BORA BORA · FRENCH POLYNESIA
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Bora Bora — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling with stingrays and black-tip sharks, plus motu beach lunch on a small group tour in Bora Bora.
Most Popular“It is really a wonderful tour. You may experience the beautiful lagoon of Bora Bora and see the stingray, sharks, as well as corals. Moreover, our guide Dau is very professional and friendly.”
Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling with manta rays and coral gardens. Small-group fast boat, gear and pickup included in 3.5 hours.
“The manta rays and eagle rays are a must see! This tour was totally worth it. The snorkeling spot we went to had a great coral garden to see a lot of different fish.”
Small-group Bora Bora snorkeling by shared speed boat with manta rays, eagle rays, and a coral garden stop, plus pickup and flexible routes.
“Captain Matt took amazing care of us, ensuring everyone’s safety while giving us the best opportunity to experience Bora Bora’s incredible marine life. We were lucky enough to see a group of about 25 eagle rays, several stingrays, three majestic manta rays within just a few meters of us, and countless fish in the coral…”
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon cruise with guided snorkeling for stingrays, manta rays, reef sharks, and BBQ lunch on a private motu.
“Great experience snorkeling and seeing mantas, black tip sharks and rays. The bbq on the beach was very good with great entertainment. This a fun activity with variety. The staff were great and lots of fun. FYI on the lagoon swim with fish the current can be strong. Fins are not provided with snorkeling equipment…”
Snorkel Bora Bora’s lagoon with sharks and stingrays, then Coral Garden. Small-group cruise with guides, gear, and select hotel pickup.
“This is a great 1/2-day snorkeling trip in Bora Bora. This is the second time we've taken it - we took the same one when we were here two years ago and it was one of the highlights of our prior trip. First stop is the gentle sharks and stingrays, Read more”
Ride your own ATV through Bora Bora from Mount Popoti viewpoints to Faanui Valley culture, with snacks, small-group guides, and pickup.
“We had a very fun time with Santi on our ATV tour! We are in our 60s and didn’t have a problem at all navigating the terrain nor operating the vehicle itself. Although it was challenging at times, Santi patiently guided us through the operations of the vehicle and terrain, and we successfully reached the…”
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon safari with stingrays and sharks plus snorkeling in coral gardens and a motu picnic lunch, with hotel pickup.
“It was amazing. We enjoyed very much. We saw sharks, mantas, stingrays, and eagle rays. We were even lucky enough to see dolphins. The guide Manu was so funny and nice. He showed us everything with passion and he truly cared. Ari the sailor was the best, so friendly and nice. He showed us things…”
Ride an open-sided 4WD around Bora Bora’s volcanic interior for lagoon views, WWII stops, and hands-on culture demos in 3 hours.
“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…”
Bora Bora half-day 4x4 Jeep safari with hotel pickup, off-road tracks, 360° Mount Popoti views, and local art stops.
“This was an amazing trip, getting to places you cannot reach on your own for some breathtaking views. The guide Tuarii made the trip perfect, his humour and knowledge made this an unforgettable day,could not recommend enough.”
Bora Bora underwater helmet walk: 30 minutes on a coral garden floor at about 3 meters deep, with guided photos and no swimming needed.
“This was a great excursion! I enjoyed seeing the fish and stingray up close and personal. The guides were amazing and super funny which made the anxiety less for me doing this solo. You have to get used to looking out of the helmet as the peripheral vision is non existent and you could easily…”
Jet ski Bora Bora lagoons, then snorkel with reef sharks and stingrays. Includes gear, lunch, transfers, and a full-day safari.
“Great Experience. This was our second attempt to see some good sights snorkeling and we were not disappointed. Jet ski portion was a blast. This is on our "must do" recommendation list.”
Bora Bora ATV and jet ski combo with Polynesian BBQ on a motu. Ride trails, tour the lagoon, then feast.
“There is a little storage box on the back of the ATV for smaller personal items. The guide carries water on the ATV. Bring your sunscreen and bug spray might be useful for the ATV portion. They also have little ponchos in case of a downpour. The jetskis also have a small compartment for personal…”
Bora Bora lagoon jet ski with hotel pickup, swimming stop, and a coconut-husking demo. Private feel, about 2 hours.
“We had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Maui, was a great host. The ride was fun, with multiple stops to rest, take photos. I especially enjoyed the coconut experience. Getting to circle the island in the beautiful waters is a picture perfect experience.”
Small-group Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling with gear included, manta rays and reef sharks, plus whale-season ocean songs.
“This was the best day out on the water during our trip to Bora Bora. What was scheduled to be 3 to 3 1/2 hours ended up being about 7. We stopped at several places and saw manta rays, eagle rays, black tip reef sharks and a moray eel in a bRead more”
Ride an ATV through Bora Bora’s mountains for 3 hours from Vaitape, with viewpoints, snacks, cooling towels, and expert guides.
“This was a fun and unique experience. It was raining when we went, but it actually made it more fun driving through the mud. The tour guide was awesome very personable and knowledgeable.”
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