French Polynesia · POLYNESIAN CULTURE TOURS
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Marae platforms under the trees, an ahima’a cooked in the ground, tattooing that means something specific, vanilla dried the way it has been for a century. These are the tours run by people with a family claim to what they are showing you, with prices, group sizes and how long each one lasts.
Raiatea to Tahaa day trip with drift snorkeling, pearl and vanilla stops, rum culture, plus a motu lunch with reef sharks, about 7 hours.
“Snorkeling in the coral reef was the perfect way to end this tour. Our guide, Tarzan, was very entertaining and gave very good directions for each of the activities..”
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!”
Snorkel Bora Bora’s coral gardens and manta-ray waters on a Polynesian outrigger cruise, then enjoy BBQ lunch on a private motu.
“This was by far the most incredible snorkeling I’ve done. Sam, Laila, & Heimana were the most gracious of host. A mix of fun, culture, with a little bit of humor. Scenery and clarity of water was 5 star”
Cook Polynesian favorites in Moorea’s Paopao Valley with Audrey and Stevenson, then enjoy farm-to-table lunch and take-home recipes for $99.
“Truly a wonderful experience not just learning local dishes but also meeting Stevenson and Audrey! They were so personable and down to earth. We loved hearing and learning about the Polynesian culture through their eyes. We made a delicious meal that locals would eat normally. Even had leftovers to take home. Highly recommend this experience!”
A 3-hour Bora Bora 4x4 tour mixing WWII heritage, ancient Tahitian culture, and a pareu workshop, plus fruit tasting and big views.
“Our guide was eccellent, and also the trip was wonderful. We see fantastic colors in the lagoon and beautiful landscape. Thank you very much!”
Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour: shallow sharks and stingrays, coral garden snorkeling, canoe initiation, local meal, and plant-based cultural activities.
“It is a great tour to know Bora Bora. We had a party of 13 and mostly French guests, but the captain Narii was attentive to the few American guests as well. We went to a few snorkeling locations and the waters, coral gardens and the fishes weRead more”
Private light-plane flight from Raiatea over Tahaa motus and lagoons, with an option to circle Bora Bora, guided by Georges.
“French Polynesia is beautiful from the ground, but you need to get up in the air to fully appreciate the beauty. Only then can you get the full spectrum of colors, terrain and geography. A once in a lifetime opportunity. This is a must do.”
Moorea in four hours with a local guide, crater viewpoints, VR archaeology, marae ceremony, and a tasting stop at Rotui.
“Christine was a fabulous tour guide, very knowledgeable and a great communicator to make Moorea’s history and culture come alive. The sites we saw were all interesting- we especially enjoyed visiting the agricultural school and seeing all the varied crops with Bali Hai as a backdrop. I also enjoyed learning about the uses of the plant products throughout history. All the stops were great though- we made excellent use of our 4 hours! Most highly recommend.”
Boat ride and snorkeling in Tahiti lagoon: turtle sightings and an aquarium reef with a plane and two boat wrecks.
“There was some confusion when we arrived at the hotel as to whether this tour was the one we signed up for but once we got on the boat it was absolutely outstanding. Our driver Janik was fantastic and we were able to swim with turtles, see a baby and a mama whale, and some great snorkeling. We loved this tour!”
Moorea land and sea tour with lagoon boat time, snorkeling stops, a private cultural center visit, and lunch by the water.
“Très bon accueil du capitaine et guide. Avons passé une excellente journée et avons pu découvrir le lagon ainsi que la culture polynésienne. Plongée et baignade dans le lagon en compagnie des raies. Visite du centre culturel de MOOREA Read more”
Private Bora Bora cultural lagoon tour with Polynesian workshops, va'a canoe lesson, stingrays and sharks snorkeling, lunch included.
“Hands down one of my favorite boat trips. Everything was top notch. The boat is very comfortable and clean. Our lunch was delicious. Narii is very pleasant and a great guide. It was a perfect day.”
Small-group Bora Bora sunset lagoon cruise with flower garland, custom drinks, appetizers, and west-end views, about 2 hours.
“Norii was an absolute incredible host for our sunset cruise. Refreshing cold drinks, fresh snacks and beautiful ukulele and song. Couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Highly recommend.”
Bora Bora ATV and jet ski day trip with WWII lookouts and Polynesian BBQ on a motu, small-group guides, and main-island pickup.
“A beautiful island and a beautiful day. There were a couple of hiccups on our ATV portion, but the guides handled it well. The lunch was delicious.”
Discover Tahitian black pearls in Bora Bora, from oyster baskets to your own pearl reveal, with lagoon boat rides and drinks.
“J’ai apprécié toute la visite le guide, le capitaine j’ai appris plein de choses. Merci beaucoup pour l’expérience je confirme à pas rater . Merci merci beaucoup. Celine”
Private 5-hour Tahiti tour with a 9-seat air-conditioned van, expert guide storytelling, marae, black-sand beach, water gardens, grotto, waterfalls.
“Natalia was great, very informative and enjoyed the 5 + hours of the tour and learned a lot about Tahiti”
