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Lisi_J, Sep 2026
Swimming with the whales
Unreal experience swimming with the whales, highly recommend if you get the chance! We got to swim with 3 whales for an hour or so that were pretty close to us. Our captain Nicola and guide Henua were awesome. Very mindful of respecting the whales space while making sure we had a great experience. They had a little floatation ring to help anyone who isn’t a super strong swimmer or was getting tired while swimming. Got us a taxi on the way back that way we didn’t have to ride back on the boat in the wind or rain which was much appreciated! Will definitely never forget this experience :)
jeffrey_s, Sep 2026
Don't miss your opportunity to see the island.
This tour stops at some very amazing locations and also gives you a great amount of history of this beautiful island. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history of this island. Although this is a van tour we received many chances to get out of the van and walk around. This is a perfect tour for those like us that aren't on the island very long but want to see as much as they can.
I highly recommend it!!!
Charlotte_M, Sep 2026
The tour to book!
Amazing food tour at Moorea with our guide (Hamate - sorry for the spelling). The tour is well-thought, the itinerary flows well and the food we had was very representative of the island. Our guide was highly knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about it. He was happy to answer any questions we had and took time to explain in details how and why a dish was famous. I’d really recommend booking this tour to learn more about French Polynesia food.
Lynn_H, Sep 2026
Highly recommend this excellent tour
Excellent way to learn about Tahiti. Our guide, Hea, was excellent. She drove us completely around the island and we stopped at many interesting places. She is a wealth of knowledge about the country and its culture. We all learned a lot.
I highly recommend you take this tour.
Devinder_R, Sep 2026
Tahiti land tour
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the East and West Tour of Tahiti with Antoinette! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about sharing the beauty, culture, and history of Tahiti with us.
The tour was beautifully organised, and Antoinette made the whole experience enjoyable and memorable. She took us to some breathtaking locations and shared fascinating stories and local insights along the way. Her warm personality and attention to detail really made the day special.
If you’re visiting Tahiti, I highly recommend booking the East and West Tour with Antoinette. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Antoinette, for such a fantastic day! 🌺🌴☀️
William_K, Sep 2026
BEST tour ever!
This was the best Excursion we did on our 2 week tour of the islands. From Gina helping to organise with us (incredibly helpful and responsive) to the actual tour - everything was perfect. Safety came first which was a huge relief for us being from Chicago (never open water swam before). We managed to see lots of whales underwater and even got circled by a 600+ lb Black Marlin!!!
Once in a lifetime opportunity and experience- look no further and book with this tour group.
100/10 experience and recommendation.
Autumn_G, Aug 2026
This tour was a great way...
This tour was a great way to see the island and talk to the local guide. I wore tennis shoes and thank goodness I did the hike to the top of magic mountain was a little steep but the tour guide takes you most of the way then it’s just a short hike to the top.
Brenda_B, Aug 2026
See Beautiful Tahiti and it’s Past!
What a great way to see the island and learn the culture. We saw ruins of temples, waterfalls, gardens, black sand beaches and the lighthouse. We were even treated to homemade pineapple bread and bananas. Hei Mana was an excellent guide with patience, great timing, fantastic picture taking and answering any and all of our questions. A wonderful day in Tahiti and views of both sides of the island and its past.
Tricia_B, Jul 2026
Jet skiing Moorea
Had a fabulous day out jet skiing even though it was quite windy & rough. The water colours were still amazing. We saw turtles & swam with sharks & stingrays. Our guide was fabulous & gave us information about the area too. We were return customers so can highly recommend the experience
Robert_H, Jun 2026
Great Snorkeling!
The snorkeling was fantastic. (Not as good as Bora Bora though, but still great.) Our guide and captain were both awesome, too. Just note, if you're taking the ferry from Tahiti, the dock they use is on the other side of the island and they don't pick up/drop off from the ferry. So I would only recommend this tour for someone staying on Mo'orea unless you want to make an entire day out of visiting the island (renting a car, etc.).
Thomas_B, Jun 2026
We had such an amazing...
We had such an amazing day out in Moorea - this tour exceeded our expectations. The staff were incredibly informative, friendly, and brought a level of energy to the tour that made the day unforgettable. Within 15 minutes of getting on the boat, we got to see a pod of dolphins swimming in the harbour, rays and black tip sharks at our next stop, and a snorkel tour with turtles thanks to the low current in the channel that day. The lunch on the private island was a highlight, where we got to learn how to make coconut fish and shuck a coconut, all while taking in the crystal clear water with a rum punch!
Laura_B, Jan 2026
Wonderful
So cool! This was a unique way to see a different side of Tahiti. We drove through town to get to a dirt road and then took dirt roads and 4x4 trails through the mountains. We saw beautiful waterfalls, amazing flora and fauna, eels, chickens, got to cool off in the river and eat a picnic lunch (they stop in the morning and you can purchase food from a bakery to take for the picnic). Mato was a great guide and we had a great time! I took too many pictures and videos. Take their suggestions for bug spray and sunblock seriously. Got a little burned and got bug bites because I forgot to reapply
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