Honeymoon Idyll on a Bora-Bora Motu
See it in NavoyA slow, romantic week on a private motu with Mount Otemanu across the lagoon. You get a full-day lagoon tour with rays and sharks, a coral garden snorkel, a 4x4 island circuit and a Matira Beach sunset. Most mornings start late, and the afternoons are left open for lounging, swimming and dining.
1Arrival Across the Lagoon
$120You land on Motu Mute and take a boat across the turquoise lagoon to your motu resort. The rest of the day is for settling in, with Mount Otemanu glowing at sunset.
Arrival Across the Lagoon
Boat Transfer from Bora Bora Airport to Your Motu Resort
Take the resort boat from the airport on Motu Mute across the lagoon, with views of Mount Otemanu the whole way. Times assume a midday arrival, so adjust them to your actual flight. Transfer costs are often bundled with the hotel, so this is a modest estimate.
Settle In & Sunset from Your Deck
Unpack, take a first dip off your beach or overwater deck, and have a welcome drink. Watch the sky turn orange and pink behind Mount Otemanu.
2Lazy Motu Day & Spa Bliss
$330Sleep in, then take it easy with a gentle lagoon paddle and a long couples massage. Most of the day is unstructured.
Lazy Motu Day & Spa Bliss
Late Breakfast & Kayak/Paddleboard in the Lagoon
After a leisurely breakfast, use the resort's complimentary kayaks or paddleboards. Paddle over the shallow sandy flats with Mount Otemanu as the backdrop, and snorkel off the reef edge if you feel like it.
Couples Polynesian Massage
A 90-minute couples massage with monoi and tiare oils at the resort spa, after a long lunch and some beach time. Prices vary by resort, so the budget is an estimate.
3Rays, Sharks & Lagoon Wonders
$560The full-day lagoon tour is the highlight of the trip. It is an unhurried outrigger or boat day that includes swimming with rays and sharks.
Rays, Sharks & Lagoon Wonders
Full-Day Lagoon Tour: Rays, Blacktip Sharks & Motu Picnic
A guide picks you up from the resort for a full day on the lagoon. You will swim and snorkel with stingrays and blacktip and lemon sharks in shallow water. Lunch is a fresh fish and fruit picnic on a motu. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard.
Quiet Evening Dip & Stargazing
Rinse off, relax, and swim in the calm lagoon at dusk. After dark the sky is very clear, so you can stargaze from your deck or beach.
4Coral Gardens & Matira Sunset
$380Snorkel the colorful coral gardens in the morning. Then spend the afternoon on Bora Bora's most famous white-sand beach and stay for sunset.
Coral Gardens & Matira Sunset
Coral Garden Snorkel by Private Boat
A private boat takes you to the calm coral gardens, where clear water and a shallow sandy bottom make for easy snorkeling. Expect parrotfish, butterflyfish, clams and giant coral heads. Mask and fins are included.
Matira Beach Lunch & Swim
Transfer to Matira Point for a relaxed beachside lunch and a swim in the shallow turquoise water. Spend the afternoon on the sand, and plan on a quiet siesta.
Matira Beach Sunset
Walk the sand at Matira Point with a cocktail or chilled coconut and watch the sun set over the lagoon. Sunset is around 17:30 in mid-June, so arrive about 16:45 to pick a spot.
5Island Circuit by 4x4
$340A half-day by land, bumping through the interior and around the coast. You will see WWII relics, viewpoints and local life, then return to the motu for the afternoon.
Island Circuit by 4x4
4x4 Island Circuit & Viewpoints
Ride in an open-air 4x4 with a local guide along the island's coastal road and up rough tracks. Stops include WWII US Navy cannons, panoramic viewpoints over the lagoon, and a look at vanilla, fruit and Polynesian history. The tour lasts about 3 hours.
Vaitape Village Lunch & Pearl Shopping
Have an easy lunch at a snack or café in Vaitape, then browse the local pearl shops and craft boutiques. A Tahitian pearl makes a good honeymoon keepsake.
6Private Picnic & Champagne Cruise
$600The final full day is a romantic one, with a private picnic on a motu and a gentle cruise at sunset.
Private Picnic & Champagne Cruise
Private Motu Picnic & Paddle
Take a resort or private boat to a quiet motu with a picnic of poisson cru, grilled fish and tropical fruit. Swim, nap in a hammock, and paddle out in the shallows.
Sunset Champagne Cruise
A relaxed catamaran or boat cruise on the lagoon with drinks and snacks. You will see Otemanu turn gold in the evening light.
7Farewell to the Lagoon
$120One last slow breakfast and a final view of Mount Otemanu before the boat ride to the airport. Check your flight time and adjust the schedule if needed.
Farewell to the Lagoon
Resort Breakfast & Final Swim
Have a last breakfast, a quick swim and a few photos before you pack up.
Boat Transfer to Bora Bora Airport
Take the resort boat back to the airport on Motu Mute. Arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight and adjust this slot to your actual departure time.