As the world's most famous playground,
Bora Bora is the perfect place to do everything or nothing at all.

Here is a sample of five days filled with the most popular activities:

Day One
Circle the Island on Land
- 4x4 safari on hidden roads up to overlooks and historical sites.
- Rent a car, a two person "fun car" or a bicycle.
- Narrated coach tour with stops at beaches and fruit stands.

Day Two
Circle the Island by Water
- Jump on jetskis or waterskis and scoot along the smooth lagoon for an exhilarating ride.
- Charter a powerboat and enjoy stops for snorkeling or a beach picnic.
- Step foot on a powered canoe and tour the Lagoonarium, feed the sharks, play with rays, and discover dozens of snorkeling spots.
- Take sail in a catamaran for a sunset cruise
accompanied by music and dancers.
- End your day at one of the many five-star resort restaurants.

Day Three
Circle the Island by Air
- Climb onboard a helicopter for a breathtaking ride
high above this neon-colored world.
- Strap into a parasail for one or for two and float above the lagoon.
- Celebrate your adventures at one of the restaurants including the
sand-floored Bloody Mary's.

Day Four
Explore the Underwater World.
- Meet the large marine life at one of the famous dive sites including:
- ANAU: Lagoon dive known for regular encounters with giant manta rays.
- TAPU: Ocean dive known as a classic shark dive.
- MURI MURI: Ocean dive often joined by turtles and dolphins.
- TEAVANUI PASS: Pass dive framed with purple coral walls.

Day Five
Shop and Beach Hop
- Discover the shops and boutiques for art, handcrafts, pearls, and oils.
- Visit the artisan galleries and pick up your own Bora Bora original.
- Spend the afternoon enjoying famous Matira Beach
or the famous beaches of Motu Tapu.
 

Getting To and Around Bora Bora Bora Bora is within the same island chain as Tahiti and Moorea and is easily reached with regular flights.The airport, built on a beautiful motu and surrounded by neon-blue waters, is served by Air Tahiti with frequent 45-minute flights from Papeete's Faa'a International Airport and from Moorea.

Air Tahiti also offers 20-minute flights from Huahine and Raiatea and regular flights to the Tuamotu Atolls and weekly flights to the Marquesas. From the airport, Air Tahiti provides passengers with transfer by the large powered catamaran Bora Bora Navettes from the airport to the main village of Vaitape. The scenic voyage through the calm lagoon takes 15 minutes. From here transfers to hotels are arranged or taxi and rental cars are available from the area. Some of the resorts also provide private motor boat transfers from the airport where they meet passengers and handle baggage. Your travel arranger will notify you how your transfer will be handled before you depart. On return to the airport, Air Tahiti provides the return voyage from Vaitape to the airport on the Bora Bora Navettes leaving the dock 1 hour and 15 minutes before the scheduled airline departure. Some resorts provide this transfer directly from the resort to the airport by motor boat. Another option is to arrange for a private motor boat taxi from the resort to the airport. Bora Bora has a few taxis and operates the public transit system, Le Truck. In the evenings, many of the restaurants provide their own transportation to and from your resort. The picturesque circle-island and interior roads are best explored through hired excursion. Car and bicycle rentals are available, while motorboat and outrigger canoe rentals offer an enjoyable way to discover the lagoon and surrounding motu. Helicopters can also be hired for dramatic island tours.