Bora Bora Lagoon and 4WD Combo Tour

Bora Bora Lagoon and 4WD Combo Tour, Land and Sea in One Day

This full-day Bora Bora combo excursion covers the two sides of the island most visitors want to see: the interior by open-air 4WD safari truck, and the lagoon by boat with snorkeling stops for stingrays, blacktip reef sharks, and a coral garden. Lunch is included in between, so the only thing you need to plan is the booking.

Of the three combo tours on the island, this is the one for travelers who want snorkeling rather than a jet ski. It is also the most accessible in price, from $157 per person, and suitable for families since the lagoon stops are in calm, waist-deep water. A maximum of 12 travelers keeps the group small on both the truck and the boat.

How the day unfolds

Around eight hours from pickup to drop-off. The operator decides whether the 4WD or the lagoon part comes first, so the order can vary on the day.

1. 01
   Pickup at 9am. Pickup from your hotel or the Vaitape pier. Staying at the Conrad or Pearl Beach? Check pickup with the operator when booking.
2. 02
   4WD island circuit. An open-sided safari truck takes you around the 32 km coast and up mountain roads to viewpoints at East Matira, the Faanui WWII cannons, and Amanahune Bay. Your guide covers the island’s history, the WWII legacy, and the volcanic caldera. A cold washcloth helps in the heat.
3. 03
   Local crafts and fruit tasting. A stop at a small workshop in the Faanui Valley to see how coconut oil and tie-dye pareos are made, plus a tropical fruit tasting at a small plantation.
4. 04
   Lunch. Lunch is included, with options like BBQ and poisson cru in coconut milk, the island’s signature dish.
5. 05
   Lagoon cruise and snorkeling. Snorkel in waist-deep water with stingrays, or watch them from the boat. Then a stop where blacktip reef sharks glide past, and a final snorkel over a coral garden full of tropical fish.
6. 06
   Return. Drop-off at your hotel or the pier at the end of the day.

Want just the land part? See the Bora Bora jeep tour.

What you might see in the lagoon

• Stingrays
  Used to visitors and found in waist-deep water, so you can stand while they glide around you. Non-swimmers can watch from the boat.
• Blacktip reef sharks
  Small, shy, and harmless. They circle the boat at the shark stop and keep their distance from swimmers.
• Tropical reef fish
  Parrotfish, butterflyfish, and clownfish at the coral garden, the last snorkel stop of the day.

What’s included

Who is this tour for

• Travelers short on time: the island interior and the lagoon in a single booking, with lunch sorted.
• Snorkelers who skip the jet ski: the only combo tour on the island built around lagoon snorkeling. Compare all combo tours in Bora Bora if you want the adrenaline version.
• Budget-conscious travelers: from $157 per person for a full day, the best value combo on the island.
• Cruise passengers: pickup and drop-off at Vaitape pier fit a port day well.

Is this tour good for families?

Yes. Infants up to 2 travel free, the 4WD truck works for all ages, and the stingray stop is in waist-deep water where children can stand or watch from the boat. It is a long day of eight hours though, so very young children may need a nap on the truck. Browse family tours in Bora Bora for shorter options.

Good to know before you book

• Book 56 days ahead on average: popular in peak season, reserve early.
• Long day: around eight hours, departing at 9am. Plan nothing else for that day.
• What to bring: swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and fins if you have them.
• Maximum 12 travelers: small group on both the truck and the boat.
• Not wheelchair accessible: boarding the boat and the truck requires mobility.
• Confirmation: instant at booking.