One of the few places on earth that everyone must witness in their lifetime

Our 12-day French Polynesia Photo Tour and Landscape Adventure takes place on the South Pacific’s three most popular islands – Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea. Tahiti, which is the gateway to the windward islands, is home to local markets and a wonderful collection of photographic cultural experiences. Moorea, just a 30-minute speed catamaran ride from Tahiti, is all about nature and adventure. And Bora Bora, a short flight away, is all about the Blue Lagoon. Bora Bora is perhaps one of the most remote and exotic destinations in the world, and should be on every adventure traveler’s bucket list.

French Polynesia’s Society Islands archipelago, a commonwealth of France, consists of 118 islands and atolls that stretch for more than 1,200 miles across the South Pacific Ocean. The small, but beautiful island of Moorea will impress you with its green mountain peaks and plummeting waterfalls, scenic bays and breathtaking lookouts. It’s known for its jagged volcanic mountains and sandy beaches. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and the settlements around Cook’s Bay. Inland, hiking trails wind through rainforest on the slopes of Mount Tohivea. The Belvedere Lookout has panoramic views of the island’s peaks and Tahiti in the distance. Bora Bora is a small island northwest of Tahiti. Its stunning Mount Otemanu (2385 ft) is one of the South Pacific’s most iconic landmarks. In Disney’s animated movie ‘Moana’, as Moana grows up, it’s easy to see how her fictional island Motunui was heavily inspired by Otemanu. It’s surrounded by sand-fringed motus (islets) and a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, it’s known for its scuba diving and exclusive guest bungalows that are perched over the water on stilts.

This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.

In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas, and great fun. What better place to express your creativity than in French Polynesia.

French Polynesia’s Society Islands archipelago, a commonwealth of France, consists of 118 islands and atolls that stretch for more than 1,200 miles across the South Pacific Ocean. The small, but beautiful island of Moorea will impress you with its green mountain peaks and plummeting waterfalls, scenic bays and breathtaking lookouts. It’s known for its jagged volcanic mountains and sandy beaches. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and the settlements around Cook’s Bay. Inland, hiking trails wind through rainforest on the slopes of Mount Tohivea. The Belvedere Lookout has panoramic views of the island’s peaks and Tahiti in the distance. Bora Bora is a small island northwest of Tahiti. Its stunning Mount Otemanu (2385 ft) is one of the South Pacific’s most iconic landmarks. In Disney’s animated movie ‘Moana’, as Moana grows up, it’s easy to see how her fictional island Motunui was heavily inspired by Otemanu. It’s surrounded by sand-fringed motus (islets) and a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, it’s known for its scuba diving and exclusive guest bungalows that are perched over the water on stilts.

This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.

In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas, and great fun. What better place to express your creativity than in French Polynesia.

TOUR OVERVIEW

*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.