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$3280 10% Moderate TOUR INCLUDES: - 7-night cruise onboard Star Flyer - Cabin Category 2 - All Port Charges and Fuel Surcharges - Daily opportunity to go ashore and explore. - WTT Tour Leader and leadership throughout the tour - All meals onboard the ship as noted. - Transfers in Papeete - Day use of hotel facilities upon arrival in Tahiti - Day use of hotel facilities on last day
__________________ Air Information Air for this tour can be purchased through WTT at a cost of:
$995 per person (economy class Los Angeles to Papeete and return LAX) plus
air taxes and surcharges (air price subject to change).
Travelers who wish to make their own air arrangements are requested to arrive and depart as follows and are responsible for their own transfers:
Airport: Arrive: Sunday, February 8, no later than 12:00noon Depart: Sunday, February 15th in the evening.
If you wish to arrive a day early WTT can make your hotel reservation for you at the Radisson for Saturday night. The room cost will be: $195 dbl / $390 sgl
Special Notes Regarding this Trip: - Valid passports are required for this trip. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the last date of travel. - In the event that no category 2 cabins are available at the time of booking, category 3 will be used and the price reduced $150.00 pp. - The cancellation policies of Star Clipper will override those of Women Traveling Together in the event the cancellation penalties are greater.
Not Included in the Price of this Tour: - Air from your home to Tahiti and return to your home. - Meals not specified in the itinerary, - Any shore excursions that cost money to participate in, - Any personal expenses, and any guide, driver or cruise ship staff gratuities. - You will be responsible for your own airport transfer(s) if you arrive or depart at times or dates other than specified above when transfers are provided. - Transfers are not provided for early arrival or late departure. |
Sunday, February 8: Arrive Papeete, Tahiti, Free Time, Board Ship You will depart the US on the 7th and arrive on February 8th. After immigration, you will go to the Radisson where access to the Radisson's common areas and showers has been arranged until 3:00pm. If you arrive in the morning your day is free to explore, lay on the beach, or just sightsee. Very few shops will be open on Sunday. We will transfer to the ship in the late afternoon. The ship departs at 10pm. When Captain Cook and botanist Joseph Banks landed in Matavai Bay in1769, they found an untouched Eden . But it was the glowing tales of French explorer Compte Antoine de Bougainville that forever perpetuated the image of Tahiti as a voluptuous paradise of nature, attracting a bevy of followers, notably artist Paul Gauguin and writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Nearly 400 miles square, and almost bisected by the sea, Tahiti is skirted by miles of white and black sands. In the lushly forested mountains, waterfalls gleam and a sacred lake hides the spirits of the gods. (D)
Monday, February 9: Huahine, Society Islands A laid back haven for surfers and others who prefer the road less traveled, Huahine offers an authentic example of what the islands used to be. Tahitian, rather than French, is the lingua franca. There are numerous archaeological digs found on the island providing a glimpse into the past.. Giant stones looking like gravestones are reminders that human sacrifices were part of the Polynesian religious rituals. (B,L,D)
Tuesday, February 10: Raiatea, Tahaa, Society Islands Raiatea is a secret find. Besides her natural beauty, Raiatea is known as "the sacred isle" because it was the center of religion and culture in the early days of Polynesia. Members of various Polynesian kingdoms once journeyed here by canoe for tribal meetings, ceremonies and even human sacrifices at Marae Taputapuatea. The sacred Tiare Apetahi flower, found only on Raiatea, grows on Mt. Temehani. Raiatea is also birthplace of the legendary god, Hiro, father of the Polynesians. Just a kiss away from Raiatea is the island of Tahaa. Site of Vanilla plantations, pearl farms and not much else, it's a delightfully quiet reminder of the old island ways. Savor an afternoon of basking in the shade of a palm tree while viewing Bora Bora in the distance. (B,L,D)
Wednesday, February 11 : Tahaa; Evening - Bora Bora, Society Islands Even if you've never been there, you will recognize the chiseled peak of Mt. Otemanu on Bora Bora. This is where James Michener was stationed as a young naval officer, which later inspired him to write 'Tales of the South Pacific' . There are still remains of rusting WWII gun batteries hidden in the jungle-choked hillsides. In pre-European times, Bora Bora was the launching place for fierce war parties to other islands. Today the peaceful lagoon is a favorite snorkeling place where you can hand feed harmless black-tipped sharks. (B,L,D)
Thursday, 12 February: Bora Bora, Society Islands We have a full day to enjoy Bora Bora. (B,L,D)
Friday, 13 February: Cook Bay, Moorea, Society Islands Moorea's heart-stopping beauty is a vision of paradise that takes your breath away. This was the real-life site of Michener's longed for “special island,” Bali Hai. Star Flyer anchors in both Cook's Bay and Opunahu Bay so you'll have two opportunities to savor every glorious view of this spectacular island. (B,L,D)
Saturday, 14 February: Opunohu Bay, Moorea, Society Islands; Evening - Papeete, Tahiti The ship remains in Moorea and then departs to arrive in Papeete at 5pm on Saturday evening. Overnight onboard the ship. (B,L,D)
Sunday, 15 February: Morning departure from the ship. Disembark from the ship this morning and transfer to the Radisson where you will have use of the hotel's common areas, including showers, until returning to the airport. Your day is free prior to flying home. Flights depart in the late evening. (B)
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All previous information has been superseded.
