French Polynesia · POLYNESIAN CULTURAL TOURS

The 15 Best Polynesian Cultural Tours

24 tours  ·  from $72 a head

Marae platforms, tapa and tifaifai, the umu cooked underground and the dances that go with it. The 15 below are priced and clear about how much is demonstration and how much you do yourself.

Authentic Polynesian Experience - The coral garden drift snorkel
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Authentic Polynesian Experience

1.Authentic Polynesian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $146Our pick

Review of Raiatea’s Tahaa day tour, with pearl and vanilla farms, drift snorkeling, motu lunch, local music, price, tips, and practical details.

“Absoletely fabolous! Thanks to Ari and Tarzan, the 2 guys were awsome! Very complete tour , vanilla ,rum and pearls factories and the snorkeling before lunch in an incredible island! After lunch more snorkeling and bath with sharks… Don’t hesitate, do it with them”

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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu - WWII cannons and island stories
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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews

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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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch - Setting out in a Polynesian outrigger canoe
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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

3.Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $296

Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour snorkel cruise, with coral gardens, sharks, rays, a Polynesian BBQ lunch, and practical booking advice.

“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”

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Bora Bora: 4WD History & Culture Tour - Starting from Matira or Vaitape
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Bora Bora: 4WD History & Culture Tour

5.4WD History & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $72Best value

Review of Bora Bora’s 3-hour 4WD history tour, with WWII sites, mountain views, local fruit, pareu making, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Guide was amazing very passionate and knowledgeable throughly enjoyed this tour”

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SHARED FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR - Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour - Starting at 9 a.m. in Bora Bora
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SHARED FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

6.SHARED FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $279

Spend a full day exploring Bora Bora’s sharks, stingrays, coral gardens, Polynesian culture, canoeing, and local food.

“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”

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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea - Meeting at Raiatea Airport
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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $73

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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Moorea : Safari Nature and Culture Tour with local guide - Toatea Lookout begins with the postcard view
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Moorea : Safari Nature and Culture Tour with local guide

8.Safari Nature and Culture Tour with local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Explore Moorea’s bays, marae, forests, pineapple fields, and VR history with local guide Christine on a four-hour cultural tour.

“The tour was stunning, everything was so beautiful and the guide Christin was full with knowledge and such a nice person and optimistic. Thank you Christin for being so kind!”

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Land and Sea cultural tour to discover traditions, heritage and the lagoon - Meeting at the cruise quay at 9 a.m.
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Land and Sea cultural tour to discover traditions, heritage and the lagoon

9.Land and Sea cultural tour to discover traditions, heritage and the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $174

Explore Moorea’s lagoon, Polynesian traditions, snorkeling stops, lunch, and a private cultural center on this six-hour small-group tour.

“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”

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Discover the Beauty of Polynesian Waters by Boat and Snorkeling - Sapinus and the seabed spring
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Discover the Beauty of Polynesian Waters by Boat and Snorkeling

10.Discover the Beauty of Polynesian Waters by Boat and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $152

Review of Tahiti’s 2.5-hour boat and snorkeling tour, with turtles, rays, wrecks, colorful fish, pricing, tips, and cancellation details.

“Please issue a refund for the event hat was cancelled after I arrived due to weather conditions. I received an email from Patrick at 6:30 am of the weather conditions but never heard by by our scheduled 2pm snorkeling event after we arrived Read more”

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Bora Bora: Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ - Starting with Bora Bora’s roads and viewpoints
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Bora Bora: Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

11.Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Ride an ATV and jet ski around Bora Bora, visit WWII guns and viewpoints, then enjoy a Polynesian barbecue on a private motu.

“Super activité à faire sur Bora-Bora ! Que ce soit le quad et le jet-ski. Petite préférence pour le Jet-Ski avec la découverte de ce superbe lagon !🏝️ Le personnel était au top 💯 Que ce soit de la prise en charge devant le logement jusqu'à la fin, tout était parfait ! Merci à Caleb pour son professionnalisme et ses explications sur l'île, belle découverte ! Mãruuru roa !🤙🏼”

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PRIVATE FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR - Bora bora Cultural Lagoon Tour - A walk through plants, fruit trees, and daily island life
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PRIVATE FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE - Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour - Meeting At Les Délices At 4:30 pm
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SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

13.SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $316

Review of Bora Bora’s intimate two-hour sunset lagoon cruise, with drinks, local snacks, flower garlands, music, and Polynesian culture.

“Highly highly recommend! This was an incredible experience from the seamless pickup/drop off to the music played during the cruise to the snacks, rum punch, and of course the sunset. Must do in Bora Bora !”

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Tahiti Private Half Day Tour. Nature, history and culture - Starting at Ārahurahu Marae in Paea
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Tahiti Private Half Day Tour. Nature, history and culture

14.Tahiti Private Half Day Tour. Nature, history and culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 5 hours

Explore Tahiti’s waterfalls, marae, black-sand beaches, and gardens on a private five-hour tour with expert guides and flexible pickup.

“Our tour guide Max was very knowledgeable , informative and keen on us to understand. Max showed fantastic features of Tahiti and put extra effort in helping us out with food and restaurants Sunday evening. Surely recommended!”

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4x4 Tour – Culture, Crafts and Agritourism in Raiatea - Starting at Uturoa ferry terminal
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4×4 Tour – Culture, Crafts and Agritourism in Raiatea

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