Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Bora Bora’s postcard-perfect views on a tour by open-air 4WD truck. Gaze out over the famed turquoise lagoon from several lookouts, see a demonstration by local artists and craftspeople, explore World War II sites, and savor delicious tropical fruits at a plantation. Circle the entire island in the morning or afternoon, or select a sunset tour that includes a glass of sparkling wine.
- See how local tie-dye sarongs and coconut oil are made
- Learn about Bora Bora’s Polynesian culture and traditions
- Enjoy the cooling breeze while traveling in the open-sided 4WD
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
What's Included
- Local guide
- A glass of sparkling wine (if sunset option selected)
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from the mainland of Bora Bora.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick/drop off fee if not staying in mainland Bora Bora
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up all travelers from their various locations. Some hotels require a ferry boat to come across. if your hotel is on a private island we cannot pick you up at your hotel. You will have to the hotel shuttle service to the main island. Please contact us directly for pick up information.. Intercontinental Thalasso - pick up at Le Maona Lobby
Itinerary
After pickup from your Bora Bora hotel or Vaitape Pier at your chosen departure time, board the 4WD vehicle, perfect for scaling any mountain or rough track on the volcanic island. The truck has a shaded roof and open sides for optimal viewing throughout your tour.
Your expert guide circles the entire island—an approximate 20-mile (32-kilometer) route. Stop at a lookout point at East Matira for exceptional views of the sparkling lagoon bordered by lush green mountainsides. Follow up with more vistas from the Faanui Canon lookout and find WWII artifacts left behind by US troops.
When the 4WD truck reaches the Faanui Valley, watch artisans demonstrate how to create tie-dye sarongs and make coconut oil, and sample tropical fruits at a small plantation.
Your last stop is the Amanahune Bay lookout, which features more stunning views along with rock formations that were once inside the volcanic caldera of Bora Bora.
If you selected the sunset tour, sip a complimentary glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun slip beneath the horizon.
Your circle-island 4WD tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Your expert guide circles the entire island—an approximate 20-mile (32-kilometer) route. Stop at a lookout point at East Matira for exceptional views of the sparkling lagoon bordered by lush green mountainsides. Follow up with more vistas from the Faanui Canon lookout and find WWII artifacts left behind by US troops.
When the 4WD truck reaches the Faanui Valley, watch artisans demonstrate how to create tie-dye sarongs and make coconut oil, and sample tropical fruits at a small plantation.
Your last stop is the Amanahune Bay lookout, which features more stunning views along with rock formations that were once inside the volcanic caldera of Bora Bora.
If you selected the sunset tour, sip a complimentary glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun slip beneath the horizon.
Your circle-island 4WD tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
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Bora Bora
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Diane_C
It was a lot of fun! We toured around the island stopping at a few scenic spots. Our driver was kind and knowledgeable about the history of the island. He took good care of us. I would go again and recommend that you book it too!
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mrsm_b, Jul 2026
Fun few hours circling the island. Very interactive and professional guide and we stopped at lots of different places. We were provided with bottles of water
We had finished by lunch time.
I recommend this tour
BenjaminV_L, May 2026
Amazing tour around the island with beautiful photo stops and breathtaking views of Mount Otemanu. We also visited local shops selling handmade Polynesian crafts and souvenirs. Another highlight was seeing the American World War II monuments along the way. Our guide was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. A perfect way to experience the island’s natural beauty, culture, and history. Highly recommended!
Jason_R, May 2026
Kind of a fun trip, but this isn't really off roading, or doing anything special at all. They just use a 4x4 safari style vehicle & take you up 3 little hills for the view & then show you around town a little & that's literally it. We saw 2 old cannons & the tour guide wasn't very talkative or personal.
Krishnan_R, May 2026
Had a great, albeit short time with Ta’rei as our driver and guide. There are two main viewpoints that they take you up to for great views around Bora Bora as well as some history (WW II Canons). There is a stop at a local tie dye shop plus a few brief stops for pictures and experience. Overall you get a different perspective of the island compared to the resorts.
Kani_M, May 2026
This tour was jam packed with amazing views and a cute demonstration. There was about a 10 minute hike that was easy to complete.
Karen_S, May 2026
Be sure you wear tennis shoes as you will climb a trail to a mountain site to see the cannons and view.. Also you will be blown by the wind in the back of the 4x4. There was little knowledge imparted by a tour guide explaining places and we were delayed starting due to late customers. Overall it was ok.
Lauranne_J, May 2026
It was perfect, very interesting stories and beautiful viewpoints.
Would recommend it with no hesitation.
Martin_C, May 2026
Great views of the island. A little walking across uneven ground but worth it.
Interesting stories of local culture and customs.
Gayle_A, Apr 2026
Excellent tour and gracoius guide. Heat made trek to canning difficult but guide provided cool water bottles and assistance as needed.
Susan_R, Apr 2026
The operator was 30 minutes late with no communication, which was frustrating. We went long which was okay with our schedule, but could have been an issue. We did enjoy the beauty of the island, and the guide was so-so, not bad, not great.
Barbara_K, Mar 2026
This tour involves some hiking, so if you have trouble hiking on ruff terrain for 15 minutes or so you won’t like this one. We had several stops and one was a gift shop outdoor market by locals. It was very hot on the day we went.
Yanchao_L, Feb 2026
Excellent experience. Splendid view of the bora bora island. We gone to several spots to view the lagoon and mountain.
Everett_P, Feb 2026
Our driver Nono was amazing he explained everything well and to us to some unique places where there were no other tourists. Also places that the US Military set up before WWI.
Great service and great driver!!
Fabian_L, Jan 2026
The tour circled the entire island with various stops along the way. Seating was in the covered rear of a 4WD truck. Capacity is 8 passengers. The 4WD was definitely needed as we went to 2 elevated locations. One was to a WWII gun emplacement. The 40 min. Round trip path to the gun was VERY rocky and uneven. Remain at the truck if you have any walking difficulties. The other elevated stop was a flat location high above the ocean overlooking the bay where the cruise ship was located. Overall, a great trip.
Sonesha_D, Dec 2025
The trucks are very safe, they even had seat belts in the back. Reasonably easy to get in and out of the truck. This tour took us to many more places than our friends on other tours. It was really worth it! The guides were pleasant and shared a lot of info about the area and culture.
Lyn_J, Dec 2025
We had a fantastic experience on this island tour in Bora Bora. The company did a really great job from start to finish. We traveled around the island in a 4×4 pickup truck with bench seating in the back—comfortably padded, covered, and equipped with seatbelts, which made the ride both fun and secure.
We were traveling in December, and it was very hot and humid, so being in an open-air pickup made a big difference. We actually caught a nice breeze while driving, which helped keep things comfortable.
The route took us up into the mountains with several well-timed stops along the way. At each stop, the guide clearly explained what we were seeing and shared helpful context about the island and the surrounding motus. I took the English-language tour, and everything was very clear and easy to understand.
The views were absolutely stunning—lush mountains, sweeping vistas, and those unreal shades of blue Bora Bora is famous for. The photos don’t do the beauty justice. I’d highly recommend this tour if you want to see the island beyond the beach and get a deeper appreciation for its landscape.
Adam_J, Dec 2025
I didn’t feel our driver/guide had his heart in the tour. We saw the highlights and wished I had done a snorkelling tour instead. Or at the least had a swim in the beautiful blue seas.
Gena_P, Dec 2025
It was exciting and fascinating to see a more rugged part of the island. Of course the water and beaches are incredibly beautiful, but this experience allowed me to see something different. Moana was my driver and guide. He was lovely and kind. The sunset from a top one of the highest points was spectacular. I would recommend to anyone who wants a little more adventure, just be prepared for lots of roller coaster type bumps!
Chris_R, Dec 2025
Excellent tour which circumnavigated the island plenty of stops along the way, Mana our driver / guide was informative and passionate about his country.
Zorica_R, Dec 2025
Very bumpy ride.Even though it was raining off and on,our driver was trying his best to entertain us.
Stopped by a good place by the road for the best fresh fruit to buy,which I did.
The fruit was juicy and fresh and bought a lot.
MaryAnn_G, Nov 2025
Guide arrived on time, explained our journey, very informative and fun conversations. Took great pictures of us 😎. I would highly recommend.
Chris_G, Nov 2025
We enjoyed this tour and our guide gave us a lot of varied information on the geology, vegetation and war time history of the island.
Part of the tour involves a 15 minute walk over uneven ground so we would advise walking shoes or trainers rather than flip flops.
Dennis_D, Oct 2025
This trip was a great way to both see the island from high vantage points and to learn about its history.
Diane_C, Oct 2025
It was a lot of fun! We toured around the island stopping at a few scenic spots. Our driver was kind and knowledgeable about the history of the island. He took good care of us. I would go again and recommend that you book it too!
Leonard_P, Oct 2025
The guide did not explain anything at any stop. He pretended he had trouble with English and spoke only to the three French people on the tour. When we stopped at the local tie-dye business, he just left us to wander aimlessly for twenty minutes while he vaped. We were never given a demonstration of the tie-dying as promised in the itinerary. He never offered a hand to help people step in or out of the vehicle. We have used Viator all over the world and been very happy. Not this time! Do not book this tour.
Kimberly_S, Sep 2025
This is a fun, short tour around the island. We stopped at all sites listed. Our tour guide was spoke multiple languages and explained the formation of the islands and the origin of the people very well. Our only glitch was that our Viator booking said the tour started at 9am but those that booked via the concierge were told 8:30am.
yearbys, Sep 2025
A fun and informative tour of Bora Bora. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and made our trip really enjoyable.
Andy_G, Sep 2025
One of the best tours with an amazing tour guide around a tropical paradise. I would suggest this to any visitor to Bora Bora. Thank you Freedom!
Tim_T, Sep 2025
The ride in the 4x4 was quite rough -- but doable. The sites we went to were ok, noting spectacular. Our guide stopped occasionally and explained several things, but overall it was just an average experience.
Jen_m, Sep 2025
Had an exceptional time! This is our third time returning to BB and our second time touring the island. We learned new things and our guide was very informative and just fantastic. Definitely recommended!
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