The 5 Best 1-Day Tours in Polynesia

1.Private Day Trip Hike and Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,822Our pick

Spend eight hours with guides Fabien and Nicky exploring Moorea’s ancestor trail, pineapple fields, archaeological remains, and the 3 Pinus. After a local meal on the boat at the motu, cruise Cook and Opunohu bays with a marine biologist to look for rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“Fantastic day hiking and boating to whale watch/swim with whales!! I highly recommend!! The guides were incredible!!”

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2.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

You and your private group sail Bora Bora aboard Vitamin Sea, a 40-foot former racing catamaran. Your captain and host tailor the route, with time for snorkeling among coral reefs and a stop at Paradise Bay’s floating bar. Expect drinks, snacks, music, hotel pickup, and a relaxed four-hour morning on the lagoon.

“This tour felt like a piece of heaven in paradise. We were able to tour the waters of Bora Bora in total luxury. Kiki and Tony do a fabulous job pampering you and making everything easy. They are very polite and extremely friendly. They also do a Read more”

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3.Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $156Best value

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard Blue Lagoon, Raiatea’s modern outrigger canoe, with captain-guide Jimmy and a small group of up to 12. Cruise the coast, look for dolphins, snorkel at Nao Nao, visit Taputapuatea Marae, enjoy lunch by the water, and travel inland on the Faaroa River when weather allows.

“Fantastic trip and a great guide , we had a lot of fun Water and dr8nks including beers are included The lunch is in a nice place although it was a small lunch, but you can order more at your own cost”

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4.Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski. A local guide leads you to three viewpoints, World War II guns, and off-road trails before a lagoon ride, sand stop, and Polynesian BBQ on a motu. Guides such as Mo, Jeff, Damon, and Caleb have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“The guides were amazing. H took care of everyone. He gave us great history, provided ample time to ride, take pictures and set up a snack that contained some fruit from his own gardens. Damon was our jet ski guide. He led ya to different spots to take pictures and give us information on the area. He took us to our bbq in the motu. The bbq was amazing!!! Better than what they serve at the resorts. You just can’t get that. They had a presentation on how to open a coconut that was both super funny and informative. They thought us how to drink the coconut water and the…”

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5.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend six hours on a private catamaran with your own group of up to nine. Captain Thelma, Nick, Alex, Clement, or another crew member may guide the day, with sailing, snorkeling, sting rays, eagle rays, music, snacks, drinks, and hotel transfers included. Lunch at a restaurant costs extra.

“We were on Vitamin Sea II as a family of 8 (grandparents, parents and kids). We had a wonderful day sailing around Bora Bora, snorkeling and relaxing. Thelma, our Captain, was amazing. We all enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this experience!”

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