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ANCIENT POLYNESIA: TUAMOTUS and MARQUESAS ISLANDS Current Route: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia to Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia

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ANCIENT POLYNESIA: TUAMOTUS and MARQUESAS ISLANDS Current Route: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia to Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia ANCIENT POLYNESIA: TUAMOTUS AND MARQUESAS ISLANDS Current route: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia to Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia 10 Days National Geographic Orion 102 Guests Expeditions in: Jun/Jul From $11,760 to $25,980 * Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 1: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia padding Arrive in Tahiti and proceed directly to National 2022 Departure Dates: Geographic Orion for embarkation. While in port this morning, take some time to freshen up and 26 Jun settle into your cabin as we prepare to depart. 6 Jul Alternatively, choose to walk around downtown 2023 Departure Dates: Papeete and visit the central market where vendors sell fresh fruit, pareos, artwork, and 15 May, 25 May coveted black pearls. Join us for lunch aboard and Advance Payment: be on deck as we set sail from Tahiti toward the Tuamotu Archipelago. This afternoon meet the $1,500 staff and fellow travelers and settle into island time. (B,L,D) DAY 2: Rangiroa, Tuamotus Special Offers padding Today and tomorrow, we visit the Tuamotu Archipelago. The atoll of Rangiroa is a ring of BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS slender islands known for some of the best diving Save 10% on any consecutive journeys and snorkeling in French Polynesia. The turquoise taken on board one of our expedition lagoon at its center is the second-largest in the ships. This savings is applicable on world. Kayak, snorkel, and scuba dive in the rich voyage fares only, and are not valid on waters here, home to large schools of pelagic fish, extensions or airfare. manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles. (B,L,D) DAY 3: Takaroa Atoll COMBINING OFFERS padding Today we’ll visit Takaroa Atoll, a remote island Certain offers may be combinable, up to nearly 350 miles from Tahiti. We visit the main two savings opportunities, except where village and snorkel or dive stunning healthy reefs. noted otherwise. For example, travel with Kayak and stand-up paddleboard in its turquoise a group of 8 or more on back-to-back lagoons and walk pristine beaches beneath expeditions, and take advantage of both coconut palms. (B,L,D) savings. DAY 4-5: At Sea/Tahuata, Marquesas padding A relaxing day at sea brings us to one of the most BRINGING THE KIDS remote island groups on Earth, the Marquesas We believe sharing an expedition with Islands. We begin our exploration of this your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing archipelago on Tahuata, the smallest of the experience. So take $500 off for each inhabited Marquesan Islands. Choose to attend a child under the age of 18. local church service with stunningly beautiful music, and spend some time exploring Vaitahu, the main village on the island. In the afternoon we TRAVELING AS A GROUP reposition to nearby Hapatoni Bay where both land and sea excursions await. (B,L,D) Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 or more people. Take advantage of these DAY 6: Nuku Hiva great savings, while enjoying traveling padding with your friends and family. This savings Start the day at Hatiheu Bay, on the north shore of is applicable to voyage fares only, and is Nuku Hiva Island. Visit ancient petroglyphs and not valid on extensions or airfare. witness a spectacular dance performance at a Deposit, final payments, and cancellation Marquesan me’ae, or hike up the valley with the policies for group travel vary from our naturalists and local guides in search of rare birds regular policies. and spectacular views. Later, sample local foods in the village, and peruse unique arts and crafts. (B,L,D) DAY 7: Ua Huka padding Today is open for exploration. Dive some of the incredible waters here and search for rare cetaceans with your naturalists. Marvel at the rugged volcanic silhousettes of these legendary islands from the Zodiacs and kayaks. (B,L,D) DAY 8: Fatu Hiva padding Be sure you’re on deck this morning to photograph the volcanic pillars of Hanavave Bay, as National Geographic Orion approaches one of the most storied shorelines in the entire Pacific. Visit a remote village where you’ll see displays of Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com uniquely Marquesan arts and crafts. Choose a challenging hike to a remote waterfall, or take Zodiacs to the next bay where local transport takes you on a birdwatching foray deep into the Omoa Valley. (B,L,D) DAY 9-10: Exploring/Hiva padding Oa/Disembark/Papeete/Home This morning, we let nature guide us as we set out exploring one of the Marquesas’ remote, uninhabited islands. In the afternoon we arrive at Hiva Oa, where we’ll visit the village of Puamau to explore a well-maintained Marquesan sacred site, a me’ae Iipona. Accompanied by our team and knowledgeable local guides, we’ll learn about religious rites, and photograph one of the largest, most arresting ancient tikis in Polynesia. On our last morning, we’ll visit the village of Atuona before disembarking the ship and flying by charter aircraft back to Papeete. This evening, transfer to the airport for flights home. (B,L,D) * See our website at https://world.expeditions.com/ for the most up-to-date pricing, which may vary by departure date. Prices are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposits are made. For best pricing, book early. (1) Travel Protection Plan We strongly recommend our guests to take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damage or loss of baggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. residents only, and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date, Travel Protection premiums are non- refundable once plan is purchased. Learn more about our Travel Protection “Plus” Plan: https://world.expeditions.com/terms-conditions/travel-protection-plan/ (2) Cancellation Policy Review our cancellation policy: https://world.expeditions.com/cancellation-policy/ Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com.
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