ATV riding Bora Bora: Volcano, vanilla plantation & WWII history
Volcano crater views, vanilla plantation tasting, and wartime relics in one morning on a quad bike
A three-hour quad bike adventure in Bora Bora where you operate the ATV yourself, guided by a local who stops at the island's volcanic crater rim, an active vanilla plantation with a tasting of vanilla products and lemonade, and the American cannon positions from World War II. One quad accommodates one or two riders. Pickup is included. The guide speaks English and French.
Step-by-step itinerary
Quad bike adventure and cultural tour
- Start 3-hour quad bike adventure
- Visit ancient volcano crater viewpoint
- Enjoy lagoon and sister islands panorama
- Tour authentic vanilla plantation
- Learn vanilla growing and harvesting
- Taste vanilla products and lemonade
- Visit World War II American cannons
- Hear Bora Bora history from guide
What’s included
- Quad bike for one or two riders.
- local guide in English or French.
- stops at the volcano crater overlook, the vanilla plantation with tasting of vanilla products and vanilla lemonade, and the World War II cannon sites.
- water throughout the ride.
- hotel pickup.
Times
- Every day except Friday 09:00 13:00
- Friday 13:00
Before you book
Operated by BORA BORA ACTIVITIES CENTER
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The experience
The quad bike takes you inland from the coast, climbing toward the crater of Bora Bora's ancient volcano. The first stop is the rim itself: a vantage point where the lagoon spreads below and the sister islands of Raiatea and Tahaa sit visible across the water. This is the geography that shaped the island, and from here you can see how the reef and the peaks fit together.
Next is the vanilla plantation, still working and still growing the Tahitian vanilla that made the island known. Your guide walks you through the plants, explaining how they're pollinated by hand and when the pods are harvested. Then comes the tasting: vanilla products and a glass of vanilla lemonade, with water available throughout the ride. The plantation is small enough that you see the actual work, not a demonstration.
The final stop is the American cannon positions left from World War II, when Bora Bora was a strategic base in the Pacific. Your guide shares the history of the island during that time and what those guns meant for the people who lived here. The ride back takes you down the same interior tracks, and the whole outing runs three hours from start to finish.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and French, so language is not a barrier to following the commentary and the history at each stop. This is a ride you operate yourself, not a passive tour, so it suits anyone comfortable handling a quad bike on unpaved tracks.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can two people ride on one quad bike?
Yes. One quad bike reservation accommodates either one or two riders, so you can share the bike with a travel companion if you prefer.
What's the vanilla plantation stop actually like?
The plantation is a working farm where Tahitian vanilla is still grown and harvested. Your guide shows you the plants, explains the hand-pollination process, and you taste vanilla products and drink vanilla lemonade before moving on.
How difficult is the riding itself?
The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The terrain is the interior of Bora Bora accessed by quad bike, and you operate the bike yourself with your guide leading the way.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is included with your reservation.
What should I bring or wear?
Water and lemonade are provided during the ride. Wear clothes and shoes suitable for riding a quad bike on unpaved interior tracks. The guide will advise on specifics when you book.
ATV riding Bora Bora: Volcano, vanilla plantation & WWII history
3h · EN · FR · at your hotel
from US$ 267 per group
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