6 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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