Archipel des Marquises
The notebook of Archipel des Marquises
Passing coves to great horizons.
Stunning volcanic islands, inhabited valleys and large mā
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Mountain · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Archipel des Marquises
Stunning volcanic islands, inhabited valleys and large mā
The discovery of Archipelago of the Marquesas is centred around Nuku Hiva, Hiva-Oa and Ua-Pou. The stay thus alternates between island landscapes, the coastline, mountain reliefs and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: transport and openings to be confirmed and weather likely to modify the program. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Nuku Hiva
- Hiva-Oa
- Ua-Pou
Before you choose
- Transport and openings to be confirmed
- Weather likely to change the programme
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Nuku Hiva
Nuku Hiva concentrates the most powerful landscapes of the northern Marquesas: dark cliffs, deep valleys, coves like Taiohae and Hakaui. Between archaeological sites, mountain trails and landings sometimes swelled, the island is intended for travellers who are willing to leave time for distances and weather.
Remarkable location
Hiva-Oa
Hiva-Oa mixes steep reliefs, villages open to deep bays and memories of Gauguin and Brel, both buried in the cemetery of Atuna. The Tiki of Puamau and the valleys covered with vegetation give the visit a very strong Marquisian dimension, far from a simple seaside stay.
Remarkable location
Ua-Pou
Ua-Pou recognizes itself to its basaltic pitons erected above the valleys, almost unreal silhouettes when the clouds cling to the peaks. The island is discovered by its villages, viewpoints and sculpture workshops, with an access navigation that reminds that the Marquesas remain a demanding archipelago.
Remarkable location
Ua Huka
Dryer and more open than other Marquisian islands, Ua Huka shows redhead ridges, horses at large and wind-beating bays. Small museums, petroglyphs and coastal villages give an intimate visit, adapted to those who are looking for an island that is not well-developed and very marked by its landscapes.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
Same landscapes and the same pace of travel, elsewhere in the world.
