8 Cultural Tours in Bora Bora to Build a Day Around

1.4WD History & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $72Our pick

Spend three hours touring Bora Bora by 4x4 with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit WWII sites, ancient temple areas, steep mountain viewpoints, Faanui Valley, and a family-run pareu workshop. You will taste local fruit, learn about coconut oil, and may hear local songs from guides such as Terie or Deano.

“We got to see some great views of the Island on the tour. Our tour guide, Deano was very knowledgeable, providing us with information along the tour on some of the old hotel resorts, the trees in Bora Bora and what they are used for and the Island itself. I would say that some of the roads you have to take for the great views are not for the faint hearted so bear that in mind when booking. The roads that the jeep has to go up are steep, one track and not in great condition just due to their location on the island. I don’t know how Deano managed…”

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2.SHARED FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $279Top rated

Spend 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Bora Bora’s lagoon with captain Narii and the local team. You’ll see black tip sharks and stingrays in shallow water, visit a coral garden, learn Polynesian canoe skills, eat a local meal, and explore fruit trees or medicinal plants. Groups may include French and American participants.

“It is a great tour to know Bora Bora. We had a party of 13 and mostly French guests, but the captain Narii was attentive to the few American guests as well. We went to a few snorkeling locations and the waters, coral gardens and the fishes weRead more”

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3.PRIVATE FULL DAY CULTURAL & LAGOON TOUR – Bora bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews

Spend about six and a half hours with a private group of up to six, combining Polynesian workshops, a family motu, traditional va’a, lunch, and lagoon snorkeling. Guides such as Narii, Manu, Naki, and Orama are associated with the tour, though the guide may vary. Stingrays, sharks, coral gardens, and seasonal food activities fill the day.

“It’s amazing trip, and my most enjoyed day in Bora Bora.”

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4.SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $315

Join Narii or Manu aboard the Oti’a Are, a roomy motorized Polynesian-style canoe, for a two-hour sunset cruise on Bora Bora’s lagoon. With no more than six people, you’ll enjoy drinks, local fruit, appetizers, a flower garland, and possibly ukulele music while your guide explains Tahitian customs and finds a good sunset spot.

“It was raining up until our tour and we ended up having a private trip with Manu. He was wonderful!! Really nice and interesting guy and he worked around the rain for a pleasant sail. He also provided incredible appetizers and snacks. We felt very spoiled. Highly recommend!”

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5.Lagoon Snorkeling Tour with Tahitian Oven Lunch in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Start at 9:00 a.m. with pickup from your accommodation and a private outrigger ride across Bora Bora’s lagoon. A professional guide leads you to stingrays, coral gardens, tropical fish, and peaceful sharks, then takes you to a private island for a traditional Tahitian oven lunch with alcoholic and soft drinks included.

“We've done many tours through Viator, but I can honestly say this was the BEST experience we've ever had. Our tour guide was entertaining & friendly. His knowledge of, and respect for, the island and it's life was inspiring. He is also, truly, Read more”

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6.PRIVATE FULL DAY LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Spend about six hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon tour for up to six people. Cruise in a traditional-style Polynesian canoe with Narii, Manu, Rudolf, or another local guide, stopping at coral gardens, stingray and black-tip shark sites, and manta-ray viewing areas when conditions allow. The day may include a Polynesian meal on a family motu.

“Beautiful day in small group thanks to Manu and his good mood”

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7.SHARED HALF DAY LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $223

Join a four-hour Bora Bora lagoon trip for stingrays, coral gardens, tropical fish, black tip sharks, lemon sharks, and a white sandbar stop. Guides such as Manu and Naari add local insight, while the boat carries snorkeling gear, towels, life jackets, water, juice, and sodas. Groups are limited to 12.

“Fantastic half day tour with Naari, fantastic and lovely guide. Super knowledgeable, amazing views of Bora Bora from the lagoon, and amazing spots with sting rays, manta rays and black tip sharks swimming right by us / under us - and such aRead more”

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8.PRIVATE HALF DAY LAGOON TOUR – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend about four hours on a private traditional motorized canoe in Bora Bora’s lagoon. With a guide such as Norii, you’ll meet stingrays, snorkel among tropical fish and coral, swim near black tip and lemon sharks, and stop at a sandbank for fresh local fruit. Pickup is offered, and only your group of up to six participates.

“Ask for Norii! He is a great captain and guide. Swimming with sharks was a great experience for all of us and the stingrays were great too. The best was snorkeling in the lagoon! There were so many many beautiful fish and coral. TherRead more”

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