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- Day 1
- Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitude: 89 ft
United StatesLos Angeles33°56’31” N 118°24’53” W
West Coast Gateway
June 9 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
With Air Tahiti and Air France serving PPT from LAX, you're less than 9hrs from experiencing one of the most beautiful spots on the planet.
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- Day 1
- Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
- 🌙 77 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’31” S 149°36’35” W
In Less Than 8 Hrs...
June 9 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
It's, la Orana Tahiti!
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- Day 1
- Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
- 🌙 77 °F
- Altitude: 43 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’32” S 149°36’35” W
A Musical Welcome
June 9 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
The kind of welcome you should receive at every destination.. especially tropical ones.
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- Day 1
- Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
- 🌙 77 °F
- Altitude: 23 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’36” S 149°36’36” W
Get Cash
June 9 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
Although regular businesses accept credit cards, for most homestays and local dining, you will need cash. ATM in the arrival area makes this easy.
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- Day 1
- Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
- 🌙 77 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’41” S 149°36’31” W
Tahiti Airport Hotel
June 9 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
It's not as close and easy to get to as it seems. Although physically close, the walking path is about a 15-minute walk with some uphill climbing. Take a taxi if you have luggage.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 95 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’41” S 149°36’32” W
Good Morning, Tahiti
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’36” S 149°36’34” W
Early Morning Departure
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
A walk back to the airport, and in about an hour, I will be airborne for Bora Bora.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 26 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’37” S 149°36’37” W
Pizza...
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
From a vending machine.. Sacrilege!
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 26 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’36” S 149°36’37” W
A Welcoming Face...
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Of French Polynesia
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’34” S 149°36’39” W
Air Tahiti..
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Old-fashioned, I like it boarding to Bora Bora.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 20 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°33’14” S 149°36’28” W
Departing Tahiti..
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
On VT-404, a 40-50 minute flight to Bora Bora.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 13 ft
- French PolynesiaFaʻaʻā17°32’48” S 149°35’51” W
Did The Engine Just Quit..
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
No, it's just an optical thanks to digital photography and something else that an aviation buff can figure out..
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°33’26” S 151°43’37” W
First Glimpse
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Approaching Bora Bora...
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 16 ft
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°26’44” S 151°45’13” W
Landing Bora Bora
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Spectacular view of amazingly beautiful waters around the island
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 16 ft
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°26’44” S 151°45’13” W
Bora Bora Airport
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
It is located off from the mainland, which requires a 20-plus minute ferry ride to the main port.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°26’48” S 151°45’15” W
Airport Ferry..
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Which connects the airport with the mainland
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°26’49” S 151°45’14” W
A Welcoming Shark
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
A common sighting in the shallow waters around the island
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°26’49” S 151°45’15” W
Private Ferry Service
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
For those staying at one of the many premium resorts on Bora Bora
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°30’21” S 151°45’20” W
Enroute To Viatape
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
The main landing spot for visitors and locals
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°30’25” S 151°45’9” W
FH Rental Car
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Highly recommend. Easy to connect with thru email and WhatsApp. About $172 for 2 Day Rental that is paid in advance online via a payment link.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°30’55” S 151°44’12” W
Kai Kai..
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Popular local "Food Truck" with shaded seating and friendly employees. You might have dining companions from the local hounds, but they are gentle.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 20 ft
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°29’23” S 151°45’15” W
Across The Street View..
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
From a $84 per night local homestay that comes with everything you need for a safe and comfortable night's rest.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°30’20” S 151°44’48” W
Hike To Nowhere..
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Trails are questionable and poorly marked despite "Google Map" guidance, which often turns out to be wrong. Views still worth it!
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°32’9” S 151°44’28” W
Matira Beach
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
The only white sand beach on the main part of the island.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 20 ft
- French PolynesiaBora-Bora16°29’23” S 151°45’15” W
First Sunset
June 10 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
That comes early this time of the year in the South Pacific