Stays · Destination Guide
A remarkable divided lagoon with local-led reef and island days
Accommodation listings are not available for this destination yet. Use the local planning notes to choose your base.
Arrive in French Polynesia through your chosen international routing, then plan a domestic Air Tahiti itinerary to Mataiva Airport (MVT) near Pahua. The airline publishes a minimum 55-minute sector duration from Tahiti, but the journey may have stops and limited operating days depending on schedule. Confirm flight dates before reserving a nonrefundable pension. Air Tahiti expressly notes there is no airport shuttle; request car pickup and return transfer from the host. Government records show historical small-ship calls, and a cruise itinerary includes a Mataiva sightseeing tender stop, but neither establishes a current scheduled tourist sea transfer or a dive liveaboard. Air Tahiti MVT.
Pahua is the practical walking and cycling base; Air Tahiti describes its bridge and village layout. Mataiva Village advertises island car outings and bicycles or kayaks, but these are accommodation-specific offers, not proof of public vehicle hire or an islandwide taxi network.