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The 15 Best Island Tours & Excursions in Polynesia

77 tours  ·  from $35 a head

A circuit of the island is the day that fills the gap between boats. The 15 below cover the ring roads, the interior tracks and the combined land-and-lagoon days, priced and clear on how much of it is spent in a vehicle.

5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - Maraa Grotto brings you into the island’s wet interior
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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

Travel around Tahiti Nui in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide such as Fabrice, Vetea, or Antoinette. You’ll visit six major sights, including Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Taharuu Beach, Vaipahi Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Pointe Venus. Expect history, fruit tastings, scenic stops, and no swimming or lunch break.

“We saw beautiful scenery and listened to many interesting details about the different parts of Tahiti.”

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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour - The manta ray station 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 three and a half hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a maximum of eight participants. Reef Discovery guides such as Umi, Niko, Noé, Fabien, and Kevin lead beginners and confident swimmers to manta ray stations, coral gardens, eagle ray areas, and shallow waters with reef sharks and stingrays. Pickup, towels, equipment, and refreshments 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. - Early timing is part of what you are paying for
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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 Moorea for a four-hour, small-group trip along Moorea’s west and north coasts. With six people or fewer, you’ll visit several snorkeling sites, including reefs, a turtle area, and a sandbank with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks. Equipment, water, snacks, and a relaxed pace are included.

“We did several snorkeling tours in Moorea, and Alex’s lagoon tour was by far the best. He keeps the whole experience interesting and takes you to amazing spots—some where it feels like you have the lagoon all to yourself. Alex genuinely lRead more”

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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater) - Pineapple fields and Moorea’s working side
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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)

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

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

Spend about 3 hours 45 minutes riding a single or two-seater quad through Moorea’s interior. Your guide leads you past pineapple fields, the Belvedere and Magic Mountain overlooks, local gardens, and Fare Tutava for tropical treats. Helmets, rain gear, water, a drink, and free guide photos are included. Drivers must be 18 or older with a license.

“This tour was so much fun and a great way to see the island - especially the views from Magic Mountain. You won’t be disappointed.”

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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV - Anau Rock and the view toward Mount Otemanu
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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews

Spend about three hours riding a quad around Bora Bora, from Vaitape and the Amanahune plateau to Anau Rock and mountain trails. Guides such as Tahi, H, Mana, Caleb, and Thomas lead the way, explain island history, and help beginners handle the machines. Expect road riding, rough climbs, mud, lagoon views, refreshments, and a local snack stop.

“The best way to see many views of Bora Bora. You drive around the entire island and take a few off road paths to great views that you just can't get from the water or from the road.”

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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group east coast tour - Pointe Venus and Matavai Bay: Tahiti’s black-sand story
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

6.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group east coast tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · from $183

Spend four to five hours exploring Tahiti’s east coast in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with guides such as Tracy, Roni, Dominic, and Mihi. Visit Pointe Venus, Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, Papeete Market, and local artists, with room for history, village life, and personal questions.

“A lot included for a four-hour tour, including a great waterfall and two beaches. Our guide, Ronnie, was a wealth of information, and was especially knowledgeable of the island's history and culture. And efficient. The manager Tracey deserves special mention, as well, for coming up with creative solutions to logistical issues regarding luggage pick-up and the airport. This was probably the best tour of the dozen or so we enjoyed during our journey. Highly recommend.”

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Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour - Arahurahu Marae puts Tahitian culture first
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Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

7.Unique Tahiti Tour – personalised, small group west coast tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $183

Spend four to five hours exploring Tahiti’s west coast with guides such as Tracey, Dominic, Mihi, or Roni. Ride in a comfortable private vehicle and visit Arahurahu Marae, Taharuu Beach, Maraa Grotto, Vaipahi Water Gardens, a local church, a monoi laboratory, and Paea. Pickup is offered, and private tours can be arranged.

“Tracey gave us an excellent tour of part of the island. She took us to expected, well known places but also special, locally attended places.”

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Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI - Crossing the lagoon toward Mount Otemanu
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Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI

8.Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews

Take a two-hour guided jet ski tour around Bora Bora’s lagoon with a certified local guide such as H, Caleb, or Damien. You’ll stop at scenic points, pause at a motu for fruit, coconut, snacks, and drinks, and learn island stories along the way. One reservation covers one jet ski for one or two people.

“Very personable. Kept checking with us regarding our comfort level. Stopped at scenic spots and offered to take our picture.”

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Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora - Learning how Tahitian black pearls are made
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Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora

9.Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora

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

Travel by boat to motu Taufarii, where Manu or Tahi explains Tahitian black pearls before you snorkel to select an oyster. Watch it open, keep the pearl inside, and enjoy fruit and fresh drinks beside views of Mount Otemanu. Hotel pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 12.

“It is a fantastic experience to learn black pearl and get one by yourself. The tour guides are very friendly.”

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Lagoon Tour - Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea - The sandbar with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks
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Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

10.Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

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

Cruise Moorea’s lagoon with a local crew on a boat limited to 12 people. Expect sandbar swims with rays and blacktip reef sharks, turtle snorkeling, colorful fish, and possible dolphin or whale sightings. The half-day trip ends around 12:30 pm, while the longer option adds a motu lunch and extra time in the water.

“Small tour group. Important to know, if you are on a cruise. The cruise tours are very crowded. We swam with sharks, sting Rays, colorful fish, turtles. Swam through coral reefs. We had so much time in the water. Never rushed. All equipmeRead more”

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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS) - Arahurahu Marae, Tahiti’s sacred stone setting
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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

11.Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews

Spend about five hours circling Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Fabrice, Antoinette, Vetea, or Sylvie. Stop at sacred sites, waterfalls, gardens, black-sand beaches, and Point Venus. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, marina, or pier, making this a smart choice for a layover.

“Excellent tour. Fabrice was a great tour guide. Friendly, professional, and enjoyable to spend the time with. Don’t hesitate to book, you’ll get an ideal tour of the island with a very knowledgeable person.”

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Jet-ski excursion 3 hrs Jet ski excursion to Moorea (single or two-seater) - Riding the north coast by jet ski
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Jet-ski excursion 3 hrs Jet ski excursion to Moorea (single or two-seater)

12.Jet-ski excursion 3 hrs Jet ski excursion to Moorea (single or two-seater)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $133

Spend about three hours on a solo or two-seater jet ski around Moorea’s north coast. Guides such as Hotu, Tiki, and Kevin provide instruction, lead you to coral gardens and sandbars, and stop for swimming with rays, turtles, and blacktip reef sharks. Hotel pickup may be available, and the tour ends with a drink.

“They are very friendly! And professional. We were in very good hands. You could book with this guy for good fun.”

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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran - A 5:45 AM start at Papeete Marina
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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

13.Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

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

Leave Papeete at 6:00 AM aboard a Poe Charter Tahiti catamaran. After breakfast and a scenic crossing, a bilingual guide leads you across Tetiaroa to Bird’s Island. You’ll have time for photos, swimming, snorkeling, and a Tahitian lunch before returning with fruit salad and punch.

“This was the best tour ever!! Would recommend this 10000%. All three crew members were AMAZING! They were experienced, so polite, took such good care of us, they made us feel like home. The food was delicious. We could not thank them enough. The island is absolutely stunning! Overall an unforgettable experience!”

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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon - What the four-hour outing feels like
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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

14.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $126

Spend four hours aboard DE Vaapiti, a handmade double sailing canoe limited to eight people. Your crew introduces you to traditional Polynesian navigation, lets you help raise the sail and steer, and stops at sandbanks, snorkeling sites, motu, underwater tikis, and quiet lagoon spots. Fruit, drinks, snacks, gear, and GoPro images are included.

“Un grand merci à Raphaël et à Jean Roland qui nous ont transmis leur passion pour leur lagon. Des pauses snorkeling qui nous ont permis de voir tortue, raies pastenagues immenses et requins pointe noire.. Dommage que le temps n'ait pas été au rendez-vous !”

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'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch - Arorangi’s back roads and village scenes
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‘Discover’ Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

15.‘Discover’ Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $76Best value

Ride 8 to 12 km through Arorangi’s quiet lanes with guides such as Corrina and Karinna. Stop for local fruit, island stories, and hands-on moments such as husking a coconut, then enjoy lunch and a swim at Rutaki Beach. Bikes, helmets, hotel transfers, and lunch are included.

“Karinna is a great storyteller . She made it into a fun interactive bike ride following the backroads of Raro. We had the opportunity to husk a coconut then eat it , try some breadfruit , learn about local customs . The ride finished with a wonderful homemade lunch on a glorious sparking sandy beach . Also the bikes were excellent . Highly recommend”

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