This sea is really heady!
by LeoMartinez_54
May 5, 2025
Tahiti must-see attractions
1. Bora Bora Lagoon
The gradient blue-green water and coral gardens form an "underwater aquarium" where you can snorkel and dance with sharks and rays, and take photos of the pink beach and volcanic reflections at low tide.
2. Ewei Divine Stone Garden
The wonder of 130 million years of sea erosion, check in at the "Feiji Cave" and "Mazu Library", and climb to the top to overlook the "Reclining Buddha on the Sea".
3. Matira Beach
The world's finest white sand beach forms a natural shallow beach at low tide, suitable for parents and children to play in the water and take sunset silhouette photos.
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Transportation
- International flights: Transfer from Tokyo/Auckland to Papeete (PPT), Tahiti, and then take a 50-minute domestic flight to Bora Bora (BOB). Choose a left-side seat to overlook the heart-shaped atoll.
- Transfer within the island: 15 minutes by speedboat from the hotel (Four Seasons/St. Regis etc. provide VIP access), or rent an electric car to travel around the island (about USD 50/day).
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Accommodation highlights
1. Luxurious choice
- Four Seasons Resort Hotel: Water houses starting from 144 square meters with glass floors, facing Mount Otemanu, Michelin restaurant + helipad.
- St. Regis Resort: Best for snorkeling in the private lagoon, including Chinese butler and saber champagne ceremony, and starry sky pool bar.
2. High cost-effective recommendation
- Pearl Resort & Spa: A member of Relais & Chateaux, with water houses surrounded by coral reefs, and French breakfast at CNY 1,500 per person per night.
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Food Map
- Bloody Mary Restaurant: No menu seafood feast, freshly caught grouper + taro stewed in coconut milk, US$80 per person.
- Lagoon French Restaurant: Michelin-starred restaurant suspended in the lagoon, pan-fried foie gras with tropical fruit sauce, and sharks swimming outside the window.
- Roulottes Night Market: A gathering place for food trucks, try mahi (fish burger) and steamed pudding in banana leaves for $5.
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In-depth experience
1. Helicopter tour around the island: USD 400/person, 45 minutes of aerial photography of the heart-shaped atoll and the seven-color lagoon. The captain will tilt the fuselage to assist in photography.
2. Swimming with manta rays: Feed manta rays at Cape Matina, and professional coaches will follow and film their underwater interactions.
3. Black Pearl Blind Box Opening: Choose your own oysters from the Tikehau Island farm and have your jewellery custom made on site (look for the Tahiti Pearl certificate).
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Tips before you go
- Visa: Holders of a French visa/Schengen multiple-entry visa are exempt from visa requirements, or apply for a French Polynesia visa through a local travel agency.
- Consumption: More than US$500 per person per day. Prepare cash (Pacific francs) for tips. Credit cards will be charged a 3% service fee.
- Equipment: coral-friendly sunscreen, underwater camera (GoPro + red filter), mosquito repellent.
Post by LeoMartinez_54 | May 5, 2025













