Itinerary (day-by-day)

Day 1 - Your guides will meet your flight at Papeete's Faaa Airport, then transfer to our hotel located by the waterfront. We set the bikes up and then head out for your first taste of Polynesia cuisine, perhaps some poisson cru or freshly grilled lagoon fish.

Day 2 - After breakfast we will set out on a warm-up ride along Tahiti's north shoreline. Your ride will take in the Black Sand Beach at historic Point Venus and the Faarumai Waterfalls. Upon our return, we will check in for our cruise, then set out to explore downtown Papeete, visiting the colorful Municipal Market and the Museum of Tahiti. 35 mi / 56 km

Day 3 - A relaxing morning is in store as we sail to the Leeward Islands arriving around noon at the twin islands of Huahine-nui and Huahine-iti. After lunch, we set out to cycle around Huahine-iti, visiting diminutive villages and white sand beaches. We will also cycle some of the remote side roads of Huahine-nui. This island is not heavily visited by tourists, with only a couple of hotels, so presents a authentic taste of the island lifestyle. Tonight, we remain anchored off Huahine, with an opportunity to head ashore to visit the local watering holes. 27 mi / 43 km

Day 4 - The Star Flyer weighs anchor as the sun rises and we sail across the open straits to Raiatea. The second largest island, Raiatea is thought to be the point of origin of the ancient Polynesians as they journeyed to Hawaii and New Zealand. We will enjoy a metric century, looping the entire island with a visit to the Marae Taputaputea (temple) thought to be the historic center of religion in Polynesia. After dinner, we sail to Taha'a, a smaller island located in the same lagoon as Raiatea. 65 mi / 104 km

Day 5 - Taha'a is one of the least visited islands in Polynesia. In fact small farms and fishing are the main stays of the island and souvenir shops are next to impossible to find. We will head out for a short ride in the morning, exploring the coastal roads snaking around turquoise lagoons. After lunch, we sail for fabled Bora Bora, arriving as the sun sets behind its spectacular mountain peaks. 25 mi / 40 km

Day 6 - Bora Bora is the picture perfect image of paradise ... lush, rugged mountains rising above white sand beaches lined with palm trees, deep blue lagoons encircled by reefs and tiny islets ... unfortunately this means lots of tourists and resorts. We spend the morning on a ride that loops the entire island. The afternoon is free with time to shop, head for a nearby beach, or hop a boat to one of the nearby motus. 22 mi / 35 km

Day 7 - On this morning at sea, we head back to the windward islands to the Island of Moorea. After dropping anchor in one of Moorea's two scenic bays, we will enjoy a brief afternoon spin, that loops around the sacred Mt Rotui, visiting some of the interior portions of the islands that most visitors miss. We will also tackle the short climb to the Belvedere Overlook to enjoy its spectacular views of the island. 20 mi / 32 km

Day 8 - On our last day of cycling we loop of the entire island of Moorea. We'll visit the octagonal church of Papetoai, some ancient Maraes, fishing villages and beautiful vistas. On our last leg of the cycling, we can stop at the markets of Maharepa and Paopao for handicrafts and other souvenirs. As the sunsets, our clipper ship will sail back to Papeete. 36 mi / 58 km

Day 9 - After breakfast, we will disembark and bid each other our fond farewells. We provide transfers back to the airport for your flights home will be provided.

Prices:

Tour cost: $3695 Category 2 Cabin
                   $3545 Category 3 Cabin
                   $3395 Category 4 Cabin

Port Taxes: $220
Single supplement: $1750
Tour deposit: $600

Lodging:

Cruiseship & Hotel (Day 1 only)
... More information on the Barquentine sailing ship, Star Flyer.

What's Included:

• 8 nights accommodation (double occupancy)
• 8 dinners
• 8 lunches
• 8 breakfasts
• Airport Shuttles
• Guide staff
• Route sheets

Meeting & Flights:

Meet at Papeete Airport on Day 1

Fly into Papeete (PPT) anytime on Day 1
Fly out of Papeete (PPT) after 9 am on Day 9

Visas & Travel Documents:

Passports are required for all guests. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity past your intended travel dates. Visas are not required for citizens of the USA, Canada, UK, EU, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Citizens of other nations should check with the French Embassy in their country.

Route Conditions

The majority of the ride is on paved roads, with some stretches of hard packed coral sand roads (almost as hard and smooth as pavement). Traffic is moderate to light and very bike friendly. The route is suitable for performance road, sport road and touring bikes. Terrain is a mix of flat, with some coastal hills.

Payment Dates & Cancellations:

This tour has a 90 Day Prior to Departure deadline for balance due and cancellations. All bookings must be paid in full on or before 90 days prior to departure (not the 45 day deadline listed in our general booking conditions). In addition the cancellation deadline for receiving a partial refund or transferring to another date is also 90 days prior to departure. Please review the Booking Terms and Conditions Addendum for Bike & Sail Polynesia for complete terms.

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Go When You Want
Private departures for groups can be scheduled pretty much year round. November thru April is rainy season, which means refreshing afternoon showers, not all day rains. May through October is the dry season with a slight chance of rain (they are tropical islands after all). A minimum of 8 guests is required for a private departure.

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