Category Motu Island Picnics

French Polynesia · MOTU ISLAND PICNICS

Top 13 Motu Picnic Tours in French Polynesia

13 reviewed

A motu is a small sand islet on the reef, and a lot of the best days here end with a table set on one. Grilled fish, poisson cru, feet in the water. Below are the trips built around that lunch, with prices, what gets cooked and how the rest of the day is spent before you get there.

Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu - ST - Pickup and boat time, where the day starts

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

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

Full-day Bora Bora lagoon safari with snorkel stops for sharks and rays, plus a Polynesian motu picnic lunch and free time ashore.

“We had the absolute best day with Coco and Ari! They were so fun, hilarious, knowledgeable, and knew exactly where to find the best fish. they also made us souverniers out of palm fronds and cracked coconuts for us! The lunch we had at the picnic was probably my favorite meal of our whole trip. LOVED!!”

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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu - The ATV Ride: Viewpoints, WWII Cannons, and Real Off-Road Time

2.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $652Top rated

Ride Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski in one day, then enjoy a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu with local guides, views, and treats.

“This tour was a great way to see the island, eat a traditional lunch, and have some fun. The atv and jet skis were so fun - and felt we had ample time on both. Lunch was fantastic! Our guide, H was super knowledgeable about Bora Bora and we felt like we learned a lot through out the day as well!”

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Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu - The snorkeling rhythm: turtles first, then stingrays and sharks

3.Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $224

Moorea lagoon snorkeling with stingrays and turtles, then a plancha BBQ lunch on a motu with your feet in the water.

“A wonderful day in stages. First part snorkeling to see the turtles. 2nd part navigation to the bay of opunohu embellished with many explanations of Teva who is a well of knowledge and who knows how to share them. 3rd part, a passage in Cook Bay to admire dolphins (great). Finally return to the motu for an excellent lunch with the rays passing under the tables and on the feet, the black tip sharks 1 meter from us, an experience simply unforgettable. We had to go back for a second snorkeling expedition but preferred to stay at the motu because we were so well. Little icing on the cake, we…”

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Combo snorkeling + motu lunch + jet ski group tour full day

Combo snorkeling + motu lunch + jet ski group tour full day - Motu lunch on a private island, food and a little culture

Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora

Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora - Four hours of snorkeling and discovery, guided close to you

5.Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,739

A private Bora-Bora lagoon tour with 4 hours of snorkeling, guided animal encounters, and a Motu lunch served over the water.

“We had the BEST day with Ray on a private tour with lunch! He took us to fabulous snorkel sites and told us lots of Tahitian history. We had so many places to ourselves without crowds. What a great experience and the lunch was delicious with a ukulele serenade by Ray, who is also a great singer! If you can, book this tour!”

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Full Day Lagoon experience with motu lunch

Full Day Lagoon experience with motu lunch - Coral Gardens Snorkeling and the Ray Spotting Game Plan

Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora - Private Sunset Cruise: The Lagoon View Without the Crowds

7.Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,330

A private Bora Bora sunset cruise with optional snorkeling, then a romantic Motu dinner for two with drinks, ukulele, and three courses.

“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”

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Private Full Day Lagoon Safari and Lunch on a Motu in Bora Bora

Private Full Day Lagoon Safari and Lunch on a Motu in Bora Bora - Meeting at Rohivai Tours and how the morning pace affects your day

LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch

LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch - Sailing the Lagoon at Vitamin Sea Bora Bora

Romantic Private Sunset and Motu Dinner for Two

Romantic Private Sunset and Motu Dinner for Two - Dinner value: three courses, plus drinks you do not have to budget

10.Romantic Private Sunset and Motu Dinner for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $1,119

Private sunset cruise to a motu beach for a three-course dinner for two, with ukulele music, torchlight, drinks, and snorkeling gear.

“An amazing once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend it. We had great time, amazing pics and videos, delicious food and top of it all the beautiful singing of our boat driver, Vatia (hope I am pronouncing the name correctly).”

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Full Day Eco Snorkeling & Traditional BBQ Lunch on a Motu

Full Day Eco Snorkeling & Traditional BBQ Lunch on a Motu - The 9:00 AM Start and the 6-Hour Rhythm

Full Day Combo 4X4 Adventure Tour & Motu FANFAN Pass with Buffet

Full Day Combo 4X4 Adventure Tour & Motu FANFAN Pass with Buffet - Price and logistics: what $180.98 buys you (and what to plan for)

12.Full Day Combo 4X4 Adventure Tour & Motu FANFAN Pass with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $180

Bora Bora 4x4 safari plus Motu Fanfan buffet pass with Mount Popoti views, marae stops, and lagoon-side beach lunch.

“Great experience! The 4x4 ride with Adolph was great — even if it’s a bit shaky, that’s what makes the adventure so charming! The views were beautiful and the little fruit snack very appreciated. Adolf passionately explains life in PolynesiaRead moreAuto-translated”

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Full Day Combo Bora Bora ATV Tour & Motu Pass with Buffet

Full Day Combo Bora Bora ATV Tour & Motu Pass with Buffet - Mont Popoti: the steep quad climb and the “wow” view

13.Full Day Combo Bora Bora ATV Tour & Motu Pass with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $432

ATV quad ride to Mont Popoti and Motu Pass buffet on Bora Bora, with marae stops, pareos making, and beach time.

“This was a fun trip for my wife and I - and two of our friends. We enjoyed the quad ride up a pretty steep trail, which led to the top of a mountain with amazing views. My wife was hesitant to ride up after hearing a bit about it, but she did fine. Read more”

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