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Can you drive around Bora Bora?

Bora Bora has one main road that circles the island. A normal drive takes 45 minutes, although we often stop several times along the way to take pictures of Mount Otemanu or the lagoon. The road is paved and mostly flat, so if you are looking for something more physical, a bike ride can take 1 to 2 hours.

Can you drive around Bora Bora?

Bora Bora has one main road that circles the island. A normal drive takes 45 minutes, although we often stop several times along the way to take pictures of Mount Otemanu or the lagoon. The road is paved and mostly flat, so if you are looking for something more physical, a bike ride can take 1 to 2 hours.

Can you drive a car in Bora Bora?

If you drive at night, watch out for bikes and scooters without lights. Buggy rental (seats 2 people) is also available for getting around Bora Bora and is cheaper than car hire. Your driver's license from your home country will be honored in French Polynesia. Driving is on the right-hand side of the road.

How do you get around Bora Bora island?

The best way to get around Bora Bora is by bike, especially when you consider that the entire island only takes a few hours to traverse. Rental cars are another option, but they cost significantly more than a rental bicycle. The local bus system, Le Truck, is notoriously unpredictable and taxis are quite expensive.

Are there cars in Bora Bora?

There's more to Bora Bora than overwater bungalows and luxury resorts. There are bike, scooter, and car rentals available to explore this beautiful island at your own pace. Most resorts even have daily boat service to Vaitape for you to shop at the local markets.

Can you get to Bora Bora without flying?

Getting around Bora Bora on a budget. The airport is located on a beautiful Motu Mute island, so it is only accessible by ferry. That means that to get to the island or to your resort, you will have to travel by boat.

How many days do you need in Bora Bora?

We recommend you to stay 3-4 days in Bora Bora. This gives you plenty of time to explore this pretty island and all the different shades of emerald the sea has the offer here. Do you have more time, then you will love spending that here too, just keep in mind Bora Bora is the most expensive island of French Polynesia.

Which is better Bora Bora or Tahiti?

Tahiti is a more urbanized island and even though its beaches aren't as famous as the ones in Bora Bora, it offers great shopping areas, nightlife, cultural events, and amazing outdoor activities. Bora Bora is the image that comes to mind when you think of paradise. It's a more intimate and high-end island.

What is the best month to visit Bora Bora?

The best times to go to Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when rain showers are isolated and the number of tourists swells.

What is the cheapest month to go to Bora Bora?

The cheapest time to go to Bora Bora: The best deals can be found in Bora Bora's off season between October and May. For bargain prices with optimal weather, book summer dates early or book dates in the shoulder months of November and April.

Is it cheaper to go to Fiji or Bora Bora?

Having said that, Fiji is more affordable than Bora Bora. In Bora Bora, everything, not just the luxurious accommodations, costs an arm and a leg. Even everyday items like toothpaste or sunscreen. If you are looking for a full-out, no-expenses-spared luxury stay, Bora Bora is the better option.

Is the water deep in Bora Bora?

Within the lagoon (where 100% of the overwater bungalows in Bora Bora are located), depths range from 5 feet to 150 feet, with 5-10 feet being most common.

Do you need bug spray in Bora Bora?

And when you take Bora Bora adventure tours inland and walk through the tropical vegetation, mosquito repellent is essential. Buy a non-toxic insect repellent to take.

Are there poisonous snakes in Tahiti?

Fortunately, in French Polynesia, the islands are so remote and distant that there are no poisonous snakes or any snakes at all. There are also no poisonous bugs, and the only pest around are the sandflies that rarely bother travelers.

Is nudity allowed in French Polynesia?

1. Re: Clothing Optional areas in French Polynesia? Full nudity anywhere in public is not acceptable. You may wish to find a private motu through a local vendor who can drop you off for a half day.

Are there mosquitos in Bora Bora?

Mosquitos are rampant in Bora Bora too, so wearing repellent is vital—and make sure that you're properly vaccinated before traveling.

Are there anacondas in Bora Bora?

Ok, there are no snakes in Bora Bora but another danger is waiting for you just around the corner…. Coconuts! Yes, CO-CO-NUTS! To be precise, falling coconuts.

Can you drink tap water in Bora Bora?

Drinking water: You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.

Is there monkeys in Bora Bora?

BoraBora Wildlife Park is refuge home for close three hundred yellow baboons, about 80 Sykes monkeys, 40 Angolan colobus monkeys as well as about 30 vervet monkeys.

Are there jellyfish in Bora Bora?

Although the water in Bora Bora is relatively safe for swimming, it is always best to exercise caution. Stonefish, sharks, lionfish, jellyfish and sea urchins are just some of the dangers that you will find lurking in the waters.

Is there snakes in Bora Bora?

There are no poisonous insects or snakes on Bora Bora. And while there are no native mammals on the island, it is home to many dogs, cats, sheep, and cows.

Should you tip in Bora Bora?

It is not expected. If you do decide to tip, there is no “standard amount” for tipping (such as 15% to 20% here in the U
) and you simply tip whatever amount you feel is warranted, much like the French custom.

Are there shark attacks in Bora Bora?

A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend. While not deadly, this is the second shark attack in the archipelago in just two weeks, although there are reports of a third.

What is the warmest month in Bora Bora?

June is the hottest month in Bora Bora with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 17°C (63°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in September. The wettest month is August with an average of 265mm of rain.

Does Bora Bora have cockroaches?

We did have "one" cockroach during our 14 night stay. It was in Bora Bora in a beach bungalow. I had saved a pastry from our breakfast, had it on a plate and tightly sealed with plastic wrap.

Is the water warm in Bora Bora?

Average annual water temperature on the coast in Bora Bora is 82°F, by the seasons: in winter 81°F, in spring 81°F, in summer 83°F, in autumn 84°F. Minimum water temperature (79°F) in Bora Bora it happens in September, maximum (85°F) in March.

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