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The 15 Best 4WD Island Safaris in French Polynesia

34 tours  ·  from $55

An open truck up a dirt road to a crater viewpoint is the cheapest good day in the islands. These 15 cover the Belvedere run on Moorea, the crossing of Tahiti and the Bora Bora gun batteries, priced and timed.

Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain... - Riding the 4WD into Moorea’s interior
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Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

1.Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 967 reviews · from $70Our pick

Spend about four hours exploring Moorea in a guide-driven 4WD vehicle. Visit Magic Mountain, Belvedere Lookout, Cook’s Bay, pineapple fields, a tropical garden, vanilla plants, a distillery, and more. Guides such as Ron and Vida provide English and French commentary, with hotel or cruise-port pickup included.

“Our excursion around Moorea was truly a highlight of our time on the island! This tour was the ideal way to orient ourselves and truly get a feel for this special place. Our guide was amazingly informative, sharing so many fascinating details about Moorea's history, people, and local industries. We saw some incredible highlights, from stunning viewpoints to picturesque plantations, and gained a real snapshot of the island's unique culture. It's definitely a fantastic choice for when you first arrive, offering a comprehensive and engaging introduction to all that Moorea has to offer.”

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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4x4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins - Waterfalls, river crossings, and freshwater basins
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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

2.Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 532 reviews · from $138

Cross Tahiti’s interior in an open-back 4x4 with guides such as Mato, Rocco, or Vitea. Expect 37 kilometers of rough mountain road, river crossings, waterfalls, tropical plants, a bakery stop for lunch, and possible swimming in a freshwater basin. The ride is scenic, social, and very bumpy.

“This was really fun, even in the rain. It’s is a crazy ride on pothole filled road. The open top was great and he covered half for those that didn’t want to get too wet. You see a lot of waterfalls and the scenery is great. It’s a fun adventure for sure!”

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Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari - Meeting Rainui, Hotu, and the local stories
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Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4×4 Safari

3.Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4×4 Safari

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

Join Rainui or Hotu of Te Mana Tahiti Tours for a 7 to 8-hour 4x4 crossing through Tahiti’s interior. Expect waterfalls, sacred places, plant lore, a river swim, fruit tasting, and views toward Lake Vaihiria. Pickup is offered, groups are limited to eight, and the mountain road is very bumpy.

“Rainui was a thoughtful and friendly host who generously shared his knowledge of Polynesian culture and traditions with us. As we travelled through the mountainous interior of Tahiti, he taught us about the plants and told us about how the Tahitians used to live. He was organised, on time, and could intuit and then respond to the individual needs of each person in the group. He well and truly earned a five star review.”

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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour - East Matira offers the first big lagoon view
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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

4.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · from $91

Circle Bora Bora in an open-sided 4WD with a local guide such as Alex, Mana, or Moana. Stop at East Matira, Faanui Canon, WWII sites, a small plantation, and Amanahune Bay for mountain and lagoon views. Expect a bumpy ride, cultural demonstrations, and up to eight people in the truck.

“This trip was a great way to both see the island from high vantage points and to learn about its history.”

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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours - The 4x4 ride is part of the adventure
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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

5.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

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

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Bora Bora’s interior in a small 4x4 group of up to eight people. Guides such as Tuarii, Adolph, Moana, and Santi take you up rough mountain roads to Mount Popoti, Faanui Valley, local art stops, cultural sites, and wide views of the lagoon and nearby islands.

“Tour picked us up on mainland about hotel rock and took us on a tour of the island. We did some pretty serious off-roading to get to some pretty breath taking views. Only disappointing thing is that you no longer get to see the WWII guns up close you can only view them from the street from far away.”

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Moorea Cruise Ships: 4x4, Belvedere, Pineapple, & Magic Mountain - Belvedere Lookout and Moorea’s interior
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Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere, Pineapple, & Magic Mountain

6.Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere, Pineapple, & Magic Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $70

Spend three to four hours touring Moorea in a small open-air 4WD, with stops at Belvedere Lookout, Magic Mountain, Cook’s Bay, pineapple fields, a tropical garden, and a local distillery. Guides such as Ron, Mario, Tammo, and Dean share island history and customs. Expect big views, small tastings, and a very bumpy mountain road.

“The 4×4 safari tour is not for the faint of heart. When we saw tiny vehicles in the distance slowly climbing the treacherous mountainside from our cruise ship, I never imagined it was THIS same tour lol. Our guide (V) was extremely kRead more”

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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4x4 - Waterfalls, rivers, and the cool mountain streams
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Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

7.Crossing Over Tahiti Island Safari 4×4

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

Spend about eight hours crossing Tahiti through the Papenoo Valley in a 4x4, passing giant ferns, waterfalls, mountain streams, and archaeological sites. Guides such as Noah, Hotu, Eric, and Pito have been praised for local stories and plant knowledge. Lunch is extra, and the ride is famously rough.

“What a wonderful time we had exploring the stunning landscapes of Tahiti. Our guide, Noah, made the experience even more memorable. His extensive knowledge of local plants and history was truly impressive, and his sense of humor kept us engaged throughout the tour. He did an excellent job accommodating our bilingual group (French and English), taking the time to explain everything clearly in both languages. No question went unanswered. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially if they have the chance to tour with Noah.”

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Moorea: Half-Day Open-Air 4WD Safari with Hotel Transfers - Cook’s Bay sets the scene
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Moorea: Half-Day Open-Air 4WD Safari with Hotel Transfers

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

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

Spend 210 minutes touring Moorea by open-air 4WD with guides such as Gerard or Carlos. Visit Belvedere Lookout, Cook’s Bay, pineapple country, a marae, a local fruit-liqueur stop, and a river where you can feed freshwater eels. Hotel and ferry-terminal pickup is available, with English and French commentary.

“We enjoyed our tour visiting many beautiful locations. Our tour guide was great in explaining history and culture in both French and English. Thumbs up for our guide for making an extra trip to our hotel to drop off my daughter’s shoes she forgot in the van after we’ve returned in our hotel. Thank you so much!”

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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling - The lagoon portion: rays, sharks, and three water stops
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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

9.Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · from $213

Spend about eight hours seeing Bora Bora from road and lagoon. Guides such as Manu, Matu, Maui, and Ari lead 4WD viewpoints, snorkeling with rays and black-tip reef sharks, a coral garden visit, and a local lunch on a motu. Pickup is available from hotels or Vaitape Pier.

“Got to experience land and sea in Bora Bora. Maui is an incredible guide. He took us to several places by boat. We saw and were among rays and sharks, an incredible coral garden, a special area where the sand was like no other place, just Read more”

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Moorea Cruise Ships: 4x4, Belvedere,Magic Mountain pineaple - Starting at the Moorea cruise terminals
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Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere,Magic Mountain pineaple

10.Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere,Magic Mountain pineaple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Spend four hours touring Moorea in a small 4x4 truck with a local English or French-speaking guide. Visit Magic Mountain, Belvedere Lookout, Cook’s Bay, Opunohu Bay, pineapple fields, a marae, freshwater eels, and a juice and liquor factory. Guides such as Gerard, JJ, Carlos, and Coco are known for lively local stories and hands-on demonstrations.

“The guide was very informative and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the island his funny stories and actions made the trip very enjoyable.”

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ALBERT TOURS: Excursion 4x4 safari with private SWING view point - Mont Rotui and Moorea’s pineapple country
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ALBERT TOURS: Excursion 4×4 safari with private SWING view point

11.ALBERT TOURS: Excursion 4×4 safari with private SWING view point

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · from $60

Take a roughly three-hour 4x4 tour of Moorea with a local guide such as Ari, Gerald, or Moana. Ride mountain tracks to Belvedere Lookout, see Mont Rotui and pineapple fields, visit Marae Titiroa, and sample pineapple, jam, juice, and liquor. Pickup is offered, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“Tour has the option to pick up from outside the Moorea ferry terminal from Tahiti (means a 6:10 ferry for the morning trip). First stop is the islands main viewpoint, then various photo stops on the way to some ruins, pineapple fields and large fresRead more”

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Bora Bora 4WD Tour & Eco Shark & Ray Snorkel Cruise - The 4WD ride up Bora Bora’s steep roads
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Bora Bora 4WD Tour & Eco Shark & Ray Snorkel Cruise

12.Bora Bora 4WD Tour & Eco Shark & Ray Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $260

Spend about seven hours seeing Bora Bora from an open-air 4WD, stopping at WWII sites and high viewpoints with guides such as Jean, Daniel, or Santiago. Lunch at Bloody Mary's leads into a lagoon cruise with snorkel stops among stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and coral gardens. Hotel and Vaitape Pier pickup is offered.

“Mona Adventure Tours have very good guides! I had very nice day. Hotel pickup and Drop-off. The restaurant was nice, where we eat lunch(IT did not include the tour price)”

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Bora Bora by Land and Sea: 4WD Safari and Snorkel - Rough roads and high views in an open-sided 4WD
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Bora Bora by Land and Sea: 4WD Safari and Snorkel

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

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

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from two angles: an open-sided 4WD safari around its mountain roads, followed by a lagoon cruise for stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and colorful fish. Guide Teva has earned praise for thoughtful stops, from fruit trees and pareo making to high island viewpoints. Lunch is at Bloody Mary’s when open.

“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).”

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Bora Bora: 4WD History & Culture Tour - Starting in Bora Bora: pickup details that matter
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Bora Bora: 4WD History & Culture Tour

14.4WD History & Culture Tour

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

Spend three hours touring Bora Bora by 4x4 with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit WWII sites, ancient temple areas, steep mountain viewpoints, Faanui Valley, and a family-run pareu workshop. You will taste local fruit, learn about coconut oil, and may hear local songs from guides such as Terie or Deano.

“We got to see some great views of the Island on the tour. Our tour guide, Deano was very knowledgeable, providing us with information along the tour on some of the old hotel resorts, the trees in Bora Bora and what they are used for and the Island itself. I would say that some of the roads you have to take for the great views are not for the faint hearted so bear that in mind when booking. The roads that the jeep has to go up are steep, one track and not in great condition just due to their location on the island. I don’t know how Deano managed…”

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Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour - Lunch at Lucky House, not Bloody Mary’s
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Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour

15.Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $309

Spend about six hours seeing Bora Bora from mountain roads and the lagoon. A local guide such as Jean, Tiba, Atien, Frank, or Mano may lead the 4WD and jet ski sections. Expect lookout stops, World War II cannons, a coconut demonstration, lunch at Lucky House, and a guided jet ski ride.

“Was visiting Bora Bora for our honeymoon and we wanted to explore a bit of vaitape. the 4WD part of the tour does take you to a few spots you would never find otherwise with spectacular views of the motu. Bloody's Mary's is definitely a tourist spot but cool atmosphere inside. Our favorite part of this tour was definitely the jet skiing - our guide took us all around the island - it was my first time driving my own jet ski - loved every minute!”

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