Bora Bora
Mount Otemanu rises above Bora Bora’s turquoise lagoon, with palm-covered islets along the reef and public sand at Matira.
Explore the lagoon by boat or kayak for changing views of Otemanu, then head to Matira Point for the mountain above the water. Matira is the public beach; hotel beaches are private. Never stand on coral, and arrange boat transfers for motu resorts. Otemanu’s summit is out of reach, while hiking Mount Pahia requires a guide.
- Best light
- Afternoon
- Best months
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days