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The 15 Best Bora Bora Tours & Lagoon Trips

101 tours  ·  from $72 a head

Almost everything worth doing on Bora Bora happens offshore, so the decision is which boat and for how long. These 15 sort the full-day laps, the half-day drifts and the one climb worth making on land, each priced and clear about what lunch involves.

Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - What the six-hour schedule feels like
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

1.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Tau, Bobby, Rolly, and Manu lead you to coral gardens, stingrays, and blacktip sharks before a local buffet lunch on a motu. Snorkeling gear, towels, soft drinks, and hotel pickup are included.

“Amazing day long tour. We got to interact with stingrays and swim with the black tipped sharks. The snorkeling was beautiful and what a nice lunch.”

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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour - The manta ray station comes first
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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

2.Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 968 reviews · from $143

Spend about three and a half hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a maximum of eight participants. Reef Discovery guides such as Umi, Niko, Noé, Fabien, and Kevin lead beginners and confident swimmers to manta ray stations, coral gardens, eagle ray areas, and shallow waters with reef sharks and stingrays. Pickup, towels, equipment, and refreshments are included.

“Very professional. The guide was extremely nice and respectful of the fauna and flora. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see manta rays but that happens. We saw other rays and sharks”

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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora - A small boat changes the whole experience
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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

3.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $130

Spend 3.5 hours with H2O Bora Bora visiting three or four snorkeling sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Guides such as Matt, Vincent, Wilson, and Rudolph lead small groups of up to seven to manta and eagle ray areas, a lively coral garden, and other lagoon spots. Boat pickup is offered, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

“Fantastic Trip! Guide was great! He put us right on top of the eagle rays and manta rays. He was very friendly and knowledgeable ! Boat was clean and very comfortable.”

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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Manta rays, eagle rays, and the open lagoon
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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

4.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local crew such as Manu, Ari, or Moana. Swim with stingrays and black-tip reef sharks, search for manta and eagle rays, snorkel above coral gardens, then eat a barbecue lunch on a private motu with coconut demonstrations, music, and wide island views. Hotel and port pickup are included.

“The tour stopped at the same snorkelling spots as several others and so it was rather crowded in the water and we also felt rather rushed, given that as soon as we reached the motu for lunch we had far too much time there with no snorkelling or anything else afterwards. There was a parao-making demo and coconut opening but we'd rather have spent more time in the water. The vibe wasn't really there on the boat compared with other tours we'd done on other islands. There was a lot of confusion with people being added to and removed from the group and the guide seemed somewhat nervous. There was…”

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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - What the Guides Add to the Lagoon Experience
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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

5.Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $118

Spend about two and a half hours with Moana Adventure Tours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon. Guides such as Manu, Tema, Tane, and Captain T help you find blacktip sharks, stingrays, manta rays, and reef fish before leading you through a colorful coral garden. The group is limited to 12, with equipment, water, and select hotel pickup included.

“It was a great experience to be close to the sharks and stingrays. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours - Mount Popoti: the hard work earns the view
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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

6.Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews

Spend about three hours riding an ATV around Bora Bora, along paved roads and rough mountain tracks. Your guide leads you to Mount Popoti and Faanui Valley, sharing Polynesian culture and history along the way. Guides such as Santi, Toma, and Tama are praised for patient instruction, humor, and strong local knowledge. Pickup is offered, with extra boat charges for motu resorts.

“I loved this excursion! H was our instrcutor and he taught my husband how to drive the ATV and made sure he felt comfortable. Although it was raining, we were provided with ponchos and proceeded with caution. The view from the mountain top is amazing.”

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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu - ST - Starting from your hotel dock
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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

7.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151

Join a six-hour lagoon safari with local guides such as Manu, Coco, Arii, or Yan. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, manta rays when seen, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch, coconut demonstrations, and free time on a motu. Hotel boat pickup, equipment, drinks, towels, and return transport are included.

“The most wonderful tour I've ever experienced. We were picked up directly from our hotel beach by boat. The group was small, and all our wishes were taken into account.I went on this tour alone with my two children, and I’m still amazed by how well our tour guide, Malaki, took care of us. He even held my baby so I could get into the water, something I truly appreciated (Thank you so so much). He was absolutely wonderful, explained so much, and was always in a great mood. While we were snorkeling, he even brought out his ukulele and started singing! We saw sharks, rays, dolphins, mantas, and so…”

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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour - East Matira gives you the classic first view
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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

8.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · from $91Best value

Circle Bora Bora in a shaded, open-sided 4WD with a local guide such as Alex, Mana, or Moana. Stop at lagoon viewpoints, WWII cannon sites, a Faanui Valley plantation, and craft workshops showing tie-dyed sarongs and coconut oil making. Choose morning, afternoon, or sunset, with sparkling wine included on sunset departures.

“Had a great Island tour. Our guide was Iaorana, and he was very helpful and showed us some very interesting places, and fantastic views. Unfortunately the weather wasn't too good but we made the best of it. Really enjoyed the experience.”

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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours - Faanui Valley and Bora Bora’s Interior
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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

9.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $107

Spend about 3.5 hours crossing Bora Bora by 4x4 with a local guide such as Tuarii, Adolph, Santi, or Moana. Expect steep, bumpy tracks, Mount Popoti views, Faanui Valley, local art, fruit, cultural stops, and World War II history. Hotel pickup is available, and groups are limited to eight.

“Tour picked us up on mainland about hotel rock and took us on a tour of the island. We did some pretty serious off-roading to get to some pretty breath taking views. Only disappointing thing is that you no longer get to see the WWII guns up close you can only view them from the street from far away.”

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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk) - The safety briefing makes the difference
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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

10.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158

Meet at Ferry and Boat Point or arrange pickup, then ride by boat to a coral garden in Bora Bora’s lagoon. After a safety briefing, you’ll walk about 10 feet underwater for 30 minutes in a clear helmet with a guide. Fish, rays, photos, and all equipment are included. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is needed.

“Great experience with the team. Had nice photographs underwater. They even gave us info on local festivals and things to check out.”

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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise - The jet ski ride around Bora Bora’s lagoon
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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

11.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $323

Spend about six and a half hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon, combining a guided jet ski ride with shark, stingray, fish, and coral-garden snorkeling. Guides such as Tema, Marama, Tarepa, and Ali have been praised for making guests feel safe and engaged. Lunch, gear, water, hotel transfers, and a small group of up to eight are included.

“Amazing guide, top of the line jet skis, felt like we fully got our money's worth. We enjoyed the rides, the tours, and the friendly staff”

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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu - The three-hour ATV circuit and its four viewpoints
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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

12.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews

Spend about six hours circling Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski with guides such as Manu, Tahi, H, Caleb, or Tama. Ride three off-road trails, visit WWII cannons and scenic viewpoints, cross the lagoon, stop at a motu, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, raw fish, fruit, and a coco show. Pickup is offered, and one booking covers one ATV and one jet ski for two people.

“The scenic views during the ATV ride were amazing. You get to view the entire island both by ATV and Jet Ski! Definitely a must do during your vacation!”

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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour - Pickup from your hotel or the Vaitape pier
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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

13.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $176

Spend about two hours circling Bora Bora by single or double Jet Ski with Moana Adventure Tours. Guides such as Ali, Maui, Manax, and TAAi lead the way past water bungalows and Mt. Otemanu, with stops for swimming, photos, and a coconut-husking lesson on a motu.

“Amazing day on the waters, best way to see all around the island. The views were perfect. Every shad of crystal blue right before your eyes. 2hrs of pure heaven. Staff was fantastic.”

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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV - Anau Rock and the view toward Mount Otemanu
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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

14.Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews

Spend about three hours riding a quad around Bora Bora, from Vaitape and the Amanahune plateau to Anau Rock and mountain trails. Guides such as Tahi, H, Mana, Caleb, and Thomas lead the way, explain island history, and help beginners handle the machines. Expect road riding, rough climbs, mud, lagoon views, refreshments, and a local snack stop.

“The best way to see many views of Bora Bora. You drive around the entire island and take a few off road paths to great views that you just can't get from the water or from the road.”

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Maitai Tours Self-Drive Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour - The white-sand stop and coconut lesson
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Maitai Tours Self-Drive Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

15.Maitai Tours Self-Drive Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $176

Ride a personal watercraft across Bora Bora’s famous lagoon with a licensed guide, stopping on a white-sand motu to swim, open coconuts, and enjoy island views. Guides such as Huni, Rudy, Nuutea, and Mana help first-timers get comfortable, while confident riders can pick up the pace. Pickup is offered, with a surcharge from select locations.

“Had the most amazing time on this tour! If you want a couple of fun hours seeing the island from the clearest oceans than this is it! We had Huni as our tour guide and he was great, we were first timers, he made us feel comfortable and so full of knowledge! Would definitely do it again, thankyou team for an awesome time!”

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