Bora Bora Bounty Itinerary

Bora Bora Bounty Itinerary
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They say that one could stay here for one day, or one year, and Bora Bora would never lose its magical charm.

Day 1 Los Angeles/Tahiti
Board your late evening flight bound for the legendary islands of Tahiti.

Day 2-7 Bora Bora
Imagine arriving in Hawaii fifty years ago, only more beautiful. That's Tahiti... a delicate flower lei and traditional songs of welcome against a beautiful backdrop. And just an hour's flight away is Bora Bora, the most stunning island of them all. Barely 20 miles around, what it lacks in size, it makes up for with smiling faces and happy people. They say that one could stay here for one day, or one year, and the island would never lose its magical charm.

Enhance your stay on Bora Bora with dinner at Bloody Mary's, a 4x4 Jeep Safari, and the Shark and Ray Snorkeling Safari.

Day 8 Tahiti
Return to Tahiti by air today. Ride into the picturesque port town of Papeete aboard the open-air Tahitian bus affectionately known as le truck. There's no better way to meet the locals than to share a seat with them as you bounce your way between your hotel and town.

Day 9 Tahiti/Los Angeles
Alas, your stay in Tahiti ends today. On departure you will be presented with a shell lei which means, someday, somehow, you will return to these paradise islands. Arrive in Los Angeles the next morning.

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Bora Bora - Bloody Mary's

As you enter this restaurant, you cannot help but be amazed by the sand beneath your feet. Looking up to the roof, you notice slow turning fans everywhere. Little coconut tables and stools are in the sand. Everything wooden here is made from coconut trees! If you take a closer look, you'll realize that you are actually outside!

Monday through Saturday evenings, there is a display bar where the fresh catch of the day is laid out on ice. The host/hostess explains precisely what each fish is and how it can be prepared for you. Pay attention here, because this is where and when you order. Not only are there many choices of local fish and shellfish, but there are beef, chicken and vegetarian dishes as well. Your dish is prepared to your liking, and whether it be it grilled, skewered or prepared with a delicate sauce, rest assured, it will be good. Bloody Mary's serves lunch as well. And, whatever you do, as odd as it may sound...be sure to check out the rest rooms (you'll feel as though you are in an episode of Gilligan's Island)! Bloody Mary's is simply fun!

They also have a merchandise counter where you can pick up a Bloody Mary's souvenir to remember your visit to this great spot. They even offer Cuban cigars!

Lunch: 11:00am-3pm | Dinner: 6:30pm-9pm

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4x4 Jeep Safari

Your friendly safari guide will pick you up at your hotel. There, you will join other sightseers in the back of a Jeep 4x4. Driving along the coast, you will pass a "marae" (an ancient sacrificial ceremony site), where offerings to the Gods were given. Then, you'll be driven up the steepest mountains, into the

heights of Bora Bora's lush green After he picks the fruit, he will demonstrate how to open and devour it (which, of course, he shares with everyone)! Later, you will arrive at another outlook, where the U.S. Navy Seabees strategically placed two cannons to protect the airport during W.W.II. So bring a camera, water, sunscreen, and hold on tight!

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Shark & Ray Snorkel Safari
Covered boats will transfer you across the lagoon, past Toopua point, to the barrier reef where ideal conditions have encouraged maximum coral growth. Donning a mask and snorkel, you'll enter waters with varying depths of 4 to 30 feet.

The waters will instantly amaze you with the clarity and vivid blue colors. The diversity of the fish species and colors of the coral are quite fantastic!

After snorkeling amid these gorgeous coral formations, your guide will begin attracting some black tipped lagoon sharks to the group!

This is indeed a thrilling experience for anybody who's never seen a shark or large marine creature underwater... but don't be scared! At three to five feet in length, these sharks are quite harmless. Tahitians have been diving with them for many years and never have experienced any problems.

The fact is the sharks of Polynesia all share a scuba-friendly trait: Since their food supplies are abundant, they've never been known to be aggressive to any divers! That being said, they are the masters of the lagoon and their power and grace still command respect from divers.

Next, it's time to see the rays! A favorite stop to a shallow sand bank will be made where you'll see the elegant, yet harmless, grey stingrays living in their natural habitat.

More on Sting Rays:
Sting rays have a 'disc' span (wing span) of about 3 feet. They are also more intelligent than sharks. Plankton is one of their favorite foods, but they eat small fish and crustaceans as well. Because they are bottom feeders, their nostrils, mouth, and gill slits are located on the underside of their bodies. The ray uses its gills to eat by sucking water in through them. This allows plankton to remain in its mouth while water is pumped out. Then, the plankton are channeled into the ray's stomach to be digested. Rays reproduce between May and October. When they reach about 10" in length they sexually mature. Female rays give birth to two or three pups per litter. Rays learn to evade predators by spending much of their time on the sandy bottom, flapping their wings to throw sand on their bodies.

If you want, you may get the chance to touch and feel one of the graceful creatures with the assistance of your guide, as they swim in an effortless "ballet" in and around the swimmers.

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Le Truck

"Le Truck" is efficient and affordable but more importantly, it's a "user friendly" form of transportation. Le trucks are decorated whimsically in whatever fashion the driver fancies.

There are many "Le Trucks" circling the entire island including Tahiti-Iti. Although there are pre-determined pick-up locations, Le Truck will usually stop for you, given it has room and can safely pull over. Just hail it, take a seat and do as the polite Tahitians do: as each new person boards, move down to make room for the next. Just prior to your desired stop, push the button above you and pay the driver after exiting.

Prices are approx.120 CFP (roughly US $1.00) and a bit more in the PM.

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