Enjoy them while siting on the beach or relaxing in your room (definitely cheaper than ordering room service). Go to the local market and buy all the fresh fruit you can eat.Having breakfast included leaves more budget for a nice sunset dinner. Maybe you’ve stumbled upon a relatively cheap stay in a resort? Great! Just make sure breakfast is included: the bill of that nice buffet breakfast will make you lose your appetite.Still: Tahitian cuisine is very tasteful and it would be a shame to skip all the yummies. Save on drinks & food (but not on taste)ĭon ‘t get your hopes up: food can be very expensive in French Polynesia. The flight takes 10 minutes, the ferry 30 minutes. Tip: a good way to save money when you’re hopping from Tahiti to Moorea, is by taking the Aremiti ferry instead of booking a flight. There are 6 islands-hopping air passes which will save you up to 30% on normal flights. When you go island hopping in French Polynesia, it’s a good idea to check out the flight combo’s Air Tahiti (the domestic airline) is offering. We often did it and most of the time we got a discount (or an upgrade). Tip: if they’re not offering special rates, just ask. Downside may be that these packages are offered last-minute and you can’t choose the travel dates yourself. These are mostly all included (with flights) and offer multi-islands visits. You might get lucky and find a cheap good package, offered by a travel agency. We stayed a couple of nights on the beautiful and affordable islands Raiatea and Taha’a and had a wonderful time. Raiatea, Taha’a (Society Islands), Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou (Marquesas) or Rurutu (Australs) are just a few islands that give great value for lesser money. BoraBora will be the most expensive of all but there are a few, lesser known islands to explore. There are lots of islands in French Polynesia to explore and they all have their own personality, characteristics…and prices. And although Moorea is also quite expensive there’s the Moorea Club Bali Hai Hotel to check out (around 365 dollar for a two bedroom over water villa, for 5 persons). You’ll get the same luxury and the fabulous VIP-feeling, but at a lower rate. If an over water stay on Bora Bora will kill your credit card, consider the island of Tahiti for your over water fantasy.Over water villa’s are the most expensive, the garden or beach bungalows are cheaper (but still absolutely romantic!).You absolutely do want to stay in one of the luxury resorts, then here are a few things to consider if you want to cut costs: Staying in one of the most beautiful parts of the world doesn’t come any cheaper! 2. When I first checked out the couch surfing possibilities in French Polynesia, I was really surprised to see how much guest offers there were.

It’s the best way to make new friends and travel Tahiti and her islands on a true budget.

Very basis, but if you feel the need for some extra luxury, the guest house is just a few steps away.Īnother (no) budget travel trip is couch surfing. If you really want to travel French Polynesia on a budget, you may want to consider camping. Tahitians are very hospitable, no doubt you’ll get pampered there’s an extra bonus: it’s a great way to connect with the locals and you’ll get some priceless inside tips where to go and what activities to do, at a fair price. We always think that French Polynesia is all about luxury hotels and spectacular over water villa’s, but guess what: there are plenty of (very) good family pensions to choose from and we’re pretty sure you’ll have a great time there.

Here are 7 tips & tricks to travel to Tahiti and her islands on a budget. But here’s the good news: visiting Tahiti can be done on a budget, without giving up on comfort or skipping fun things to do. Tahiti & her islands are among the most expensive travel destinations in the world.

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