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Bora Bora Island Guide

Quick Facts
- Archipelago : Society Islands
- Area : 38 square km
- Population : 7.295
- Highest point : Mt Otemanu (727 m)
- Major city : Vaitape
Island Map
Highlights
· Its legendary turquoise lagoon and motus !!
· Beautiful white sand beaches
· Nautical activities
· Nice resorts and overwater bungalows
1. Description
Bora Bora – the most famous of the Leeward Islands - is located 280 km north-west of Tahiti, just under one hour away by plane.

Superlatives are missing to describe the beauty of Bora Bora, the “Pearl of the Pacific”, with its sharp relief and turquoise waters where a multi-color aquatic fauna (sting & manta rays, sharks, tropical fishes …) can be observed by outrigger canoe, boat or diving explorations.

Your arrival at Bora Bora will definitely leave you with one of the nicest memories of your trip : the airport being located on an islet (also called "motu"), your flight will be followed by a short boat ride over the lagoon along the numerous islets - that welcome those delightful deluxe resorts with their famous overwater bungalows – before reaching the village of Vaitape for those of you lodging on the main island.

2. What to do, to see
  • Circle island tour excursion by the lagoon
  • Snorkeling at Matira Point
  • Shark-feeding
  • Nice viewpoints with 4x4 safari excursions
  • Sailing cruises
  • Submarine excursion (unique in the South Pacific !)
  • Helicopter flights (this is the right place to try this !)
3. Where to eat
 
Budget: Superior: Deluxe:

Restaurant Matira

 

 

Bloody Mary’s
Top Dive
Otemanu (in Bora Bora Lagoon Resort)
 

4. Bora Bora hotels
 
More information about the island of Bora Bora, click here
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