Tahiti And French Polynesia
Bora Bora can be expensive. These strategies aid cost management without sacrificing the experience.
Efficient planning maximizes your time in Bora Bora, allowing more enjoyment of its attractions.
Gain a cultural understanding and avoid common visitor missteps.
Bora Bora welcomes all travelers. Customizing your approach based on your group type leads to a smoother and more enjoyable trip.
Purchase beverages, including water, from supermarkets in Vaitape. Resort prices for drinks are much higher.
Planning a trip to Bora Bora becomes smoother with the right resources. This section lists digital and print materials, along with essential emergency contacts.
Explore useful apps and websites for smooth travel planning and on-the-go information.
Valuable information available offline in guidebooks and local publications.
Essential contacts and protocols for safety and well-being.
Before you depart, create a digital folder on your phone with screenshots of all your booking confirmations, passport, and insurance details.
A cost-effective and scenic way to explore the main island's loop road.
Available for transfers, but can be expensive; confirm fares beforehand.
Essential for motu resorts; public ferry available from airport to Vaitape.
Always stay informed of local advisories and your country's travel warnings.
Lush mountains, hiking, ATV tours, canyoning.
Rangiroa or Fakarava for world-class drift diving.
Sacred Island (Taputapuatea Marae) and Vanilla Island.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Taputapuatea Marae.
Tours in Taha'an offer insight into vanilla cultivation.
Experience incredible marine life and unique atoll environments.
Seek documentaries on Polynesian culture and marine life for visual context.
Listen to traditional Polynesian music featuring ukulele and pahu drums.
Explore language learning apps for basic French or Tahitian phrases.
French Polynesia island passes with Air Tahiti allow multiple island visits at a lower overall flight cost.
