Active vacation in French Polynesia - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

French Polynesia is a real paradise for lovers of outdoor activities. This is because all year round, there are lots of interesting and fun activities for everyone to engage themselves in. Short and long hikes, active relaxation on the water and under water, communication with marine and terrestrial animals, paragliding, riding motorcycles, including all kinds of tours that last from a couple of hours to several days – simply put, the islands are able to meet the demands of any level of complexity and extremity. After an entire day of physical activities, it would be so nice and refreshing to relax on one of the many beautiful beaches with white or black sand, while also watching the sunset and sipping a sweet cocktail of tropical fruits.

Opunohu Rancho is located in Maharepa on Moorea Island. Here you will find wonderful well-groomed horses, on whose back you can ride through the pineapple valley. The guides will be nearby to tell you about the history of the area and its nature. On the island of Nuku Hiva, excursions on the back of short Chilean horses to the bay are offered “Nuku-Hiva on Horseback”. Conducting unhurried hours-long walks among ferns is known to give a soothing experience to riders. You may also decide to visit the beach, where you can swim, eat and relax. Chatting with friendly horses will be an enjoyable experience for all animal lovers.

In the town of Vaitape on Bora Bora, you can go diving and snorkeling. The most exciting thing about this adventure is the opportunity of not only watching the wonderful whales from a boat, but also swimming very close to these huge sea animals and their youngling. This experience allows you to clearly feel the greatness of nature. On Aapiti on the island of Moorea, you can book a water tour from the company “Moorea Boat Tours”, which offers snorkeling and swimming among amazing harmless reef sharks, stingrays and colorful fish – this sort of adventure will be remembered for a lifetime. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The landscapes of French Polynesia provide you an opportunity to enjoy a long safari. In Tahiti in Arya, such safaris are carried out by the “Tahiti Safari Expedition”. Travelers having been provided with a jeep and a professional driver will have the opportunity to travel to the best places of the island and see the beauty of the hills and mountains, greenery and waterfalls. The driver plays the role of a guide, fascinatingly narrating about the local nature. Makharepo excursion agency “Albert Transport & Activities” are also proud of their guide-drivers, who have a vast store of knowledge, which they eagerly share. A trip to the most beautiful places of the island of Moorea, including the plantations of tropical fruits, will suit those who dream of seeing as much as possible with their own eyes, but cannot or do not want to walk much.

Lovers of walking tours should go to Tahiti, in the community of Mahina, on a walking tour with “Aito Rando”. Tourists may have a hard time, if they originally expected a light walk. A walk along the shortest route lasts almost seven hours. Therefore, for those who have already been on such excursions or want to try, this tour will present a lot of positive emotions. On the way through the valley, travelers will meet small rivers and ponds. In some places, you will also be required to do some climbing. On Bora Bora there is a very popular route that you can navigate on your own. Pahia Mountain attracts the strongest and bravest, because the road is very steep, and climbing the mountain will take a whole day. The view from the top of the mountain is however worth the effort.

The best way to enjoy the beauty of the wonderful island of Bora Bora is to fly up to the sky and get a birds-eye view of this beauty. “Bora Bora Lagoon Parasail” provides an unforgettable time at an altitude of 200 or 300 meters (based on your discretion) under a parachute above the bright blue water. Parasailing is the best choice for not only great view but also to experience breathtaking emotions. You can also soar over Tahiti with the help of “Tahiti Parapente”. Their friendly staffs are ready to answer any question and guarantee complete safety, so that air travelers can relax and enjoy the ride on a cable boat.

In Papetoai on the island of Moorea, there is a rope park called “Tiki Parc Moorea”, where everyone who enjoys climbing will have a great time. This is an absolutely safe and fun adventure for the whole family. In some places of the park, you can climb to a height of 15 meters. There is also a zipline here. The “Aquabike Adventure” situated on the island of Bora Bora, offers you the opportunity to forget about everything for half an hour, and dive into the ocean on a two-seat submarine scooter to watch the colorful wildlife and plants inhabiting the local waters. At first it may seem scary, but such a small underwater journey takes place under the control of professional scuba divers and it is therefore completely safe. It allows participants to feel like real aquanauts, fearless researchers and explorers of the depths.