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Bora Bora Motu BeachesARRIVING IN BORA BORAWhether you fly or take a ferry to Bora Bora, just getting there is an adventure. If you fly, you will land on a 'floating' airport--yes, it is literally built out over the crystal clear, turquoise water! If you look down over the edge, you can see brightly colored fish nibbling on the platform. After you get off the plane, you'll get on a boat to either the village or your hotel. The Bora Bora airport provides a free ferry to Vaitape, the main village in Bora Bora. Hotels also provide transfers from either the airport, the ferry quay, or Vaitape village. If you take a ferry, you'll get to experience arriving like the first Polynesians did. The ferry to Bora Bora is an overnight trip which will give you the opportunity to enjoy, not only a wonderful cruise through the archipelago, but also enjoy the southern hemisphere's night sky with it's different star constellations.
WHERE TO STAYWhat are Motu? The Motu are small islets that surround the main island. Staying at one of the motu is the best way to enjoy Bora Bora because you get to enjoy that awesome view right out your window.
We stayed at Le Paradis, #16 on the Bora Bora Motu Map. A small, family owned and operated pension on Motu Paahi. Even though it's close to the airport, we never heard any airport noise. If you're looking for affordable accommodations in Bora Bora, this is it-- about $150 US for a double, and the view is unbeatable. There are many luxury resorts on Bora Bora. One of our favorites if the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, an Orient Express hotel:
GETTING AROUND IN BORA BORATIP Water taxis are expensive. You may want to inquire prices ahead of time: Manu Taxi Boat, Matira tel. +.689.72.76.66; Taxi Motu, Matira tel. +.689.67.60.61 Getting around on the main island is easy. There is a frequent shuttle that that goes around all the main spots. You can also rent a car.
ISLAND HOPPING IN TAHITIFLIGHTS:If you don't book ahead, there are several travel agencies at the airport where you can book a last minute flight to any of the other islands.TAHITI FERRIES:There are several inter-island ferries. For fares and schedule information on Tahiti ferries:See special NOTE on passenger cargo ships.
Things to do in Bora BoraVaitape is the main village in Bora Bora. It is very small, but that is where you’ll find most services such as a bank, medical assistance, police, and post office. There are a couple of grocery stores, and a few Tahitian Black Pearl Get a Tahiti Guide
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and tourist shops. There is no village in Matira Point.
