Marquesas Islands Adventures Where Wilderness Meets the Sea The Marquesas Islands, located far out in the Pacific Ocean, are wild, isolated, and unlike any other place in French Polynesia. Resort life and coral lagoons do not characterise these islands. Rather , they emerge from the ocean as enormous, undeveloped coastlines, deep green valleys, and towering volcanic cliffs. Every trip seems like genuine adventure in a location where nature still reigns supreme. A Land Shaped by Nature and Culture The Marquesas Islands have rich Cultural tradition and stunning natural surroundings. Here, rivers flow through valleys littered with old stone sculptures and wild horses, while angular basalt peaks rise more than a thousand meters into the sky. Both the people and the landscapes of these islands tell stories. Small, lively settlements welcome visitors, and local life is carried on much as it has for many centuries. You can sense the pulse of a proud and a...