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The 15 Best Day Trips in the Pacific Islands

163 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a boat, a guide or a 4WD attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth clearing a day for, each with its price and its running time, and the rest of the catalogue below them.

Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour - Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay from the water
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Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

1.Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · from $138Our pick

Spend five to six hours aboard a traditional outrigger canoe with a group of no more than 12. Guides such as Mana, Wilfred, Nolte, and Elvis lead snorkeling stops with rays, sharks, turtles, and coral, then serve lunch on a tiny motu with coconut opening, poisson cru, music, and cultural demonstrations.

“We had a great time with Captain Mana, he took care of us - shared some Moorea history and also fed us. We had fun. We saw many fish, stingrays, and sharks! The lunch was more than I expected. Thank you Captain Mana!”

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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - Blacktip sharks in the open water
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

2.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a guide such as Tau, Rolly, Bobby, or Ari. Snorkel coral gardens, meet stingrays and blacktip sharks, then eat a local buffet on a motu with fish swimming below your table. Gear, towels, soft drinks, and pickup are included.

“Manu and the captain were truly exceptional, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. Our youngest son had his arm in a cast, and the way they went above and beyond to make our family feel comfortable and special was unforgettable. They assisted us on and off the boat and even took our son out privately to snorkel so he could still experience the sharks and stingrays safely. That alone meant the world to us. From live music to incredible food right by the beach, literally with manta rays and fish swimming under the table, it was an unforgettable setting. The experience felt thoughtful and elevated in every detail. Unlike many tours…”

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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

3.5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

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

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

4.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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Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain... - Magic Mountain and the two-bay panorama
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Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

5.Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 967 reviews · from $70

Join Safari Mario Moorea for a four-hour 4WD tour with guides such as Ron, Vi, or Vida. Ride beyond the resorts to Magic Mountain, Belvedere Lookout, Cook’s Bay, pineapple fields, a tropical garden, and a distillery, with jam, vanilla, juice, and rum tastings along the way. Hotel and cruise-port pickup are offered.

“Similar tour as sold by cruise ship but much less expensive. Many truck and ATV tours seem to run the same route as we crossed paths and parked at the same stops. Tour guide was friendly and very informative.”

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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.

6.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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Franckyfranck Tours Moorea - Half day Tours - Belvedere Lookout connects the two bays
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Franckyfranck Tours Moorea – Half day Tours

7.Franckyfranck Tours Moorea – Half day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · from $57

See Moorea’s best northern viewpoints in a small 4WD group with guides such as Francky, Karen, Tammo, and Patrick. Visit Magic Mountain, Belvedere, tropical gardens, pineapple fields, and Manutea Tahiti for juice and liquor tastings. Expect steep, bumpy roads, local stories, and pickup from your hotel or port.

“What a fun day! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about Moorea, sharing information about Moorea’s past and present. He also shared some legends with us that have been passed down for generations. The distillery was unexpectedly closed, so he added a few extra stops to ensure our tour didn’t end too early.”

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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora - First stop: manta rays in their natural setting
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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

8.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $130

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with H2O BORA BORA for 3.5 hours and visit three or four sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Guides such as Matt, Vincent, Wilson, and Rudolph lead small groups of up to seven to manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish, with hotel pickup and no animal feeding.

“The personal approach with our group of four was so much better than being in a big group from the ship. Vincent and Teri always made sure that we were safe and enjoying our time. Teri taught us a lot about the sea life. Vincent talked about the surrounding areas. We would definitely do this excursion again!”

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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater) - Starting at the Moorea Activities Center in Opunohu
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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)

9.Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $134

Spend about 3 hours and 45 minutes riding a single or tandem quad through Moorea’s interior. Your guide leads you past pineapple fields, the Belvedere, local produce stalls, and Magic Mountain. Helmets, rain gear, water, a drink, and free guide photos are included. Drivers must be at least 18 and carry a license.

“We had a great time. It was us and 4 other couples. The guide, Marco, was very informative and we got to see a lot in just a few hours. I saw someone mention a stop for drinks. We did stop and I found it to be a nice break. I had a smoothie and bought a shirt to commemorate my time on the island. This is not a free for all. You stay together but there are opportunities to go faster. It was a great day.”

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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - What you may see below the surface
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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

10.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157

Spend about four hours aboard Taboo, a small catamaran circling Moorea’s lagoon. Swim with blacktip sharks and stingrays, visit coral and underwater tiki sites, and enjoy fresh fruit, juice, and mai tais. Crews including Max, Louis, Leo, Mai, Flo, and Meri have led tours in French and English. Groups are limited to eight.

“Magical snorkel with Taboo in Moorea, our two amazing guides shared their knowledge with us and where fun and caring, and made every moment unforgettable.”

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Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour - Choosing Between a Solo and Twin Jet Ski
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Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour

11.Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 522 reviews · from $131

Ride a solo or twin jet ski around Moorea with guides such as Fred, Stanley, and Tini. In three hours, you visit Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay, stop to swim with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks, and may spot turtles, dolphins, or seasonal whales. Hotel and cruise-port pickup can be arranged in advance.

“Fabulous excursion - wonderful tour guide + very personal and knowledgeable. The water was soooo blue.... Loved being on the water...”

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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours - Faanui Valley adds culture to the quad ride
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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

12.Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews

Spend about three hours driving an ATV around Bora Bora, then climb rough trails toward Mount Popoti and visit Faanui Valley. Guides such as Santi, Toma, Tama, and Tuari provide safety instruction, island history, and photo stops. Pickup is offered, though motu resorts may charge separately for boat transfers.

“We love this ATV tour. This is our second time doing it. We loved it so much. We did it again. It was a little hot today, though, but would recommend it.”

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Cultural Night Tour - Arriving with a warrior welcome
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Cultural Night Tour

13.Cultural Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 470 reviews · from $82

Spend an evening at Fiji Culture Village near Denarau and Nadi with a guided village walk, temple and chief’s house visit, craft demonstrations, kava ceremony, lovo dinner, Meke dancing, and fire performance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though some resorts charge extra. Bring insect repellent and expect a group of up to 80.

“A wonderful introduction to Fijian culture. I loved watching the earth-oven cooking demonstration, and the food tasted amazing. The fire dance and traditional Fijian dance were excellent as well.”

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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour - Riding the open-sided truck around Bora Bora
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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

14.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · from $91

Travel around Bora Bora in a shaded, open-sided 4WD with a local guide such as Alex, Mana, Moana, or Iaorana. Stop at lagoon lookouts, WWII cannons, a small plantation, and a Faanui Valley workshop for tie-dye and coconut-oil demonstrations. The three-hour tour carries up to eight people and offers morning, afternoon, and sunset departures.

“This is a fun, short tour around the island. We stopped at all sites listed. Our tour guide was spoke multiple languages and explained the formation of the islands and the origin of the people very well. Our only glitch was that our Viator booking said the tour started at 9am but those that booked via the concierge were told 8:30am.”

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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours - Mount Popoti and the high viewpoints
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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

15.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $107

Ride a 4x4 into Bora Bora’s interior with a local guide such as Tuarii, Adolph, Moana, or Santi. Expect steep, bumpy mountain tracks, Mount Popoti’s 360-degree views, Faanui Valley, local art, tropical gardens, and historical sites. Hotel pickup is available, and groups are limited to eight.

“Exciting "safari" tour, wich nice tour guide Adorf. The view on the mountain is gorgeous, and the mountain road is "crazy" so you have to hold the railing all the time,”

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