Bora Bora

tropical island · French Polynesia · volcano · lagoon

Island of peaks. Bora Bora is dominated by the remains of an ancient volcano with two dramatic peaks called Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, with the tallest reaching 727 meters high. Even though the volcano is extinct (no longer active), its rocky slopes still tower over the island today.

Turquoise lagoon. The island is famous for its stunning lagoon that glows bright blue and turquoise, surrounded by a protective barrier reef that keeps the water calm and perfect for swimming and exploring.

Part of French territory. Bora Bora belongs to French Polynesia, which means it's actually part of France even though it sits in the South Pacific Ocean about 230 kilometers northwest of Tahiti's main city, Papeete.

Small but mighty. Despite being a popular vacation destination, Bora Bora is quite small with only about 12 square miles of land, making it intimate and easy to explore.