Bora Bora Excursions and Island Activities Optional sightseeing excursions and activities may be added to any Tahiti vacation package and hotel stays of 3 nights or more. All excursions include round-trip transfers to/from your hotel by the tour operator.

Dinner at Bloody Mary's

Enjoy dinner at one of the most famous restaurants on Bora Bora. Your evening includes round-trip transfers to/from the restaurant and a classical dinner at this famed restaurant. Dinner includes appetizer, your choice of fish, steak or chicken, salad, rice, vegetables and local fruits. This evening meal excursion is available Monday – Saturday from January 8 - November 30.

Shark and Ray Watching Excursion

Experience the extreme encounter and face these legendary animals. Enjoy an outrigger canoe tour around the island and witness shark and ray feeding. You have the choice of viewing this from aboard the canoe or you have the opportunity to see the Polynesian sting rays and blacktip sharks while snorkeling in the warm crystalline waters just over a beautiful coral reef, in a completely safe environment. This half-day excursion provides you with a unique way to discover Bora Bora’s lagoon and take advantage of a special photo opportunity with these fantastic animals! This activity is available year-round, Monday – Saturday beginning at 8:45 am and on Sundays in the afternoon hours.

Shark Watching, Lagoonarium and Motu Picnic

This full-day excursion begins as you board an outrigger canoe for an amazing journey across Bora Bora’s Blue Lagoon. The lagoon is three times the size of its land mass. The trip across the lagoon will provide you with an incomparable array of colors. Continuing across the lagoon, you will make a complete Circle Island Tour, enjoying the superb view of Bora Bora’s mountains. Upon reaching a diving spot near the reef, your guide will attract black tipped reef sharks with bait. This show can be viewed in the boat or under the water, both in a completely safe environment. The canoe’s next stop is on a coral garden, where it will stop to allow you a chance to snorkel and discover the rich marine life of this habitat. Later, disembark the canoe when you reach a private motu, where the lagoonarium is located. Here, you will be served a picnic lunch. In the natural environment of the lagoon, you will get the perfect chance to swim in three separate enclosed pools and enjoy close encounters with marine life, including sharks, rays, jackfish, turtles, and parrot fish. Your expert guides will teach you how to carefully approach and even handle these animals. At the Lagoonarium, tropical fruits will be served, and you will also have the opportunity to learn more about pareo tying. This full-day tour is offered year-round, Sunday – Friday.

Helicopter Flightseeing

Discover the ‘Pearl of the Pacific” with a birds eye view. This breathtaking flight by helicopter over the island of Bora Bora provides commentary on the major points of interest. This tour comes in two varieties:

Lagoon Island Tour (15 min.): Discover Bora Bora’s lagoon, which is three times larger than its land mass. Open to the ocean by only one pass, the lagoon is enclosed on the east by motus and to the west by a reef. This breathtaking sight includes an incomparable range of lighting and shades of blue. The translucent lagoon tinged with myriad shades of blue is something you will remember forever.

Island Discovery Tour (30 min.): Take a circle island tour, enjoying the island of Bora Bora, its lagoon, and majestic mountains. The center of the island is dominated by Mounts Pahia and Otemanu, two towering volcanic peaks of shear black rock. This flight is spectacular for all ages and is especially nice for those who enjoy aerial photography.

This mini-excursion is available year-round, Monday – Saturday.

4-Wheel Drive Safari Adventure

Embark on your half-day excursion in a 4-wheel drive vehicle and discover Bora Bora off the beaten path. As you travel, your guide will introduce you to the rich flora, trees and the island’s way of life. Start by driving through the small town of Vaitape on the shore of Pofai Bay. Here you will ascend Panou Hill, where you will have a great view of the island’s natural harbor and Matira beach. The second ascent will lead you to the Coastal Defense Guns, still in their original World War II locations. Travel along the northern shore of Bora Bora into the lush valley of Faanui where, from a viewpoint high atop the mountain you will have a breathtaking view of Faanui Bay. U.S. troops were stationed in Faanui Village and Faanui Bay during the “Bobcat” Operation. The Bay was chosen by the U. S. Navy as the most strategic location for a base. In Faanui Village, visit a pareo workshop and a plantation where you will find local fruits and flowers. This half-day excursion is available year-round (except January 1), Monday – Saturday.

Aquasafari

Enjoy the sensation of being surrounded by hundreds of beautiful and colorful tropical fish in just feet of water and in total security while wearing an innovative viewing helmet. Your half-day excursion will begin when you are picked up by a taxi boat at the dock of your hotel. You will be taken to a catamaran where an instructor will help you with your gear and assist you down the ladder. Walk underwater in the sand, surrounded by the tropical fish – and you can even hand- feed them! When you’ve seen enough, the dive master will assist you back onboard where you can enjoy a refreshing beverage. This guided excursion is available year-round, Sunday – Friday.

Circle Island Tour

Take a narrated tour along the 22-mile road that circles the legendary island of Bora Bora. The famed “Le Truck” or minibus will begin by driving past Farepiti, Faanui, and Anau with their mysterious maraes (ancient temples), recalling a time when Polynesian gods and idols were worshiped. As you drive along, marvel at the American naval guns that serve as reminders of the South Pacific’s part in World War II. As you travel on, you will discover Paopao Point and Matira Point with their spectacular views. As you continue along the road, you will pass groves of coconut palms and tiny villages hugging the shoreline. This half-day tour operates year-round (except on public holidays), Monday – Saturday.

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