Stand up paddle boarding; Marae Taputapuātea; Firewalkers, Beqa, Fij; Waterfall, Taveuni Island.
TAHITI TO FIJI: REEFS, LAGOONS & VOLCANIC ISLES
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15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | FROM $19,520 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.
Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the complex of Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important cultural sites in Polynesia. • Snorkel, swim, or stand-up paddleboard in the clear, aqua lagoons and reefs of Samoa. • Spot rare and colourful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and in the rainforests of Samoa. • Visit remote island villages and discover rich cultural histories, including the tradition of fire-walking in Fiji. • Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Papeete/Embark Days 2-4: Taha’a/Ra’iatea/At Sea Days 5-7: Aitutaki, Cook Islands/ At Sea Days 8 & 9: Samoa
Wallis & Futuna
Savai’i
Upolu
SAMOA Lautoka FIJI
Taveuni
Taha’a Ra’iatea Tahiti Aitutaki COOK ISLANDS
Days 10 & 11: Wallis and Futuna
Papeete FRENCH POLYNESIA
South Pacific Ocean
Days 12-14: Exploring Fiji Day 15: Lautoka/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Apr. 10*; Sep. 14 2023 Mar. 24* *These departures travel in reverse.
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SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.
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What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview the wild South Pacific.