The 5 1-Day Tours in French Polynesia That Earn Their Price

1.Private Day Trip Hike and Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,822Our pick

Spend eight hours with Fabien and Nicky hiking Moorea’s ancestor trail to the 3 Pinus, crossing pineapple fields and archaeological remains, then eating a local meal on a motu and watching for rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales with a marine biologist.

“Our guides shared all kinds of information on this trip that helped us understand local history and customs. Their passion made the adventure great. The scenario, lunch, boat ride and snorkeling were all excellent.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

Spend four hours on Vitamin Sea, a private former racing catamaran with a captain and host devoted to your group. You’ll sail Bora Bora’s lagoon, stop to snorkel among tropical fish, then relax at Paradise Bay’s floating bar with drinks, snacks, music, and hotel pickup included.

“Exceptional! This was one of our most favorite activities on our trip to Bora Bora. Captain Thelma and First mate Oceana were outstanding. The Vitamin Sea Too is an incredible boat with everything you need for a relaxing day on the water. ThRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $156Best value

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard Blue Lagoon with guide Jimmy or another experienced local guide. Circle Raiatea, watch for dolphins, snorkel at Nao Nao, visit UNESCO-listed Taputapuatea Marae, enjoy lunch by the water, and enter Faaroa River when weather allows.

“Nice boat, friendly staff, excellent excursion. Mostly English speaking. The lunch was great. Relaxed pace”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours with local guides on Bora Bora’s roads and lagoon. Ride an ATV to three viewpoints and WWII guns, then follow guides such as Damon or Mo by jet ski to a motu for grilled fish, chicken, raw fish with coconut milk, and coconut treats.

“This tour is great! Both Mo and Jeff were friendly, entertaining, and great guides for the ATV and Jet Ski's around the island. The BBQ was awesome! 10/10 recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend six hours aboard Vitamin Sea II, a private catamaran for up to nine people. Your captain sails past Mount Otemanu, reef edges, and quiet bays, while the hostess helps with photos and local insight. Swim, snorkel, spot rays, enjoy snacks and drinks, or simply stretch out on the nets.

“We were on Vitamin Sea II as a family of 8 (grandparents, parents and kids). We had a wonderful day sailing around Bora Bora, snorkeling and relaxing. Thelma, our Captain, was amazing. We all enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review