Things to do in Tahiti, Society Islands: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 18, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

The unique and ubiquitous island of Tahiti is world-renowned for its Polynesian charm, colorful culture and romantic ambiance. The grass-skirted hip shaking of Tahitian dance is sure to get your toes tapping and heart thumping—let the celebratory vibe of this magical locale rejuvenate and excite you to the core. Warm-water lagoons and crystalline ocean tides are host to a rainbow’s worth of colorful marine life, and the food, drink, spas and dramatic nightlife provide an experience to stimulate all the senses.
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1. Private Morning Moorea 4WD Tour with Champagne

Hotel Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea, Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia Safari Mario Moorea
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With a splendid Private Tour, we will visit the most amazing places in Moorea, and during the Tour with a breathtaking view. We will hold a very good bottle of champagne watching an incredible panorama we will toast to us!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Anthony D

Our driver, Ron took us to all the sights in Moorea and was very knowledgeable especially about the trees and plants. He took us on a rough road through the pineapple plantation where they are grown on steep hillsides !! We highly recommend him.

2. Private Tour: Moorea 4x4 Safari

FranckyFranck Moorea Tours
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PRIVATE TOUR Come to discover during a tour of 3h 30 the history, the flora and all the specificities of Moorea.  I will share with you 14 years of passion, during a ride animated by magnificent views, stories, information, all in a relaxed and smiling way.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Tasting of jams, juices and pineapple alcohols, Bottled water, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By oceantroy

A great day touring with Franck on Moorea. FranckyFranck tour was recommended by our hotel host and we were thankful for the tip. Franck is very knowledgable and super passionate about Moorea. He has great stories and is a really fun and cool guy. He is proactive with taking nice pictures for his quests, with the best light exposure in mind. I really can't imagine a more enjoyable tour guide on Moorea than Franck.

3. Private Boat Tour Moorea

SOFITEL KIA ORA MOOREA BEACH RESORT, Moorea-Maiao 98728, French Polynesia Moorea Water Games
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Private charters are the ultimate indulgence and the ultimate vacation experience… just a truly unique experience with only your group and our crew. Family reunions, spiritual journey, honeymoons, or simply a special vacation, "Moorea Water Games" can accommodate your special requests. Make our boat be your boat… We can adjust the departure time, length of trip and accommodate any and all of your needs. The boat is yours and we are here to make this experience an unforgettable one! Celebrating a special occasion? Let us know and we can surprise your party! Whether it be an introduction of Snorkeling, exploring the amazing marine sanctuary at Nuareii Bay, seasonal dolphin watching, visiting the most secluded beaches along the Moorea coast,Sea Scooters or swimming with stingrays, turtles,sharks.., we will customize your trip to make it an adventure of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Light refreshments, Professional guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By arvelle4

Great tour! Me and my girlfriend traveled too moorea from Denver, Colorado 01/17/2021 and we scheduled the one hour tour which I was thinking that’s not long at all, but I was wrong about that. Mico was great with communicating with me via WhatsApp, he scheduled for us to be picked up from our hotel and when we arrived he explained everything to the group on how to work the scooters. He let us know there is a stingray that shows up during the tours and he was right about that. While under water I looked to my right and there was the stingray who decided to come and greet me, pretty much giving me a hug on my back as I freaked out a little hahaha, But it was great. Like I said I thought one hour was not going to be long but every time I brought my head from under water and look to see how much further we had to go we had a long way to go which was shocking to me. I started to get sea sick so I broke away from the group and went back to the boat which follows the group. Once the group finished Mico continued to ask if I were okay and I needed anything. The best part was when he called me to say I could come back another day and finish the tour if I would like at no extra cost and that meant a lot. I highly recommend this tour, I will definitely come back the next time I visit the island. I will add photos from my GoPro when I upload if the app allows me too.

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

Public Beach Ta'ahiamanu, Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia Voila moorea
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Welcome aboard the Taboo, a sailing catamaran and the perfect way to discover the wonders of Moorea, for a private half-day tour... You'll get to sail and swim with sharks, rays and snorkel among tropical fish in the lagoon...Enjoy a plate of fresh fruits and cocktails....relax...the boat is all  yours !

Inclusions: water, fruit juices, maitai cocktails, plate of fresh tropical fruits, snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), Transfers

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Reviewed By kjcutler

We were picked up right at our hotel and delivered by boat to the catamaran where we met Leo. He was so kind and knowledgeable about the area and took us to three beautiful spots to snorkel. He gave us some tropical juice and fresh fruits and took some photos for us. It was a beautiful day on the water!

5. Tiger Shark Expedition

Mo'orea, Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia MOOREA MOANA TOURS
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Want to learn more about shark biology, their behavior, their role in the ecosystem, and experience them firsthand in their natural environment? This is the perfect tour for you. Join our trained and experienced guides as we introduce you to the multiple species of sharks at our dive site, including the infamous tiger shark. You will explore our different dive site where sharks occur naturally in large numbers and with up to 6 species sighted on just one dive; tiger shark, lemon shark, nurse shark, grey reef shark, white tip reef shark, and the blacktip reef shark. Tiger sharks sightings not guaranteed but success rates are high during the season (August-November). We are the first operators to provide free-diving and snorkeling tours with Tiger sharks. Join us on an adventure with a unique perspective on the world of sharks.

Inclusions: Snacks, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

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Reviewed By Thomas L

Well let me start off by saying OMG THIS WAS TRULY THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME I have been a fisherman all my life and this just blew me out of the water!!!!! Gael was the absolute best guide a person could ever ask for. His 2 friends (sorry bad with names) were the cream of the crop as well. Gael takes you through every step he was thoughtful courteous and ever mindful of safety. I would definitely recommend this for any and every person who is looking for an unforgettable spectacular excursion of a lifetime Spear fishing private event

6. PRIVATE Full Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia Voila moorea
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Welcome aboard Taboo ! Taboo is a cozy sailing catamaran and the perfect way to discover Moorea otherwise. Plan your "à la carte" day with us, all the boat is yours ! What we are used to offer you : Sailing on the north coast of Moorea inside and outside the barrier reef, having a panoramic view on Moorea's landscapes and majestic mountains. Exploring the lagoon wildlife by snorkeling with sting rays, black tip sharks and tropical fishes. Visiting a garden of coral between the Tiahura's motus (small islands). Searching the sea turtles. Looking for the Tikis, some underwater traditional polynesian statues. As lunch is not included, you can bring your picnic or we can stop you by a restaurant (Coco Beach on the motu or Les Tipaniers on the lagoon side). Would you want to spend more time sailing or snorkeling ? Would you want to sail in the Opunohu bay ? Or something else ? Let us know, we'll adapt the tour with your wishes and our safety conditions.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Water, Maitai cocktail, Tropical fruit juices, Fresh tropical fruits, Private transportation

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Reviewed By kjcutler

We were picked up right at our hotel and delivered by boat to the catamaran where we met Leo. He was so kind and knowledgeable about the area and took us to three beautiful spots to snorkel. He gave us some tropical juice and fresh fruits and took some photos for us. It was a beautiful day on the water!

7. private Tahiti island discovery

Tahiti Private Services
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Our private half day tour is the best experience to discover the different aspects of the island of Tahiti. You will have the opportunity to go all around the island and visit the main natural, historical and cultural sites. Our professional driver guide can adapt the itinerary to your expectations.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By chuntclements

Booking Reference # 765556604 My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on the Regatta Ship with Oceania Cruises from New Zealand to Tahiti. After disembarking on March 5th, we stayed over-night at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort and spent that afternoon on a fabulous private tour of Tahiti with tour guide Baudouin Bertrand. Bertrand not only took us to all the highlights featured in the Viator itinerary listing, he walked with us at our pace, thoroughly explaining each site while answering our many questions. Bertrand is a superb professional, very knowledgeable about Polynesian & European history/culture and environmental science. He made our afternoon most informative, entertaining, and one to cherish always with treasured memories. We highly recommend Bertrand as a tour guide.

8. Private Island Tour

Tahiti Nui Hotel, Ave du Prince Hīnoi, Pape'ete 98713, French Polynesia Tahiti Eden Tours
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5. Take part of a wonderful island tour steeped in history. Discover the gorgeous fauna, flora and lovely waterfalls of Tahiti, archaelogical site, grottoes and also take in the landmarks and monuments to Captain Cook and Captain Bligh at Venus point. discover the lighthouse designed by Robert Louis Stevenson's father.plenty of time given at each stop then time to explore the lovely beach of black sand as well. Private tour (up to 6 people ) -Half day tour includes 6 sights to visit: - Marae arahurahu - Grottos of Maraa - Vaipahi garden - Waterfall of Faarumai - blow hole - Venus point & the light house

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, fresh water included

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Reviewed By L4402QFchrisd

This tour was a lot of fun and the only reason I'm rating it a 3 was due to the fact it wasn't quite what my wife and I had in mind. We were looking for a little more adventure and going deep into the jungles on a safari vehicle and doing some hiking etc... however, our guide Fabricio was really nice and extremely informative about the history and culture of Tahiti and the Polynesians. You do visit some really awesome waterfalls, botanical garden and other attractions around the island. All in all we were pleased with all the sights we saw and it made for a good half day afternoon excursion.

9. Blue Pearl Tour

Spirou THEBAUD
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Private tour, you choose the language among the 6 that I speak and you choose the circuit and the duration. In addition, I will bring you to the best places for your purchases of Tahitian pearls, sarongs, crafts and souvenirs in general, depending on what you are looking for. The base price is for one hour I recommend a tour lasting a minimum of 3 hours for the center of the island and you can add visit time for 8000 XPF / additional hour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: We can have free tastings of jams, as well as fruit juices and liqueurs

Reviewed By amiddlet99

My friend and I tagged along to a tour our friends had booked. Spirou was kind, amazing, knowledgeable, fluent in French and English, and willing to go out of her way for us. We were a bit late and she wasn't upset, and she made a few extra stops without asking for extra pay. I wanted to stay and hang out with her! Highly recommend.

10. Boat 1/2 day private tour Excursion in the lagoon of Moorea

Moorea Activities Center - Opunohu, Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia Moorea Activities Center
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Join us to discover the most beautiful places of the Moorea lagoon, its turquoise waters and its marine fauna. • Sail on the North coast to discover the legendary bays of Cook and Opunohu, enjoy a panoramic view of the tropical vegetation and their magnificent mountains. • Dive with our adorable green turtles. • During a mask and snorkel stop, share a unique moment with stingrays which will surprise you with their great sociability and black tip sharks. • In the idyllic setting of the Coral Garden, dive in and admire the multicolored fish. • Without forgetting the many surprises that the generous nature of Moorea can hold. Every day is different!

Inclusions: Loan of masks, snorkels and fins, Drinks offered during the tour

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Reviewed By kjcutler

We were picked up at our hotel and delivered to the activity center where we met Jay, who gave us a safety briefing and explained how to operate the ATV. There was a backseat with handles for the passenger and I felt very safe and comfortable. Off we went on a tour of beautiful inner Island areas and tropical settings. It wasn’t a fast thrill ride but rather a relaxing ride. After dropping off some of the people who Paid for the two hour tour we extended and went up to see Magic Mountain. That was more exciting and had a beautiful view. My husband and I had a great time!

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