Day 1 — Arrival & beach time
Boat transfer, settle into a family beach villa, easy swim in the shallow lagoon.
Day 2 — Glass-bottom boat & rays
A gentle glass-bottom boat tour and a shallow ray encounter the kids can stand in.
Day 3 — Snorkel & kayak
Family snorkelling at a calm coral spot and complimentary kayaks in the afternoon.
Day 4 — Motu picnic & departure
A motu picnic morning before your transfer back to the airport.
Estimated cost
Typical October 2026 prices for 4 travelers over 3 nights, excluding flights.
- Family villa (from ~$1,200/night)
- $3,600
- Meals (half board, ~$140/person/day)
- $1,680
- Airport transfers (resort boat, ~$120/person)
- $480
- Sample activities (2 group tours for 4)
- $1,000
Where to stay
Resorts that fit this itinerary.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Dramatic hillside villas with private infinity pools overlooking the lagoon, plus classic overwater bungalows.
$$$$ (overwater from ~$2,500/night)
Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts
An intimate, design-forward resort on a quiet motu with excellent snorkeling and value.
$$$ (from ~$800/night)
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
The former Le Méridien, reborn in 2024 with 128 overwater bungalows and what the resort bills as the island's largest infinity pool.
$1,000–3,000/nightActivities in this plan
Book these experiences with current prices.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
View coral and marine life through a boat's glass floor without getting wet — ideal for all ages.
$55–80/person
Shark & Ray Snorkel Excursion
Wade into shallow lagoon water to snorkel alongside blacktip reef sharks and pink whiprays, with operators that observe without feeding.
Usually part of a lagoon tour (from ~$120 per person)
Coral Garden Snorkeling Excursion
Snorkel the shallow Coral Garden (the "Aquarium") off Motu Piti Aau, alive with reef fish and giant clams.
$70–100/person
Motu Picnic & BBQ Island Excursion
Boat out to a private motu for snorkeling, a beachside barbecue lunch, and relaxed island time.
$140–190/person
Turtle Eco Center Visit
A guided visit to The Westin's Eco Center, where injured sea turtles are cared for before release; ask the resort about access.
Ask the resort
Lagoon Tour & Snorkel Safari
Circle the lagoon by boat, snorkel with rays and reef sharks, and stop at vibrant coral gardens.
From ~$120 per person (half day)Where to eat
Dining picks for this trip.
Snack Matira
A no-frills beach snack bar for lunch (roughly 10am–4pm) serving grilled fish, burgers and poisson cru steps from the sand.
$
Tama'a Maitai
Maitai Polynesia's lagoon-edge restaurant near Matira, serving Polynesian dishes and seafood; ask about the hotel's weekly Polynesian evening.
$$
Bora Bora Yacht Club
A relaxed waterfront restaurant north of Vaitape serving fresh fish and steak, with a dinghy dock for visiting boats.
$$
Restaurant St James
A long-standing European bistro serving steaks, seafood, and French classics in a relaxed garden setting.
$$$Other itineraries
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