FRENCH POLYNESIA
The best of the islands.
The 10 most popular guided tours across French Polynesia. What each day on the water is actually like, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
Half-day Bora Bora 4WD tour with lagoon lookouts, WWII sites, tie-dye and coconut oil demos, tropical fruit, and optional sparkling wine.
“Alex half-day 4 WD Guided tour”
A guided half-day hike to Afareaitu Waterfall on Moorea, with temple ruins, a refreshing swim, and a fruit-tasting stop.
“This was the best hike we have taken on all of our vacation! The guides were fantastic! So knowledgeable in history and fauna. It was so amazing to learn about plants that provide perfume, nail polish, paint, food both edible and poisonous. The swim at the waterfall was so beautiful. If you are not u”
ATV circuit tour of Bora Bora with local guide. Hotel pickup, small-group ride, lagoon and Mount Otemanu views, fruit tasting and snacks.
“Our guide Tahi is very knowledgeable about Bora Bora and its history, and the routes we took and the views were spectacular to say the least, it’s a well put together outing and I would recommend it for anyone visiting Bora Bora.”
Mo'orea guided ATV tour through Opunohu Valley, pineapple fields, bays, and tastings, with Belvedere and Magic Mountain views.
Small-group Tahiti East Coast half-day: Papeete, Point Venus, waterfalls, Arahoho blowhole, and a hidden leper-colony eel stop.
Moorea’s eco lagoon tour on a transparent kayak: turtles, rays, coral views, and a motu sandbank snack, guided for 3.5 hours.
“We had an excellent time on the kayak tour. It was amazing to get out on the water. We were able to see turtles, rays, and tons of fish. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun morning adventure!”
Small-group whale watching in Tahiti with snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and ethical in-water swims when conditions are right.
“This was so good! Absolutely recommend to anyone who thinks they want to do it. The guys that run this boat are absolute legends. They care about the whales and about the experience for all. They are easy to chat to and are very knowledgeable + professional. We didn’t bring a GoPro but Teiki (guide)…”
Small-group Tahaa tour from Raiatea: vanilla, rum tasting, pearls, coral garden snorkeling, and lunch on a private motu.
“Great day spent with our guide, Vai. The tour was exactly as advertised….vanilla farm, gin tasting, pearl farm, snorkeling at coral gardens, and finally a great lunch on a motu!! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Raitea/Tahaa.”
Moorea Hauru Lagoon clear-bottom kayak and coral-garden snorkeling, turtle and ray spotting, plus fruit juice snack on a guided tour.
Quad ATV guided tour of Tahaa with vanilla valley, pearl farm, Mana’o products, culture stops, and a tropical fruit plus frozen coconut tasting.
“Our tour guides were the best, we went to so many great spots and got an amazing view of the island from the mountains! The ATV was easy enough to operate and fun to drive. Thank you John and Hine for taking us around the island!!”
