7-day Itinerary Bora Bora

Day 1 — Arrival + Matira sunset (main island)

• Arrive, settle in, and do a gentle first swim/walk at Matira Beach (iconic white sand + calm lagoon feel).​

• Sunset: keep it simple—Matira sunset or a short “golden hour” drive stop for lagoon views.​

Day 2 — Guided lagoon tour (reef + coral gardens)

• Book a guided lagoon tour to visit coral gardens and key snorkeling areas; Tahiti Tourisme emphasizes lagoon tours as a top priority activity.​

• Ask for a route that includes ray/shark spotting where appropriate and safe (common on Bora Bora lagoon circuits).​

Day 3 — Island culture + WWII history (main island)

• Do a 4x4/cultural island tour focusing on viewpoints, WWII cannons, and a marae (ancient temple) stop—this style of tour is a well-known Bora Bora offering.​

• Afternoon: souvenir and pearl browsing around Vaitape before you move to a motu.​

Day 4 — Move to motu + lagoon reset day

• Transfer to your motu resort and plan a low-structure day: lagoon floating, snorkel right off the bungalow (if available), and spa time.​

• Evening: book a canoe breakfast or a Polynesian BBQ-style resort night if offered (classic resort experiences promoted for Bora Bora).​

Day 5 — Snorkeling safari (rays/sharks/mantas) or scuba

• Choose a “snorkeling safari” style outing; Tahiti Tourisme specifically calls out snorkeling with blacktip reef sharks, rays, turtles, coral gardens, and recommends scuba for deeper marine life encounters.​

• Build in rest after: Bora Bora sun + saltwater days are more fun with downtime.

Day 6 — Motu picnic + sunset cruise

• Daytime: do a picnic on a motu (often paired with a traditional Polynesian BBQ lunch), which Tahiti Tourisme lists as a signature Bora Bora day.​

• Evening: sunset cruise (sail, canoe, or paddle)—another Tahiti Tourisme “bonus” must-do.​

Day 7 — Mountains OR shopping + farewell dinner

• Option A (active): a guided hike outing connected to Mount Otemanu (note: conditions and access can be challenging; go guided).​

• Option B (easy): final lagoon swim + last shopping run for pearls, pareos, and locally made items.​

Top 10 activities (Bora Bora)

• Guided lagoon tour (private or shared).​

• Snorkeling safari with rays and sharks.​

• Scuba diving (for expanded marine life viewing).​

• Jet ski or fast lagoon exploration by boat.​

• Picnic on a motu (often with Polynesian BBQ).​

• Sunset cruise (sail/canoe/paddle).​

• Fishing with local guides (lagoon or offshore).​

• Canoe breakfast (classic resort experience).​

• Luxury spa day.​

• Cultural shows: traditional dance/music/fire dancing at resorts.​

Top 10 attractions (Bora Bora)

• Matira Beach.​

• Bora Bora lagoon (the “main attraction” for most visitors).​

• Mount Otemanu (viewpoints and guided hikes).​

• Coral gardens (snorkeling zones on many lagoon routes).​

• Private motu islets around the reef (picnic/lunch setting).​

• Vaitape (main town for browsing and local services).​

• WWII cannons (often visited on island tours).​

• Marae/ancient temple stops (commonly included on cultural circuits).​

• Lagoon wildlife areas (blacktip reef sharks, rays, turtles; location depends on conditions).​

• Resort cultural nights (dance/music/fire shows).​

Top 10 shopping (Bora Bora)

There are popular souvenirs available on Bora Bora: pareos, pearls/jewelry, hats/baskets, and monoi—these are the core Bora Bora buys as well.​ One officially listed boutique example on Bora Bora is Mahana Bora Bora, described by Tahiti Tourisme as a concept store for Pacific designers.​

Official links (starter set)

Tahiti Tourisme: Bora Bora destination page. 

• https://www.tahititourisme.com/islands/bora-bora/

Tahiti Tourisme: “What to do in Bora Bora.” 

• https://www.tahititourisme.com/islands/bora-bora/what-to-do-in-bora-bora/

Tahiti Tourisme: Shopping (Islands of Tahiti). 

• https://www.tahititourisme.com/activities/shopping/

Bora Bora (commune) “BORA BORA OFFICIAL” portal. 

• https://www.borabora.pf/index.php/en/bora-bora-official