and elevated paths over 1,000 years old)—and river crossings. Bring the right shoes (like plastic Crocs with high socks—not very stylish but practical). We cross the former village of Hakaui, walk along the foundations of dwellings, and there are still weathered tikis in the lush vegetation. The ultimate goal of this hike is to reach the tall Vaipo waterfall. The place is magical, with openings in the vegetation and immense trees allowing photos of the treetops and caves where funeral canoes containing the bones of chiefs or great warriors were once placed. We return the same way to the beach and take another boat ride to reach Taihoae’s port. Back at the guesthouse after a glimpse of Taihoae’s waterfront.











**UA POU**
**Day 3: April 29**
Back to the airport in the late morning for the second flight of the trip to Ua Pou. 20-minute crossing in a Twin Otter (18 seats but only 13 occupied due to cargo between the islands). Beautiful weather, blue sea, nice photos to take upon departure from NH and arrival in UP. We’re greeted by Jérôme, a former military man turned tourism professional, who runs Pension Pukue’e with his wife Elisa, a native of UP. We’re in for two exceptional days. The guesthouse is comfortable, Jérôme and Elisa are very professional and pleasant. Jérôme is also a professional hiker, and Elisa is an excellent cook. We leave quickly for a half-day excursion to Hohoi, after a stop at the archaeological, cultural, and religious site of Maui’a, the Tavaka tribe’s territory. Jérôme is there to explain how Marquesan society functioned at the time and the events that took place on a site still largely buried under vegetation. Then we visit a flower-stone sculptor he knows—the only place in the Marquesas where you’ll find these stones. They’re collected in the river flowing into the sea at Hohoi, sometimes on the beach itself. Back to the guesthouse.
**Day 4: April 30**
A nature hike in the mountains—moderately difficult—toward the Vaiea waterfall is on our program for a good 4 hours. It’s hot, there are mosquitoes, and the dip in the pool under the waterfall (24°C water) is a rare pleasure. Lunch at a friend of Jérôme’s, a former chef for French minister François Fillon, who prepares delicious food. Elisa picks us up by car to return to the guesthouse. Ua Pou is a beautiful and elegant island with its sharp peaks and wild nature. Our favorite, thanks to Jérôme and his wife.







**UA HUKA**
**Day 4: May 1**
Departure for Ua Huka, the smallest inhabited island in the northern group of the Marquesas, located about 1,300 km northeast of Tahiti. Landing is at the oldest airfield in the Marquesas, built in 1972, between the villages of Vaipaee and Hane. Ua Huka has about 680 inhabitants, according to the last census, spread across 3 villages (since the 1870s): Vaipaee, Hane, and Hokatu. The island peaks at Mount Hitikau at only 884 meters. Its origin: a Hawaiian-type shield volcano that—over a few million years—collapsed to become a caldera (or elliptical depression) in which two small volcanoes appeared, the craters of Tahoatikiau and Teepoepo, now part of the Vaikivi Park. The island is rugged and wild, lower than the others, so less cloud-covered and drier. The bays are jagged, the coastline in ochre tones above the intense blue of the sea, and the beaches are constantly disturbed by the powerful surf. The village of Hokatu is only a few kilometers away (just 14 km of road on the island), but Maurice, our host, drives slowly, and it takes time to go up and down. The road is entirely paved or concreted, which isn’t the case on Ua Pou, for example. The guesthouse is disappointing, perched above the village and thus isolated. Beautiful view of the famous Hane motu and the sparkling sea under the bright sun. Apart from that, there are mosquitoes and cockroaches, the bungalow isn’t clean. Meals are taken with Maurice and Delphine in the village—fine dining isn’t on the menu! Ouch!!! We didn’t luck out...
**Day 5: May 2**
Early in the morning, after breakfast, Delphine takes us to the craft center, which turns out to be a letdown—the items for sale are, in my opinion, crude and poorly carved. Nothing like what’s offered at the Marquesas Fair, held twice a year in Papeete, where you can admire and buy small wonders: wood carvings, flower stone, and coral. Delphine is disappointed we’re not interested, and it shows... She’s a bit sulky! These are items meant for Aranui cruise passengers who land on Ua Huka once every two weeks... Solo travelers like us don’t seem to interest her much. The rest of the day—spent with Maurice—is dedicated to visiting cultural centers and small museums, like the Sea Museum in Hane with its ancient canoes, the municipal archaeological museum on the Te Tumu site above the airfield, the petroglyph house near Hokatu Beach, and finally the Papuakeikaraa arboretum, which gathers endemic plants from all over Polynesia and an impressive citrus collection. No excursion planned to Vaikivi Park, toward the previously mentioned craters that recall the island’s volcanic past. Also missing are the viewpoints, the unique endemic vegetation, and especially the petroglyphs. Too bad... at that price!!! Still, in the evening, we go fishing—with sandwiches and drinks in coolers—with other villagers from the dock at the end of the paved road. It’s cool, windy, no mosquitoes, lots of fish caught, and a great atmosphere. Plus, magnificently starry skies.
Ua Huka is one of the rare islands not invaded by the black rat, which has preserved its birdlife, particularly the ultramarine lorikeet (or *pihiti* in Marquesan), which feeds almost exclusively on flower nectar (banana, coconut, hibiscus, mango, guava trees). A dog imported from New Zealand has been specially trained to detect rats: it inspects cargo unloaded from boats and the docks.
I recommend spending two full days on the island—one for visiting the various museums, the other for hiking in the island’s center park, where the archaeological sites are in their raw state: foundations of agricultural terrace walls, gathering places (or *tohua*), dwelling pavements (or *paepae*), sacred sites (or *me’ae* in Marquesan, *marae* in Tahitian) with their tikis and petroglyphs.
To finish, a bit of info on the island’s name, tied to Marquesan oral culture: according to the legend of the creation of the six Marquesas Islands, Ua Huka is the one that puts the finishing touch on the construction of the god Oatea’s house, each island having a defined architectural function. Ua Huka represents the hole (*ua*) where the god deposits what’s left (*huka* in Marquesan) of the unused materials during construction.

**HIVA OA**
**Day 6: May 3**
Departure in the late morning for Hiva Oa. Maurice—who had other things to do—dropped us off at the airfield 3 hours early... so this stop is a bit of a flop, even if we decided to stay positive! Hiva Oa is the third-largest island in French Polynesia after Tahiti and Nuku Hiva, and before Raiatea in the Leeward Islands. The island is beautiful, lush, verdant, and jagged. The mountains soar into the sky, the sea views are grand, the light is sublime—we’re lucky. Beautiful weather. Tania from Pension Kanahau waits for us at the airport. We’re in for two wonderful days with her. Tania is welcoming, smiling, and dynamic. What a pleasure to be with her, at her place—she cooks divinely and serves the best tuna in the world (the Big Eye reserved for the Japanese) and croquettes made with lobster, shrimp, and crab with breadfruit cubes, for example. Comfortable bungalow, no mosquitoes at night, we can sleep with the window open. It’s fantastic! After settling in, Tania takes us to town in Atuona, a pleasant and well-laid-out little village. We start with lunch—a delicious raw fish in coconut milk—then continue with the must-see attractions: the Catholic cemetery where Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel’s graves are, overlooking the town; the abandoned Protestant cemetery, reclaimed by the bush, with impressive Marquesan warrior tombs made of huge coral slabs and adorned with a tiki head (harder to find, as no one goes there... ask for directions!); the craft center; the Gauguin Museum (and the Jacques Brel Museum); and the waterfront. While we stroll peacefully, Tania organizes an excursion for the next day, May 4, a full day with Pifa O’Connor, a 36-year-old who knows his island inside out, is passionate about local history, and with whom we’ll hit it off.
**Day 7: May 4**
Pifa arrives at 8 AM sharp at the guesthouse, and we immediately buy sandwiches and water at a small supermarket in Atuona. First, we make a brief stop by the roadside at an unmarked spot, from which we descend a small path through dense vegetation leading to the famous smiling tiki—the only one of its kind in the Marquesas and Polynesia. The place is improbable, the tiki isn’t huge, but it’s beautiful and impressive. Then we’re off on the road that, dizzyingly, runs along and overlooks the island’s northern coast, at the edge of the ancient volcano. Few vehicles pass, the road—now a rocky track—is full of potholes, and we proceed slowly. (Note that this road has been fully paved since 2018.) The panoramas are majestic, with every shade of green against the blue sea. We stop again at the top of a cliff adorned with a huge stone, the *sacrifice stone*, from which young virgin girls were once thrown into the sea to appease angry gods. Another pause for lunch this time, at a small restaurant near the exceptional archaeological site of Puamau. We’ll experience the highlights of this trip during this excursion with our guide, Pifa, who spares no explanations. We discover, on a vast esplanade, the ceremonial complexes of Ta’a Oa and Meae Te I’Ipona, the latter featuring superb tikis, particularly the reclining tiki—or *Maki Taua Pepe*—representing Motherhood, a woman giving birth in a squatting position, as was often the case in many civilizations. Also notable is the *Takaii*, the largest tiki recorded in Polynesia to date. There’s also a huge stone with a now-blunt edge, on which the circumcision of chiefs’ and notables’ pre-adolescent sons was performed. A tough ordeal! But that’s not all! It seems there are more on the mountainside rising steeply behind the archaeological site—overturned tikis, platforms, and, apparently, a giant tiki at the top, which must have fallen but was visible from afar on the sea 30 or 40 years ago, according to the island’s elders. This meeting, worship, and living place—it was actually a small town—is immense. Thousands of people once lived in this part of the island. The site—a religious, social, and cultural sanctuary—would be the size of the largest Mayan sites in Yucatán, but the few concerned owners—two or three families who own the mountainside—don’t want to hear about intensive clearing or tree cutting for now. UNESCO rightly asks for some compliance efforts to grant special treatment to Hiva Oa in particular and the Marquesas in general. We’re not there yet, unfortunately, due to insurmountable local rigidities! This kind of attitude is quite typical in Polynesia: people are afraid to uncover *marae* buried under vegetation—they’re taboo and sometimes said to emit negative and deadly waves, so it’s better not to disturb or anger the ancient spirits or gods who might take revenge. The old religion is never far away in Polynesia, despite the successes of the missionaries.
We return to the guesthouse in the late afternoon. Last night in the Marquesas with Tania, who prepares a fine and delicious meal. Note that dinner costs 2,500 XPF per person.
**Day 8: May 5**
We take the plane as planned, via Nuku Hiva (short stopover). Arrival on time in Papeete.
May this travel journal inspire many of you to visit the Marquesas one day. It’s far, it’s expensive, it’s the trip of a lifetime—it’s unforgettable and unmissable.
Dormir à l'aéroport de Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Dans le cadre d'un tour du monde, nous arrivons à papeete vers 22h dans 3semaines. Nous redecollons le lendemain vers midi pour maupiti. Savez vous si on peut dormir dans l'aéroport? Ou avez vous une alternative à un prix (très) raisonnable? On a un petit budget (camping prévu sur les îles).
Merci d'avance pour vos suggestions, Eva
Dans le cadre d'un tour du monde, nous arrivons à papeete vers 22h dans 3semaines. Nous redecollons le lendemain vers midi pour maupiti. Savez vous si on peut dormir dans l'aéroport? Ou avez vous une alternative à un prix (très) raisonnable? On a un petit budget (camping prévu sur les îles).
Merci d'avance pour vos suggestions, Eva
Location de voiture aéroport de Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour ,
J aimerai savoir si quelqu'un a déjà loué une voiture avec eco car à l aeroport de Tahiti .
Car les tarifs sont beaucoup moins chers que les autres .
Merci pour vos réponses 😉
Logement proche de l'aéroport de Papeete English translation pending
bonjour
lors de notre tour du monde, nous faisons un stop en Polynésie de 15 jours et nous allons atterrir à Papeete à minuit.
est-il simple de trouver un taxi à cette heure ci pour nous rendre dans un logement que nous aurons réservé à l'avance dans le centre de Papeete ou y a t-il un/plusieurs logements proche de l'aéroport pour nous éviter de payer un taxi (de ce que j'ai pu lire sur le forum, très cher !!)
merci par avance
lors de notre tour du monde, nous faisons un stop en Polynésie de 15 jours et nous allons atterrir à Papeete à minuit.
est-il simple de trouver un taxi à cette heure ci pour nous rendre dans un logement que nous aurons réservé à l'avance dans le centre de Papeete ou y a t-il un/plusieurs logements proche de l'aéroport pour nous éviter de payer un taxi (de ce que j'ai pu lire sur le forum, très cher !!)
merci par avance
Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea-Tahaa depuis Papeete en bateau? English translation pending
Oye oye la communauté des voyageurs ! Appel aux fins connaisseurs de la Polynésie française et des liaisons inter-îles de la Société par bateau !
J'aimerais savoir s'il est possible d'enchaîner (relativement facilement) par bateau l'ensemble de ces îles depuis Tahiti : Moorea, Huahine et le duo Raiatea-Tahaa ? Quelle serait d'après vous la formule présentant le meilleur rapport qualité/prix 😉 (pas trop galère à un prix raisonnable) ?
Merci d'avance pour vos retours.
Volantys
J'aimerais savoir s'il est possible d'enchaîner (relativement facilement) par bateau l'ensemble de ces îles depuis Tahiti : Moorea, Huahine et le duo Raiatea-Tahaa ? Quelle serait d'après vous la formule présentant le meilleur rapport qualité/prix 😉 (pas trop galère à un prix raisonnable) ?
Merci d'avance pour vos retours.
Volantys
Salaire suffisant pour un jeune couple à Papeete? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je me permet d'ouvrir à nouveau un sujet abordé 15'000 fois, mais certains dates de plusieurs années et les choses ont peut être quelque peu changés.
Voila ma situation, nous sommes un jeune couple de 24 ans et nous avons tout deux trouvé un travail, tout deux rémunéré autour des 200'000 CFP (donc pour un budget commun de 400'000). En fouillant dans les sujets je n'arrive pas à savoir si les gens (principalement Bobcat et EricMoorea) parlent en budget commun ou individuel.
Nous souhaitons nous installer aux alentours proches de Papeete, je ne tiens pas à me taper les embouteillage tous les jours 😎
Nous aimons bien sortir, avoir quelques activités etc. Je souhaiterais acquerir un scooter (bref une vie normal sans trop de prétention).
Notre budget vous paraît il raisonnable? Sachant que nous arriverons avec des économies pour nous aider à nous installer.
Je ne tiens à venir m'établir en Polynésie, quand bien même je l'adore, si c'est pour me serrer la ceinture.
Autre question, qu'en est-il des assurances maladies, des charges & cotisations etc. ?
Merci d'avance pour réponses.
Voila ma situation, nous sommes un jeune couple de 24 ans et nous avons tout deux trouvé un travail, tout deux rémunéré autour des 200'000 CFP (donc pour un budget commun de 400'000). En fouillant dans les sujets je n'arrive pas à savoir si les gens (principalement Bobcat et EricMoorea) parlent en budget commun ou individuel.
Nous souhaitons nous installer aux alentours proches de Papeete, je ne tiens pas à me taper les embouteillage tous les jours 😎
Nous aimons bien sortir, avoir quelques activités etc. Je souhaiterais acquerir un scooter (bref une vie normal sans trop de prétention).
Notre budget vous paraît il raisonnable? Sachant que nous arriverons avec des économies pour nous aider à nous installer.
Je ne tiens à venir m'établir en Polynésie, quand bien même je l'adore, si c'est pour me serrer la ceinture.
Autre question, qu'en est-il des assurances maladies, des charges & cotisations etc. ?
Merci d'avance pour réponses.
Idées cadeaux pour un départ à Papeete? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
j'ai des amis qui quittent la France métropolitaine pour aller vivre définitivement à Papeete et je voudrais leur offrir des cadeaux pour leur départ. (ils connaissent déjà l'ile puisque originaires de là bas) Quel type de cadeaux puis je offrir ? Que ne trouveront il pas là bas ? Merci de vos idées nombreuses !!!
Baisse des tarifs pour un vol Paris - Papeete? English translation pending
Cela fait un mois que je cherche un vol pour Papeete qui ne soit pas hors de prix ! J'ai trouvé un circuit beaucoup moins cher que le traditionnel Paris - Los Angeles - Papeete mais c'est une vrai expédition : Paris Dubai - Auckland (avec arrête technique en Autralie) sur emirates et ensuite Auckland - Papeete avec New Zealand. Le retour IDEM. Pour 4 (3 adultes et 1 enfants) économie de 2600 € par rapport à Air France. Il faut compter en tout 38 heures de voyage et avec les risques que cela comporte (retard de vol, etc....) qui pourrait nous faire louper la correspondance à Auckland puisque l'on change de compagnie. Bref, le prix est très interessant surtout avec la super compagnie aérienne Emirates mais alors c'est long.😛
Alors ma question qui, je l'avoue est "débile" mais je tente quand même, est il est possible que Air France baisse ses tarifs dans quelques temps histoire de bouster et remplir son avion ou bien il ne faut pas y compter et il vaut mieux prend les billets tout de suite ?? Est ce quelqu'un aurait remarqué une baisse dans les années précédentes ?
Merci pour vos réponses quelle qu'elle soit.
Alors ma question qui, je l'avoue est "débile" mais je tente quand même, est il est possible que Air France baisse ses tarifs dans quelques temps histoire de bouster et remplir son avion ou bien il ne faut pas y compter et il vaut mieux prend les billets tout de suite ?? Est ce quelqu'un aurait remarqué une baisse dans les années précédentes ?
Merci pour vos réponses quelle qu'elle soit.
Prix des billets d'avion Barcelone-Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour,
quelqu'un connait bien l'agence de voyage (www.opodo.fr)? Est-ce qu'elle est sérieuse? Comment est possible que les billets d'avion varient entre 910.-- et 1908.-- Euros d'un jour à l'autre? C'est pour prendre le vol depuis Barcelona (Espagne) à Papeete (Tahiti). Nous cherchons les billets d'avion les moins chers.
Merci pour des conseils.
quelqu'un connait bien l'agence de voyage (www.opodo.fr)? Est-ce qu'elle est sérieuse? Comment est possible que les billets d'avion varient entre 910.-- et 1908.-- Euros d'un jour à l'autre? C'est pour prendre le vol depuis Barcelona (Espagne) à Papeete (Tahiti). Nous cherchons les billets d'avion les moins chers.
Merci pour des conseils.
Chants polyphoniques des "mamas" à Papeete English translation pending
Bonjour
Nous partons en polynésie pour la période du 6 septembre au 24 septembre.
Nous aurions aimé assister aux messes des "mamas" à Papeete mais celles ci ont lieu le dimanche. Or les dimanches nous serons sur : Moorea le 9/9 Raiatea le 16/9 Bora Bora le 23/9
Je voudrais savoir s'il y a des offices similaires sur les îles ci-dessus citées ou s'il y a d'autres offices à Papeete
Merci de vos conseils
martine
Nous partons en polynésie pour la période du 6 septembre au 24 septembre.
Nous aurions aimé assister aux messes des "mamas" à Papeete mais celles ci ont lieu le dimanche. Or les dimanches nous serons sur : Moorea le 9/9 Raiatea le 16/9 Bora Bora le 23/9
Je voudrais savoir s'il y a des offices similaires sur les îles ci-dessus citées ou s'il y a d'autres offices à Papeete
Merci de vos conseils
martine
Change à l'aéroport de Papeete English translation pending
A l'attention de tous ceux qui se rendent en POLYNESIE: il n'existe AUCUN bureau de change et AUCUNE banque à l'aéroport de PAPEETE. Donc, avant votre départ, il sera nécessaire de faire le change de vos Frs Pacifique dans une banque de Papeete, pendant bien sur les heures d'ouverture.
Sinon, vous resterez avec des Francs Pacifique que vous ne pourrez certainement pas changer en Métropole.