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The 13 Best Cultural Tours in French Polynesia

13 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $72

Authentic Polynesian Experience - Vanilla, rum, and the work behind island products
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Authentic Polynesian Experience

1.Authentic Polynesian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $146Our pick

Spend a full day from Raiatea exploring Tahaa’s pearls, vanilla, coral gardens, motu lunch, music, and Polynesian culture.

“We totally loved our day with “Teri” and “Are”!!! Thank for the jokes, the singing and the great food! The Coral drift guide was awesome… go! The rum, pearl and vanilla factories gave a great explanation. But the island. We wanna go back to the Motu!”

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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu - Three Hours Across Bora Bora by ATV
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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

2.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $652

See Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski, visit WWII cannons, enjoy island views, and share a Polynesian barbecue lunch on a motu.

“This was a wonderful excursion to see the island and lagoon in one fun filled day. The morning was spent exploring the land and receiving great insight into the history of the island. The afternoon was dedicated to just having fun on the water. And what spectacular water this lagoon has. So many beautiful shades of blue as we jet skied around the island. It was a very memorable day for my wife and I.”

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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch - The coral garden: the morning’s best swim
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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

3.Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $296

Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour snorkel cruise, with sharks, rays, coral gardens, Polynesian BBQ lunch, guides, price, and booking advice.

“This was a great romantic experience. Our Captain was extremely considerate by not speeding along when the seas were rough. Nice job. The food and preparation crew did an outstanding job. Thank you.”

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Polynesian culinary experience - Meeting Audrey and Stevenson in their cooking space
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Polynesian culinary experience

4.Polynesian culinary experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $99

Learn Polynesian cooking, culture, and local food in Moorea’s Paopao Valley with a hands-on farm-to-table lunch and friendly guides.

“We loved every moment of this Moorean encounter and it was a highlight of our week. The setting was outstanding.... in the middle of pineapple fields, amongst the highest jagged peaks of Moorea and surrounded by Stevenson's tropical gardens. Audrey and Stevenson are personable, knowledgeable, and truly enjoy what they do. They loved sharing about Moorean culture and their own backgrounds. It was very hands on and interactive. After preparing everything during the first few hours, we all sat down together to savor it. Audrey and Stevenson enjoyed the outstanding meal as much as we did. We enjoyed lively conversation and lingered with them. We also departed with enough leftover…”

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The Vanilla tour of Taha'a in a comfortable outrigger canoe - Blue Lagoon makes the boat time count
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The Vanilla tour of Taha’a in a comfortable outrigger canoe

SHARED FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR - Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour - Shallow-water encounters with black tip sharks and stingrays
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SHARED FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

6.SHARED FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $279

Explore Bora Bora by lagoon, meet black tip sharks and stingrays, learn Polynesian traditions, snorkel coral gardens, and enjoy a local meal.

“It is a great tour to know Bora Bora. We had a party of 13 and mostly French guests, but the captain Narii was attentive to the few American guests as well. We went to a few snorkeling locations and the waters, coral gardens and the fishes weRead more”

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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea - The private seating arrangement
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Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

Land and Sea cultural tour to discover traditions, heritage and the lagoon - Snorkeling, swimming, and what to pack
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Land and Sea cultural tour to discover traditions, heritage and the lagoon

8.Land and Sea cultural tour to discover traditions, heritage and the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $173

Explore Moorea by motorboat, snorkel with rays, share lunch by the lagoon, and visit a private Polynesian cultural center in a small group.

“This is a snorkeling tour, yet there is nothing on the website description indicating that part of the experience. Bring your gear and wear a swimsuit. We didn’t and missed out on the snorkeling. The website needs to be updated to fully describRead more”

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Discover the Beauty of Polynesian Waters by Boat and Snorkeling - The aquarium, where wrecks become fish habitat
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Discover the Beauty of Polynesian Waters by Boat and Snorkeling

9.Discover the Beauty of Polynesian Waters by Boat and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $151

Explore Tahiti’s coast, swim with turtles, snorkel among wrecks and colorful fish, and enjoy a small-group boat trip with an instructor.

“There was some confusion when we arrived at the hotel as to whether this tour was the one we signed up for but once we got on the boat it was absolutely outstanding. Our driver Janik was fantastic and we were able to swim with turtles, see a baby and a mama whale, and some great snorkeling. We loved this tour!”

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Bora Bora: Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ - ATV roads, off-road tracks, and three high viewpoints
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Bora Bora: Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

10.Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $683

Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour ATV and jet ski combo, with WWII guns, lagoon stops, and a Polynesian BBQ on a motu.

“The guides were amazing. H took care of everyone. He gave us great history, provided ample time to ride, take pictures and set up a snack that contained some fruit from his own gardens. Damon was our jet ski guide. He led ya to different spots to take pictures and give us information on the area. He took us to our bbq in the motu. The bbq was amazing!!! Better than what they serve at the resorts. You just can’t get that. They had a presentation on how to open a coconut that was both super funny and informative. They thought us how to drink the coconut water and the…”

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PRIVATE FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR - Bora bora Cultural Lagoon Tour - Snorkeling with stingrays, sharks, and coral gardens
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PRIVATE FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

11.PRIVATE FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $2,368

Explore Bora Bora’s culture, coral gardens, stingrays, sharks, workshops, canoe traditions, and a private motu lunch on this six-hour tour.

“Hands down one of my favorite boat trips. Everything was top notch. The boat is very comfortable and clean. Our lunch was delicious. Narii is very pleasant and a great guide. It was a perfect day.”

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SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE - Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour - Drinks, Appetizers, and Local Fruit on the Water
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SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

12.SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $315

Review of Bora Bora’s intimate two-hour sunset lagoon cruise, with flower garlands, Polynesian snacks, drinks, music, and a six-person limit.

“Highly highly recommend! This was an incredible experience from the seamless pickup/drop off to the music played during the cruise to the snacks, rum punch, and of course the sunset. Must do in Bora Bora !”

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Raiatea-Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa - Inside a Tahaa Black Pearl Farm
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Raiatea-Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

13.Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $129

Sail from Raiatea to Tahaa for black pearls, vanilla, rum tasting, tropical fruit, and a lagoon visit in a small-group tour.

“A fantastic morning spent learning about some of the products produced locally. There was only my husband and I on our tour, so it felt really special and personalised. This was the only half day tour to Taha’a that we could find, and so glad Read more”

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