Best things to do in Bora Bora

Enjoy the transparent waters of Bora Bora Lagoonarium, where the clarity of the sea yields exciting views of sharks and other marine life. Tour companies offer swimming and diving excursions to see these underwater creatures in their natural habitat. Let friendly locals and business operators guide you to the best places to spot stingrays and coral, or just recline on the bright, white sands. Beachside accommodations provide relaxing and romantic options to extend your visit and enjoy meals with sweeping sea views.

Relax at Matira Beach, where the soft, powdery sand invites sunbathers and the clear waters offer a great spot for swimmers and snorkelers. Consider taking a jet ski out into the calm bay for a different perspective, and to view the island from the sea. Set on a more secluded part of the island, the paradisal beach is still easily accessible by car and on foot. Accommodations and restaurants provide options for extending your stay.

Head up to the base of Mount Otemanu, an impressive natural monument whose volcanic rock peak marks the highest point on Bora Bora. While the brittle, jagged, 727 m (2,385 ft) summit is too inhospitable to be accessed, you can hike or take a 4x4 trip up to the base of the mountain. The latter option remains the most popular, because of the jungle's density and the difficulty of the walk. Look up at the black, rugged top of the mountain (visible across the island) as it stands in sharp contrast to the lush greens and bright blues of most of the landscape.

Book your Bora Bora snorkeling activity on PureSnorkeling.com! We specialise in whale watching and snorkeling with the manta rays in their natural habitat.

In a preserved coral garden, exclusively accessible by us, you will see a rich variety of fish like anemone fishes, moray eels, as well as beautiful coral formations.

With our luxurious boats we guide only small groups, so you are always a VIP and our guides can give you all the attention you need.

Don't like sharing? Book an exclusive private tour for you and your partner! This will be a day in paradise that exceeds your wildest and most romantic dreams!

Treat yourself to a memento or buy a handcrafted gift for someone at home at Arc En Ciel Bora-Bora, a boutique jewelry shop. The ornate pieces, made on site using locally sourced black pearls (known here as "diamonds of the sea"), include bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Let the skilled and attentive staff help you find a piece for a special occasion, or one that suits your personality and can be worn on a daily basis. The large collection of attractively displayed jewelry includes a wide variety to suit a range of tastes and budgets, all certified as authentically Tahitian.

Browse the luxury pieces at Sibani Perles, a jeweler specializing in the striking Tahitian black pearl. An extensive range of finely crafted bracelets, necklaces, and earrings provide excellent gift ideas, and the synonymity of the black pearl with French Polynesia also makes them perfect souvenirs. With over 35 years of business experience, the company's expert staff passionately detail the process by which pearls and their jewelry are made.