Top Activities in French Polynesia —
Sea, Land & Culture
French Polynesia isn't just overwater bungalows. It's also an outstanding destination for scuba diving, surfing, mountain hiking, encounters with humpback whales, Polynesian cultural traditions and a distinctive local cuisine. This guide brings together every unmissable activity, organised by category — so you don't miss anything these islands have to offer.
Water activities
Lagoon excursions — the number one activity across the islands, from Bora Bora to Moorea
The number one Bora Bora excursion — rays, sharks, snorkeling and motu lunch, operators compared.
Humpback whale season from Bora Bora — best operators and what to expect.
Snorkeling with turtles, rays and blacktip sharks — our island's best lagoon excursions.
One of the most powerful experiences French Polynesia has to offer — under regulated conditions.
The Moorea lagoon by jet ski — operators and prices compared.
The best operators for observing humpback whales from the main island.
Coral garden, vanilla plantation, pearl farm and motu lunch across the shared Raiatea–Taha'a lagoon.
Marlon Brando's private atoll, reachable as a day trip from Tahiti.
Swim with manta rays and blacktip reef sharks — the best spots and recommended operators.
Land activities
Tahiti's belvedere — one of the island's finest views, reachable on foot
Explore the island's interior — WW2 guns, hilltop panoramas over the lagoon.
Drive yourself through Bora Bora's heights — quad tour operators and prices compared.
Belvedere, bays and pineapple plantations — Moorea's interior by 4x4.
Self-drive quad adventure through Moorea's volcanic interior.
Rivers, waterfalls and mountains — crossing Tahiti's interior by 4x4.
Full-day guided tour of Tahiti with a local guide — 5 day-trip options compared.
Moorea, Tahiti, Huahine — the trails, difficulty levels and views you shouldn't miss.
Aerial activities
The ultimate aerial view over Bora Bora's lagoon — with Tahiti Nui Helicopters.
Jump in tandem above the lagoon — a unique sensation with a breathtaking view over the islands.
Fly over the lagoon by microlight — Bora Bora, Taha'a, Raiatea, Huahine and Maupiti.
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