Polynesia · 4WD SAFARIS IN BORA BORA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 4wd safaris in Bora Bora worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
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.”
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”
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)”
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).”
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…”
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!”
Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from land and sea. Ride an open-sided 4x4 along mountain roads, stop at island viewpoints and a local plantation, eat lunch at Bloody Mary's, then take a two-hour jet ski tour with a coconut demonstration and swim stop. Hotel pickup is included on the main island.
“Jet ski was incredible and the guide was the best! Restaurant was really good for lunch. 4WD was nice but not more than that.”
Spend about three hours touring Bora Bora by 4WD with a local guide such as Manu, Alex, or Simon. Visit Faanui Valley, sample local fruit, see pareu sarongs made by a family workshop, learn about ancient temples and island legends, and watch a coconut-oil demonstration. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 15.
“Our guide, Alex, was so knowledgeable of all sites and he provided the best customer service! We had a very locals experience of culture and locations.”
Spend about three hours circling Bora Bora in an open-sided private 4WD. Your local guide takes you to Faanui Canon, Amanahune Bay, high viewpoints, village workshops, and a fruit plantation. Guides such as Tamera and Frank have earned praise for clear English, island knowledge, personal stories, and patient answers.
“Ok tour but expensive for what we did. Necessary to get the expansive views of the island.”
Spend seven hours seeing Bora Bora by 4x4 and boat. Guides Manu and Ari lead you to Faanui Valley, WWII guns, lookout points, shark and ray snorkeling sites, a coral garden, and a fresh BBQ lunch with local fruit. Pickup serves Matira and Vaitape.
“It was absolutely amazing! First, incredible snorkeling – sharks, stingrays, and mantas – then a delicious lunch on the island, followed by a beautiful tour around it. There’s nothing to complain about. Plan to spend the whole day on this activity, as you’ll return later than stated. Highly recommended!”
Spend about seven hours seeing Bora Bora from mountain roads, village sites, botanical gardens, and Motu Fanfan. Guides such as Adolf, Frank, and Chris lead the day, with fruit tasting, ancient marae, island stories, a grilled fish and chicken buffet, and time on the beach. The 4x4 ride can be bumpy and steep.
“We went on this tour to special places that allowed a different view of the island. The barbecue with beach stay was a relaxed conclusion.Auto-translated”
Spend about seven hours exploring Bora Bora by boat and rugged 4x4. Swim at coral gardens, manta ray and shark stops, eat a local buffet on Motu Fanfan, then visit Mount Popoti, Amanahune, and Faanui with guides such as Tiba and Mata’i.
“This was an all day trip , had 3 amazing snorkeling spots , we got to see big mantas and swam with sharks . Third stop was coral garden beautiful spot . Our tour guide was local showed us spinner dolphins and took us to island where we hRead more”
Pick a lagoon, a reef or a mountain road.
