South Pacific · French Polynesia
Bora Bora
The lagoon at the end of the world
Climate
Tropical trade winds
Temperature
24–30°C
Currency
XPF (CFP franc)
Language
French · Tahitian · English
Visa
Visa-free (90 days, most passports)
Safety score
9.3 / 10
Best season
May – October
Getting there
8h from LA via Papeete
An extinct volcano wrapped in a lagoon of impossible turquoise, Bora Bora is the South Pacific's crown jewel. Overwater bungalows gaze at Mount Otemanu while blacktip reef sharks patrol coral gardens below your deck.
Where we'd put you up
Four Seasons Bora Bora
Lagoon sanctuary
$3,200
per night
St. Regis Bora Bora
Butler overwater estates
$2,800
per night
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Hillside-to-lagoon
$1,900
per night
Signature experiences
- 01
Private motu picnic set on your own sandbar
- 02
Snorkel with manta rays and lagoon sharks with a marine guide
- 03
Sunset outrigger cruise with Polynesian musicians
- 04
Helicopter circle of Mount Otemanu and Tupai heart island
Insider tips
- Book the Papeete–Bora Bora leg early — small planes fill fast.
- Overwater sunrise sides face Otemanu; specify when booking.
- Bring reef shoes: coral shallows surround every motu.
Bora Bora is waiting.
We already know the way.
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