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Island Tours in French Polynesia: The 15 Best Circuits

23 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The circuits here mix a coast road with a climb into the interior. The 15 below compare what each one actually stops at, how long it runs and what it costs a head.

5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - Maraa Grotto: Caves and thick forest
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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

1.5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $79Our pick

See Tahiti Nui’s major sights in a small air-conditioned minivan, with stops at Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, black-sand beaches, Vaipahi gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Pointe Venus. Guides such as Fabrice, Vetea, and Antoinette add local history, fruit tastings, and practical island insight. Pickup and hotel transfers are offered.

“Comfortable tour around island with a variety of interesting places to see, from temple to cave to waterfalls.”

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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour - The manta ray stop comes first
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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

2.Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 968 reviews · from $143

Spend about 3.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon in a covered boat limited to eight people. Reef Discovery guides such as Umi, Nui, Noé, Fabien, and Kevin lead you to manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks, stingrays, and coral gardens. Towels, gear, water, hotel pickup, and instruction are included.

“Very professional. The guide was extremely nice and respectful of the fauna and flora. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see manta rays but that happens. We saw other rays and sharks”

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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group. - Why the small group improves the experience
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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

3.Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · from $118

Join Alex Lagoon Tours for a four-hour Moorea lagoon trip limited to six people. You will visit up to four different snorkeling areas, including reefs, a turtle-cleaning station, and a sandbank with rays and blacktip reef sharks. Alex adjusts the route for weather, crowds, and your group’s comfort.

“We had a simply wonderful trip with Alex today. The trip is for 6 people max, but the 4 of us (my wife and I plus a couple of good friends) had the trip to ourselves. We went to 4 places in the 4-hour trip, and each one was great. We had a slow rope-tow ride through a turtle cleaning station, a stand-on-the-sand meet and greet with stingrays and reef sharks, and standard snorkeling at two different reef spots. The diversity and beauty of the corals were phenomenal. Alex is a great guide and he tailors the trip to the interest of the participants and modifies it based on time…”

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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV - Getting started in Vaitape
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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

4.Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews

Spend about three hours circling Bora Bora by quad, crossing Vaitape, climbing to Amanahune and Anau viewpoints, and tackling mountain tracks. Guides such as Tahi, H, Mana, Caleb, Thomas, and Tama provide driving instruction, island stories, photo help, snacks, drinks, and cooling towels. Expect some public-road riding, steep sections, mud, and one quad shared by up to two people.

“It was a whole island ATV tour. We got to ride on the road and off-roading. Going to different spots around the island and learning its history. Snack was good at the end. Our guide was awesome and it was fun time!”

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Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI - Stopping at a motu for fruit and drinks
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Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI

5.Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews

Ride around Bora Bora’s lagoon on a two-hour guided jet ski tour with stops near a motu, Mount Otemanu, and the island’s volcanic center. Guides such as H, Caleb, and Damien adjust the pace for beginners, share local stories, take photos, and serve fruit, drinks, and snacks. One reservation covers one jet ski for one or two people.

“Loads of fun, magical spots, the tour guide did very well with beginners going slowly at the start and fast in the end, and was opening fun pathways breaking straight lines!”

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Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora - Learning the pearl-farming process on motu Taufarii
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Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora

6.Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $200

Spend about two hours learning the secrets of Tahitian black pearls with guides Manu and Tahi. Boat to motu Taufarii, browse oyster lines near a coral garden, choose an oyster, watch it open, and take home the pearl inside. Fresh fruit, drinks, and Mount Otemanu views round out this small-group experience.

“This was a wonderful experience on our honeymoon! The tour guides were amazing and I couldn’t recommend more. They also made sure that the kiddos on the tour were included in everything and they kept everyone safe. Great sense of humor! One of our favorite tours on the islands.”

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Lagoon Tour - Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea - Turtle channels and drifting over eagle rays
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Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

7.Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $143

Set out from Moorea at 8:45 a.m. in a boat limited to 12 people. Local guides such as Iker, Tamati, Karmen, Leo and Kali lead you to sandbanks, coral gardens, turtle areas and open water where dolphins, rays and reef sharks may appear. Choose a half-day outing or add time and lunch on a motu.

“Friendly staff, beautiful water stops and snorkeling. Delicious lunch was served at a beautiful location”

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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS) - Arahurahu Marae connects the scenery to Polynesian culture
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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

8.Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews

Circle Tahiti in about five hours with a private guide such as Fabrice, Antoinette, Vetea, or Sylvie. You’ll visit Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Taharuu Beach, Faarumai Waterfalls, Vaipahi Gardens, and Point Venus in an air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, marina, or pier, with room to adjust the pace.

“We were driven in a very nice vehicle around the entire island by a gentleman who knew it well. We made several stops where he told us about the history of the island and the people. We didn't feel rushed when we found someplace that we wanted to spend a little more time at. It was a very interesting afternoon.”

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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran - The 2.5-hour catamaran crossing
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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

9.Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · 11 hours · from $227

Leave Papeete at 6:00 AM for Tetiaroa aboard a large catamaran, with breakfast, lunch, and drinks included. A guide leads you to Bird’s Island, then you get free time for photos, swimming, and sunbathing before snorkeling the reef. English and French are offered, though some explanations may be mainly in French.

“Great catamaran, beautiful location, food was excellent. French speaking so missed a bit of the explanation by the guide on the island. The boat crew tried to explain to us separately which worked ok.”

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Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour - The coral garden and natural aquarium
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Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

10.Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews

Spend two to four hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon boat with Captain Fabian or another Reef Discovery guide. You’ll visit four snorkeling sites for manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Hotel or port pickup, nonalcoholic drinks, and a light coconut bread treat may be included.

“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”

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Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island - Mara’a Caves bring a cool pause
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Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island

11.Discovery of Tahiti Nui Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · from $115

Circle Tahiti Nui in about five to six hours, stopping at Te Fare Iamanaha museum, Mara’a Caves, Taharu’u Beach, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Point Venus. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, guide, bottled water, and entrance fees are included. The usual group is capped at seven, but cruise-day arrangements can change.

“A bit of a rocky start to the tour but after things were sorted we had an informative drive around the island. Some people not happy about some things but we got an apology email and partial refund from operator.”

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private Tahiti island discovery - Arahoho Blowhole adds a little drama
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private Tahiti island discovery

12.private Tahiti island discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews

Spend about 4.5 hours seeing Tahiti with a private guide such as Damien, Bertrand, or Edouard. Visit Point Venus, Faarumai Waterfalls, the Arahoho Blowhole, and Vaipahi Water Gardens, or adjust the route to fit your interests. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“We had a wonderful and enlightening tour of Tahiti. Our tour guide, Damian, is well versed with the history and geography of both Tahiti nui and iti. We learned so much about the islands and its people while he was driving and guiding us around. Our special request to modify the tour itinerary was kindly accommodated. We saw what we wanted to see plus more! He picked us up promptly from the ferry terminal and also helped us get to a supermarket to buy supplies. At the end of the tour, he dropped us off to our accomodation. It was a very pleasant experience that we highly recommend!”

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Moorea Island Tour - Pineapple plantations and island agriculture
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Moorea Island Tour

13.Moorea Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · from $54Best value

Tour Moorea by air-conditioned bus or van with local guides such as Donovan, Selma, Steven, or Stephane. The half-day route includes the Belvedere lookout, pineapple-growing areas, a fruit juice factory and distillery, cultural sites, and port transfers. It is built for cruise passengers who want a broad island overview without spending the whole day away from the ship.

“Looking down from the top of the mountain and seeing all the beach bungalows on the Hilton Hotel beach far below. All types of beautiful flowers every where you went. Steve was a great and informative guide. Nice area around where the ship docked for walking and or having a drink at dusk on the beach before leaving port.”

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Private Tahiti Circle Island - Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views - Maraa Grotto and its volcanic rock
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Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

14.Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

Circle Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned van with a guide such as Eric, Max, Natalia, or Angele. You’ll visit Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Point Venus, with time for custom stops. It suits cruise days, flight days, and small groups of up to seven.

“Great tour guide - our guide was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. Not only did she tell us about the history of the island, she gave us a glimpse into everyday living as well.”

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Bora Bora: Island Tour and Mountains Getaway by Quad Bike - Amanahune Plateau and the blue lagoon below
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Bora Bora: Island Tour and Mountains Getaway by Quad Bike

15.Island Tour and Mountains Getaway by Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 3 hours

Ride around Bora Bora with a local English- or French-speaking guide, stopping at Amanahune Plateau, Anau rock, a family fruit farm, and the Faanui Cannons. You get three off-road sections, lagoon views, local snacks, drinks, and pickup across the island. Guides such as Tahi, Manu, Tama, and Mana are praised for clear instruction and warm storytelling.

“the booking was confusing to me. I was under the impression that we booked 2 ATVs.. The sites have it set up to say how many riders. when you pick two.. that doesn't mean you get two atvs.. you have to make a separate reservation for an additional atv..”

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