French Polynesia · SAFARI
22 reviewed
Every island here is a collapsed volcano, and the tracks into the middle need a proper 4WD. Tahiti crosses the Papenoo valley, Mo’orea climbs to the Belvedere, Bora Bora runs the wartime gun emplacements above the lagoon. These are the safaris worth the seat, with prices, durations and how much walking each one asks for.
4x4 Safari across Tahiti Nui to waterfalls, sacred spots, and Vaihiria lake viewpoints, with a river swim and local Mana stories.
“Amazing way to see the natural beauty of Tahiti. My wife and I had a great time, and our guide was a very big part of that.”
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!!”
Bora Bora 4x4 half-day safari with hotel pickup, bumpy back roads, Mt Popoti 360 views, and cultural stops, limited to 8.
“Our guide was fantastic! Took us all around the island making stops along the way. The views are incredible!”
Underwater helmet walk in Bora Bora: 30 minutes at about 10 feet over a coral garden, easy for non-swimmers, plus guided photos included.
“The experience is well organized: Hotel pick up, then boat taxi to the diving location, where another boat is waiting. Nice reef with lots of fish eating from our provided bananas. Also a string ray touching distance. I loved it, even as an old time Read more”
A full-day Tahiti 4x4 safari into Papenoo Valley, with crater views, waterfalls, rainforest plants, archaeology, and hotel pickup for $137.
“Are safari experience was amazing! Our driver, Hotu, was an expert at traversing the treacherous terrain. He taught us about the islands formation, tropical fruit trees and plants, and most importantly about Tahitien Culture. Hotu also speaks many languages to answer all the questions from world travelers. Thanks for the great experience.”
Moorea 4WD half-day safari with hotel transfers. Panoramic Belvedere views, eel feeding, marae and village stops, and fruit tastings.
“The full tour was great. We really had a great time and our driver was lovely and explained everything to us. Really recommend it”
4-hour Bora Bora lagoon safari with hotel pickup, snorkeling in coral gardens, and close encounters with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays.
“AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! Picked up by private car, escorted to the boat, had an incredible Captain called Ramone, we visited many snorkeling spots and he gave us great information about Bora Bora and their traditions. 4hrs flew by but worth every penny! Had amazing interactions with Black tip reef sharks, Stingrays, Manta rays and Butterfly fish! Waters are sooooo clear it’s a joke! Ramone was the best captain, he sung to us, provided fruits and drinks and looked after our every need. 10/10 tour would happily do again and again. ❤️❤️❤️”
Afternoon Bora Bora shark and snorkeling safari with lagoon cruising, black-tip reef sharks, stingrays, and a coral garden full of fish.
“Better than advertised! 3 stops, one for sharks and stingrays, one for eagle rays, and one at the coral garden for fish. At the first stop we had multiple sharks (one with a baby) and rays, despite it being afternoon when they apparently leave the area. At the second stop our guide found a whole pack of eagle rays, and at the third stop there were hundreds of fish and an eel. Our guide was also really amazing and personally helped out one of our party who was not a strong swimmer. We'd totally do this again when we come back to Bora!”
A 4x4 Moorea safari with mountain lookouts, Tahitian temple stops, and included fruit, jam, juice, and liquor tastings.
“Went on the excursion with my family and we had a great time with our guide. He was friendly and had lots of great info he shared at all the stops. Every in the group had a fun time! Time flew right by!”
Half-day Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling safari with provided gear, fruit and cold drinks, and up-close sharks and rays in a small group.
“Ramon is a great tour guide he is fun, knowable, and entertaining!!! Diving or more accurately shallow sand bar walking with the rays and sharks was a highlight of the round the island 1/2 day guide tour. Up close and personal experience…Rays are like puppy dogs wanting food and attention from the guides who visit twice a day.”
4WD safari, scenic lookouts, cultural stops, lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then a lagoon cruise with stingrays, black-tip sharks, and snorkeling.
“La gita in mare è stata davvero emozionante, abbiamo visto una manta, le razze, gli squali e il giardino di corallo è spettacolare. Unica pecca forse è stato un po’ frettoloso (ma la giornata di vento forse rendeva difficile alcuni spostamenti). Il tour a terra ci è piaciuto tantissimo, la nostra guida Teva, era gentilissima, ci ha portato sulla cima, a vedere molti alberi da frutto, abbiamo assistito (e comprato) alla creazione dei parei e poi siamo andati sulla cima opposta dell’isola. Il pranzo al ristorante è stato ottimo (forse anche qui la cameriera era un po’ frettolosa nonostante ci fosse abbastanza tempo per fare tutto).”
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon safari with snorkeling for stingrays and sharks, a coral garden stop, manta ray hopes, and motu lunch included.
“Great day, lovely small group, amazing snorkel spots and the motu lunch and demos were good fun. Overall a fantastic day”
Guided Bora Bora jet ski tour plus lunch and a shallow lagoon shark and ray safari, with snorkeling gear and no feeding.
“Esperienza spettacolare! La mattina ci hanno accompagnato nel pieno della laguna dove abbiamo potuto nuotare insieme agli squali e razze. Dopo una breve pausa pranzo in un noto ristorantino nei pressi di Matira beach siamo partiti con le moto d'acqua e abbiamo fatto il giro di tutta l'isola compresa la sosta in un motu sperduto. Che dire? Soddisfatto a pieno!!! Consigliato”
Tahiti 4x4 Safari Hereakimanu: black-sand beaches, Papenoo Valley, Fare Hape village, waterfalls and viewpoints with expert guides.
“While the driver safely navigated some of the most difficult roads ever, 9 hours of rutted dirt roads was exhausting. Stops to look at waterfalls were greatly appreciated. The views were stunning!”
Tour Safari 4X4 in Moorea takes you by 4WD to Belvedere, pineapple and vanilla farms, plus tasty local jams and liquors.
“Our guide picked us up exactly when we were told, he was courteous, knowledgeable and provided us with a visually stunning excursion. Circumnavigating the road up to the Magic Mtn. Lookout was no small feat and he handled it like a prRead more”
