The 5 Best Scenic Flights in Polynesia

1.Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $72Our pick

Fly privately from Raiatea Airport with Georges of Tahiti Air Lagon over Taha’a, coral motus, and, on the longer flight, Bora Bora. Expect about 35 to 60 minutes in the air, personal attention, and a comfortable waiting area with Wi-Fi. Pickup may be arranged, including from the cruise terminal.

“What an awesome way to spend the day! Spectacular view of parts of Raiatea and fully circled Bora Bora (hour long option). Great way to see Bora Bora when only in Raiatea for a cruise stop.”

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2.Bora Bora 30-minute Private Flight in a Light Aircraft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $291Top rated

Take off from Bora Bora Airport with pilot Georges or Françoise for a private 30-minute circuit above the reef and lagoon. Fly low and slowly at about 400 meters, with broad views of the island, beaches, coconut palms, and luxury resorts. The flight is not narrated, but the scenery needs little explanation.

“Exactly as advertised, the pilot was super kind and did his best to communicate with us although we dont speak french :)”

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3.Bora Bora and the Tupai atoll the jewels of the Pacific, 45 min private flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $388

Fly from Bora Bora Airport in a private two-seat aircraft with pilot Georges, circling the island at about 400 meters before heading north to heart-shaped Tupai atoll. The flight lasts about 45 minutes and offers slow, clear views of reefs, lagoons, beaches, mountains, and resorts. If more than two people book, each person takes a turn.

“It will be such a pity if someone come to Bora Bora but not to enjoy this incredible island landscape from the sky，just try it！”

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4.Bora-Bora 30 minutes private flight in light aircraft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $282

Take a private 30-minute flight with your pilot over Bora Bora’s reef, lagoon, beaches, resorts, and nearby island views. The aircraft carries only you and the pilot. Meet at Bora Bora Airport, with French and English service. Transfers to the airport are not included.

“Tolles Erlebnis. Eine Augenweide auf Insel und Meer zu sehen. Zig gute Fotos und Videos. Toller Pilot. Empfehlenswert !”

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5.Bora Bora and Taha’a Private Scenic Flight one hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 35 minutes - 1 hour · from $82

Take off from Raiatea with pilot Georges, or another French and English speaking pilot, for a private flight over Bora Bora, Taha’a, and Raiatea. At about 500 meters, you’ll follow the reef slowly enough to see the lagoon’s changing blues, Bora Bora’s beaches and resorts, and Taha’a, the vanilla island. Flights last 35 minutes to one hour.

“Spectacle extraordinaire durant cette heure vol a taha et bora Des panoramas à couper le souffle et un pilote d une grande gentillesse ( Georges) Un survol qui restera longtemps dans notre mémoire Katia et gilles”

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