Category Motu Island Picnics

French Polynesia · MOTU ISLAND PICNICS

Top 7 Motu Picnic Tours in French Polynesia

7 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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