French Polynesia/Tahiti Packing List
This list is helpful when beginning to pack for your trip to Tahiti and her islands!
Below is our recommended packing list, based on a 7 day trip.
3-4 bathing suits
7-9 t-shirts/tanks
2-3 nicer tops
2-3 pairs of shorts
2 casual skirts
2-3 sundresses
long pants for plane ride
light sweater
1 pair of walking shoes/socks
all undergarments
2 pairs of flip flops
1 pair of coral shoes
hat
sunglasses
beach cover-up/sarong
sunscreen (and tons of it!)
Tylenol/Ibuprofen
bug spray
Allergy medication
Immodium
Band-aids
Antibiotic cream
Itch stick
Antacids
Urinary meds
Aloe
Vitamins
All prescriptions
Toothbrush/paste/mouthwash
Shaving cream/razor
Shampoo/conditioner
Q-tips
Hair bands for long hair
Toiletry bag
Contact lenses/glasses (if you wear them)
Chap stick
Feminine products
Brush/comb
Deodorant
Lotions
Kleenex
Face wash/acne treatments
Nail clippers/file
Printed travel itinerary
ATM card for cash
Passport/driver license plus photocopies
Credit cards and photocopies
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Converter/adapter
Underwater cameras
Travel guides
cell phone/ipad/tablet and associated chargers
Water bottle/collapsible cooler
Copies of itinerary for contacts
Sewing kit
Small flashlight
Binoculars
Snacks (cereal, granola bars)
Candy, gum
Powdered Gatorade
Beach bag (preferably waterproof)
Trash bag for wet clothes
Snorkel gear
Tote bag for souvenirs
Addresses for postcards
Journal
Books (if ipad/kindle is not used)
inflatable raft
PACKING ADVICE
Dos:
- Leave in hair conditioner. This will help with all of the tangles from swimming.
- Light sweater. The evenings get chilly!
- TONS of sunscreen of all SPFs
- Water shoes for the coral are excellent protection against coral. If you get cut by coral, it will hurt and will need immediate treatment to avoid infection.
- Long sleeve swim cover-up to protect from the strong sun
- DO NOT OVERPACK!!!
Don’t Bothers:
- Hair dryer, body lotions, shampoo and conditioner can be found in all hotels. Only bring special items if needed.
- Tons of daytime clothing. You’ll be in your swimsuit!
- Tons of Make-up. The humidity is thick and you’ll always be in the water. Light makeup in the evening works best.