7 Scenic Flights in the Pacific Islands for a Week in the Islands

1.Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $72Our pick

Join pilot Georges and his team at Raiatea Airport for a private light-plane flight over Raiatea, Taha'a, their coral motus, and, on the longer option, Bora Bora. Flights last about 35 to 60 minutes. Pickup may be arranged, and the aeroclub offers water, cookies, coffee, and Wi-Fi while you wait.

“French Polynesia is beautiful from the ground, but you need to get up in the air to fully appreciate the beauty. Only then can you get the full spectrum of colors, terrain and geography. A once in a lifetime opportunity. This is a must do.”

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2.Bora Bora 30-minute Private Flight in a Light Aircraft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $291Top rated

Take a private 30-minute flight around Bora Bora with Tahiti Air Lagon. From Bora Airport, fly low over the reef, lagoon, beaches, coconut palms, and resort islands. Georges or Francoise may pilot your flight. The aircraft carries two people, so larger groups fly one person at a time. There is no narration, but the views do the talking.

“Words are meaningless for this activity, it was the best experiences of our lives! Please, please don’t miss it if you visit Bora Bora! It worths every penny! The views are fantastic, from another planet! Georges is a really great man and pilot, thank you for everything!”

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3.ATV Quad Bike and Helicopter Adventure Tour to Remote Village (Departs Nadi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $433

Start with a safety briefing, then ride from Wailoaloa Beach through villages, cane fields, pine forest, and the Nausori Highlands. You’ll visit Yavuna Village, take part in a kava ceremony, stop at a school, enjoy snacks, and finish with an 8-minute helicopter flight. Hotel pickup is available from selected Nadi and Denarau-area hotels.

“Every part of the tour was memorable. The helicopter ride up to the mountain was amazing and the pilot was a top bloke. The tour guide on the quad bikes was a larger man sorry can’t remember his name, who was super friendly and gRead more”

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4.Bora Bora and the Tupai atoll the jewels of the Pacific, 45 min private flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $388

Fly from Bora Bora Airport in a tiny two-seat plane with pilot Georges, circling the island at low speed before heading to heart-shaped Tupai Atoll. Expect about 45 minutes of open views over reefs, lagoon colors, beaches, mountain slopes, motu, and luxury resorts. Each passenger flies separately if your party has more than two people.

“If you like flying and sightseeing, you have to go. Excellent view from the mountain, the jungle, coral reefs + bungalows and the ocean.”

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5.Bora-Bora 30 minutes private flight in light aircraft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $282

Meet at Bora Bora Airport cafeteria, then fly with your pilot in a private light aircraft over the reef, lagoon, beaches, coconut palms, and resort islands. The flight lasts about 30 minutes and carries only you and the pilot. If you book as a group, each person flies separately while the others wait by the lagoon.

“Tolles Erlebnis. Eine Augenweide auf Insel und Meer zu sehen. Zig gute Fotos und Videos. Toller Pilot. Empfehlenswert !”

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6.Bora Bora and Taha’a Private Scenic Flight one hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 35 minutes - 1 hour · from $82

From Raiatea Airport, pilot Georges guides you over Bora Bora’s palm-lined beaches and resort coast, then around Taha’a, the vanilla island, before returning. Expect a private flight lasting 35 minutes to one hour, with French or English guidance. Bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and light clothing.

“Malheureusement vol annulé à cause de la météo. 😪😪😪 excellent contact avec le pilote (Georges). prix très attractif par rapport port à l'hélicoptère.”

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7.Full Day Tour with Private Flight EN Cessna (Moorea & Tahiti)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

Start at 7:30 am with a 45-minute private Cessna 172 flight over Moorea, then explore Tahiti by private vehicle with Philippe of Tahiti Limousine. Visit Faarumai Waterfalls, Pointe Venus, Arahoho Blowhole, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Taharuu Beach, and Maraa Grotto. Bring your passport and passenger weight details.

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