French Polynesia · SAFARI
The good island safaris fill up in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Tahiti Nui 4x4 safari crossing through waterfalls and sacred spots, viewpoints and Vaihiria Lake, with fruit tastings and a river swim.
“Great day out on our island tour of Tahiti. Lots of stops to take photos and/or stop for toilet/refreshments. Probably not suitable if you have a weak back as it was quite bumpy. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable day.”
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon safari with snorkel stops, shark and stingray swims, and Polynesian picnic lunch on a motu, with pickup included.
“It was amazing. We enjoyed very much. We saw sharks, mantas, stingrays, and eagle rays. We were even lucky enough to see dolphins. The guide Manu was so funny and nice. He showed us everything with passion and he truly cared. Ari the sailor was the best, so friendly and nice. He showed us things on the way and he was so nice. They always offered us help and drinks and were absolutely wonderful. Thanks for a wonderful day!”
Half-day Bora Bora 4x4 safari with hotel pickup, Mount Popoti 360 lagoon views, Faanui Valley art stop, and WWII history.
“The views from heights. The colours of the water. The island life. All in all a nice trip if you didn’t have a rental car.”
Helmet underwater walk in Bora Bora, 30 minutes at about 10 feet, coral gardens and fish, guided photos, easy for non-swimmers.
“Nice experience. Entire activity was well coordinated and organised. They explained instructions also clearly and assisted in entire experience. Only thing I regret is my little one could not make it to the experience and it happened due to him being unwell on the day. The company could not refund the amount paid due to last minute request.”
A full-day Tahiti 4x4 safari into the Papenoo Valley crater, rainforest, rivers, waterfalls, and archaeological stops, with hotel pickup.
“What a experience of a lifetime...pick up was on time. Eric our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and just plain fun...U met some wonderful people. Would never have seen inside of the real Tahiti with the mountains and waterfalls if not for this adventure. It's a bumbby trip, but we all laughed and had a great time. It's not your usual touristy trip”
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”
Half-day Bora Bora lagoon safari with snorkel stops for stingrays and blacktip reef sharks plus coral garden fish, drinks, and pickup.
“this was y far one of the best excursions we did in French Polynesia. our guide was excellent and spoke perfect English. we had only 5 on a beautiful comfortable boat. our guide Ian worked hard to find sea life and took us to uncrowded areas to snorkel. 4 amazing stops with no tourist trap areas. i would 100% do this again! i loved how much we got done in 4 hours.”
Bora Bora eco shark and snorkeling safari. A 150-minute afternoon lagoon swim with black-tip reef sharks, stingrays, and a coral garden.
“Exceeded my expectations, both my wife and I love this excursion and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Our guide Sam was absolutely amazing!!!!”
Moorea private 4x4 safari with Belvedere swing viewpoint, Rotui lookout, Tahitian temple, plus pineapple, jam, juice tastings.
“Great island tour - beautiful views from Magic Mountain, pineapple fields, freshwater eels, and more. Our guide, Gerard was fantastic. Would definitely recommend”
Bora Bora half-day lagoon safari with small-group pickup, snorkeling gear, fruit and cold drinks, and chances to see rays and reef sharks.
“Amazing experience. We were able to see coral forests, manta rays, sting rays, sharks and eagle rays. Manu was an exceptional guide. We highly recommend this tour.”
Bora Bora 4WD safari plus lagoon snorkeling, panoramic lookouts, WWII relics, lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then stingrays and black-tip sharks.
“Super activité. Les guides étaient au top, le seul petit bémol et le restaurant du midi.”
Lagoon snorkeling safari in Bora Bora with stingrays, reef sharks, coral, possible manta rays, and Polynesian motu lunch.
“Aside from the beautiful location, the tour was very informative and relaxing. I would do it again and again.”
Bora Bora full-day combo with a guided jet ski loop, lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then a shark and ray safari in protected lagoons.
“Amazing trip! The best way to see Bora Bora. Very well organised and both trips were extraordinary, thank you!”
4x4 Safari Hereakimanu: 8 hours of off-road Tahiti, Papenoo Valley, waterfalls, Fare Hape culture stops, and Vaihiria lake views.
“we had the best time on this tour. My wife likes to hike and I like to enjoy the scenery so this was a perfect way for us to get into the mountains with a guide. The time was mostly spent on the truck, but we could stand on the seats and really Read more”
4X4 safari in Moorea: Belvedere and Magic Mountain views, pineapple and vanilla stops, fruit juice tastings, hotel pickup.
“We had a lovely morning touring Moorea. The tour is well priced, well guided, and worth the time. Recommended!”
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