The 15 Best Motu Picnic Tours in French Polynesia

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

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

Swim with rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish on Bora Bora’s lagoon, then enjoy a Polynesian picnic lunch on a palm-fringed motu.

“It was amazing. We enjoyed very much. We saw sharks, mantas, stingrays, and eagle rays. We were even lucky enough to see dolphins. The guide Manu was so funny and nice. He showed us everything with passion and he truly cared. Ari the sailor was the best, so friendly and nice. He showed us things on the way and he was so nice. They always offered us help and drinks and were absolutely wonderful. Thanks for a wonderful day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews Top rated

Explore Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski, with island views, WWII cannons, native guides, fresh fruit, and a Polynesian BBQ on a motu.

“We went aro6the entire perimeter of the island twice! Once on ATV and then by jet ski. While on the island out guide educated us on the history of the island as well as stopped at beautiful overlooks. We ended the ATV tour by off roading Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $225

Explore Moorea’s lagoon, snorkel with turtles, sharks and rays, then enjoy a plancha lunch with your feet in the water.

“Such an amazing day on this little island! Tama, our captain, and Nicola took us several places to swim and snorkel with stingrays, all kinds of fish, and black tip sharks. Tama also took us to a place where we followed him with the current and Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s 6-hour snorkeling, private motu lunch, and jet ski tour, with itinerary details, value advice, tips, and FAQs.

“Overall, this excursion was very good. Three stops of snorkeling were amazing to see a variety of fish, sharks, and sting rays. The lunch at the motu was the best part of our entire trip. The food was beyond delicious and the scenery is absoluRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $73Best value

Fly over Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora, and Polynesian motus in a private light plane with pickup and flexible cancellation.

“An amazing experience and surprise from my husband. The couple who run this are the most sweetest people you could wish to meet. I was in the air for over an hour, flew over the most amazing scenery and islands and the highlight Bora Bora! If you are thinking of booking a flight, do it with this company. You will not regret it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s private lagoon tour with four hours of snorkeling, a motu lunch, local guides, music, and personal service.

“5 stars are not enough! This excursion was perfection. We saw everything we could have wanted and more and our guide was so funny and nice.”

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7.Full Day Lagoon experience with motu lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $205

Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour lagoon tour with snorkeling, rays, sharks, motu barbecue, cultural activities, and free cancellation.

“Guide Tino and Captain Mawra (?) showed us a grand day out! We were treated with ukulele ballads as we circled Bora Bora and enjoyed all if the hot spots snorkeling with Manta Rays, Black tip Sharks, Stingrays, and Eagle Rays and swam tRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s private sunset cruise and motu dinner, with snorkeling, a three-course meal, music, drinks, pricing, and booking advice.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s private lagoon safari, with coral gardens, rays, sharks, snorkeling, and lunch on a motu.

“This is a very well organised tour from the pick upp to the drop off. Excellent choice of the places for snorkelling. They were also very mindfull of the safety. Excellent lunch.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s private six-hour catamaran sail, with snorkeling, Otemanu views, motu lunch, drinks, pickup, and practical booking advice.

“Attention to every detail. The captain and staff insure a memorable way to experience Bora Bora! Paradise in paradise!”

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11.Romantic Private Sunset and Motu Dinner for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s private sunset cruise and motu dinner, including food, music, price, snorkeling, timing, and practical booking advice.

“Everything about the experience was great. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The Conrad Hotel has a similar activity at twice the price but doesn’t have a sunset cruise included.”

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12.Full Day Eco Snorkeling & Traditional BBQ Lunch on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $204

Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour eco snorkeling tour, with rays, reef sharks, coral gardens, motu BBQ lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.

“We had an awesome day on the lagoon! Caleb and Manu were great guides, the snorkeling was fantastic (3 scheduled snorkeling stops plus a bonus when Manu found some eagle rays), and lunch on the motu was delicious. CommunicatioRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $181

Combine Bora Bora’s rugged 4x4 viewpoints with a Polynesian buffet, beach time, fruit tasting, and Motu Fanfan relaxation.

“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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14.Snorkeling BBQ and Things to do on a Private Motu in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $158

Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour private motu tour with snorkeling, sharks, manta rays, a Polynesian BBQ, ukulele music, and culture.

“On October 21st we participated in a lagoon tour with my companion, the excursion is on the day from about 8:30 am until 3:30 pm. The weather is not very nice, but the locals are confident.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Ride an ATV to Bora Bora viewpoints, visit Polynesian sites, then enjoy a motu buffet, beach time, and lagoon views.

“Quad ride full of thrills with a great view on arrival at the top. Then always on a quad bike, visit of creation of craft pareo. Discover the culture and history of Polynesia. Boat transfer on Motu with Polynesian meals. Swimming and return to the hotel by boat. Great program.Auto-translated”

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