15 Guided Tours in French Polynesia Worth the Boat

1.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

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

Small-group open-sided 4WD around Bora Bora with lagoon lookouts, WWII stops, tie-dye and coconut oil. Optional sunset wine.

“The only positive note was the guide — very friendly and well-prepared. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy the rest of the trip at all. The 4x4 vehicle was extremely uncomfortable and outdated, and the stops along the way were unimpressive. The vehicle really needs to be replaced — it’s far too old and unpleasant to ride in. A shame, really.”

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2.Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $97Top rated

Guided half-day hike to Afareaitu Waterfall in Moorea, with temple ruins, fruit tasting, and a swim in natural pools.

“Don't miss this one! It was a beautiful and interesting hike, the guides are very gracious, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Swimming at the waterfall was fun. The fruit snack was beautifully laid out and delicious.”

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3.NEW!!! ATV TOURS with a local tour guide from Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $285

Bora Bora ATV circuit with local guides, hotel pickup, small-group fun, lagoon viewpoints from Amanahune and Anau, plus fruit tasting.

“We had a great time on this excursion! I wasn't sure what to expect for riding on 4 wheelers, but it turned out to be a very scenic tour of Bora Bora. We rode completely around the island on pavement, and made 3 excursions up the mountainside (4 wheeler required) to places where we had great views of the island and ocean. The guide was very professional, knowledgable, and enthusiastic. The 4 wheelers where in excellent condition. I highly recommend this excursion adventure.”

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4.Mo’orea: Guided ATV Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 3h 30m · from $123

Guided ATV in Mo'orea with Opunohu Valley rides, pineapple fields, Belvedere views, and Rotui tastings. Small group, rain gear, photos.

“So much fun!! Highly recommend this ATV tour to see more of Moorea!”

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5.Unique East Coast Half Day Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 4h 30m · from $176

A 4.5-hour small-group ride along Tahiti’s east coast for volcanic views, waterfalls, black-sand coast drama, eels, and local art.

“Our Guide was excellent. We have had him on previous trip too. He is very knowledgeable, accomodating and takes good care of his guests. Very thoughtful.”

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6.Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in transparent kayak 1/2 day morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $91

Clear kayak eco tour on Moorea’s lagoon with close turtle and ray sightings, a sandbank snack, and guided snorkeling from a see-through seat.

“My sisters, partners and I had such a fun time exploring the lagoon on clear kayak's. We were able to spot much more sea life in the clear kayak's - turtles, sharks, eagle rays and an abundance of fish. Once we arrived at the lagoon, we spotRead more”

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7.Guided Small Group Whale Watching and Swim Tour Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $238

Small-group Tahiti humpback whale watching with snorkeling gear, wetsuits, ethical in-water time when conditions allow, plus lagoon stops.

“This was a fantastic trip, seeing the mother and her calf, swimming with the turtles was the highlight of our trip. Teiki was a fantastic tour guide. Highly recommend this whale watching trip”

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8.Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $148

Tahaa island tour with Revanui Excursions: vanilla, rum, pearls, coral garden snorkeling, and lunch on a private motu with music.

“A great day out with Vai and Jason who made the trip really enjoyable. We sadly were hit with torrential tropical rain for the first part of the tour but for me, that’s life in the tropics. Via/Jason were right on it by issuing out brand new raincoats and trousers if wanted to keep everyone dry on the boat. A good few stops to the Vanilla farm, rum distillery and pearl factory, all done in stops on the boat along the unbelievably beautiful Island of Tahaa. Even in the rain it still looked every bit paradise. Luckily for us, when we got to the Motu, the rain stopped and the…”

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9.Hauru Lagoon 3-hour Guided Kayak Tour with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Clear-bottom kayak in Moorea’s Hauru Lagoon, spot turtles and rays, snorkel a coral garden between motus, and refuel with fruit juice.

“Cette balade en kayak était vraiment super ! Nous avons pu voir requin, tortue et raie depuis notre kayak transparent. Tout s’est déroulé à merveille, de bons conseils et des infos donnés par les guides pour découvrir un peu plus Moorea”

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10.Safari Nature and Culture Tour with local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

VR reconstructions, marae ceremonies and Moorea viewpoints, plus fruit tastings on a 4-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup.

“Christine was a fabulous tour guide, very knowledgeable and a great communicator to make Moorea’s history and culture come alive. The sites we saw were all interesting- we especially enjoyed visiting the agricultural school and seeing all the varied crops with Bali Hai as a backdrop. I also enjoyed learning about the uses of the plant products throughout history. All the stops were great though- we made excellent use of our 4 hours! Most highly recommend.”

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11.You drive, I guide you

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $120

Private Moorea drive-and-guide with Spirou. You drive, she explains caldera views, pineapple farms, vanilla, and fruit liqueur tastings.

“A lovely way to experience the island. Our “lady in blue “ was informative, friendly, and we recommend doing this tour!!”

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12.Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in a transparent kayak Afternoon 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $60

A 2-hour eco-guided transparent kayak in Moorea’s lagoon, with turtles and rays, a sandbar break, and included snacks and equipment.

“It was good to be able to experience the beautiful water and sea life this way. Our thanks for our guide for his gentle support and good information!”

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13.Guided Excursion in 4×4 in Moorea between Land and Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $218

Small-group 4x4 Moorea tour with Heirani, land-and-sea stops, eel legend, fruit liqueur tastings, garden lunch, and beach time.

“This was a last minute decision to take ferry on a Sunday to Moorea. It was one of the higher priced 4x4 with water options but well worth it. Sunday is normally a religious & family day so not as many tour options. . Our guide picked us uRead more”

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14.Private Guided Jet Ski Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $352

Private guided jet ski tour in Bora Bora, circling the blue lagoon, with motu break and coconut demo, plus pickup and bottled water.

“Such a great experience. Our guide Tane made jet skiing so fun and easy for us - something we never did before. Incredible views of the lagoon and the island in general. Tane also took us to a gorgeous Motu and showed us how to open a coconut. Unreal experience all around!”

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15.Private Safari Adventure Tour in Bora Bora with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $768

Private Bora Bora 4x4 safari with a local guide, pickup and drinks included. Visit Matira Point, Faanui temples, Mount Popoti.

“Had a great time with Tuarii, good sense of humor and we got to see 3 vista views from different parts of the main island.”

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