What to do in Society Islands

Activities, attractions and tours

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Society Islands Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Society Islands has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Society Islands is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Society Islands to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Society Islands Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Society Islands.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Society Islands attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

Things to do

Glyfada Beach sand and waves

The Amazing Glyfada Beach

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The Amazing Glyfada Beach
ATV Quad Guided Sightseeing/ Exploring Tour@The Pink Palace Corfu

ATV Quad Guided Sightseeing/ Exploring Tour@The Pink Palace Corfu

CA $121
per adult
ATV Quad Guided Sightseeing/ Exploring Tour@The Pink Palace Corfu
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1. Matira Beach

Matira Beach is a postcard-perfect sweep of pristine sand that stretches for a mile (1.6 kilometers) along Bora Bora’s southernmost tip. Soft white sands slope gently into the protected waters of the sapphire-colored lagoon at one of the island’s few public-access beaches. Spend the day relaxing under the shade of a coconut palm or explore the warm waters. With waterfront restaurants, boutiques and tour operators a short stroll away, there’s plenty to keep you occupied for an exciting day at Matira Beach.
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2. Papeete Market

The oldest attraction on the island, Papeete Market, sits in the heart of French Polynesia’s capital city, just a short walk from the bay. It is a colorful and stimulating place with an array of food and keepsakes. Find hats, necklaces, fruit, vegetables and traditional souvenirs with a Tahitian theme lining the shelves of the modern complex that holds the market. Bright, decorative banners and streamers help to create a festive atmosphere among the inexpensive items for sale.
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3. Le Meridien Beach

Le Méridien Beach arcs around Bora Bora’s dazzlingly beautiful lagoon on the island’s eastern edge. Fronting the lagoon on a tiny motu (small islet), the beach is a glorious expanse of white sand fringed with coconut palms. Stay at Le Méridien Beach’s overwater bungalows and wake up each morning with views of the island’s remarkable central peak, Mount Otemanu.
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4. Vaitape Harbor

Visit Vaitape Harbor to experience the action at Bora Bora’s major transportation hub on the western shores of the island’s gorgeous lagoon. Whether it is your destination or a stepping-stone to an exciting island experience, Vaitape Harbor is a great spot to spend some time watching boats come and go and enjoying the magnificent views across the lagoon.
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5. Motu Piti

The Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island can be found poised on a mound of sand rising like a paradise island from the azure waters of the world-famous Bora Bora Lagoon. It is one of the most lavish resorts on the planet and its enviable location is surely its crowning glory. Experience life at its most luxurious as you while away the days relaxing, enjoying watersports and taking in the 360-degree ocean views.
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6. Tiahura Beach

Tiahura Beach is a palm-dotted stretch of sandy beach fronting the western edge of Tiahura commune. With its gorgeous lagoon views, soft sands and leafy coconut palms, Tiahura Beach captures Moorea’s magnificent appeal. Take advantage of the beach’s long jetty and peer into the tropical waters or join a snorkeling or scuba-diving tour.
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What to do in Society Islands

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Day trip destinations from Society Islands

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Papeete

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Raiatea

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Pirae

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Punaauia

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Paea

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Taravao

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Teahupo'o

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