EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

This wonderful combination tour allows you to explore Bora Bora’s magical lagoon on board a covered boat, snorkel and relax on a pristine beach. You’ll have excellent photo opportunities of the hidden, eastern side of Bora Bora, so be sure to bring your camera.

Cruise from Vaitape Bay, past beautiful Raititi Point and the enchanting islets of Motu Toopua and Motu Tapu. During your cruise, you'll be treated to some wonderful views on the crystal clear lagoon as well as the island highest peak, Mount Otemanu. Upon reaching the motu (coral islet), you'll enjoy a typical island beach break and refreshments. Relax, sunbathe, or dip your toes in the shallow waters.

Since snorkeling from the motu is limited due to shallow waters, a snorkel stop is done at another location during the tour.

The exquisite beauty and undersea dwellers of Bora Bora's lagoon are for you to discover during this shark and stingray snorkeling safari aboard a covered lagoon cruiser.

Your boat heads toward the ancient crater rim of Motu Tapu, dropping anchor on a shallow sandbank. You'll have the opportunity to discover first-hand the elegant, yet harmless stingrays. Watch in amazement as your guide hand feeds the stingrays while they glide effortlessly around you. If you are willing, your guide will even help you get close enough to touch them. There is also a good chance you’ll see some harmless black tip sharks in the lagoon as well, so keep an eye out for them.

You will also stop to explore the pristine coral gardens by the barrier reef. After a safety briefing and snorkeling instructions, you’ll enter the water and enjoy the colorful marine life that abounds.

OVERVIEW

Zip through Bora Bora’s spectacular wraparound lagoon on a jet ski, stopping every so often to swim, be further amazed by the scenery, and visit a private islet. This is no ride on a track – it’s a wonderfully liberating opportunity to carve your own path through the water, following your guide but captain of your own ship, or – in this case – wave runner. The wind-in-your-hair adventure starts at the activity center where you’ll have a safety briefing and orientation on how to operate your zippy watercraft – then it’s off into the very magnificent blue yonder, with your guide charting the course. In time, you’ll reach an idyllic strip of sand surrounded by some of the world’s most stunningly beautiful water; it seems to glow with an iridescence all its own. Making the setting all the more dramatic are Bora Bora’s iconic twin peaks – Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu – looming as the backdrop. But enough of tranquility – it’s time to jump back on your craft for more thrills as you tear off into the lagoon once more, this time headed for a secluded “motu” islet for some refreshments, a stroll, and a lesson in coconut lore and use.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Hop aboard a jet ski for a thrillingly scenic zoom around Bora Bora’s reef-ringed lagoon.
• With your guide leading the way, pilot your own watercraft through this electric-blue paradise.
• Pull in to a private islet for some refreshments and a relaxed shoreside stroll or swim out to the reef.
• Visit a remote sandbar where the views back to Bora Bora’s twin volcanic peaks are mind-boggling.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Glide underwater on a motorized aqua bike that allows you to effortlessly observe the colorful marine life in Bora Bora’s crystal-clear lagoon. A short cruise across the water will bring you to a scooter platform, where the adventure will begin. After an orientation to help you maximize the experience, you will hop on a two-person aqua bike and ease into the water. It will be a progressive immersion and an experienced diver will be nearby, so you will feel completely comfortable as you submerge to a depth of about 10 feet. The aqua bike features an enclosed upper compartment that will keep your head dry so you can breathe normally without air hoses of any sort. That way, you can concentrate on the abundant wonders underwater. You can expect to see neon-colored parrot fish, brilliant blue tangs, elongated trumpet fish and goat fish, which are named for their goat-like “beards.”

HIGHLIGHTS
• Glide through a lagoon about 10 feet underwater on an aqua bike built for two.
• Breathe normally without air hoses so you can fully concentrate on the spectacular sights.
• Observe seemingly endless schools of brightly colored tropical fish.
• Take in the natural beauty as you cruise to and from the lagoon’s aqua bike platform.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Cruise the Kailea Princess catamaran around Bora Bora’s breathtaking lagoon, a sea of blues and greens dotted with beach-rimmed islets known as “motus.” As you sail along, you can’t help but be struck by the uninterrupted panoramic views. Many people consider Bora Bora to be the most beautiful island in French Polynesia, and it has been the backdrop for countless movies, including “Mutiny on the Bounty” with Marlon Brando. The main island is especially photogenic, as it is volcanic in origin, alluringly mountainous and lushly landscaped. The surroundings look even more spectacular at sunset, a time of day when the sky reflects an ever-changing palette of colors and the water sparkles like a field of diamonds. Since being discovered in 1722, Bora Bora has continued to gain fame for its boundless beauty and impossibly clear water, the ideal setting for this memorable sunset cruise.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise through Bora Bora’s gorgeous lagoon on a sleek catamaran.
• Take in the phenomenal natural beauty, which is even more stunning at sunset.
• Enjoy a cocktail and light snack while cruising back to the pier.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend time on a private beach-rimmed island known as a Motu, doing whatever interests you the most. Bora Bora is one of the world’s most photogenic destinations, and it is especially spectacular from sea, as you can take in the entire island at once. You will disembark at a Motu, a privately owned which will make your experience more special. During the hours spent here, you will be free to do as you please. You might stretch out on the beach and bask in the sun, take a leisurely walk along the shoreline or do nothing more ambitious than read in the shade of a coconut palm. The water around a Motu couldn’t be more inviting or refreshing, so swimming is an excellent way to enjoy the island experience. You can count on the clarity of the water to be remarkable.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend hours relaxing on a privately owned island known as motu.
• Relax however you see fit at the uncrowded beach.
• Swim in the sea, which is revered for the clarity of the water.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Fly over gorgeous Bora Bora in a helicopter that will provide a literal bird’s-eye view of the lush volcanically formed landscape that James Michener, author of Tales of the South Pacific, described as “the most beautiful island in the world.” The exact route of the flight will depend on the wind and weather conditions, but regardless of where you fly the sights will be absolutely spectacular in every direction. During the 20 minutes or so that you spend in the air, you will gaze out over turquoise lagoons, secluded beaches, dense forests and dramatically soaring peaks such as Mount Otemanu, one of two extinct volcanoes at the heart of Bora Bora. It rises more than 2,400 feet above sea level. Bora Bora means “first born” in the Tahitian language, a reference to the Tahitian story of the creation of the world. Few islands are quite so inspiring, romantic and steeped in legend as Bora Bora.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View Bora Bora from the air while flying over its most gorgeous areas in a helicopter.
• Behold the island’s turquoise lagoons, secluded beaches and dramatically soaring peaks.
• See firsthand why Bora Bora is considered one of world’s most beautiful islands.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

An amazing day on Bora Bora’s lagoon awaits you as you experience its pristine waters and coral garden, followed by a traditional Polynesian lunch on a private motu.

It’s a short cruise to the Coral Garden where you will have the opportunity to snorkel and to discover the lagoon’s ecosystem and its many fish. You’ll be treated to a stingray encounter as your guide introduces you to these gentle rays that will surround you in the shallow waters. Then it’s on to your next stop at the reef where you might spot black-tip and lemon sharks among the sea life.

Your adventure continues as you glide over the incredible colors of the lagoon to reach your private island where your Polynesian lunch awaits you. Afterwards, the rest of the afternoon will be yours to enjoy as you please. Perhaps swim in the shallow waters near the shore, do some beachcombing, or enjoy the cultural demonstrations set up for you, such as a coco show, dance and pareo show.

OVERVIEW

Explore Bora Bora in a 4x4 vehicle and by boat, stopping along the way at scenic overlooks, a sarong factory and a local restaurant for lunch. The adventure will begin by driving up a winding road that overlooks Faanui Bay, one of the island’s most spectacular settings. Besides enjoying the sweeping views of the bay, you will see several artillery cannons that were installed on Bora Bora during World War II. You will then visit a factory that makes pareos, the colorful sarongs that are so popular on Bora Bora. You will notice that the patterns often reflect the island’s bright tropical vegetation. The sights and mode of transportation will then change dramatically as you board a boat and cruise Bora Bora’s gorgeous lagoon. After anchoring near a sandbank, chances are, you will see stingrays gracing swimming by. For a closer look at the underwater wonders, you may snorkel.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive up a winding road in a 4x4 vehicle and take in the dramatic views of Faanui Bay.
• Tour a factory where Bora Bora’s colorful and iconic sarongs are made.
• Cruise the gorgeous lagoon surrounding Bora Bora and snorkel if you please.
• Enjoy a tropical lunch at a local restaurant.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Watch the setting sun dip below the horizon from the comfort of a motor boat while cruising Bora Bora’s spectacularly beautiful lagoon.

After departing from the pier in a small and intimate motor boat, you will cruise into Bora Bora’s beautiful lagoon, a turquoise body of water that couldn’t be more picturesque. The dark peak that you will see rising from the island’s center is Mount Otemanu, the remnant of an extinct volcano. As the sun continues its descent, the peak will cast shadows that will change its appearance dramatically, making it all the more photogenic.

As you slowly cruise about the lagoon, you can’t help but be mesmerized by the setting. When famed 18th-century explorer Captain James Cook first saw Bora Bora, he coined it the “Pearl of the Pacific.” James Michener, the author of “Tales of the South Pacific,” described Bora Bora as “the most beautiful island in the world.” It remains stunning today.

It is the natural beauty of Bora Bora that attracts so many visitors, and cruising the lagoon at sunset offers one of the most picture-perfect views of the island. Relax and enjoy a cocktail, and this unforgettable moment.

Bora Bora's remarkable undersea beauty unfolds in front of your eyes without getting wet, during this glass-bottomed boat adventure on Bora Bora's famous lagoon.

In the depths of the electric blue waters of Pofai Bay lies the center of an ancient sunken volcano. Giant coral formations reach upward toward the light—gardens that are home to over 300 species of fish. As you journey out across this fabulous lagoon, your guide will inform you about the teeming marine life beneath your feet, as well as the visually-stunning ecosystem that exists above the waterline. These interesting facts will make each discovery all the more interesting and enhance your appreciation of Bora Bora's natural beauty.

Along the way, you will look through large glass windows that open onto a colorful world of parrotfish, butterfly fish and an abundance of other inhabitants that thrive beneath this tropical paradise. A roof will provide you with protection from the sun and eliminate glare, enabling you to take home great photos of your visit.

Watch as a diver descends and feeds these glorious creatures. In the shallows near the reef, small brilliantly colored fish dart through the water and anemones dance to the rhythm of the currents.

Enjoy an absolutely spectacular, pyrotechnic sunset from the deck of a catamaran while cruising Bora Bora’s crystal-clear lagoon. The crew practices Polynesian etiquette, so take off your shoes before boarding the catamaran and be ready for a pareo tying and a dance lesson!

After departing from the pier in a catamaran, you will ease into Bora Bora’s beautiful lagoon, a turquoise body of water that couldn’t be more picturesque. From this seaside perspective, you will enjoy a front-row seat of Mount Otemanu, one of two extinct volcanoes at the heart of Bora Bora. It rises more than 2,400 feet above the sea level, and may well be one of the world’s most photogenic peaks, so don’t forget your camera.

Feel free to spend your time onboard doing whatever you please at your own pace. You might sit out on deck while enjoying a cool drink, strike up a conversation with the other guests, join the Polynesian dance lesson or ask the crew about the history of Bora Bora.

The island’s name means “first born” in the Tahitian language, as it was the first of the Leeward Islands according to legend. French is the official language; the result of France annexing Bora Bora in the late 19th century. Despite being just over 11 square miles in size, the island played an important role in World War II once the Allies built an airstrip.

Still, it is the natural beauty of Bora Bora that attracts so many visitors, and cruising the lagoon at sunset offers one of the most picture-perfect views of the island.