1. Take a Lagoon Tour
Make sure your camera is fully charged and has a large memory card because you will be snapping postcard-perfect pictures for much of the day. Take your own snorkeling gear along.
2. Step Foot on Motu
Bora Bora lagoon is surrounded by a string of small islands. These motus are dreamy parcels of white sand paradise, with views to Mt Otemanu. They are all privately owned so to experience private-island paradise you will need to take a Bora Bora excursion that stops on one.
3. Snorkel in The Coral Gardens
Bora Bora lagoon’s warm, clear water and beautiful coral gardens make it a snorkeler’s paradise. Visit one or two of the well known gardens for some Bora Bora snorkeling.
4. Meet the Sharks
When the weather conditions are right the small boats can go outside the reef. There you can plunge into the royal blue Pacific Ocean and float above hundreds of black tip, reef sharks gracefully swimming below.
5. Swim at the Matira Beach
The combination of a 2 mile long stretch of white sand and calm turquoise water announces one of the best beaches in the world. Recently CNN GO awarded Matira Beach number 1 place out of the 50 best beaches in the world.
6. Taste Poisson Cru
This traditional Tahitian recipe is marinated, raw fish, seasoned with fresh coconut milk and lime.
7. Watch the Sun Set from the Bora Bora Yacht Club
As you enjoy the magic of watching the sun set over the ocean, you will discover why this is one of the best things to do in Bora Bora. The Yacht Club is a historical landmark as it is here that ships and yachts originally visited Bora Bora from the outside world.
8. Take a Jet Ski ride
A Jet ski ride around the lagoon for a fast paced way to experience the wonders of Bora Bora.
9. Hike the inner island
Not many people leave their resort’s sun lounges for physical exercise but this hike is well worth the effort if you enjoy a bit of adventure. The valley of the kings trail takes you through the ancient paths of Polynesian kings.
10. Visit a spa
Bora Bora spas are set in leafy surrounds and utilize tropical fragrances and traditional healing oils. You can be mesmerized by tropical fish swimming below, while have a sensuous treatment; or relax in a hot tub with views to Mt Otemanu.