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Best Quad & ATV Tours
in Bora Bora 2026 —
Comparison, Prices & Honest Reviews
Quad riding is one of the best ways to discover the interior of Bora Bora — and one of the most fun. You pilot your own vehicle on off-road tracks, access viewpoints unreachable by car, discover WW2 guns hidden in the vegetation and overlook the lagoon from the island heights. It's Bora Bora's land experience in its most adventurous form.
Four operators offer these tours — including two quad + jet ski combos for a full day. Here is our honest comparison.
Quad vs 4x4 safari in Bora Bora — what's the difference?
In Bora Bora, there are two ways to explore the island interior: the 4x4 safari (you ride in a guided vehicle, the driver does the driving) and the quad/ATV (you pilot your own machine on off-road tracks). These are very different experiences.
| Criteria | 4x4 Safari | Quad / ATV |
|---|---|---|
| Driving | Guide drives, you observe | You pilot yourself |
| Terrain | Roads and accessible tracks | Off-road tracks, rugged terrain |
| Feel | Contemplative, cultural | Adventurous, physical, adrenaline |
| Accessibility | All ages, all levels | 18+ with valid driving licence to drive |
| Price | ~$89-105/person | ~$267-306/group (1 or 2) |
If you want to explore the island actively by piloting your own vehicle and seeking the thrill, go for the quad. If you prefer to listen, observe and let someone else drive, go for the 4x4 safari. Both access the same iconic sites — WW2 guns, viewpoints, Mt. Popoti — but the experience is radically different.
The WW2 military guns at Bora Bora — one of the unmissable stops on any quad tour. A unique historical relic in French Polynesia.
Bora Bora quad & ATV tours — comparison table 2026
Quad prices are listed per group of 1 or 2 people (one quad = 1 or 2 riders). With two riders, the cost per person is halved — making this a very competitive activity. Always check the exact terms when booking.
| Operator | Duration | Price | Highlights | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bora Bora Activities Center — Tour île demi-journée | 3h | ~$272/group 1 ou 2 pers. |
Amanahune · Anau · Faanui Canon · Exotic fruit · Coconut snacks · 4.9★ / 345 reviews | View & book → |
| Combo Quad + Jet Ski + Motu BBQ ⭐ Top pick | 6h | ~$631/group 1 ou 2 pers. |
Quad 3h + jet ski 2h + Polynesian BBQ motu · Native guide · 4 viewpoints · WW2 guns · 100% recommended | View & book → |
| Bora Bora Adventures ATV | 3h | ~$267/group 1 pers. |
Mt. Popoti · Faanui Valley · Off-road · Native guide · Snacks · Excellence badge · 4.9★ / 533 reviews | View & book → |
| Bora Bora ATV Explorer | 3h | ~$306/group 1 ou 2 pers. |
Mt. Popoti · Faanui · Pickup from 8 hotels · Small group · GetYourGuide · 4.9★ / 13 reviews | View & book → |
Bora Bora Activities Center — the highest-rated operator on the island for quad tours, with two formats: half-day island tour or full-day combo quad + jet ski.
The 4 Bora Bora quad & ATV operators — in detail
Bora Bora Activities Center — Half-Day Island Tour — 3h — ~$272/group
The reference quad tour in Bora Bora for a half-day. After a quick riding initiation, you cross through Vaitape town centre, climb to the Amanahune plateau (viewpoint over the fifty shades of blue of the lagoon), pass the Anau Rock (view over the resort motus and Mt. Otemanu), then stop at a family plantation for exotic fruit tasting — banana, papaya, mango, pineapple, coconut water, "Ipo" coconut bread. The grand finale: the Faanui Canon, a WW2 relic with a view over Bora Bora's only pass and Faanui Bay. A complete island circuit, at your own pace.
"Une expérience vraiment incroyable avec un guide parfait. Des spots à couper le souffle. Notre guide nous a parlé également de l'île afin d'en savoir plus sur Bora Bora. Une expérience que je referai avec plaisir."
"Très sympa. Nous recommandons. Merci pour les fruits secs et le gâteau coco servi en haut du sommet avec un très beau panorama."
Combo Quad + Jet Ski + BBQ Motu — 6h — ~$631/group ⭐ Top pick
Our top recommendation for a complete adventure day in Bora Bora — and the island's highest-rated tour with 100% recommendation. Morning: 3h quad — island circuit with 4 different viewpoints, 3 off-road trails, WW2 gun visit, history and legends with a native guide (Manu), tasting and refreshments. Afternoon: 2h jet ski — island circuit, motu stop, volcano centre, Otemanu views. In between: motu lunch — full Polynesian BBQ: grilled fish and chicken, BBQ sauce, rice salad, raw fish, poé, uru, taro, Ipo, Rotui juice and seasonal fruit. A day that covers every side of Bora Bora.
This full-day combo is for us the most complete land + sea excursion available in Bora Bora. You pilot your own quad in the morning on the island tracks, have lunch on a motu in the middle of the lagoon, then switch to jet ski in the afternoon. It's a full, intense day that gives you both the mountain side and the lagoon side of Bora Bora. The native guide makes the real difference — stories about the island's history, the WW2 guns, Polynesian culture. If you only have one full day in Bora Bora and want to see as much as possible, this is the tour.
The full-day combo — quad in the morning, motu lunch, jet ski in the afternoon. The most complete day available in Bora Bora.
Bora Bora Adventures ATV — 3h — ~$267/group
The operator with the most reviews (533) and a Viator excellence badge — a benchmark. The 3-hour tour reaches Mt. Popoti (described as the island's most breathtaking summit, accessible only by quad) and the Faanui Valley (cultural relics, bay view). The native guide shares Polynesian culture and history throughout. Children are welcome as long as their feet reach the footrests. Snacks and refreshments included. Note: a valid driving licence is required to drive the quad.
"L'encadrement et la sécurité, l'équipe et le tour en quad de l'île étaient top. Explications sur l'île, les stops, super tour. Merci !"
Bora Bora Adventures ATV — reaching Mt. Popoti by quad, the island's most spectacular summit with a 360° view over the lagoon.
Bora Bora ATV Explorer — 3h — ~$306/group
The newest operator (13 reviews) but already 4.9★ on GetYourGuide. Same circuit as Bora Bora Adventures — Mt. Popoti and Faanui Valley — with a notable logistical advantage: pickup available from 8 hotels including the major resorts (Four Seasons, St. Regis, InterContinental Le Moana, InterContinental Thalasso). Ideal if you're staying on a resort motu and want to avoid coordinating with the shuttle boat. Small group, native guide, snacks included.
"Awesome! Our guide was terrific! We had a fabulous day and felt safe the whole time."
Bora Bora ATV Explorer — the only operator offering pickup directly from the major resort motus, including the Four Seasons and St. Regis.
Practical tips for your Bora Bora quad tour
Driving licence required
A valid driving licence is required to drive a quad in Bora Bora with all operators. Passengers do not need a licence. If you don't have yours, you can ride as a passenger on another participant's quad or opt for a guided 4x4 safari instead.
Demi-journée ou combo journée ?
Si tu as le temps, le combo journée (quad + jet ski + BBQ motu, ~$631/group) est sans conteste la meilleure journée complète à Bora Bora. Si tu as déjà réservé d'autres activités sur le lagon, le tour quad demi-journée (~243-278€/groupe) est parfait le matin — il se termine vers midi et laisse l'après-midi libre.
Pickup from resort motus
Most operators pick up at Vaitape Pier on the main island. If you're staying at the Four Seasons, St. Regis or InterContinental, your hotel provides shuttle boats to the pier throughout the day. Only Bora Bora ATV Explorer offers direct pickup from resort motus — a significant logistical advantage.
What to bring
Clothes you don't mind getting dirty (off-road tracks kick up dust), sunglasses, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes required. Gloves and helmets are provided by all operators.
Quad in the morning, lagoon tour in the afternoon — the perfect combination to see every side of Bora Bora. The full-day combo already includes this in a single booking. Otherwise, book the quad in the morning and the lagoon tour separately in the afternoon.
FAQ — Bora Bora quad & ATV tours
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