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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in French Polynesia

180 tours  ·  from $52

Everything with a boat, a guide or an open 4x4 attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour - Two snorkeling areas, two different experiences
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Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

1.Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · from $138Our pick

Set out from Moorea at 8:10 a.m. in a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe with up to 12 people. Guides such as Wilfred, Nolte, Elvis, and Mana lead snorkeling with rays, sharks, turtles, and tropical fish, then serve a barbecue lunch and show you how to prepare poisson cru on a tiny motu.

“This tour is a MUST! Little bits of history blended in with snorkeling with black tipped reef sharks and manta rays! Then off to snorkel the coral gardens and than a yummy lunch prepared on a tiny private island. The ceviche was amazing witRead more”

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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - Stop One: Coral Gardens And An Underwater Aquarium
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

2.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of no more than 12. Guides such as Tau, Boby, Rolly, and Manu lead you to coral gardens, stingrays, and blacktip sharks, then serve a local buffet lunch on a motu with views of Mount Otemanu.

“Manu and the captain were truly exceptional, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. Our youngest son had his arm in a cast, and the way they went above and beyond to make our family feel comfortable and special was unforgettable. They assisted us on and off the boat and even took our son out privately to snorkel so he could still experience the sharks and stingrays safely. That alone meant the world to us. From live music to incredible food right by the beach, literally with manta rays and fish swimming under the table, it was an unforgettable setting. The experience felt thoughtful and elevated in every detail. Unlike many tours…”

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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - Arahurahu Marae: begin with Tahitian culture
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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

3.5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $79

See Tahiti Nui’s main sights in about five hours with a local guide such as Fabrice, Vetea, or Antoinette. Visit marae, caves, waterfalls, botanical gardens, black-sand beaches, and Pointe Venus in a small air-conditioned van. Water is included, but there is no swimming or lunch stop.

“Fabrice, our guide, was great! Lots and lots of info that we enjoyed. The 6 spots we visited were interesting and beautiful. We really felt like we saw the whole island and caught the flavor of it. We came away with fabulous photos! Would definitely recommend the tour.”

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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour - The first stop: manta rays at the cleaning station
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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

4.Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 968 reviews · from $143

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon in a covered boat with up to eight people, stopping at manta ray and eagle ray sites, coral gardens, and possibly shark and stingray areas. Guides such as Umi, Niko, Noé, and Kevin are praised for patient instruction and close attention in the water.

“Kevin was our guide and we felt so lucky to get him because he knows the waters well and respects the ocean and creatures within it! We saw manta rays, sting rays and eagle rays. The rainbow reef was the most beautiful reef we’ve ever encountered. Kevin was extremely gentle and patient with our 8&9 year old boys. They felt safe and supported while on this amazing adventure. Bonus points were listening to Kevin play on his ukulele during some of our trip. His voice was magical! 10/10 all the way around. Thank you Kevin for making our bora bora trip even more magical with this experience”

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Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain... - Pineapple fields and the working side of Moorea
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Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

5.Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 967 reviews · from $70

Ride a guide-driven 4WD truck through Moorea’s mountain roads with guides such as Ron, Vi, or Mario. Stop at Magic Mountain, Belvedere Lookout, pineapple fields, a tropical garden, marae, Cook’s Bay, and a local distillery, with tastings included.

“Nice tour on less accessible sites of the island. Our guide Ron was kind funny and knowledgeable!!!!”

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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group. - The sandbank with rays and reef sharks
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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

6.Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · from $118

Alex Lagoon Tours takes up to six people around Moorea’s west and north lagoon for four hours of varied snorkeling. Expect reefs, turtles, eagle rays, stingrays, blacktip reef sharks, a sandbank, a snack, and a relaxed route shaped by weather and crowd levels.

“Awesome tour. Alex was amazing, he took us to a variety of beautiful spots, each different and special in their own way and shared a lot of knowledge along with it. Thanks so much for this stunning trip.”

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Franckyfranck Tours Moorea - Half day Tours - Magic Mountain gives you the big Moorea moment
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Franckyfranck Tours Moorea – Half day Tours

7.Franckyfranck Tours Moorea – Half day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · from $57

Spend about four hours exploring Moorea in a small 4WD group with guides such as Francky, Karen, Tammo, or Patrick. Visit Magic Mountain, Belvedere Lookout, pineapple fields, a tropical garden, and a juice distillery, with local tastings along the way.

“We had fun and learned a great deal from our local tour guide, Karen. She was very organized, an excellent driver, spoke English to us and French to one of the other couples (we were six total in the vehicle with Karen). I read reviews about this tour before booking because I wasn't happy with the attitude of Mario I had originally booked (I reserved that tour for 9am and he asked me to come at 7:20am on an early ferry from Tahiti). All the reviews for Franckyfranck Tours and especially Karen, were glowing! I booked with them instead and so glad I did because it even exceeded our expectations.…”

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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora - Stop one: manta rays in their natural setting
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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

8.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $130

Join H2O Bora Bora for a 3.5-hour morning boat trip to three or four snorkeling sites. Guides such as Matt, Vincent, Wilson, Rudolph, and Winston select stops according to sea conditions, with manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish on the agenda. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to seven.

“The personal approach with our group of four was so much better than being in a big group from the ship. Vincent and Teri always made sure that we were safe and enjoying our time. Teri taught us a lot about the sea life. Vincent talked about the surrounding areas. We would definitely do this excursion again!”

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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater) - Pineapple Fields and Moorea’s Inland Life
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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)

9.Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $134

Spend about 3 hours and 45 minutes exploring Moorea by single or two-seater quad. Guides such as Kiki, Stricker, and Mataiva lead you through pineapple fields, forest roads, Belvedere Lookout, local tastings, and Magic Mountain. Helmets, rain gear, water, a final drink, and free guide photos are included.

“Excellent. Our guide Mata was great. We went to awesome vistas and saw a lot of the inner Morrea. The ATV’s were very good machines and the tour company was first class all the way, including their awesome main office in a beautiful location on the bay.”

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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Ōpūnohu Bay and the island views
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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

10.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157

Spend about four hours aboard the small Taboo catamaran exploring Moorea’s lagoon. With guides such as Leo, Max, Mai, and Louis, you can snorkel with reef sharks, stingrays, tropical fish, and perhaps turtles, then enjoy fresh fruit, juice, and mai tais. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at eight.

“Great experience on Leo’s catamaran. There were only six of us so it felt more like a private tour. Stopped at 3 locations to see rays and tame reef sharks, then coral garden and tiki garden. Snorkeling was easy in these waters Saw other loaded boats with people crammmed in like sardines while we had plenty of space, sipping refreshments and enjoying the tour. A wonderful choice.”

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Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour - Starting at Top Jet & Quad Moorea
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Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour

11.Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 522 reviews · from $131

Spend three hours exploring Moorea by solo or twin jet ski with local guides such as Fred, Tini, or Stanley. Ride through Cook’s and Opunohu Bays, stop to swim with stingrays and blacktip sharks, and look for turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales. Hotel and cruise-port pickup may be arranged in advance.

“What a fun way to experience the Moorea lagoon. Our guide Stanley was awesome and the jetskis were easy to operate and in good condition. We got to swim with sharks and stingrays along the way and had a great time zipping through the almost impossibly clear blue waters of Moorea. Thanks Stanley!”

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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours - The road around Bora Bora gives you island context
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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

12.Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews

Spend about three hours driving an ATV around Bora Bora, then tackle rugged tracks toward Mount Popoti and Faanui Valley. Guides such as Santi, Toma, Tama, and Tuari provide safety instruction, local culture, and scenic stops. Pickup is offered, though motu resorts may charge for boat transfers.

“Our guide was Santi and he was absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable about the island and its history. The lunch with fruit was so nice! Totally recommend this tour. The views are out of this world!!”

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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour - Faanui Canon and Bora Bora’s WWII remains
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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

13.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · from $91

Ride around Bora Bora in a shaded, open-sided 4WD with a local guide such as Mana, Moana, or Alex. Stop at lagoon lookouts, WWII cannons, a plantation, and a Faanui Valley workshop where you can see sarongs dyed and coconut oil made. Sunset departures include sparkling wine.

“We took two different island tours during our day in Bora Bora, and this by far was the most adventuresome and had the best opportunities for spectacular views. The tour did not start off well since there wasn’t anyone to formally meet us with a sign with our names so there was a lot of confusion at the beginning.”

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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours - The ride is part of the attraction
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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

14.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $107

Spend about 3½ hours exploring Bora Bora by open-sided 4x4, with hotel pickup available and groups capped at eight. Guides such as Tuarii, Adolph, Moana, and Santi take you up rough mountain tracks to Mount Popoti, Faanui Valley, local art workshops, and historic sites.

“Our driver was awesome & he handled the roads really well; adventurous, exhilarating ride! Well worth the money”

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Moorea Street Food Tour - The 8:30 a.m. pickup and the first taste
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Moorea Street Food Tour

15.Moorea Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $73

On this four-hour Moorea food tour, native chef Heimata or guide Mareva takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to local snack shops, cafés, stands, and viewpoints. Expect 6 to 8 tasting stops, roughly 13 to 15 bites, island stories, and hotel or port pickup in selected areas.

“We really like the variety of local foods . The tour operator “H” was fun to talk with and did a great job explaining the history of the food we tasted”

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