15 Island Tours in Bora Bora to Build a Day Around

1.Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 968 reviews · from $143Our pick

Spend about 3.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon in a covered boat limited to eight people. Reef Discovery guides such as Umi, Nui, Noé, Fabien, and Kevin lead you to manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks, stingrays, and coral gardens. Towels, gear, water, hotel pickup, and instruction are included.

“Very professional. The guide was extremely nice and respectful of the fauna and flora. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see manta rays but that happens. We saw other rays and sharks”

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2.Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews

Spend about three hours circling Bora Bora by quad, crossing Vaitape, climbing to Amanahune and Anau viewpoints, and tackling mountain tracks. Guides such as Tahi, H, Mana, Caleb, Thomas, and Tama provide driving instruction, island stories, photo help, snacks, drinks, and cooling towels. Expect some public-road riding, steep sections, mud, and one quad shared by up to two people.

“It was a whole island ATV tour. We got to ride on the road and off-roading. Going to different spots around the island and learning its history. Snack was good at the end. Our guide was awesome and it was fun time!”

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3.Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews

Ride around Bora Bora’s lagoon on a two-hour guided jet ski tour with stops near a motu, Mount Otemanu, and the island’s volcanic center. Guides such as H, Caleb, and Damien adjust the pace for beginners, share local stories, take photos, and serve fruit, drinks, and snacks. One reservation covers one jet ski for one or two people.

“Loads of fun, magical spots, the tour guide did very well with beginners going slowly at the start and fast in the end, and was opening fun pathways breaking straight lines!”

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4.Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $200

Spend about two hours learning the secrets of Tahitian black pearls with guides Manu and Tahi. Boat to motu Taufarii, browse oyster lines near a coral garden, choose an oyster, watch it open, and take home the pearl inside. Fresh fruit, drinks, and Mount Otemanu views round out this small-group experience.

“This was a wonderful experience on our honeymoon! The tour guides were amazing and I couldn’t recommend more. They also made sure that the kiddos on the tour were included in everything and they kept everyone safe. Great sense of humor! One of our favorite tours on the islands.”

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5.Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews

Spend two to four hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon boat with Captain Fabian or another Reef Discovery guide. You’ll visit four snorkeling sites for manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Hotel or port pickup, nonalcoholic drinks, and a light coconut bread treat may be included.

“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”

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6.Island Tour and Mountains Getaway by Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 3 hours

Ride around Bora Bora with a local English- or French-speaking guide, stopping at Amanahune Plateau, Anau rock, a family fruit farm, and the Faanui Cannons. You get three off-road sections, lagoon views, local snacks, drinks, and pickup across the island. Guides such as Tahi, Manu, Tama, and Mana are praised for clear instruction and warm storytelling.

“the booking was confusing to me. I was under the impression that we booked 2 ATVs.. The sites have it set up to say how many riders. when you pick two.. that doesn't mean you get two atvs.. you have to make a separate reservation for an additional atv..”

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7.Private Island Tour by ATV / QUAD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Spend three hours exploring Bora Bora by private ATV with a local guide such as Manu or Caleb. Ride three off-road trails, stop at four viewpoints, visit World War II cannons, hear island legends, and enjoy juice, water, and fresh fruit. One quad carries up to two people.

“Our tour guide was amazing, we forgot his name but he is Tahitian with blue eyes lol. He treats you like a friend visiting his home. Brought us fruit from his garden and refreshments. Was the perfect stop before our trip to bora bora, if you haRead more”

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8.Reef Discovery Private Full Day Lagoon Tour & Water Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews

Spend about five and a half hours on a private Bora Bora boat, with hotel or port pickup, snorkeling in a protected coral garden, and a Polynesian lunch with Mount Otemanu in view. Guide Pierre has earned special praise for his friendly hosting and expert eye for stingrays, manta rays, and other sea life.

“This was an incredible experience! Our guide Pierre was friendly, knowledgeable, and an overall great host. It was hands down the best snorkeling we have done in all our travels. Thanks to Pierre’s expertise we were able to see sting, manta, Read more”

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

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

Take a private 45-minute flight with Tahiti Air Lagon over Bora Bora’s reef, lagoon, beaches, resorts, and mountain interior, then continue to heart-shaped Tupai Atoll. Pilot Georges may provide commentary along the way. Only one passenger flies with the pilot at a time, so larger parties take turns.

“Excellent tour. Highly recommended. The fact that it takes off and land at the Bora Bora airport makes transportation much easier”

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10.Reef Discovery Luxury Private Snorkeling Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard a private boat. Your naturalist guide, including Pierre, can adjust the route for weather, your interests, and how you feel. Snorkel in warm, shallow water with gear and towels supplied, then enjoy snacks and bottled water.

“Pierre was wonderful, he taught us...helped in every way, so we had the best experience. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.”

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11.Explore Bora Bora with Private Premium Mini Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $185

Spend 2.5 hours circling Bora Bora in a private, air-conditioned minivan with guide Kevin. Visit Vaitape, Faanui, a pareo workshop, Outuoreho viewpoint, Matira Beach, and the Bora Bora Yacht Club, with tropical fruit, juice, WiFi, and possible ukulele music along the way.

“We experienced Bora Bora with comfort and individual attention. Many stops to experience island life and culture. Chill on the beach in the shade while enjoying refreshing island fruits and the ukulele. Our guide let me play and we learned a new song!”

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12.Private 4 Hours Reef Discovery Luxury Private Treasure Hunt in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Set out at 9:00 a.m. on a private four-hour boat trip with Reef Discovery. Captain Fabien or Pierre guides children through three or four lagoon stops, where they collect clues, snorkel among tropical fish, spot rays, and work toward a treasure. Pickup is offered, and boats can carry up to eight people.

“We had two perfect trips with Fabien! He is a master guide. Time and time again, he spotted all of the mantas, and sharks, and eagle rays before any of the other boats did. We saw black tipped sharks, a school of ten Eagle Rays, three hRead more”

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13.1/2 day Coral Discovery tour – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Spend four hours with guide Yann, or Jan and Ian as the name appears in some booking notes, visiting three Bora Bora lagoon sites. Snorkel over coral gardens, look for manta rays and blacktip sharks, and learn how reefs support ocean life. Equipment, drinks, fruit, towels, and hotel pickup are included.

“Vraiment j'ai adoré : ce qui est génial c'est qu'on a découvert la barrière des coraux côté océan. Cette activité a été au-delà de mes attentes : j'ai pu nager et voir des raies manta et des requins à pointe noire, sur des spots incroyables ! J'ai appris beaucoup de choses sur ce si bel océan pacifique pour mieux le comprendre : Yann le guide est un passionné ! J'ai eu des réponses à mes questions. Il sait sensibiliser les gens sur la fragilité du milieu qu il nous fait découvrir.”

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14.Reef Discovery Private Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Set out at 9 a.m. for a private, family-focused treasure hunt on Bora Bora Lagoon. Your captain adapts the clues to your children’s ages, makes three or four reef stops, and leads you toward a pirate treasure hidden at a shipwreck. Snorkeling gear and accommodation pickup are included. Guide Mana has earned special praise for making the hunt fun for all ages.

“Amazing journey. We went to 4 spots with so much fun. My daughter enjoyed so much. The manta ray was so close!”

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15.Seabob Private Discovery Tours in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Spend about two hours piloting a Seabob in Bora Bora’s lagoon. You’ll first learn the controls on a private boat with a bar, then ride across the surface and below it. Pilots must be at least 16. Pickup is offered, and the tour runs only for your group.

“Great way to see the coral lagoon area. Tomas was patient and kind and took all my pictures and videos. I felt like James Bond. Highly recommend this experience.”

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