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The 15 Private Tours in Polynesia That Earn Their Price

163 tours  ·  from $20

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the water.

Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS) - Starting at Arahurahu Marae
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Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

1.Private Island Tour ( 5 HOURS)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews Our pick

Spend about five hours circling Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Fabrice, Antoinette, Vetea, or Sylvie. Visit Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, Taharuu Beach, Faarumai Waterfalls, Vaipahi Gardens, and Point Venus. Pickup is available from selected hotels, the airport, marina, or pier.

“I would not hesitate to recommend this tour with Antoinette, she was so knowledgeable about the whole Island. There where 6 of us & we all had a fantastic time.”

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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon - Snorkeling with rays, sharks, turtles, and reef fish
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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

2.Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $293

Spend three private hours with guides Luna and Clem exploring Moorea Lagoon at your own pace. Swim over coral reefs, look for turtles, rays, sharks, dolphins and tropical fish, or stay aboard for the views. Snorkeling gear, chilled juice, local fruit and emailed GoPro photos are included.

“Luna and Clem were the most amazing guides on this trip! This is truly a must do activity. We snorkeled throughout the coral reefs feeding fish, swam with so many sea turtles, sting rays and sharks. It was truly an unbelievable experience. We were seamlessly picked up from the Hilton dock and they helped us arrange a taxi to pick us up to take us to the ferry station.”

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Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience - What the flexible itinerary can include
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Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

3.Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with a private Tahitian captain for about three and a half hours. Set your pace, stop at coral gardens, look for manta and eagle rays or blacktip reef sharks, and take breaks to swim or relax. Snorkeling gear, water, soft drinks, and pickup are included. Captains such as Ken, Tino, Tupuna, and Arii are praised for patient guidance.

“He was an AMAZING tour guide!!! We wanted to see things and move quickly. He took us to swim with the sharks, stingrays, manta rays, AND eagle rays. We snorkeled and saw the most beautiful fish and coral reefs. Is five stars the highest I can go?!?”

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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

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

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

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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Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve - Pink sand, shallow water, and the private island setting
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Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

5.Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $156

Spend about eight hours crossing Rangiroa’s lagoon to the Blue Lagoon, pink sand beach, bird island, and shark-filled snorkeling areas. Expect a local lunch with coconut crab and wine, pickup at the dock, a group of up to 15, and guides such as Eleana, Taurama, Momo, or Natua depending on the departure.

“Fantastic trip, Highlight of our French Polynesia Cruise. The Blue Lagoon is an amazing place. The staff were equally brilliant.”

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Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour - Morning and afternoon timing
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Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

6.Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews

Spend two to four hours on a private Bora Bora Lagoon boat with your own group and captain. Reef Discovery includes four snorkel stops for manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

“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”

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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea - Starting in Maharepa and heading onto the water
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Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

7.Private tour observing and swimming with humpback whales in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $1,640

Join Mana Moorea Tours aboard the private Mana’hau for four hours around Moorea’s lagoon and open sea. With a maximum of eight people, a lifeguard guide, and a marine biologist, you may snorkel with rays, sharks, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales from July to November. Pickup is offered, and the route can follow your interests.

“Such a wonderful experience with our guide, Nicki, and her father! Knowledgeable and personable, they geared the trip to our needs and wants. We never felt rushed as we snorkeled with stingrays, sharks, and turtles. And you cannot beat the scenery!”

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private Tahiti island discovery - Arahoho Blowhole and a quiet bay
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private Tahiti island discovery

8.private Tahiti island discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews

Spend 4.5 hours touring Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Damien, Bertrand, or Edouard. Visit Point Venus, Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, and Vaipahi Water Gardens, or adjust the route to fit your interests. Hotel, airport, cruise pier, and ferry-terminal pickup may be arranged.

“A fantastic tour! We loved the commentary of the history and current status of Tahiti. The stops were scenic and memorable! Thank you Bert!”

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Franckyfranck tours Moorea - Tours privés // Private half day tours - Magic Mountain for a wider view of Opunohu Bay
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Franckyfranck tours Moorea – Tours privés // Private half day tours

9.Franckyfranck tours Moorea – Tours privés // Private half day tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $490

Explore Moorea in a private 4x4 with a local guide such as Francky or Karen. Over four hours, you’ll visit Belvedere, Magic Mountain, Cook’s and Opunohu bays, a vanilla garden, pineapple fields, and a juice distillery, with tastings and hotel or port transfers included.

“Delightful tour. Great way to see the interior of the island and learn it's history and culture. Our guide Karen was a local who continually greeted her cousins as we drove around, which made us feel like we were getting a true local expert. The price for a private tour was surprisingly reasonable too.”

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Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkeling Tour by Private Boat - Leaving from your hotel dock
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Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkeling Tour by Private Boat

10.Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkeling Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours on a private boat with your own group of up to four. Guides such as Hiro, Rudolph, Wilson, and Taki lead you to four or five lagoon sites, including coral gardens, manta ray areas, eagle ray waters, and the outer reef. Equipment, towels, water, and refreshments are provided, with morning or afternoon departures available.

“Hero was an amazing guide and took us to such great spots around the island. Loved this private snorkeling tour and would definitely recommend to anyone!”

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PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - The underwater tiki and Moorea’s changing route
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PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

11.PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Spend three to four hours aboard Taboo, a private catamaran for up to four people. Captain Leo, Flo, Max, Louis, and other crew members lead snorkeling stops with blacktip reef sharks, rays, turtles, colorful fish, coral gardens, and an underwater tiki. Gear, snacks, fruit, juice, water, and selected drinks are provided, with pickup available.

“We had the best time on Taboo! The guide was phenomenal and spent so much time with our 4 year old daughter teaching her about the fish and helping her snorkel. She really made the day special for our family and especially our daughter. Definitely recommend it!”

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Private Excursion with E-Board in Moorea with snorkeling - Maharepa’s Coral Garden Stop
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Private Excursion with E-Board in Moorea with snorkeling

12.Private Excursion with E-Board in Moorea with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $85

Join Lucie and Ben for a private two-hour E-Board outing from Manava Beach Resort in Maharepa. The wide electric boards are easy to balance, and the slow pace suits beginners and families. You’ll cruise the lagoon, stop to snorkel among coral and fish, enjoy a non-alcoholic drink, and receive photos and videos the same day.

“You don't have to have SUP skills to enjoy this tour. I'm 63 & my hubby is 69 and this excursion caught my eye as something different to do. We are so glad we signed up for this excursion! The boards are very stable. Lucy has a hawk eye for finding sea life. She was able to point out stingrays, sea turtles, and moray eels to us during our board trip. Ben (I think his name is actually Benito?) told us we could leave our plastic, underwater, protective phone cases behind and for $20 Lucy and he would take care of the photos so we didn't have to deal with…”

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REEF ISLAND | private island | pink sand | natural swimming pools - Arriving at Reef Island and the coral garden
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REEF ISLAND | private island | pink sand | natural swimming pools

13.REEF ISLAND | private island | pink sand | natural swimming pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $139

Spend about eight hours exploring Rangiroa’s Reef Island by boat. Walk across eroded volcanic rock, swim in natural pools, snorkel coral gardens, enjoy a barbecue, watch weaving, and visit Tiputa Pass for dolphins and aquarium snorkeling. Guides such as Marius, Mata, Amau, and Kanaka may lead the day.

“Incroyable ! Incontournable ! Les coraux jaune rose, le sable rose les poissons le cadre ! La sympathie de marius et ses cousins! Superbe les superlatifs manquent!”

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Private Tahiti Circle Island - Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views - Arahurahu Marae, Tahiti’s sacred stone setting
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Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

14.Private Tahiti Circle Island – Waterfalls, Black Sand & Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

Circle Tahiti in a private, air-conditioned van with guides such as Eric, Max, Natalia, or Angele. Visit Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grottos, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Point Venus. The route can be adjusted to your interests, making it a smart half-day choice before a flight or after a cruise arrival.

“Eric was a great guide. He made it a fun and interesting experience and was always accommodating. He was attentive and answered all of our questions.”

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International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental - Transfers to cruise ships and ferry piers
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International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental

15.International private transfer, arrival departure, airport pier hotel rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer in Papeete for up to four people. Bertrand, Yoshi, or another driver meets you after customs with a name board, fresh flowers, water, and help with luggage. The service covers Faa’a Airport, hotels, rental stays, cruise terminals, and ferry piers.

“After a long wait in Immigration and customs, it was very nice to meet the driver and be delivered to the door of our hotel. We were a large family traveling together and had many people and bags to worry about, but the pickup was seamless and he even had cold water for us to cool down during our ride. I highly recommend this company for transfer between the airport and hotel. Hoping we can arrange for a return ride back to the airport.”

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★ 5.0Private Full Day Tour of Tahiti5 reviews
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★ 5.0Moorea Highlights Private Tour: Natural and Cultural Attraction7 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transfer Papeete Urban Area to Tahiti Airport PPT by VanFrom $753 reviews
★ 5.0Private Half Day Tour: Papeete and Nature of Tahiti east coast4 reviews
★ 5.0The Blue Lagoon by private boat10 reviews
★ 5.0Reef island private tourFrom $1,1218 reviews
★ 4.5Blue lagoon private tour11 reviews
★ 5.0Private tour from Raiatea – 1/2 day excursion to Tahaa or other6 reviews
★ 4.5Private and guided visit to Mystery House RaiateaFrom $197 reviews
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