Top French Polynesia Hiking Tours

With sun-soaked shoreline and crystal-clear waters, the Bora Bora lagoon offers some of the most exciting outdoor adventure in French Polynesia. With this water sports experience, try your hand at tubing, wakeboarding, or water-skiing, and enjoy fun in the tropical sun. With professional instruction plus pickup and drop-off at your Bora Bora accommodation included for each activity, it’s easy to make the most of the adventures available.

The best way to discover Vanilla Island is certainly by quad bike. Take control of your adventure with our excursions, combining speed, freedom and exploration of varied terrain for a unique adrenaline rush. Join us for an unforgettable adventure with our excursion, Tour of the island and its escapades in Tahaa by Quad. During this thrilling journey, you will have the opportunity to visit extraordinary destinations, including the Vanilla Grove, a fascinating pearl farm, an authentic rum factory and tropical fruit plantation fields. You'll also learn about local history and culture as you explore the Marae and enjoy great views from the lookouts. With an expert guide, don't hesitate any longer and embark to explore hidden terrains and admire breathtaking views. End your journey with a tasting of tropical fruits and frozen coconuts, a moment of pure sweetness in the tropics.

Go off the beaten track and discover this valley very little frequented by tourist circuits (no 4*4 safari, no quad bike or motorcycle). This route is accessible to active people who love adventure away from the tar and in the middle of nature. You will have 2 large pools for swimming during the hike. Your photos and videos will be an exceptional memory of Tahiti.

Fautaua Waterfall, the largest easily accessible waterfall in Tahiti, offers a breathtaking experience for nature enthusiasts. The journey to this natural wonder is as remarkable as the destination itself. The trail includes with a scenic hike along the river, nestled deep within a lush valley. Surrounded by spectacular green hills on both sides, the path provides a feast for the eyes and plenty of photo opportunities. Reaching the waterfall is a rewarding experience. From the base, you’ll take in its towering beauty. Along the way, you’ll find a pristine natural pool with crystal-clear water and a small cascading waterfall. The tour is primarily conducted in English and French. It may be possible to arrange a guide who speaks German, Spanish, or Russian, depending on availability. If a guide in your requested language is not available, we will gladly suggest a different tour date.

The guide, a native of the island, will take you on an adventure that risks marking your life forever. Through lush nature, your minds will wander between stories and legends. Prepare yourself for a real quad expedition in the heart of the vanilla island. You will be amazed by the natural beauty of the island as you pass through incredible landscapes, including a refreshing swim in a river spring and visiting vast plantation fields. Our tours can be bumpy, muddy and wet, but that’s what makes them exciting. The tour will end with a tasting of tropical fruits and frozen coconuts.

Enjoy the fresh air and fabulous views aboard a fun and easy-to-operate electric bike. You’ll be provided with a map of the island, then it’s up to you to create your own itinerary. Pineapple plantations, Polynesian temples, white sand beaches...the entire island is yours to explore. Bikes are charged for 100 miles of riding and helmets and bike locks are included.

Discover the other side of Moorea Island. Hiking, exploring and immersing yourself in our trails and Polynesian forests. Exceptional panoramic views of our mountains and beautiful turquoise lagoon! Soak up our Polynesian Mana, our history and our legends. Exclusive experience off the tourist trail and accompanied by a Professional Guide.

Discover Moorea on a private half-day guided hike that combines easy hiking, panoramas and local discoveries, accompanied by your Private Guide. The tour starts with a pick-up at your accommodation in Moorea by private air-conditioned vehicle. The morning begins with the ascent of the famous Magic Mountain, an accessible guided hike that leads to a superb view of the Moorea lagoon and the volcanic reliefs of the island. On the way back, a tropical smoothie is offered. The experience continues with a photo stop in Opunohu Bay, then an easy walk through the pineapple fields. You will then reach the Opunohu lookout, overlooking both bays and Mount Rotui. Depending on how the morning progresses, a stop can also be made at Ta’ahiamanu Beach. The tour ends at the Rotui factory with a VIP tasting of local specialties in a private area. Total duration with journeys. Program adaptable according to weather.

In the heart of the sacred Mo'aroa Valley, 40 minutes from Papeete, AOA Polynesian Forests opens the doors to a private estate of 230 hectares. Guided by passionate naturalists, you explore a forest undergoing active restoration, populated by endemic and native species found nowhere else. Bamboo forest, large native banyan tree, medicinal plants, endemic birds, crystal clear river: each visit is an authentic immersion in Tahiti’s natural heritage. Guided hikes, educational walks with trail games, vegetable dye workshops, immersion days — each activity contributes directly to the restoration of Polynesian biodiversity. Winner of the Tahiti Sustainable Tourism Award 2024 UN Ecosystem Restoration Programme 2021–2030

Explore a forest sanctuary in the heart of the sacred Mo'aroa Valley. Winner of the Tahiti Sustainable Tourism Award 2024 Recognised by the UN in its Ecosystem Restoration Programme (2021 - 2030) The only eco-tourism experience in Tahiti recognized by the United Nations Botanic Gardens Conservation International Largest worldwide network dedicated to plant conservation. In the heart of the sacred Mo'aroa Valley, 40 minutes from Papeete, AOA Polynesian Forests opens the doors to a private estate of 230 hectares. Guided by passionate naturalists, you explore a forest undergoing active restoration, populated by endemic and native species found nowhere else. Bamboo forest, large native banyan tree, medicinal plants, endemic birds, crystal clear river: each visit is an authentic immersion in Tahiti’s natural heritage. Each activity contributes directly to the restoration of Polynesian biodiversity.

Discover Moorea on a private romantic day designed for couples looking for nature, relaxation and special moments. Your Private Guide will pick you up at your accommodation to begin the experience. The day begins with a hike accessible to all to the Vaioro waterfall in Afareaitu, then continues with a gentle walk in the volcanic caldera, in the heart of the Opunohu Agricultural High School estate, between fruit trees and pineapple fields. After a photo stop at the Opunohu Lookout, you enjoy a lunch included in a local restaurant selected for its refinement and atypical setting (full meal with drinks included). The afternoon is devoted to a one-hour duet massage on the edge of the lagoon. At the end of the day, head to the summit of the Magic Mountain to admire the panoramic view and enjoy a glass of champagne scented with fresh pineapple. The total duration includes the journeys between Things to do. Program adaptable according to weather.

Discover Moorea on a private guided half-day trip that combines nature, iconic panoramas, adventure and Polynesian lunch. Your Private Guide will take you to your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle to begin the experience. The morning begins with a walk through a tropical map forest to the famous Opunohu Lookout, Moorea’s must-see site, with a photo break facing Opunohu and Cook Bays and the island’s volcanic mountains. The trail then continues to the Col des Trois Pinus, an accessible hike with great views, with the famous swing at the finish. After the hike, enjoy 2 hours of tree climbing and zip lines with several unlimited routes in the trees. The experience continues with a photo stop in Opunohu Bay, then an à la carte Polynesian lunch with drinks included. At the end of the activity, your Guide will take you back to your accommodation. Duration with journeys. Program adaptable according to weather.