Vaitape travel guide
Vaitape Tourism | Vaitape Guide
You're Going to Love Vaitape
With a population of 4,927, Vaitape is a must-see destination in Leeward Islands, French Polynesia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaitape has to offer.
When to visit Vaitape
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vaitape in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 260 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Vaitape, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Vaitape
Plane
When flying to Vaitape, you’ll arrive at Vaitape Motu-Mute (BOB), which is located 7 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Vaitape from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 25h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Vaitape is to pick up a car rental from Papeete, which is about 259 km from Vaitape. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Papeete.
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Where to stay in Vaitape
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora to great affordable options like the Royal Bora Bora, Vaitape offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 393 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 2,131 and up for a 5-star experience.