French Polynesia · MOTU PICNIC TOURS
Lunch cooked on a sand islet is the part of a lagoon day people remember. These 8 are compared on what gets grilled, how long you stay on the motu and whether the islet is shared with three other boats.
Spend six hours touring Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Manu, Coco, Arii, or Malaki. Snorkel with stingrays, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch on a motu with coconut demonstrations and time to explore.
“Our guide Yan was excellent and we highly recommend this activity!”
Spend six hours circling Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski, guided by island locals such as Manu, Tahi, H, or Tama. Ride rugged mountain trails, visit WWII cannons, skim past overwater bungalows, stop on a motu, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, poisson cru, and tropical fruit.
“We chose the combo ATV and Jet Ski tours. It was amazing to see the island and lagoon from both points of view. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience. The lunch was very good and the best poisson cru I have had.”
Spend six hours with Te Moana Tours exploring Moorea’s lagoon, snorkeling with turtles, stingrays, fish, and black-tip sharks, then enjoy a plancha lunch on a family-run motu. Guides including Teva, Tama, Yo, and Michelle add island stories, photography, and warm local hospitality.
“Snorkeling with lots of wildlife, stingrays gliding over your feet at lunch, Teva was an exceptional guide for the day.”
You’ll explore Bora Bora’s lagoon by outrigger boat with guides such as Manu, Tau, Roberto, Ramon, or Garzon. Snorkel with stingrays and sharks, visit a coral garden, eat a Polynesian lunch on a private motu, then ride a jet ski with a local guide.
“Manu was one of the highlights of the entire trip to Bora Bora. Gliding across the crystalline blue waters while he played the ukelele is a memory we’ll cherish. As a Jamaican, lunch was the highlight for me. It included dishes similar to what I grRead more”
Spend six hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon in a comfortable private outrigger. With a Polynesian guide such as Ray, you’ll visit stingray, shark, and coral garden sites, then eat local dishes at a motu table set in the water, often with ukulele music.
“5 stars are not enough! This excursion was perfection. We saw everything we could have wanted and more and our guide was so funny and nice.”
Set out at 5 pm with a private guide and captain for a three-hour Bora Bora sunset cruise, optional snorkeling, and a three-course dinner on a tiny motu. Captain Mike may serve, cook, and play ukulele, with local fish, seasonal lobster, wine, and champagne included.
“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”
Spend about three hours with your partner on a private Bora Bora sunset cruise followed by dinner beside a white-sand beach. Lagoon Service provides a three-course meal, wine, soft drinks, fruit juices, fire torches, ukulele music, and snorkeling gear. Pickup is offered, with a 5:00 pm start.
“Everything about the experience was great. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The Conrad Hotel has a similar activity at twice the price but doesn’t have a sunset cruise included.”
Spend about seven hours combining a guided ATV ride, Mount Popoti viewpoints, marae and pareo crafts in Faanui, then a boat trip to a motu for grilled fish, poisson cru, fruit, swimming, and deckchair time. Guide Tama is noted for friendly, informative service.
“This was a great way to see the island. The climb up the mountain on the ATV was fun and the 360 island view was so beautiful! Our guide Tama was friendly and informative. Then we went to a Motu beach that was so so pretty and we were the only 4 people there for the whole afternoon. We had a delicious lunch there too. Really enjoyed the whole day!”
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