How to spend one day on a motu in Bora Bora ?

When planning your trip to Bora Bora, you’re probably wondering how you can spend a day on a motu in Bora Bora. Indeed, it’s one of the things to do in Bora Bora. The island and its lagoon are magnificent and one of the best ways to enjoy the clear waters of the lagoon with a beautiful view of Bora Bora is to spend the day on a motu. It’s an experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Read on to book your day on a motu in Bora Bora…

What is a motu?

First of all, what is a motu? Motu are islets that surround the main island of Bora Bora. They are located close to the coral reef.

As the map below shows, they are surrounded by a light blue zone. This is the colour of the transparent shallow water, which in some places is home to beautiful coral gardens.

To spend the day on a motu is to find yourself on a heavenly beach with coconut palms, clear water and an unrivalled sense of tranquillity.

Most of the inhabitants of Bora Bora love to spend several days on their family motu at the rhythm of nature. Some motu are not connected to the water or electricity networks and life there is simple. It’s a truly gentle way of life.

The island’s finest hotels are also located on these motus and offer every comfort up to their high standards.

It is therefore possible to stay on these motu in one of these hotels or in certain guesthouses. In a guesthouse, you’ll rediscover the simple spirit of living in harmony with nature. Here are a few examples of places to stay : The Pension Alice et Raphael, the Bora Bora Eco Camping for a stay in harmony with nature or the motu Only you to have the motu all to yourself.

If you’re staying on the main island, it is possible to spend a day or half-day on a motu, keep reading to find out how.

Spend a full day on the motu

With Manu Taxi Boat, you can spend the whole day on the motu paradise known as Motu Fanfan.

The service includes transfer by boat, lunch (buffet with local dishes) and access to the motu. There is plenty of shelter and shade. The motu is equipped with deckchairs, long chairs, a volleyball net and plenty of tables.

The lagoon is transparent. The view is magnificent over the island of Bora Bora and the ocean is just at the end of the motu.

We recommend that you bring your snorkelling gear. Several eagle rays can be seen not far from the beach. If you swim a few metres from the beach, you can go snorkelling to admire them.

This is a truly heavenly place to spend the day.

It’s a very affordable package that lets you spend the day at your own pace.

To book, simply contact them directly by email : ferrand.fanfan@gmail.com or call them on : +689 87 791 162

Book a full-day lagoon tour with lunch on the motu

Another way to spend some time on a motu in Bora Bora is to book a full-day snorkelling trip with lunch on the motu. After a morning of observing the lagoon’s flora and fauna, you can have lunch on a motu and take part in a variety of activities.

If you take a tour with Lagoon Service, for example, the place is truly incredible. The water is so clear that you can see small blacktip sharks and stingrays.

The motu is shaded by lush vegetation. You can have lunch with your feet in the water, accompanied by the stingrays. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. A real little corner of paradise…

This is the perfect way to combine a lagoon tour with some time on a motu. Don’t hesitate to book your tour with Manawa.

A travel experience

These are examples of motu that are easily accessible to reserve for the day. They’re all in beautiful locations. If you stay a little longer on Bora Bora, you’re sure to find other motu to spend the day chatting with the locals. Either way, you’ll have an idyllic day and get closer to the simplicity and authenticity of Polynesia by living in the moment and sharing simple moments with those around you.