The 4 Best Motu Picnics in French Polynesia

1.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151Our pick

Spend six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Manu, Coco, Malaki, and Arii. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch on a small motu with coconut demonstrations and free time on the sand.

“The excursion was amazing! The snorkeling spots were absolutely wonderful, with so much to see. And especially our guide Manu, he was really kind, fun, and made the whole experience even better”

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2.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews Top rated

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from land and water with native guides such as Manu, Tahi, H, or Tama. Ride an ATV along roads and rugged trails, visit WWII cannons and viewpoints, then circle the lagoon by jet ski before a Polynesian barbecue on a motu. Pickup is offered, and one booking covers one ATV and one jet ski for two people.

“We had a wonderful experience on this tour. The response from the operator was very fast, and all the staff were incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive throughout the day. The two guides rode one in the front and one in the back, whiRead more”

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3.Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $224

Start at 9 a.m. for a lagoon cruise around Moorea, with stops for stingrays, black-tip sharks, turtles, and other sea life. Guides such as Teva and Tama add island stories and help with photos. The highlight is lunch on a family-run motu, with a plancha meal, dietary choices, and rays swimming beneath the tables.

“A magical moment, sharing , love for his motu , and his country, fabulous people who know how to welcome...a moment that will remain etched in our memory for life.🙏💞Auto-translated”

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4.Combo snorkeling + motu lunch + jet ski group tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Spend a full day on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local guide such as Manu, Roberto, or Tau. Snorkel with stingrays, sharks, and reef fish, eat a Polynesian lunch on a private motu, then ride a jet ski. Equipment, pickup, and a group limited to eight are included.

“Overall, this excursion was very good. Three stops of snorkeling were amazing to see a variety of fish, sharks, and sting rays. The lunch at the motu was the best part of our entire trip. The food was beyond delicious and the scenery is absoluRead more”

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