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by Cargo Ship to the Marquesas in the South Seas

12 days
Start and end in Papeete
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 10 - 150
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Papeete

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Tuamotu Archipelago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided shore excursion to island sites
    • Visit to local villages
    Landmarks
    Fakarava
    Makatea
    Kauehi
  3. Day 3

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Polynesian cultural workshops (weaving, dancing, cooking, pareo wrapping, ukulele, language)
    • On-board lectures
    • Access to fitness room
    • Swimming pool access
    • Polynesian spa (optional services may apply)

    Optional Activities

    • Boutique shopping
  4. Day 4

    Nuku Hiva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal cooked in underground oven (umu)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Notre Dame Church
    • Visit to Tohua Kamuihei archaeological site
    • Traditional songs and dance performances
    • Traditional lunch cooked in underground umu
    • Exploration of arts and crafts center
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Church
    Tohua Kamuihei
    Taiohae Bay
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  5. Day 5

    Ua Pou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Marquesan lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Center for Craftsmanship
    • Dance performance including Ua Pou bird dance
    • Marquesan lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike to the cross
    Landmarks
    Hakahau Bay
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  6. Day 6

    Ua Huka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Marquesan lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Four-wheel drive excursion to Hane
    • Visit to botanical garden
    • Visit to Te Tumu cultural center and museum
    • Visit to petroglyph museum
    • Visit to woodcarvers' workshops in Hokatu
    • Visit to maritime museum
    • Marquesan lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon hike to see red tuff tikis
    Landmarks
    Baie Invisible
    Te Tumu Cultural Center
    Hokatu
  7. Day 7

    Hiva Oa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to cemetery with graves of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel
    • Visit to Gauguin Museum (replica of House of Joy)
    • Visit to Brel Museum
    Landmarks
    Gauguin Museum
    Brel Museum
  8. Day 8

    Hiva Oa - Tahuata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Off-road vehicle drive to Puamau
    • Guided tour of Mea'e Iipona archaeological site
    • Visit to impressive church of Tahuata
    Landmarks
    Mea'e Iipona
    Tahuata Church
  9. Day 9

    Fatu Hiva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic (if hiking), or Lunch in local restaurant (if not hiking)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Demonstration of tapa-making by local women
    • Visit to Omoa village

    Optional Activities

    • 16 km hike from Omoa to Hanavave with picnic
    • Visit to Bay of Virgins in Hanavave
    Landmarks
    Bay of Virgins
    Omoa
    Hanavave
  10. Day 10

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Swimming pool access
    • On-board lectures
  11. Day 11

    Rangiroa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling in the lagoon
    • "Shooting the Pass" diving experience
    • Glass-bottom boat tour
    • Visit to pearl farm
    • Shopping for pearls and mother-of-pearl jewelry
    Landmarks
    Rangiroa
  12. Day 12

    Papeete

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Meals
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
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    13 Jun, 2026
    To Wednesday
    24 Jun, 2026
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    4 Jul, 2026
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    15 Jul, 2026
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    18 Jul, 2026
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    29 Jul, 2026
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    1 Aug, 2026
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    12 Aug, 2026
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    15 Aug, 2026
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    26 Aug, 2026
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    29 Aug, 2026
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    9 Sep, 2026
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    5 Dec, 2026
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    16 Dec, 2026
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    19 Dec, 2026
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    30 Dec, 2026
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  • From Saturday
    23 Jan, 2027
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    3 Feb, 2027
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    11 Feb, 2027
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    22 Feb, 2027
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for French Polynesia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for French Polynesia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for French Polynesia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Inventia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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