15 Off-Road Safaris in French Polynesia Worth Booking

Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari - Starting early with pickup and supplies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $140Our pick

Explore Tahiti’s remote interior by 4x4, with waterfalls, Vaihiria Lake, cultural stories, river swimming, fruit, and mountain views.

“This was the perfect way to explore the inner island of Tahiti. Had we not done this tour there is so much we would not have been able to see! Waterfalls, stunning views, beautiful flowers – there was always something to admire! Our guide did a great job of keeping the group on track/safe but having fun with it. He was funny, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. Unlike some of the other guides he grew up in the mountains and knows it like the back of his hand. Navigating the roads through the mountain is no easy task (very much offroad) and he handled it like a champ. Still a bumpy…”

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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

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

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

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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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

3.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $107

Review of Bora Bora’s 3.5-hour 4x4 safari, with mountain views, local culture, WWII history, rough roads, price, and booking tips.

“We had a great time on this adventurous trip! Our guide was very friendly and funny. The bumpy ride was fun and the view from the top is breathtaking. We definitely recommend this for! Would do it again!”

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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

4.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $159

Walk Bora Bora’s lagoon floor in a special helmet, meet tropical fish and rays, and enjoy a gentle underwater adventure without swimming or scuba skills.

“Nice experience. Entire activity was well coordinated and organised. They explained instructions also clearly and assisted in entire experience. Only thing I regret is my little one could not make it to the experience and it happened due to him being unwell on the day. The company could not refund the amount paid due to last minute request.”

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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4x4 - Entering the Papenoo Valley and the main crater

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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

5.Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · from $137

Explore Tahiti’s rainforest, waterfalls, rivers, and archaeological sites on an 8-hour 4x4 safari through the Papenoo Valley.

“What a experience of a lifetime...pick up was on time. Eric our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and just plain fun...U met some wonderful people. Would never have seen inside of the real Tahiti with the mountains and waterfalls if not for this adventure. It's a bumbby trip, but we all laughed and had a great time. It's not your usual touristy trip”

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Moorea: Half-Day Open-Air 4WD Safari with Hotel Transfers

6.Half-Day Open-Air 4WD Safari with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 240 reviews · 3h 30m · from $70

Review of Moorea’s half-day 4WD safari, with Belvedere views, freshwater eels, Polynesian culture, tastings, hotel transfers, and practical tips.

“Our 4x4 excursion was a great experience. Gerard was wonderful in explaining everywhere we went and all the sites we saw. Our four hour island tour was perfect to give us the lay of the land. This was a simple yet pleasant adventure for six to eight people, and we really enjoyed our time. Keep up the good work!”

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Bora Bora: 1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

7.1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Review of Bora Bora’s four-hour lagoon safari, with snorkeling, sharks, rays, coral gardens, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.

“Bonue pick up from the Vaitpe jetty where the cruise boat cam in. Brilliant for the variety of places to snorkel. Lovely coloured clams and fish. Added value was that he motored around the whole island before returning back; perhaps we were all earlier than usual as all of us coulds wim etc. Only thing i'd ask the tour provideer, prior to your arrival; is check he will have enough equipent for everyone on board and provide shoe size.”

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Bora Bora: Eco Shark and Snorkeling Safari

8.Eco Shark and Snorkeling Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 156 reviews · 2h 30m · from $112

Swim with Bora Bora’s black-tip sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and reef fish on a guided afternoon snorkeling safari.

“What a fabulous experience. The boat picked us up right from our hotel dock. Vincent took the group to three different locations to see rays coral gardens and black tip sharks. He was super knowledgeable and a fabulous tour guide. Gorgeous waters, incredibly beautiful reeds and fish. I would highly recommend this to anyone asking! An absolute must.”

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Half day lagoon safari tour in Bora Bora- Shared tour

9.Half day lagoon safari tour in Bora Bora- Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $160

Review of Bora Bora’s half-day lagoon safari, with sharks, rays, coral gardens, small groups, pricing, practical tips, and value advice.

“Bora Bora is just amazing. Ramon was so much fun, very safety conscious, and ver informative. The only complaint is the snorkeling equipment was not up to par, and the ladder to get in and out of the boat was not secure.”

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Bora Bora by Land and Sea: 4WD Safari and Snorkel

10.Bora Bora by Land and Sea: 4WD Safari and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 6 hours · from $252

Combine Bora Bora’s mountain views, local culture, tropical lunch, stingrays, sharks, and coral gardens in one six-hour tour.

“Super activité. Les guides étaient au top, le seul petit bémol et le restaurant du midi.”

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Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora – Shared tour

11.Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $206

Review of Bora Bora’s Rohivai Tours lagoon safari, with four snorkel stops, rays, sharks, a motu lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Absolutely enjoyed our day. Our guide was amazing and we met up with other groups on the same excursion and all of the guides entertained us with their musical talents. Water wildlife was beautiful to see and swim with. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Bora Bora: Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari

12.Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 6 hours · from $295

Review of Bora Bora’s 6-hour jet ski, lunch, shark, and ray tour, including itinerary, value, marine care, age rules, and booking tips.

“Jet skiing around the lagoon was so much fun and so beautiful!”

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4x4 Safari HEREAKIMANU Tour in the Heart of Tahiti - Entering the Papenoo Valley by open-air 4x4

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4×4 Safari HEREAKIMANU Tour in the Heart of Tahiti

13.4×4 Safari HEREAKIMANU Tour in the Heart of Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $143

Explore Tahiti’s Papenoo Valley by 4x4, with waterfalls, volcanic views, local culture, river stops, and a very bumpy ride.

“Great tour with Leonie. The off-road route took us to beautiful viewpoints and places you wouldn’t reach on your own. Leonie was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience relaxed and informative. A very enjoyable way to see more of the island—highly recommend.”

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Moorea:4X4 safari excursion between land and sea with lunch

14.4X4 safari excursion between land and sea with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $212

Explore Moorea by 4X4, visit Magic Mountain and Opunohu Valley, taste local treats, enjoy a Polynesian lunch, and swim at a beach.

“les activités étaient très sympas! malheureusement beaucoup d attente au niveau du service du repas a pénalisé la dernière activité qui fut écourtée, juste post photo sur une belle plage mais pas le temps de se poser, ni baignade. de belles découvertes , des paysages magnifiques !”

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Moorea : Safari Nature and Culture Tour with local guide

15.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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