FRENCH POLYNESIA
The best of the islands.
The 10 most popular 4wd island safaris across French Polynesia. What each day on the water is actually like, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
A guided Moorea 4WD half-day covering Magic Mountain, pineapple farms, viewpoints, marae, and a distillery tasting with hotel pickup.
“A very relaxed tour. The guides are very knowledgeable. They don't rush you like some other tours. Definitely recommend.”
Tahiti Nui Safari 4x4 through the island’s green heart. Riverside swim, sacred stops, Vaihiria Lake views, fruit break, and bumpy fun.
“This was the perfect way to explore the inner island of Tahiti. Had we not done this tour there is so much we would not have been able to see! Waterfalls, stunning views, beautiful flowers – there was always something to admire! Our guide did a great job of keeping the group on track/safe but…”
Bora Bora lagoon safari with stingrays, blacktip sharks, coral snorkeling, and a Polynesian picnic lunch on a motu.
“We had the absolute best day with Coco and Ari! They were so fun, hilarious, knowledgeable, and knew exactly where to find the best fish. they also made us souverniers out of palm fronds and cracked coconuts for us! The lunch we had at the picnic was probably my favorite meal of our whole trip.…”
Half-day Bora Bora 4WD tour with lagoon lookouts, WWII sites, tie-dye and coconut oil demos, tropical fruit, and optional sparkling wine.
“I didn’t feel our driver/guide had his heart in the tour. We saw the highlights and wished I had done a snorkelling tour instead. Or at the least had a swim in the beautiful blue seas.”
Half-day Bora Bora 4x4 safari with Tupuna Safari, Mount Popoti 360° views, Faanui Valley art, and WWII-era history.
“This was an amazing trip, getting to places you cannot reach on your own for some breathtaking views. The guide Tuarii made the trip perfect, his humour and knowledge made this an unforgettable day,could not recommend enough.”
Step into Bora Bora’s coral garden in a helmet and walk underwater for about 30 minutes, guided by pros who take photos.
“The underwater helmet walk was the best excursion we took during our trip to French Polynesia. The guides were very engaging during the underwater walk. I appreciated Séverine showing us the anemones and sting ray. Communication was great; clearly stated time and place of pickup. They also provided thorough instruction about the process going down…”
Moorea 4x4 shore excursion with Belvedere and Magic Mountain 360° views, pineapple and vanilla tastings, plus bay stops.
“It’s bumpy yet fun. It’s a beautiful island so don’t stay at the pier. Explore. It was fun. The refreshments were great”
Full-day Tahiti 4x4 safari into Papenoo Valley crater rainforest with waterfalls, plant stops, and archaeological sites. Pickup included.
“Our family loved every second of this journey! 100% bumpy and 100% magnificent. Eric was a wonderful guide and an even better driver. The route is very uphill, downhill, and bumpy, but the views were unbeatable. This was the highlight of our time in Tahiti. We could not recommend this more! 100/10. 10 stars!!!!”
Moorea half-day open-air 4WD safari with hotel transfers: Belvedere views, freshwater eels, marae culture stops, and pineapple tastings.
“We had the most amazing 4x4 tour in Moorea with our guide Carlos — it was simply breathtaking! The best part: we were the only ones on the tour, so it felt like a private experience. Carlos took us to incredible spots all around the island, from stunning viewpoints to hidden gems. His explanations were…”
Bora Bora land-and-sea combo pairs an open-air 4WD safari with lagoon snorkeling for stingrays and black-tip sharks, lunch included.
“We had a fantastic time on this excursion. Our guide Matu and captain Ari were so friendly and made the day really relaxing and fun. And lunch at Matu's family's home on the motu was incredible! Our guide for the 4x4 adventure was also very friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent driver. We truly enjoyed this…”
