Bora Bora Luxury Holidays

You may be wondering if Bora Bora is big or small?

The island covers an area of 29.3 square km with a population of around 10,600 people as of 2024 making it very small, but full of beauty, culture and adventure!

Bora Bora has a tropical climate and the yearly weather is divided into a dry and wet season - you can visit Bora Bora during either!

The dry season is between June and October, though there can still be some minor rainfall during this period. The wet season starts in November and ends in April.

Whichever time you visit, days in Bora Bora are consistently hot with highs of around 26-28 degrees Celsius and nights are warm too.

The population of The Islands of Tahiti, or French Polynesia, is just under 300,000, with around 11,000 residents in Bora Bora.

The French Pacific Franc (XPF) is the local currency. Make use of the ATM machine when you arrive at Papeete airport, or exchange US dollars, as it’s a good idea to have some local currency. ATMs can also be found on the larger islands – often inside banks, so check opening times. Hotel bills can be settled using a credit card.

British citizens require a full 10-year passport with at least six months validity remaining following your departure to The Islands of Tahiti. If you or any member of your party is not a British citizen or does not hold a British passport, please check passport and visa requirements with the embassy. No visa required for British passport holders staying less than 90 days. No vaccinations are required.

French and Tahitian are the official languages, but English is widely spoken in resorts and restaurants.

The star of the show in Bora Bora has to be the incredible lagoon. Boat trips, private island picnics, snorkelling safaris, swimming with stingrays and sharks have to be top of the list! On dry land, hiking the green peaks on the mainland rewards intrepid travellers with fantastic views of the lagoon and the ocean. Most resorts are located on outer islets, or motus, with swaying palms and perfect beaches facing the emerald island in the centre of the lagoon.

Bora Bora is a remote and exclusive destination, but worth every penny to experience the wonders of this tropical paradise. Expect to spend at least £5,000 per person for a 10-night island-hopping holiday including international flights from the UK and inter-island flights between the islands, with higher price tags attached to the more luxurious resorts and overwater bungalows.

Flights from London to Bora Bora via Los Angeles take around 26 hours. Flights also operate from Tokyo and Auckland to Papeete on Tahiti’s mainland. There are regular connections from Papeete to Bora Bora, just a 45-minute flight away.

Located in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean, midway between Australia and South America, Bora Bora is just one of 118 islands that make up The Islands of Tahiti, or French Polynesia as the archipelago is traditionally known. The leading lady of the glorious Society Islands, Bora Bora is home to a majestic green peak surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and dreamy overwater bungalows.