French Polynesia · PRIVATE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying out next month: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Tahiti’s waterfalls, marae, black-sand beaches, gardens, and historic sites on a flexible five-hour private island tour.
“Amazing day spent with Antionette going around Tahiti. It’s a variety of different sites that will not disappoint.”
Review of Moorea’s private lagoon boat tour with Luna and Clem, snorkeling, sharks, turtles, dolphins, fruit, drinks, and GoPro photos.
“Our tour with Luna and Clem was simply perfect. They took us much further in the coral gardens than other operators and spent quality time showing our 10 year old unusual fish, starfish and sharks. Plus they take fantastic underwater photRead more”
Private Bora Bora lagoon cruise with flexible snorkeling, coral gardens, rays, sharks, drinks, and pickup for up to four people.
“We had a great day on the water with Tino! Highly recommend this tour. Great snorkeling and a great guide.”
Explore Moorea by 4x4, from Belvedere Lookout and Mount Rotui to pineapple plantations, tastings, and a Tahitian temple.
“This was a 4 hour tour ith 6 other people. We saw lots of the island thanks to out guide. Jo. Jo. My wife had foldable mobile scooter. No issues.”
Review of Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon tour, with pink sands, sharks, Bird Island, snorkeling, a local lunch, boat tips, and honest value advice.
“Enchanting paradise. Crystal clear water. Friendly back tipped sharks. Wonderfully friendly and helpful crew! Words can not explain how beautiful this place is.”
Review of Bora Bora’s private Reef Discovery lagoon tour, with manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, hotel pickup, and flexible timing.
“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”
Review of Moorea’s private whale-swimming tour, with rays, sharks, turtles, small groups, expert guides, and practical booking advice.
“This experience was a 10/10! The tour operators were professional and showed great respect for the whales and the environment. We were lucky to spot a few, and after swimming about 100 yards to reach them, the whales came right up to us—just as curious about us Read more”
See Tahiti by private air-conditioned van, with waterfalls, black-sand beaches, gardens, and a guide who tailors the route to your schedule.
“This tour was the best and most comprehensive i have ever had. Damian was brilliant. We would arrive at a stop and Damian would take us around to every point of interest. While this would happen, another group would arrive and usually guide less would look around sullenly and then leave. No real curation for the other groups. It didn’t matter whether it was a mini bus or a huge tour bus, we got a better experience at each and every stop. While in the ultra comfortable van, we had a wonderful two way discourse with Damian about all things. Culture, religion,,family life, food, history, animals, transportation, and every other…”
Review of Franckyfranck Tours Moorea, a private 4x4 island tour with mountain views, fruit tastings, hotel pickup, and local guides.
“Francky was great! We had him, persinally. Highly recommend! Very knowledgeable! Flexible and attentive! Funny & talented, too!”
Review of Bora Bora’s private lagoon snorkeling tour, with manta rays, coral gardens, small groups, guide tips, price value, and practical advice.
“We had a great trip with Rudolph. He really went out of his way to find manta rays for us and we ended up finding six big ones. We also saw eagle rays and a coral garden. Unforgettable experience!”
Review of Moorea’s private Taboo catamaran tour, with reef snorkeling, rays, sharks, tropical fish, drinks, snacks, and practical booking tips.
“This excursion was absolutely worth the money!! We took a 4hr private ride - our captain was very knowledgeable, spoke multiple languages (including English) and took us to multiple locations around Moorea! We went North around the island and snorkeled at a coral garden, with stingrays and sharks, and at the tikis. They provided rum punch, bottled water, and fresh fruit. Even my husband said this was his favorite, most relaxing excursion and has never snorkeled! Highly recommend! The transportation was easy and right on time with easy directions provided in the welcome email!”
Ride stable electric boards across Moorea’s lagoon, spot rays and turtles, snorkel a coral garden, and receive photos and videos.
“Ben and Lucie took very good pictures for our experience… overall it was perfect 😊 the videos was stunning 😍”
Spend a full day from Rangiroa on a reef island with pink sand, volcanic rock pools, snorkeling, barbecue lunch, weaving, sharks, rays, and dolphins.
“Marius et Kanaka ont été de formidables accompagnateurs ! Le site est époustouflant ! Le repas excellent!”
Review of Tahiti’s private 5-hour island loop, with waterfalls, black sand, marae, gardens, views, local stories, and flexible pickup.
“Our guide Natalia was one of the most effective, professional tour guides we've had anywhere on earth. Knowledgeable on everything spanning locations/geography, history of the area (native and western), local ecology, current cultural dynamics. And still kept our kids engaged with little things like showing them how to get to the meat of the coconuts we bought roadside, giving them bread to feed the ubiquitous chickens while explaining local botany to parents. The tour does involve a lot of driving (around the whole island), but was fine given the views and well thought out pacing.”
Review of Tahiti Private Services in Papeete, a private airport, hotel, ferry, and cruise transfer with leis, water, and helpful drivers.
“Whilst the driver was lovely and the car immaculate the price ($199 aud) for a 10-15 minute drive was ridiculous bearing in mind the same drive the following morning cost 2600 xpf ($38 aud).”
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