A 10-day budget itinerary: Tahiti, Moorea and Huahine

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This itinerary keeps costs down by choosing three islands that are easy to connect and rich in guesthouses, snacks and free activities. Adapt it to your dates and budget.

Prices in this article are indicative ranges to help you plan. They change with the season and the provider, so always check current rates directly before you book. The Pacific franc (XPF) is pegged to the euro at roughly 119 XPF for 1 €.

Days 1 to 3: Tahiti

  • Arrive at Faa’a airport and settle into a guesthouse on Tahiti.
  • Visit Papeete market and eat at the roulottes in the evening.
  • Take a day trip to the waterfalls and the water gardens.

Days 4 to 6: Moorea

  • Take the ferry from Papeete to Moorea.
  • Stay in a family guesthouse on Moorea and rent a bicycle or scooter for a day.
  • Go to the Opunohu Lookout and spend a day at a public beach with a snorkel.
  • Eat at local snacks.

Days 7 to 10: Huahine

  • Take the ferry back to Tahiti, then a domestic flight to Huahine.
  • Stay in a guesthouse on Huahine: it is a quieter island with a village atmosphere.
  • Rent a bike or scooter to explore, snorkel from the shore and visit the marae.
  • Return to Tahiti for your international flight.

Where this saves money

  • One inexpensive ferry and only a few domestic flights.
  • Guesthouses instead of resorts.
  • Roulottes and snacks for most meals.
  • Mostly free activities, plus one or two paid excursions of your choice.

Variations

Shorter on time? Keep Tahiti and Moorea only. Want more islands? Add Raiatea or Taha’a next to Huahine. More budget room? Add a few days on Bora Bora in a guesthouse near Matira.