The Island
With its two dominating mountain peaks and brilliant turquoise lagoon, Bora Bora offers the most dramatic beauty of any island in French Polynesia. The main island of Bora Bora is surrounded by several motus (islets) on which many of the best resorts can be found. These resorts offer a stunning view of the mainland, with the black volcanic rock of Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia jutting out from the center of the emerald-green island.
Hibiscus line the hills and valleys, and the underwater world is a kaleidoscope of fish flowing through prismatic turquoise water with sun rays dancing on magnificently sculpted coral.
Among the most unforgettable experiences of a Bora Bora visit is the launch transfer from the airport. The airport, which is located on a palm fringed motu, is a short 20 minute boat ride from the main village of Vaitape. The ride across the calm translucent waters of the lagoon is like entering a fairyland. You will be shocked by the endless shades of turquoise as you navigate Bora Bora’s pristine waters.
Geography
While most people have heard of Bora Bora, not many people know that it is part of French Polynesia. It is one of the leeward islands and is located about 150 miles northwest of Tahiti (at latitude 16o 30’ south and longitude 151o 45’ west). Just 18 miles around, this is the ideal South Pacific island.
Bora Bora was formed around seven million years ago. Of volcanic origin, the island is composed of a mainland, which is about six miles long by 2 ½ miles wide, and contains a central mountain chain dominated by the summits of Mount Otemanu (2,384 ft.) and the double peaked Mount Pahia (2,030 ft.) Separated from the principle island by a deep lagoon, is the small island of Toopua and the islet of Toopua Iti. The three islands are the eroded remnants of the slopes of a crater, enclosing the central part of an ancient volcano.
The coast of the main island is deeply jagged and bordered by a fringing reef that disappears in the south to give way to the magnificent white sand beaches of Taahana and Matira.
Explore the Island
Vacation Packages
- 5 Night Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora Tahiti Travel Planners 2021-11-15T12:12:34+00:00
- Bora Bora Exotic Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2020-05-26T09:06:59+00:00
- Conrad Bora Bora Nui Long Stay Special Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T05:15:42+00:00
- Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Special Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-05-28T09:54:03+00:00
- Bora Bora 5 Night Honeymoon Fantasy Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:41:19+00:00
- Bora Bora 5 Night Honeymoon Escape Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:15:47+00:00
- Windstar Tahiti Cruise – 7 Nights Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T10:01:45+00:007 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $3999 pp
- Bora Bora & Rangiroa Diving Paradise Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:37:35+00:00
- Bora Bora Family Vacation Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T05:01:17+00:00
- St Regis Bora Bora Couples Retreat Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-15T19:26:24+00:00
- Bora Bora 7 Night Honeymoon Fantasy Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:44:39+00:00
- Tahiti Elegance Moorea and Bora Bora Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-15T10:07:31+00:00
- Bora Bora and Taha’a Perfect Luxury Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:47:30+00:00
- Paul Gauguin 7-night Cruise Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-01-01T08:51:53+00:007 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $4295 pp
- Moorea and Bora Bora Honeymoon Splendor Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T21:14:17+00:00
- Tahiti Honeymoon in Paradise Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-15T15:53:16+00:00
- Bora Bora Honeymoon Escape Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T21:34:49+00:00
- Bora Bora Vacation Fantasy Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-06-12T23:22:51+00:00
- Bora Bora Tikehau Intimate Escape – Meals Included Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T21:48:48+00:00This Bora Bora and Tikehau package combines luxury and authentic Polynesia charm! Your adventure begins on the beautiful island of Bora Bora with four nights of overwater bliss at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa. The sojourn continues with three nights at the charming and tucked-away Tikehau Ninamu Resort.Gallery
- Moorea and Bora Bora Ultimate Vacation Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-10-29T11:36:25+00:00
- Bora Bora and The Brando Resort Ultimate Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:50:49+00:00Begin your luxury honeymoon with five nights at the legendary St Regis Bora Bora Resort, admiring the blue lagoons from your overwater bungalow. Then, be whisked away to a private island where you’ll spend two nights at the exclusive Brando Resort in a secluded villa with your own private beach and pool. Gallery
- Tikehau Tropical Getaway Vacation Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-24T22:55:02+00:00
- 5 Night Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora Tahiti Travel Planners 2021-11-15T12:12:34+00:00
- Bora Bora Exotic Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2020-05-26T09:06:59+00:00
- Conrad Bora Bora Nui Long Stay Special Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T05:15:42+00:00
- Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Special Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-05-28T09:54:03+00:00
- Bora Bora 5 Night Honeymoon Fantasy Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:41:19+00:00
- Bora Bora 5 Night Honeymoon Escape Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:15:47+00:00
- Windstar Tahiti Cruise – 7 Nights Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T10:01:45+00:007 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $3999 pp
- Bora Bora & Rangiroa Diving Paradise Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:37:35+00:00
- Bora Bora Family Vacation Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T05:01:17+00:00
- St Regis Bora Bora Couples Retreat Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-15T19:26:24+00:00
- Bora Bora 7 Night Honeymoon Fantasy Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:44:39+00:00
- Tahiti Elegance Moorea and Bora Bora Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-15T10:07:31+00:00
- Bora Bora and Taha’a Perfect Luxury Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:47:30+00:00
- Paul Gauguin 7-night Cruise Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-01-01T08:51:53+00:007 nights on Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea & TahaaFrom $4295 pp
- Moorea and Bora Bora Honeymoon Splendor Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T21:14:17+00:00
- Tahiti Honeymoon in Paradise Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-15T15:53:16+00:00
- Bora Bora Honeymoon Escape Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T21:34:49+00:00
- Bora Bora Vacation Fantasy Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-06-12T23:22:51+00:00
- Bora Bora Tikehau Intimate Escape – Meals Included Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-17T21:48:48+00:00This Bora Bora and Tikehau package combines luxury and authentic Polynesia charm! Your adventure begins on the beautiful island of Bora Bora with four nights of overwater bliss at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa. The sojourn continues with three nights at the charming and tucked-away Tikehau Ninamu Resort.Gallery
- Moorea and Bora Bora Ultimate Vacation Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-10-29T11:36:25+00:00
- Bora Bora and The Brando Resort Ultimate Honeymoon Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-12-05T04:50:49+00:00Begin your luxury honeymoon with five nights at the legendary St Regis Bora Bora Resort, admiring the blue lagoons from your overwater bungalow. Then, be whisked away to a private island where you’ll spend two nights at the exclusive Brando Resort in a secluded villa with your own private beach and pool. Gallery
- Tikehau Tropical Getaway Vacation Tahiti Travel Planners 2018-05-24T22:55:02+00:00
Resorts
- Conrad Bora Bora Nui Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-19T11:22:31+00:00The Conrad Bora Bora Nui, Bora Bora’s newest five star property, is situated on a private islet southwest of the main island. This magnificent location offers long stretches of crystal white sand beaches, excellent snorkeling, a private cove of turquoise waters, and extraordinary sunset views.Gallery
- St Regis Bora Bora Resort Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-19T10:30:12+00:00
- InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-09T14:54:18+00:00
- InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-09T14:43:01+00:00
- Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-19T11:08:22+00:00
- Conrad Bora Bora Nui Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-19T11:22:31+00:00The Conrad Bora Bora Nui, Bora Bora’s newest five star property, is situated on a private islet southwest of the main island. This magnificent location offers long stretches of crystal white sand beaches, excellent snorkeling, a private cove of turquoise waters, and extraordinary sunset views.Gallery
- St Regis Bora Bora Resort Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-19T10:30:12+00:00
- InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-09T14:54:18+00:00
- InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-09T14:43:01+00:00
- Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora Tahiti Travel Planners 2019-11-19T11:08:22+00:00