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The 15 Best Things to Book in Bora Bora

55 tours  ·  from $72 a head

The island is small and expensive, and the lagoon is the reason you came. These 15 compare the full-day circuits, the half-day snorkel runs and the 4WD loop of the island on price, group size and how much time is spent in the water.

Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - Blacktip sharks in the open water
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

1.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184Our pick

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a guide such as Tau, Rolly, Bobby, or Ari. Snorkel coral gardens, meet stingrays and blacktip sharks, then eat a local buffet on a motu with fish swimming below your table. Gear, towels, soft drinks, and pickup are included.

“Manu and the captain were truly exceptional, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. Our youngest son had his arm in a cast, and the way they went above and beyond to make our family feel comfortable and special was unforgettable. They assisted us on and off the boat and even took our son out privately to snorkel so he could still experience the sharks and stingrays safely. That alone meant the world to us. From live music to incredible food right by the beach, literally with manta rays and fish swimming under the table, it was an unforgettable setting. The experience felt thoughtful and elevated in every detail. Unlike many tours…”

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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour - The manta ray stop comes first
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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

2.Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

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

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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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora - First stop: manta rays in their natural setting
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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

3.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $130

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with H2O BORA BORA for 3.5 hours and visit three or four sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Guides such as Matt, Vincent, Wilson, and Rudolph lead small groups of up to seven to manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish, with hotel pickup and no animal feeding.

“The personal approach with our group of four was so much better than being in a big group from the ship. Vincent and Teri always made sure that we were safe and enjoying our time. Teri taught us a lot about the sea life. Vincent talked about the surrounding areas. We would definitely do this excursion again!”

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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Stingrays in the shallow lagoon
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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

4.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend about six hours exploring Bora Bora by powerboat with local guides such as Manu, Ari and Moana. Snorkel with stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, manta rays and tropical fish, then enjoy a barbecue lunch on a family motu with coconut husking, music and wide lagoon views. Pickup, gear and lunch are included.

“Ari and Moana were so wonderful! We had a great time on our snorkel excursion in Bora Bora. The stops were all amazing, we got to see Manta rays, black tip sharks, sting rays, eagle rays, and countless stunning fish! We LOVED the live music the crew played during the tour, it was a core memory hearing the songs while looking at the beautiful island and water views. The lunch spot was super cute with picnic tables in the water and the food was buffet style and delicious!”

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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Starting in the shallow shark and stingray area
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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

5.Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $118

Join Moana Adventure Tours for a small-group cruise into Bora Bora’s lagoon. Guides such as Tane, Manu, Tema, and Captain T help you find blacktip sharks, stingrays, manta rays, eagle rays, and colorful reef fish before a relaxed snorkel at the Coral Garden.

“Our first of four stops saw us swimming with two manta rays, our next stop found eight eagle rays, the next was four sting rays and sharks swimming together and around us. The last stop was over coral beds where we encountered a very large moray eel. A truly amazing experience.”

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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours - Faanui Valley adds culture to the quad ride
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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

6.Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews

Spend about three hours driving an ATV around Bora Bora, then climb rough trails toward Mount Popoti and visit Faanui Valley. Guides such as Santi, Toma, Tama, and Tuari provide safety instruction, island history, and photo stops. Pickup is offered, though motu resorts may charge separately for boat transfers.

“We love this ATV tour. This is our second time doing it. We loved it so much. We did it again. It was a little hot today, though, but would recommend it.”

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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu - ST - Getting on the water from your hotel
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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

7.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151

Spend six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Manu, Coco, Malaki, and Arii. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch on a small motu with coconut demonstrations and free time on the sand.

“The excursion was amazing! The snorkeling spots were absolutely wonderful, with so much to see. And especially our guide Manu, he was really kind, fun, and made the whole experience even better”

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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour - Riding the open-sided truck around Bora Bora
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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

8.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · from $91Best value

Travel around Bora Bora in a shaded, open-sided 4WD with a local guide such as Alex, Mana, Moana, or Iaorana. Stop at lagoon lookouts, WWII cannons, a small plantation, and a Faanui Valley workshop for tie-dye and coconut-oil demonstrations. The three-hour tour carries up to eight people and offers morning, afternoon, and sunset departures.

“This is a fun, short tour around the island. We stopped at all sites listed. Our tour guide was spoke multiple languages and explained the formation of the islands and the origin of the people very well. Our only glitch was that our Viator booking said the tour started at 9am but those that booked via the concierge were told 8:30am.”

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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours - Mount Popoti and the high viewpoints
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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

9.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $107

Ride a 4x4 into Bora Bora’s interior with a local guide such as Tuarii, Adolph, Moana, or Santi. Expect steep, bumpy mountain tracks, Mount Popoti’s 360-degree views, Faanui Valley, local art, tropical gardens, and historical sites. Hotel pickup is available, and groups are limited to eight.

“Exciting "safari" tour, wich nice tour guide Adorf. The view on the mountain is gorgeous, and the mountain road is "crazy" so you have to hold the railing all the time,”

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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk) - The briefing and the first descent
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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

10.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158

After a safety briefing, you’ll walk for about 30 minutes on Bora Bora’s lagoon floor at roughly 10 feet deep. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, and Sébastien help you descend, point out fish and coral, and take underwater photos. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is required.

“I was scared of being underwater and when I was about to go down another person was ready to come up which didn’t ease the nerves. But I did it & it was amazing the guides were very helpful.”

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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise - The motu stop and coconut lesson
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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

11.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $323

Spend about 6.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Moana Adventure Tours. Ride a single or double jet ski, stop at a motu for swimming and coconut husking, eat at Lucky House, then visit shallow reef sites by boat for black-tip sharks, stingrays, coral, and fish. Guides such as Ali, Marama, and Tarepa are known for friendly, attentive service.

“The sharks and rays snorkeling was unbelievable! Taking the jet skis around the entire island, a dream come true! I would do this excursion every day if I could!”

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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu - The morning ATV ride: roads, ridges, and rough trails
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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

12.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from land and water with native guides such as Manu, Tahi, H, or Tama. Ride an ATV along roads and rugged trails, visit WWII cannons and viewpoints, then circle the lagoon by jet ski before a Polynesian barbecue on a motu. Pickup is offered, and one booking covers one ATV and one jet ski for two people.

“We had a wonderful experience on this tour. The response from the operator was very fast, and all the staff were incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive throughout the day. The two guides rode one in the front and one in the back, whiRead more”

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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour - Pickup from your resort or the Vaitape pier
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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

13.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $176

Spend about two hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon with Moana Adventure Tours. Choose a solo or double jet ski, follow guides such as Ali, Maui, Manax, or TAAi, stop to swim and learn how coconuts are opened, and enjoy views of Mt. Otemanu, water bungalows, sailboats, and motu islands. Hotel or pier pickup is included.

“Absolute blast! Our guide was great! The water, the island and scenery was incredible. A must do great way to see all of Bora Bora”

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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV - Getting started in Vaitape
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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

14.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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Maitai Tours Self-Drive Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour - White sand, swimming, and the coconut lesson
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Maitai Tours Self-Drive Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

15.Maitai Tours Self-Drive Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $176

Drive a Jet Ski around Bora Bora’s famous lagoon with a licensed guide such as Huni, Rudy, or Nuutea. After a safety briefing, you’ll pass reef waters, motu, and resort views, stop for a swim, and learn to open a coconut. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with pickup offered for an extra fee from some locations.

“We had a fantastic time jet skiing on Bora Bora. Our guide was so open and paced the two couples to their ability. We were concerned we may be stuck going at a slower pace but he saw that we were both experienced jet skiers and upped the pace to give us a fun experience. He shared so much about the island and life for the people who lived there. Highly recommend!”

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