A barrier reef and lagoon are found surrounding borabora. Visit the artisan galleries and pick up your own bora bora original. It is part of the region of french polynesia, which is a country incorporated into france and comprised of 118 different atolls and islands. Bora bora motus about 6 miles long and 2 miles wide, bora bora is a tiny island in the middle of a lagoon surrounded by motus, or atolls. Bora bora was formed from erupting volcanoes some 7 million years ago, the first of the society islands so formed. Discover the island of tupai and spend a unique day.
Bora bora is the most famous of the leeward islands is located 280 km northwest of tahiti, just under one hour away by plane. Bora bora vacation resort 5star four seasons resort. Three times the size of the main island, it constitutes a natural aquarium protecting and sheltering an exceptional underwater biodiversity. This magnificent location offers long stretches of crystal white sand beaches, excellent snorkeling, a private cove of turquoise waters, and extraordinary sunset views. The health and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority. Bora bora the romantic island tourist destinations.
Enjoy an exciting 4x4 island tour, full day lagoon cruise with picnic, sunset cruise and constellation tour, daily buffet breakfast and complimentary wifi. This estate comprises of 63 precious homes of 3 different housing categorie. Due to the evolving covid19 situation, and entry restrictions into french polynesia, four seasons resort bora bora is closed until july 1. Bora bora is one of the few places on earth that everyone hopes to witness in their lifetimeand once you see it, you are forever enamored. To be near the center of town on your trip to bora bora, base yourself around matira beach 2 miles 4 km away. This is hardly surprising given its striking colours of a blue green sea and a lush green interior. Theres nothing like a bora bora vacation to give you a little extra bounce in your step. Also known as the pearl of the pacific, bora bora is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Heartshaped, tupai island is located 10 miles north of bora bora and shes uninhabited. The conrad bora bora nui, bora boras newest five star property, is situated on a private islet southwest of the main island. Some 45 million years before, say, tahiti or raiatea. Bora bora island is a dreamed soughtafter destination for a romantic trip in french polynesia. Bora bora island sample 5 day itinerary from tahiti tourisme.
Mingle with tropical fish as you flutter around coral gardens or tupitipiti point, or relax in a selfdriving tour as you take in beautiful views of the oncevolcanic mount otemanu. Bora bora the vacation destination that dreams are made of. The sofitel bora bora private island can be found poised on a mound of sand rising like a paradise island from the azure waters of the worldfamous bora bora lagoon. Borabora is the island group found in the pacific ocean between australia and south america.
Bora bora is a peaceloving island, mostly meant for honeymooners. Bora bora islands tourism 2020 travel guide holidify. A dormant volcano rises up at its center and fans out into lush jungle before. French polynesias dazzling beauty is a surreal experience as the following 20 minutes try to reveal the unmatched splendor of the scenery but also the adventure side of bora bora and the. Tahiti is a more urbanized island and even though its beaches arent as famous as the ones in bora bora, it offers great shopping areas, nightlife, cultural events, and amazing outdoor activities.
Cap it all off with a succulent meal at one of the islands fine french restaurants, then sip a tropical cocktail under the stars. It takes less than an hours flight from papeete to reach the island. The small island of bora bora just about 6 miles long and a little more than 2 miles wide overflows with beauty. Sofitel bora bora private island is at 30 minutes away from.
It is located in the french polynesia, and it is the overseas territory of france. The premier local travel guide to bora bora island in. Surrounded by coral reefs, the island is a volcanic origin. Bora bora has been described many times as the most stunningly beautiful island anywhere. Bora bora, located about 160 miles northwest of tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of hawaii, was discovered in 1722, and is arguably the most beautiful island on the planet. Borabora, volcanic island, iles sous le vent leeward islands, in the society islands of french polynesia. Spend six funfilled nights in an overwater villa at the conrad bora bora nui. The main island, located about 230 kilometres northwest of papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. Bora bora is a volcanic island of french polynesia located in the southern pacific, about 260 km northwest of tahiti 45 minutes with air tahiti. The main island of borabora is found approximately 143 miles or 230 km north west of the city of papeete, the capital of french polynesia. There is no need to wonder that copra made of coconuts is abundant here. Moorea or bora bora which island paradise is for you. Discover the dozens of shopping areas for art, handicrafts, pearls, and fragrant tahitian oils. Try gazing at the stars for a perfect end to your day with cool breezes to fill your heart with ultimate pleasure.
Bora bora is the image that comes to mind when you think of paradise. The focus of both destinations is obviously the beach and ocean, and most go to relax. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, mount pahia and mount otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres. The who has classified coronavirus covid19 as a global pandemic. Bora bora island is a premium estate which has been designed as a sustainable community. The island is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef and in the center of the island there are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising of two peaks, mount pahia and mount otemanu. A bora bora 4wd tour whizzes vacationers around the 20 paved miles of the circle island road. Borabora is found within the leeward island group of french polynesia, and it comprises around 30. With its surprising landscape combining high mountains and atoll sceneries, bora bora is named the pearl of the pacific thanks to its extreme beauty and paradise beaches. Bora bora, tahiti and moorea are the most popular islands in french polynesia, yet every island offers a multitude of possibilities. The pace slows while the driver negotiates unmaintained tracks that us troops cut through the wild inner isle 75 years ago to access prime lookout points, high on bora boras. The splendid island is located about 160 miles northwest of tahiti, and about 2600 miles south of hawaii.
Bora bora, located about 160 miles northwest of tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of hawaii, was discovered in 1722, and is arguably the most beautiful island on the planet the islands ancient name of vavau suggests the original inhabitants of this 7 million year old island arrived from tonga, and interestingly, there is no b, in the local tahitian language, so its actual name. Bora bora has one of the most beautiful lagoon in the world and is located 55 minutes away from tahiti by plane. Its a haven of tranquility with untouched vegetation and a beautiful lagoon with rare species of fish. The production of items in bora bora is very limited because people only focus on the usages of items that they can find in the island. If youre searching for that idyllic overwater bungalow experience, this is where youll need to head. The relatively small island of bora bora is an activity giant, offering visitors the chance to experience a 4x4 safari, sunbathe and swim at white sandy beaches, dive in a natural underwater park among fish and corals, experience thrilling shark feedings, or circle the turquoise lagoon by boat. Known for gorgeous luxury resorts and numerous adventurous activities, it is one of the northwestern islands that make up the islands of tahiti. Moorea is a far bigger island than the dollop of land sitting underneath properties like the st. As well as fivestar resorts, a handful of lowkey midrange hotels beckon. It is indeed one of the few lagoons in polynesia where the manta rays still come. This enables you to rent a car or atv, or hike, to elevated viewpoints on the island for stunning panoramic views that just arent possible in bora bora. In the maldives youre captive on an island, so cant really go to a local town for dinner, etc. Borabora sits on the remains of an extinct volcano, and the extinct volcano gave rise to two different peaks, the mountains of otemanu and pahia. Sofitel bora bora private island live the french way.
It lies in the central south pacific ocean, about 165 miles 265 km northwest of tahiti. Bora bora is located on a dormant volcano island, set on one of the most beautiful and crystalclear lagoons in the world, colored in a million shades of blue. Sapphire home 5 bedroom villa with 1 maids quarter, ruby 4 bedroom townhouse with 1 maid quarter, topaz 3 bedroom apartment, located at ameh ebute street, wuye, abuja, nigeria. In many ways, bora bora vacations are the ultimate romantic getaway. The soothing melody of rolling waves and the smell of salty air will rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
What strikes one first when arriving in bora bora, and what has made its reputation, is its lagoon. Bora bora map geography of bora bora map of bora bora. It is one of the most lavish resorts on the planet and its enviable location is surely its crowning glory. The island is 7 million years old but was first discovered in 1722. Its original name is actually pora pora, the letter b doesnt even exist in the local language, and it means first born. And this dream destination is much more accessible than you think. Bora bora is located on a dormantvolcano island, set on one of the most beautiful and crystalclearlagoons in the world, colored in a million shades of blue. Bora bora is an island of black mountainous rock that rises from turquoise blue waters. Where is bora bora located and why you must go there at. Regis bora bora, and its interior is home to lush mountains that soar into the air. No joke theres a coffee shop at bora bora airport called pora pora haha. Bora bora the island of bora bora bora bora located.
Escape to the beautiful island of bora bora and stay at the lovely le meridien bora bora in an overwater bungalow. Turquoise lagoons, soft white sands, and deep tangerine sunsets set the scene for romance on the island so nice they named it twice. If you would like to support us, you can purchase our book full of over 100 pages of money saving tips or find out the best activities, resorts, dining and. Vaitape, the principal village and administrative center, is on the west coast. Undoubtedly the most celebrated island in the south pacific, bora bora is french polynesias leading lady.
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