Somewhere deep in the South Pacific, towering mountains rise from a cobalt sea, their jagged cliffs plunging down to rugged shores, their flanks carpeted in deep green jungle. These are the Marquesas—Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, and Nuku Hiva—among the youngest islands in French Polynesia as well as the least visited. This two-week journey is balanced with visits to the renowned atolls of Fakarava and Rangiroa, and the pristine sands and gin-clear waters Bora Bora, Huahine, Motu Mahana near Taha’a, and Moorea in the fabled Society Islands. An overnight in Papeete concludes this extraordinary voyage.

This itinerary combines the über-romantic delights of the Society Islands with even more time to enjoy the coral-reef euphoria of the Tuamotu Archipelago. Featuring overnights at Bora Bora’s famed lagoon, Fakarava’s UNESCO-listed Marine Biosphere, and Papeete’s pier within walking distance to the city’s waterfront promenade. Add the allure of exploring Rangiroa’s “aquarium,” a beach day on our private island, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a, a visit to the Eden-like island of Huahine, and a call in sacred Raiatea, and ready yourself for an immersive and enriching exploration of paradise.

Dotting a vast expanse of Pacific blue are the gem-like, frangipani-scented Cook Islands, a lovely, low-key archipelago where life falls in step with the rhythm of nature and no building is taller than a coconut tree. The Aitutaki lagoon is a snorkeler’s dream, boasting stunning coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life, and Rarotonga’s lush rainforests invite revealing inland safaris. Add to that enchanting charms of Huahine—a veritable Garden of Eden, a day at Motu Mahana—our own private island in Taha’a’s lagoon, and overnights in Bora Bora, Moorea, and Papeete, and you’ve found paradise.

Embarking on a journey through the Tuamotus and Society Islands unveils a paradise of pristine atolls and turquoise waters. In the low-lying Tuamotus, plunge into Fakarava’s UNESCO-listed Marina Biosphere Reserve and snorkel Rangiroa’s translucent lagoon laced with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The Society Islands enchant with the catch-your-breath beauty of Huahine’s rainforested jungle and the sacred history of Raiatea. Central to this odyssey is a double overnight stay in Bora Bora as well as overnights in Moorea and Papeete, and a blissful day on our private island Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a.