Leeward Society Islands Travel Guide

Explore Vaitape Vaitape fronts Bora Bora’s lagoon - visitors ferry to motu beaches, snorkel coral gardens, haggle for black pearl jewelry and watch Mount Otemanu tower across the water. Explore Uturoa On Raiatea’s western shore, Uturoa functions as the island’s port - yachts, inter-island ferries and market stalls congregate here; visitors use it to reach Taputapuātea marae, sail the lagoon and explore pearl farms. Explore Bora Bora In the Society Islands of French Polynesia, Bora Bora attracts visitors for its turquoise lagoon, overwater bungalows, barrier-reef snorkeling and the extinct volcanic peak of Mount Otemanu. Explore Mount Otemanu Jagged remnant of an extinct volcano rising from Bora Bora’s lagoon; reached by boat tours and short ridge walks for dramatic lagoon and reef views. Explore Raʻiātea In the Leeward Society Islands, Raʿiatea attracts sailors and cultural travelers for its deep lagoon, Taputapuātea marae (UNESCO), traditional Polynesian history, and inter‑island yacht routes to nearby Taha’a. Explore Huahine Part of the Society Islands, Huahine offers lagooned bays, coral gardens and ancient Polynesian marae; visitors come for snorkeling, small‑scale agriculture and local markets. Explore Tahaʻa A Leeward Society Island noted for vanilla cultivation and a shallow coral lagoon; visitors take boat trips to snorkel offshore, tour vanilla plantations and stay in family-run pensions. Explore Maupiti A small island in the Leeward Islands (Society Islands), Maupiti draws snorkelers and sailors to its shallow lagoon, coral gardens and quiet beaches; visitors also encounter traditional villages and artisanal crafts.