The 14 Best 4WD Tours in Bora Bora

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

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

Join a six-hour lagoon safari with local guides such as Manu, Coco, Arii, or Yan. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, manta rays when seen, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch, coconut demonstrations, and free time on a motu. Hotel boat pickup, equipment, drinks, towels, and return transport are included.

“The most wonderful tour I've ever experienced. We were picked up directly from our hotel beach by boat. The group was small, and all our wishes were taken into account.I went on this tour alone with my two children, and I’m still amazed by how well our tour guide, Malaki, took care of us. He even held my baby so I could get into the water, something I truly appreciated (Thank you so so much). He was absolutely wonderful, explained so much, and was always in a great mood. While we were snorkeling, he even brought out his ukulele and started singing! We saw sharks, rays, dolphins, mantas, and so…”

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2.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

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

Circle Bora Bora in a shaded, open-sided 4WD with a local guide such as Alex, Mana, or Moana. Stop at lagoon viewpoints, WWII cannon sites, a Faanui Valley plantation, and craft workshops showing tie-dyed sarongs and coconut oil making. Choose morning, afternoon, or sunset, with sparkling wine included on sunset departures.

“Had a great Island tour. Our guide was Iaorana, and he was very helpful and showed us some very interesting places, and fantastic views. Unfortunately the weather wasn't too good but we made the best of it. Really enjoyed the experience.”

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3.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

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

Spend about 3.5 hours crossing Bora Bora by 4x4 with a local guide such as Tuarii, Adolph, Santi, or Moana. Expect steep, bumpy tracks, Mount Popoti views, Faanui Valley, local art, fruit, cultural stops, and World War II history. Hotel pickup is available, and groups are limited to eight.

“Tour picked us up on mainland about hotel rock and took us on a tour of the island. We did some pretty serious off-roading to get to some pretty breath taking views. Only disappointing thing is that you no longer get to see the WWII guns up close you can only view them from the street from far away.”

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4.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158

Meet at Ferry and Boat Point or arrange pickup, then ride by boat to a coral garden in Bora Bora’s lagoon. After a safety briefing, you’ll walk about 10 feet underwater for 30 minutes in a clear helmet with a guide. Fish, rays, photos, and all equipment are included. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is needed.

“Great experience with the team. Had nice photographs underwater. They even gave us info on local festivals and things to check out.”

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5.Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · from $213

Spend about eight hours seeing Bora Bora from land and sea. Guides such as Manu, Matu, and Ari lead open-air 4WD trips to island viewpoints, then take you to stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and coral gardens. Lunch is served locally, sometimes on a family motu, with hotel or Vaitape Pier pickup included.

“It was wonderful! I can’t swim but the guides were so supportive and helped me overcome my fears during the snorkeling! They were all nice and informative. The lunch was amazing.”

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6.1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Spend four hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Ramon, Ian, Alex, or Manu, stopping at shark and ray sites and a coral garden. You’ll snorkel with tropical fish, enjoy fruit and drinks, and hear local stories in English or French. Small groups are common, though conditions and animal sightings can vary.

“We travel a lot and therefore often participate in local excursions. Bora Bora was the first time we got more on an excursion than the description stated. The description mentioned three snorkeling stops without making any further promises. We got the full Bora Bora itinerary: the Coral Garden, blacktip sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays (!). WHAM! The full itinerary, in fact. We also looked for dolphins, but if there aren't any in the bay, there aren't any in the bay. As a group of nine, it was a relaxed snorkeling experience; drinks, good cheer, and explanations of Bora Bora were well taken care of. We'll definitely keep the phone…”

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7.Eco Shark and Snorkeling Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 156 reviews · 2h 30m · from $112

Join Moana Adventure Tours for an afternoon motorboat trip across Bora Bora’s lagoon. With guides such as Will, Marama and Ruma, you’ll make several snorkeling stops for black-tip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, moray eels and a colorful coral garden. Equipment and hotel pickup are included, but food and drinks are not.

“Great experience, very helpful guide, beautiful views and interaction with the fish, sharks, and stingrays! Highly recommend!”

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8.Half day lagoon safari tour in Bora Bora- Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $159

Spend four to five hours circling Bora Bora by boat, snorkeling at coral gardens, and meeting blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and possibly manta rays. Rohivai Tours provides gear, towels, fruit, drinks, and pickup. Small groups max out at 12, with guides such as Ramon, Coco, Manu, and Teiva leading past trips.

“Bora Bora is just amazing. Ramon was so much fun, very safety conscious, and ver informative. The only complaint is the snorkeling equipment was not up to par, and the ladder to get in and out of the boat was not secure.”

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9.Bora Bora 4WD Tour & Eco Shark & Ray Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $260

Spend about seven hours seeing Bora Bora by open-air 4WD, stopping at World War II sites and high viewpoints, then eating at Bloody Mary’s before snorkeling with black-tip reef sharks, stingrays, and reef fish. Guides may include Jean, Santiago, Sam, or Toiki. Pickup is available from hotels and Vaitape Pier.

“This was my favorite excursion that we did on Bora Bora. Coral Gardens were gorgeous. Atmosphere & food at bloody Mary’s were perfection. 4WD tour had beautiful views.”

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10.Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $205

Spend 5 to 6 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Rohivai Tours, a family-run local company. Guides such as Coco, Manu, Chris, and Maui lead small groups to shark, stingray, manta ray, and coral-garden sites, followed by a Polynesian lunch on a motu with coconut and pareo demonstrations.

“Coco is simply the best tour guide ever—no exceptions. He’s a true all-rounder: incredibly enthusiastic, witty, highly professional, and extremely responsible, making every moment of the trip enjoyable. He took us swimming with small shRead more”

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11.4WD History & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $72Best value

Spend three hours touring Bora Bora by 4WD with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit WWII sites, ancient temple locations, Faanui Valley, scenic lookouts, and a family pareu workshop. You’ll sample local fruit, learn about coconut oil, and hear island stories. Guides may include Terie, Deano, Hery, Matanono, Ari, or Tamanono.

“Tour as expected unfortunately couldn’t see everything due to the weather but Hery was informative, polite and friendly. Good overview of the Island”

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12.Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 6 hours · from $295

Spend six hours with Moana Adventure Tours exploring Bora Bora by jet ski and powerboat. Ride past Mount Otemanu, pause on a motu for coconut, eat lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then swim near black-tip reef sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish. The tour uses no feeding and protects the coral, with hotel pickup and a maximum of eight people.

“Esperienza spettacolare! La mattina ci hanno accompagnato nel pieno della laguna dove abbiamo potuto nuotare insieme agli squali e razze. Dopo una breve pausa pranzo in un noto ristorantino nei pressi di Matira beach siamo partiti con le moto d'acqua e abbiamo fatto il giro di tutta l'isola compresa la sosta in un motu sperduto. Che dire? Soddisfatto a pieno!!! Consigliato”

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13.Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $309

See Bora Bora from mountain roads and the lagoon in one six-hour outing. A local guide leads the 4x4 circuit, then you stop at Lucky House for lunch before a guided jet ski ride past Mt. Otemanu, with a coconut demonstration and swim stop. Pickup is offered from select hotels and the cruise port.

“Thank you to all the staff on this trip for making it so brilliant. The lovely lady who deals with the bookings kindly phoned me in my hotel room the day before to help me organise travel to our hotel dock. The 4x4 trip driver was lovely and very iRead more”

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14.4×4 Safari with Snorkelling Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $186

Spend about seven hours seeing Bora Bora from two angles. English-speaking guides such as Manu, Ari, and Rai lead the 4x4 island tour, while the boat visits reef sharks, grey rays, and a colorful coral garden. Expect a fresh ceviche and BBQ lunch, hotel pickup around Matira, and a possible late return.

“It was absolutely amazing! First, incredible snorkeling – sharks, stingrays, and mantas – then a delicious lunch on the island, followed by a beautiful tour around it. There’s nothing to complain about. Plan to spend the whole day on this activity, as you’ll return later than stated. Highly recommended!”

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