Wilderness Travel 2021 Cultural Cruises Brochure

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands ABOARD THE PAUL GAUGUIN

1,000 mi

FRENCH POLYNESIA

1,000 km

Bora Bora Taha’a

Papeete

Savusavu

Aitutaki

TONGA

Moorea TAHITI

Voyage to some of the world’s most exquisite beaches and crystal-clear waters to discover four distinctly different South Seas archipelagos—these settings are so picture-perfect you may not believe they’re real! Fiji is full of fascinating cultures and colonial charm that blends with the buzz of urban life, and you’re sure to receive a warm welcome in the palm- shaded hidden paradise of Savusavu. In Tonga, the only South Pacific nation never colonized by Europeans, you’ll soak up traditional culture at a Polynesian dance performance, and in the Cook Islands, you can swim in blue lagoons on the reef- enclosed island of Aitutaki. Bora Bora and Tahiti? Every bit as magnificent as you might imagine. Delicate tiare blossoms, emerald-green mountain peaks, eye- poppingly colorful reefs, and sensational tropical sunsets over endless stretches of white sand—simply paradise!

DAYS 1-4 FIJI Embark in Lautoka, known as “sugar city” for the green- gold sugarcane that surrounds it on three sides. Sail to Suva, the capital of Fiji since 1883, and the largest urban area in the South Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand. Spend your day exploring this bustling city, perched on a hilly peninsula between two harbors. In Savusavu, discover the “hidden paradise of Fiji” at your leisure, or join an excursion to a black pearl farm, village, or planation. DAYS 5-6 TONGA Tongan culture takes center stage, and Tongan arts and handicrafts, using bone carving, wood carving, and basket weaving techniques, can be found throughout the islands. Optional excursion to watch a Polynesian cultural show, sample traditional Tongan food, and marvel at a lagoon so clear, you can see to a depth of 130 feet. DAYS 7-13 COOK ISLANDS AND SOCIETY ISLANDS Cross the International Date Line and sail to the reef-enclosed island of Aitutaki, where you can stroll along the gorgeous beach and venture into a village. Stunning Bora Bora welcomes you with

Suva Vava’u

COOK ISLANDS

Lautoka

FIJI

lush peaks and dreamy lagoons, and you can choose optional tours including snorkeling, a sunset boat ride, kayaking, or paddleboarding. Enjoy a full day on the private islet of Motu Mahana, or head out to watch dolphins with a marine biologist in Tahiti. Disembark in Papeete on Day 13. Reverse itinerary available.

DATES Jun 6-17, 2020 May 22-Jun 5 Jun 5-16, 2021

TRIP COST From $7,795

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands ABOARD THE PAUL GAUGUIN On this two-week voyage through the South Seas starting from Tahiti, explore Fakarava, Bora Bora, and the southernmost island in the Marquesas, Fatu Hiva. 2020: Aug 29-Sep 12, Nov 21-Dec 5; 2021: Mar 13-27, Aug 28-Sep 11, Nov 20-Dec 4. From $7,745.

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