Day 1 — Arrival & overwater bliss
Speedboat transfer across the lagoon, settle into your overwater bungalow, sunset champagne on the deck.
Day 2 — Private lagoon tour
A private lagoon safari with snorkelling at the coral gardens and a motu picnic lunch.
Day 3 — Shark & ray encounter
Swim with rays and blacktip reef sharks, then a relaxed spa afternoon for two.
Day 4 — Sunset cruise & fine dining
A champagne sunset cruise followed by a celebratory dinner at a signature restaurant.
Day 5 — Slow morning & departure
Floating breakfast, a final swim, then your transfer back to the airport motu.
Estimated cost
Typical October 2026 prices for 2 travelers over 4 nights, excluding flights.
- Overwater bungalow (from ~$2,500/night)
- $10,000
- Meals (half board, ~$200/person/day)
- $1,600
- Airport transfers (private resort boat)
- $600
- Sample activities (private tour, cruise, spa)
- $2,200
Where to stay
Resorts that fit this itinerary.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
A benchmark luxury resort with glass-floor overwater bungalows and a protected lagoon sanctuary.
$$$$ (overwater from ~$2,500/night)
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
An ultra-luxury flagship with a private lagoonarium and a handful of overwater villas with their own pools.
$$$$ (overwater from ~$4,000/night)
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Dramatic hillside villas with private infinity pools overlooking the lagoon, plus classic overwater bungalows.
$$$$ (overwater from ~$2,500/night)Activities in this plan
Book these experiences with current prices.
Lagoon Tour & Snorkel Safari
Circle the lagoon by boat, snorkel with rays and reef sharks, and stop at vibrant coral gardens.
From ~$120 per person (half day)
Shark & Ray Snorkel Excursion
Wade into shallow lagoon water to snorkel alongside blacktip reef sharks and pink whiprays, with operators that observe without feeding.
Usually part of a lagoon tour (from ~$120 per person)
Motu Picnic & BBQ Island Excursion
Boat out to a private motu for snorkeling, a beachside barbecue lunch, and relaxed island time.
$140–190/person
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson & Tour
Learn to paddleboard in calm shallow water, then glide across the glassy lagoon at sunrise or sunset.
$60–85/person
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Sail the lagoon at golden hour with champagne as the sun sets over the western reef and Mount Otemanu glows behind you.
From ~$200 per person
Helicopter Scenic Flight
See Bora Bora's iconic heart-shaped reef and Mount Otemanu from a helicopter high above the lagoon.
Varies by route and season (ask your resort)Where to eat
Dining picks for this trip.
Lagoon Restaurant (St. Regis)
Overwater fine dining at the St. Regis, with French cuisine and views of Mount Otemanu.
$$$$
La Villa Mahana
An intimate restaurant of about nine tables where chef Damien Rinaldi Dovio serves set French-Polynesian menus; dinner only, book well ahead.
$$$$
Fare Manuia
A casual spot near Matira for pizza, seafood and cocktails, open for lunch and dinner.
$$Other itineraries
7-Day Budget Bora Bora Itinerary
Bora Bora on a smarter budget: beach bungalows and pensions, local roulottes, shared tours and plenty of free lagoon time — stretched across a full week.
4-Day Family Bora Bora Itinerary
A short, easy family break: a beach villa, calm shallow-lagoon activities the kids will love, and gentle glass-bottom boat exploring across four days.