Bora-Bora Things to Do

 26 Reviews  Eglise Evangélique de Polynésie Française: You see such signs quite a lot in French Polynesia and especially on Bora Bora, as here most people are protestant. The name of this nice church in Vaitape... 

 8 Reviews  We did the lagoonarium eco-tour, booked through our hotel, Sofitel. We did not actually go to the lagoonarium on this excursion, but it was probably my favorite thing we did in Bora Bora. We were... 

 11 Reviews  Bora Bora is known as the romantic island, but it's the blue and green water of the lagoons that make it magical! Having learned to dive in Southern California, we were accustomed to cold water... 

 7 Reviews  As you can see, the lagoon nearly belongs to you alone. It is possible that the beach is busier on weekends when the locals also decide to relax at Matira Point. We were there on a Monday, and there... 

 6 Reviews  Different resorts offer different packages. The ceremony we chose included a Tahitian Priest (who performed a fire dance after he blessed and baptised us with our Tahitian names), a group of dancers,... 

 3 Reviews  Before you roll down to Matira Point you have a great view of one of those motu getaways. Whatever you think of the Sofitel hotel chain, they just have spectacular resorts. This one is the Sofitel... 

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 jmpncsu Says:  Le Spa is the spa located at the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort, just a few feet from the restaurant. My wife and I had a one-hour massage shortly after... 

 Kakapo2 Says:  The first inhabited motu you see when you arrive by ship is the Motu Toopua, with the overwater-bungalows of the Bora Lagoon Resort in full view. At the... 

 Kakapo2 Says:  Even big cruise ships can enter the lagoon that makes Bora Bora so spectacular. But there is only one passage through the reef, the Te Ava Nui/Teavanui Pass... 

 Kakapo2 Says:  If you can, get on a boat *or to a motu( before sunset, already from the lagoon the sunset looks stunning. We were sailing away shortly before sunset, and got... 

 jelw Says:  Bora Bora is a small village. As you the dock there are "greeters" tents for the various commercial arrivals. Just to the side is a large barn converted into a... 

 Muya Says:  When you are at the rock of Hiro, a sort of trail to the left goes down and passes by a rubbish dump. Then you loose track of it and have to work your way... 

 Muya Says:  A cute white and green wooden house that is well worth a picture. Behind this nice neo-colonial façade hides a pearl shop (Tahiti Perles) belonging to the... 

 Muya Says:  Well, you really have to look for it... The stone is completely hidden between the covered market and an administration building.Alain Gerbault, former... 

 Muya Says:  Just in front of the harbour, the church of Vaitape is also worth a picture. You will see its charming red roof from far away, when you arrive with the shuttle.... 

 Muya Says:  Vaitape is the administrative center of Bora. Several shops, restaurants and bars, a post office and a bank. Also a food-van or two selling cheap food.Vaitape... 

 Muya Says:  In spite of its small size, Bora counts several marae but they ain't that easy to find without a guide (no indication on the spots). So it was quite difficult... 

 Muya Says:  Continuing your tour of Bora, you will come across various fields of the famous tiaré flower (Polynesian Gardenia) before you reach the entity of Faanui and... 

 Muya Says:  Pursuing the tour of the island, don't forget to stop at the Marine Museum. The place contains model ships faithfully reproduced by Mr Bertrand Darasse, a... 

 Muya Says:  After the Belvedère lookout, the next interesting spot is the view point at the rock of Hiro. Another stunning view, one of those postcard views you expect to... 

 Muya Says:  In front of the Club Med, you’ll see a stair way going up into a dense forest. You first have to jump over a ditch to reach it. Then the way up is quite steep... 

 Muya Says:  Only 38 square kilometres, a drive around the island hardly takes more than an hour or two (visits not included of course...). Rent a car, a buggy or a bike :...