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The 15 Best Half-Day Trips in French Polynesia

15 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $70

Moorea: Half-Day Open-Air 4WD Safari with Hotel Transfers - Getting picked up and dropped off without a headache
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Moorea: Half-Day Open-Air 4WD Safari with Hotel Transfers

1.Half-Day Open-Air 4WD Safari with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 240 reviews · 3h 30m · from $70Our pick

Moorea open-air 4WD safari with hotel transfers. Panoramic bays, marae culture, eels by the river, and fruit liqueur tastings.

“Driver was great. Took too a few great locations and spoke English well enough in explain everything. Views were awesome. Can’t beat this excursions price or experience. Def recommend”

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Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall - Stop by stop: temples, terraces, river pools, and the meaning of Afareaitu
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Half-Day Guided Hike to Afareaitu Waterfall

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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Half-Day Small-Group Cruise in Bora Bora with Snorkelling - Stop 1: coral gardens and the fish-filled aquarium spot
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Half-Day Small-Group Cruise in Bora Bora with Snorkelling

3.Half-Day Small-Group Cruise in Bora Bora with Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $142

Half-day Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling cruise with gear, towels, small-group attention, stingray feeding, and reef stops with pickup options.

“It was a very windy day around Bora Bora, but Captain Mike and his sidekick (Nui?) took great care of a full boat. We took the half day tour, and were the last 3 passengers to board at the port, as we were coming off the Paul Gaugin cruise ship. Easy pick up, and off we went to the first snorkeling spot. We had 3 spots in total. The first stop was shallow enough to touch the bottom, and watch rays float past us. The second spot was about 15 feet deep and gorgeous blue water, where sharks and rays swam all around us. Magical! The last spot was to…”

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Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti - Meeting at Papeete Marina and Finding Tahiti By Boat
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Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti

4.Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $170

Half-day Tahiti snorkel with dolphins, wrecks, and possible sea turtles. Small boat for up to 12. Gear, drinks, fruit included.

“This tour was fantastic! Israel and Patrick did absolutely everything to create a perfect day in the water. We saw rays, wrecks, and beautiful fish. We were unable to snorkel with the sea turtles, unfortunately, because the currents were too Read more”

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Half-Day Tour of Moorea Island in a Small Group - Belvedere Lookout: where the stories make the view make sense
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Half-Day Tour of Moorea Island in a Small Group

5.Half-Day Tour of Moorea Island in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $81

Half-day Moorea small-group tour with bay viewpoints, island legends, agricultural stops, and Rotui fruit juice tastings, plus pickup.

“We had an amazing experience with our guide Steven. He treated us like royalty even in the back of a four wheel truck. It was just the right mix of adventure and fun and all things interesting and beautiful!”

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Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing - Timing and departures: Morning or afternoon, 3 hours on the clock
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Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

6.Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $115

Sail Moorea’s lagoon in a small group with snorkeling at Motu Tiahura, plus fruit and refreshments, hotel transfers, and expert guidance.

“Great way to see the island from the sea. Stopped at multiple snorkel spots including swimming and feed Stringrays. Would highly recommend.”

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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea - Meeting at Coco Beach, Then a Real Safety Briefing
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Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

7.Half-Day Humpback Whales Encounter in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $236

Half-day humpback whale encounter in Moorea with a small boat, safety-first rules, and optional snorkeling swim time when conditions are right.

“There is an awful lot of swimming involved in this endeavor but it is definitely worth the effort. Had an amazing experience. Would recommend highly.”

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LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip - What Private Service Looks Like (Captain + Host on Your Schedule)
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LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $1,804

Private 40-foot catamaran around Bora Bora with hotel pickup, snorkel stops, marine life, and a floating bar in 4 hours.

“Dylan and Lilu were fantastic hosts. The boat was beautiful. The floating bar was 👌🏻. Did it rain? Yes. Did that deter from the experience? Absolutely not.”

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Private Half-Day Hike in the Opunohu Valley in Moorea - Pineapple fields and the plant lessons that change your whole hike
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Private Half-Day Hike in the Opunohu Valley in Moorea

9.Private Half-Day Hike in the Opunohu Valley in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $668

Private half-day hike in Moorea’s Opunohu Valley with Fabien, col des 3 Cocotiers, 3 Pinus, pineapple fields, archaeology, pickup.

“We had the most amazing hiking experience with Fabien!! We got to see the pineapple farms and Fabien told us all about the different vegetation along the trail. He even gave us a snack and took some extra water for us. The hike is no joke- definitely wear hiking shoes aRead more”

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Half-day Big Fishing in Moorea on shared tour - The fish lineup in Moorea, and how to think about success in 4 hours
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Half-day Big Fishing in Moorea on shared tour

10.Half-day Big Fishing in Moorea on shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $403

Half-day big-game fishing in Moorea with a small shared group, chasing tuna and billfish, with morning pickup from Haapiti.

“complete waste of time. first off, it says "fishing trip for 2", note this is not a trip for 2, its not a private tour - it is a shared tour with several other strangers. we wasted 45 minutes picking up other guests and then got dropped off in a completeRead more”

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Private Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing - Captain-led sailing between Cook and Opunohu/Opuoho bays
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Private Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

11.Private Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $427

Private 3-hour sailing in Moorea Lagoon with hotel transfers, fruits and drinks, plus time near rays, sharks, and underwater Tikis.

“Wonderful day exploring the waters of Moorea with knowledgeable local guides. Swam with sharks and rays, snorkeled, tasted local fruit, and had a relaxing day! Highly recommend.”

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Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments - Time on the water: how a half-day becomes a full-feeling afternoon
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Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour - Your 1-tank scuba session first, built for intro participants and certified participants
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Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour

13.Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $950

Private Bora Bora half-day scuba and snorkeling with hotel pickup, gear included, 1-tank scuba plus two snorkel stops.

“David was amazing! Very personalized and wonderful time! The diving and snorkeling were the best! Saw so many cool things! If you are in Bora….you have to book a tour with David!”

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Half-Day Private Luxury Tour from Bora Bora - Stop 1: Coral garden snorkeling with stingrays and black-tip sharks
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Half-Day Private Luxury Tour from Bora Bora

14.Half-Day Private Luxury Tour from Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,125

Private luxury half-day Bora Bora lagoon tour with your own captain, 3 snorkeling stops with stingrays, sharks, and coral garden.

“We had such a great time on the private half day tour. From start to finish, it was an excellent day, and Tau, our guide, was absolutely the best! We enjoyed beautiful views of the lagoon and the mountains of Bora Bora accompanied by muRead more”

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Bora Bora: Half-Day Lagoon Snorkelling Tour - Ray discovery in waist-deep water, what it feels like and why it matters
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Bora Bora: Half-Day Lagoon Snorkelling Tour

15.Half-Day Lagoon Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

A half-day Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling tour with reef sharks, ray encounters, and coral garden fish, plus Motu island fruit. 3 hours.

“Absolutely fabulous time with Manu. We saw all sorts of fish, manta rays, stingrays and sharks. Do this (or the full day tour) - you won't regret it!”

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