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9 Night Ancient Polynesia Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

From Atuona to Papeete

National Geographic Orion

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14006306
  • Departs: Tue, Feb 18, 2025
  • Returns: Thu, Feb 27, 2025
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    Outside $11,488
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    Suite $17,029
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Feb 18, 2025
    Day
    1
    Atuona, French Polynesia
    • Atuona, French Polynesia
    Wednesday - Feb 19, 2025
    Day
    2
    • Puamau, French Polynesia
    Fly by either charter aircraft or commercial flight from Papeete to Atuona before embarking your ship. Next day, you'll visit the village of Puamau to explore a well-maintained Marquesan sacred site, Meae Te l'Ipona. Accompanied by your team and knowledgeable local guides, learn about religious rites and photograph one of the largest, most arresting ancient tikis in Polynesia. ...
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    Thursday - Feb 20, 2025
    Day
    3
    • Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France
    Spend the next four days exploring the Marquesan Islands of Tahuata, Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, and Fatu Hiva. Accompanied by your team of knowledgeable local guides, visit remote island villages to learn about religious rites, see ancient petroglyphs, witness spectacular dance performances at a Marquesan marae, sample local foods in the villages, and peruse unique arts and crafts. Choose to attend a local church service with stunningly beautiful music or hike up a valley with naturalists and local guides in search of rare birds and spectacular views. Marvel at the rugged silhouettes of these legendary islands from Zodiacs and kayaks or dive below the surface of the nutrient-rich waters to see the colorful and spectacular undersea world. ...
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    Friday - Feb 21, 2025
    Day
    4
    • Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France
    Saturday - Feb 22, 2025
    Day
    5
    • Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France
    Sunday - Feb 23, 2025
    Day
    6
    • Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France
    Monday - Feb 24, 2025
    Day
    7
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Spend the day at sea relaxing en route to the next destination. Enjoy talks by your expedition staff; a large open foredeck with room to move about, dine, and view wildlife up-close from outside vantage points; the Observation Lounge, providing panoramic vistas of the scenery; and the fitness center, spa, and sauna, staffed by wellness specialists. ...
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    Tuesday - Feb 25, 2025
    Day
    8
    Takaroa, French Polynesia
    • Takaroa, French Polynesia
    Visit Takaroa Atoll, a remote island nearly 350 miles from Tahiti. Explore the main village and snorkel or dive stunning healthy reefs, kayak and stand-up paddleboard in its turquoise lagoons, and walk pristine beaches beneath coconut palms.
    Wednesday - Feb 26, 2025
    Day
    9
    Rangiroa, French Polynesia
    • Rangiroa, French Polynesia
    Over the next two days, you'll visit the Tuamotu Archipelago. The atoll of Rangiroa is a ring of slender islands known for some of the best diving and snorkeling in French Polynesia. The turquoise lagoon at its center is the second-largest in the world. Kayak, snorkel, and scuba dive in the rich waters here, home to large schools of reef fish and dolphins. ...
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    Thursday - Feb 27, 2025
    Day
    10
    Papeete, French Polynesia
    • Papeete, French Polynesia
    Arrive in Papeete where your journey ends.


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