With its towering green peaks and clear turquoise water, Bora Bora is a picture-perfect vacation destination. The list of things to do in Bora Bora reflects the natural beauty of the island. Visitors swim and snorkel in the calm lagoon and hike through the deep rainforest. Locals paddle outrigger canoes to the best fishing spots. You’ll also get a sense of the long history of the South Pacific here, as well as taste its bounty at the markets full of fresh starfruit and mangoes.
Bora Bora is a year-round destination, though it’s at its most popular—and pleasant—during the dry season, which runs from May until October. This is technically winter in the South Pacific, and while Bora Bora enjoys warm weather year-round, the temperatures are a little cooler then. If you want fewer crowds and potentially lower room rates, consider visiting at the end of the rainy season.
Bora Bora is small and easy to get around. If you want to see it like a local, you can hop on the local bus, known as le truck or rent a motor scooter. Bicycles are also widely available, as are taxis. For the most comfort and flexibility, consider renting a self-drive car to get around the island.
Sit down to a breakfast of fresh bread and viennoiserie (think croissants and pains au chocolat), at Vaitape’s lagoon-facing Saint James restaurant. Le Continental package will get you bread, butter, jam, pastries, juice and tea or coffee, or you can order treats such as French toast and eggs Benedict a la carte. If you’re in the mood for something to go, the on-site bakery sells all sorts of breakfast items along with French-style pastries and macarons.
