35 nights. United States of America, French Polynesia

Day 1

san diego, california

Departure: 17:00

San Diego, California, is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States and, arguably, one of the most beautiful. The whitewashed stucco buildings give a Mediterranean-style flavour to the architecture while the culture has a decidedly Mexican influence to it. Despite this foreign-country look and feel, the city of San Diego is uniquely American and a truly memorable place to visit. Mission Beach, one of the city’s most iconic spots, is perfect for surfing and relaxation. Balboa Park is one of the greatest urban parks of the world. With museums and gardens inside the park, you can spend days there. The grand houses of the Coronado district exude luxury and ate an historic national landmark. San Diego’s Old Town recreates traditional life from the past. Many fascinating buildings and artefacts bring the history alive in this area of the city. Everywhere there are blossoming flowers and spouting fountains and the magnificence of this colourful garden city makes it easy to forget the arid terrain of the nearby desert. With its many attractions and close proximity to Mexico, San Diego is an unforgettable city that's a very special kind of tourist metropolis.

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Day 7

hilo, hawaii

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Hilo is a coastal city in the US state of Hawaii. It is the largest population center on the Big Island of Hawaii. According to the 2000 census the CDP census-designated place had a population of 40,759 inhabitants. Hilo is the county seat of Hawaii, and is located in the South Hilo District. The city overlooks Hilo Bay, and is close to three volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea, which are active, and Mauna Kea, on whose snow-capped summit several observatories are located. The city is home to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the birthplace of the 'Merry Monarch' Festival, a seven-day celebration of the ancient and modern hula, which takes place in the week after Easter.

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Day 8-9

honolulu, oahu, hawaii

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 21:00

Honolulu is the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu. It is the state capital and the most populous city in the state of Hawaii. Situated on the island of Oahu, it is known worldwide as a major tourist destination. Honolulu is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into the United States of America. It is also a major hub for international business, military defence, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. The most important places to visit in Honolulu are: Kane'ohe, Polynesian Cultural Center, Bishop Museum and Planetarium, Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, Capitol District, Waikiki Oceanfront and Honolulu Academy of the Arts. Honolulu has sunny skies, crystal blue water, white-sand beaches, slack key guitars at sunset, and lots of hula dancing that represent the Aloha spirit.

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Day 10

kahului, maui, hawaiian is.

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

Kahului is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, on the island of Maui, in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Kahului hosts Maui's main airport (Kahului Airport), deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers. The population was 26,337 at the 2010 census. The retail center for Maui residents, Kahului has several malls and major stores (including department stores in the Queen Kaahumanu Center); other significant groupings of stores are in Lāhainā such as the Lahaina Cannery Mall, the Happy Valley area of Wailuku, Maui Market Place and Maui Mall, which are both also located in Kahului; and The Shops at Wailea in Wailea.

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Day 11

kailua kona, hawaii

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Kailua-Kona, nestled on the sunny west coast of Hawaiʻi Island, blends laid‑back beach town charm with rich Polynesian and missionary-era history. Aliʻi Drive, the town’s oceanfront strip, is lined with cafés, shops, and seaside bars perfect for sunset cocktails, while historic sites like Huliheʻe Palace and Mokuaikaua Church reveal stories of Hawaiian royalty and early missionaries. The town’s compact center makes it easy to explore on foot, with the turquoise bay always just steps away. The surrounding coastline is a paradise for ocean lovers. Calm, clear waters make Kailua Bay ideal for stand‑up paddling, kayaking, and snorkeling among colorful reef fish and sea turtles. Nearby beaches such as Kamakahonu, Magic Sands, and Kahaluʻu Bay offer accessible shore entries for beginners and rewarding coral gardens for more experienced snorkelers. For a bucket‑list experience, join a guided night tour to swim with graceful manta rays beneath the stars—a signature Kona adventure. Beyond the shoreline, Kailua-Kona serves as a launching point to explore Hawaiʻi Island’s diverse landscapes. Drive mauka (toward the mountains) to tour world‑famous coffee farms in the cool uplands of Holualoa and Kealakekua, where you can sample 100% Kona coffee and learn how it’s grown on volcanic slopes. Further afield, day trips can take you to lush valleys on the north coast, the stark lava fields of recent eruptions, or the high-altitude observatories atop Maunakea (accessed via guided tours and with cultural sensitivity). Kailua-Kona’s dining scene mixes casual local favorites with creative island cuisine. Enjoy poke bowls, fresh-caught fish, and shave ice by day, then linger over oceanfront dinners as the sky turns orange and purple. The town stays lively after dark with live music, hula performances, and waterfront bars. Whether you’re here to relax on the lava-rock coast, dive into water sports, or use Kona as a base to discover the Big Island, Kailua-Kona offers a warm, sunny introduction to Hawaiʻi’s largest and most varied island.

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Day 15

fanning island, kiribati

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 17:00

Tabuaeran, also known as Fanning Island,[1] is an atoll that is part of the Line Islands of the central Pacific Ocean and part of Kiribati. The land area is 33.73 square kilometres (13.02 square miles), and the population in 2015 was 2,315.[2] The maximum elevation is about 3 m (10 ft) above high tide. The lagoon has an area of 110 square kilometres (42 square miles). The deepest water in the lagoon is about 15 metres (49 feet), but most of it is very shallow.

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Day 18

rangiroa, french polynesia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Rangiroa (in the local dialect Ragiroa or Ra'iroa) is an atoll of the Tuamotu, in French Polynesia. It is located northwest of the archipelago, 350 km from Tahiti.

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Day 19

huahine iti

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Huahine is one of the Leeward Islands of the archipelago of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. It is the easternmost of the group, located 175 west of Tahiti.

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Day 20

bora bora, french polynesia

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 23:00

"Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the centre of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. The major settlement, Vaitape, is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon. The island of Bora Bora is actually a volcanic caldera. In addition to the sights under the surface of the lagoon, the dominating and unusually shaped peak of Mount Otemanu which reaches 728 metres above sea level, and its smaller neighbour Mount Pahia are also worthy attractions. "

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Day 21

raiatea, french polynesia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Raiatea (in Tahitian Ra'iātea) is one of the islands of Sotavento of the archipelago of the islands of the Society, in the French Polynesia. It is located 210 km west of Tahiti, between Huahine, which is 40 km away, and Bora Bora.

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Day 22

moorea, french polynesia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

"Mo'orea is a high island in French Polynesia, one of the Windward Islands, part of the Society Islands. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Belvedere Lookout. • Waterfalls. There are several scattered around the island. • Jus De Fruits De Moorea. The pineapple juice factory and distillery. "

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Day 22-23

papeete, tahiti french poly

Arrival: 21:00 - Departure: 18:00

Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune (municipality) of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. The French High Commissioner also resides in Papeete. It is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part of the Society Islands. The name Papeete[Note 1] means "water from a basket".

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Day 25

fakarava

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Fakarava or Havaiki-te-araro is an atoll of the Tuamotu, in French Polynesia. It is located in the center and west of the archipelago, 488 km northeast of Tahiti.

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Day 27

nuku hiva

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Nuku Hiva or Marchand Island 12 ( French : île Nuku Hiva 344 or île Marchand ) 56 is the largest of the Marquesas Islands , in French Polynesia . It is located in the northern group of the archipelago. About 15 kilometers southwest of Taiohae is the Hakaui Valley, with several ceremonial houses and platforms and the 350-meter Ahuii Waterfall (also called Vaipo Waterfall). Other important places of worship, some of them restored, are located in the south of the island, in the Taipivai Valley, and in the north, near Hatiheu Bay, the favorite place of the writer Robert Louis Stevenson. A statue of the Virgin Mary stands on a 300-meter-high craggy basalt cone above the bay. Nuku Hiva is the setting for Herman Melville 's novel Taipi The rocky coast of the island is an ideal place for underwater exploration. The absence of a coral reef favors the abundant presence of pelagic fauna such as: melon-headed whales, hammerhead sharks, white tip sharks, rays, leopard and rays. Not far from Taiohae, in the Ekamako cave, there is a large colony of rays and lobsters. Hundreds of melon-headed whales can be seen in Controller Bay.

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Day 36

san diego, california

Arrival: 07:00

San Diego, California, is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States and, arguably, one of the most beautiful. The whitewashed stucco buildings give a Mediterranean-style flavour to the architecture while the culture has a decidedly Mexican influence to it. Despite this foreign-country look and feel, the city of San Diego is uniquely American and a truly memorable place to visit. Mission Beach, one of the city’s most iconic spots, is perfect for surfing and relaxation. Balboa Park is one of the greatest urban parks of the world. With museums and gardens inside the park, you can spend days there. The grand houses of the Coronado district exude luxury and ate an historic national landmark. San Diego’s Old Town recreates traditional life from the past. Many fascinating buildings and artefacts bring the history alive in this area of the city. Everywhere there are blossoming flowers and spouting fountains and the magnificence of this colourful garden city makes it easy to forget the arid terrain of the nearby desert. With its many attractions and close proximity to Mexico, San Diego is an unforgettable city that's a very special kind of tourist metropolis.

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35 nights. United States of America, French Polynesia

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