There are so many beautiful islands, hotels and in the Islands of Tahiti that it is often overwhelming when you start to plan a trip. Whether you book on your own or through a Tahiti Specialist, there are many planning considerations to evaluate. Below are some of the initial questions that our clients ask us when we are getting to know them as we help them to plan the perfect Tahiti Honeymoon or Vacation. Some of the questions below are specific to working with Venture Tahiti. However, many answers may be helpful to you.
One of the wonderful things about French Polynesia is the variety of experiences available in just one destination. For most travelers, we recommend a combination of Moorea and Bora Bora for their first trip – Bora Bora is the jewel of the South Pacific, and the magnificent island of Moorea complements it very well. We explain more about our favorite islands in our article, "Where is Tahiti". There are other islands we’d recommend for repeat visitors or those in search of something “off the beaten path.” Just connect with one of our Certified Tahiti Specialists to help them recommend the best itinerary for your trip of a lifetime!
Faa’a International airport in Papeete, Tahiti is approximately 8 ½ hours from North America, 6 hours from Honolulu, 5 hours from Auckland, or 11 hours from Tokyo.
It may be necessary to spend a night in Papeete, Tahiti depending upon your flight schedule. If you arrive in Papeete late in the day, then you should plan on spending your arrival night on the island of Tahiti because most flights or ferries are not offered after 5pm. If your return flight to the United States departs Papeete early in the morning, then you should plan to spend your last night on the main island of Tahiti because most flights from connecting islands do not arrive until 8:30am or later.
Most of the major hotels in French Polynesia have not adapted the “all-inclusive” model and instead have the European “a la carte” model. There are one or two hotels that offer all meals, beverages, activities, etc. as part of their “all-inclusive” rate. However, most hotels will include American buffet breakfast as part of their standard rate and offer the option to pre-purchase a dinner, lunch, or lunch and dinner plan. In most cases, there is no cost incentive to pre-purchase meals. In other words, you may not save any money by buying a dinner plan. This also allows you the flexibility of trying restaurants outside of your hotel or resort. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Our experts can make recommendations about your specific islands and hotels to be sure that you get the best bang for your buck.
We want you to feel comfortable with all the facts about your trip before you make a commitment. Rest assured that you won’t have to pay toward your trip until your reservations have been confirmed. To secure your reservations and finalize your booking, a deposit will be processed upon confirmation and then the balance of your trip will be due at least 45 days prior to your departure (in most cases). Please see our Booking and Deposit Procedures for more detail on deposit requirements.
In many cases, we can meet or beat quotes you may have received from other companies. Simply provide us with the written quote and our team will make sure you receive an “apples to apples” comparison to get you the best value for your dollar. Of course, our expertise and superior service will remain unmatched!
Of course! Clients are welcome to break up their final balance payments if they prefer. These payments can be for whatever amount you desire, whenever you prefer. We will provide you with a receipt via email for all payments processed. The only requirement is that your trip balance is paid in full by the due date, which is usually 45 days before your departure.
We accept payments by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Zelle, personal checks, and bank transfers.
Our package price includes all VAT taxes, resort fees and resort taxes. There is a communal tax of approximately $1.60 – $2.20 per person per night that will be imposed by the local government. For legal reasons, we are not able to collect and pay this tax in advance and it must be paid directly to the hotels upon check-out. Other than this small local tax, there will be no added costs at check-out apart from any incidental spending you may have charged to your room during your stay (beverages, meals, spa treatments, etc.).
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Even if you would prefer to book your own travel, a few quick answers from our experts could save you valuable time. Otherwise, If you would like to work with a Venture Tahiti Specialist to discover the hotels and islands that best fit your preferences and have every detail taken care of for you, just let us know. We are happy to help.
