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Bucket List: What are the Top Tourist Attractions to Visit in Bora Bora, French Polynesia?
Bora Bora is globally known for having one of the most scenic beaches conducive to sightseeing and relaxation. This French Polynesian island group is located in the South Pacific Ocean, making it rich in aquatic life, see-through tides, lush jungle, pristine lagoon, over-water bungalows, and spectacular mountain views.
This honeymoon destination is conveniently an hour’s flight from Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia. Most people board a small plane from Tahiti towards this beautiful island of Bora Bora.
This island group’s Vaitape is its largest town offering a bountiful variety of stunning places to visit. This list compiles nothing but the best things to do in Bora Bora for the most memorable vacation yet!
Ascend Mount Pahia and Mount Ohue
Overlooking the sublime shores of Bora Bora are picturesque mountains that will satisfy your craving for a fascinating view and a fulfilling and worthy hike.
The twin peaks of Mount Pahia are nothing short of iconic, while Mount Otemanu, the highest point at Bora Bora, is no less than rewarding at sight and soul.
The hikes can be quite steep in climb and meek in trails. If you are up for this extra challenge, a mountain hike at this grand place is a must-do!
Enjoy a delightful cruise.
This heavenly island is made of crystal clear turquoise waters abundant in beautiful coral reefs and marine life.
The inviting waters make cruising a perfect choice where you can meet and greet fishes and appreciate the life underneath for a rejuvenated existence.
If you love getting to know the shimmering waters sandwiched by the radiant sun and warm sand, cruising is a top-notch thing to do!
Go on a scuba diving adventure.
Bora Bora is inhabited by vibrant sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and more wildlife. This stunning island is also home to the unique island of Tupai, a heart-shaped land that is only accessible to some divers.
Most diving spots will let you swim along with huge Napoleon fishes, triggerfishes, and humpback whales through the translucent waters. Here, you can also enjoy a manta ray dive where you can see multi-colored reefs and many manta rays that drop by the area to meet and greet tourists.
If you’re feeling a little more daring, a shark diving spot is also accessible at the beautiful Bora Bora.
Take a tour of the lagoon.
If you’re up for a French Polynesian excursion, you can have a taste of paradise through a lagoon tour. In this tour, you can explore more of the most beautiful flora and fauna of Bora Bora.
The richness in marine biodiversity is no less than amazing and educational. You can get a half-day sailing experience, lunch by the beach during your tour, get yourself in a jet ski, and simply enjoy the waters like never before!
Bike underwater
In the wonderful waters of Bora Bora, you have the opportunity to rent a 2-seater submersible scooter even without ample swimming or diving experience.
If you’re worried about security, there’s a path designated for your bike to travel through. You can also walk the waters like Sandy of Spongebob through a dry head in a glass bubble where you can breathe normally as you explore life under the sea. Sounds exciting, right?
Have a romantic lunch
Apart from its abundance of marine life, resorts, and activities, the shores and shoreline of Bora Bora are also rich in romantic dining places.
Some restaurants are owned by renowned chefs, exquisite hotels, and yacht clubs, which offer the ultimate romantic fine dining experience. You can choose between all sorts of a menu that will surely impress even the pickiest palette.
The many different options will give you the liberty to choose your resto depending on the ambiance or cuisine it serves. So if it is a candle-lit dinner you want by the beach, there are plenty of options to choose from!
Go parasailing
If you crave for an aerial view of Bora Bora, flying over the pristine waters and sparkling lagoon is not a bad idea.
Get yourself rocketed up there by the wind as you glide your way to one of the world’s most panoramic views.
To experience a more outstanding sensation, fly in tandem, under the clouds, and above the relaxing waters of this island group.
Indulge in a photo tour
In today’s time, what is a vacation without photos? Get your memories captured by professional photographers who are skilled in taking amazing pictures in the most idyllic places in Bora Bora. Some photo tours are adept at taking romantic shots for your most-awaited wedding day.
A photo tour can pick you up and tour you around with great photos of you on the boat, under the sea, swimming with fish, diving with sharks and whales, and on a dreamy vacation with your loved ones. Instagrammable, indeed!
Snorkel your way under
The marine biodiversity in the waters of Bora Bora makes it an ultimate destination for snorkeling. While traveling to Bora Bora, you will encounter a growing wildlife population unlike any other.
Being a dormant volcano, Bora Bora rose from the middle of the ocean millenniums ago, attracting many exquisite marine creatures to its underwater palaces. This island group has an incredible variety of marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales that go around its seas.
This place is an even better snorkeling destination because its luminous waters have the perfect conditions for various manta rays to flourish. These rays have gotten used to many tourists that they don’t go away when people are nearby.
Stay in an overwater bungalow.
After a long day of being underwater, relax under the sun in an overwater bungalow where you can stare at the blue skies and the never-ending horizon.
These huts were designed in French Polynesia, which makes them a valuable symbol of Bora Bora. Every resort and lodging in the area has huts of varying sizes and prices, making the experience accessible to every tourist.
Enjoy a tropical vacation by the shore as you relax on a floating bungalow.
Bora Bora Travel and Tour Packages
Searching for the best Bora Bora hotels, resorts, and affordable flights in the nearby Cities? Check out our list of affordable hotels and resorts via Agoda, Booking, or you may also see available Airbnb properties in the city.
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