How many tourists dream at least a couple of days to soak up the magnificent beaches of Bora Bora, ride speedboats and give their skin, tired of city smogs, a bronze tan! But not everyone can afford to spend a vacation in this exotic region. For those who nevertheless found the opportunity to visit the resort, it will be interesting to find out how to get to Bora Bora, how much the road will cost and what are the rules for the stay of tourists on a tiny island.
A little about the island
The popularity of this tiny piece of land was brought by its paradise resorts. The fact is that Bora Bora is of volcanic origin and its coast is carefully hidden from the rampage of the oceanic elements by numerous reefs, which in appearance very much resemble a crown. Here, the mixed terrain with a special climate is ideally combined, which makes recreation an incomparable pleasure. For lovers of hiking in the mountains, excursions to the mountain peaks, of which there are two, will be interesting. Well, for those who prefer to study the underwater world, the experience of acquaintance with the colorful world of deep dwellers and reefs will be invaluable. There are excellent centers where you can rent the necessary equipment and get lessons from experienced instructors.
It turns out that all conditions for a good rest have been created on Bora Bora. You can spend time here either calmly, with your family, or prefer active ways to have fun. Well, if you're lucky, you can see with your own eyes some of the celebrities who have long chosen the local beaches and are not at all averse to taking a break before the next shooting in Hollywood blockbusters.
How to get there
There are several routes to get to the treasured land in the middle of the ocean. But fans of direct flights will be disappointed, because there are no direct flights from domestic airports to the white beaches. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that you will have to make at least two transplants.
The most popular routes run through the Japanese capital or the United States. At the same time, you cannot bypass the Tahiti airport, in which you will have to change transport. The problem is that Bora Bora Airport operates mainly with local airlines. Of course, the travel time will be from 22 to 42 hours, taking into account the waiting time in the airport terminal and registration halls. And then, if you're lucky.
We fly through Japan
Now let's try to consider all the options available in more detail. The route from the Russian capital through Tokyo and Tahiti to Bora Bora can be done on the planes of the Japanese company JAL. The first leg of the journey can also be flown on domestic Aeroflot ships, which regularly visit the capital of the Land of the Rising Sun. You can get there in just 9 hours. The cost of the flight starts at 16.5 thousand rubles.
After that, you have to move on board the plane, which will head for Papeete (Tahiti) and spend another 12 hours in the sky. Overcoming this section of the path will cost no less than 68 thousand rubles. At the same time, it is recommended to think over the road in advance and book tickets, because planes take off from Tokyo in this direction extremely rarely (1 flight every 4 days). And the last part of the path that separates you from the cherished beaches will take only 50 minutes.
By the way, if you do not get on the plane from Tokyo to Tahiti on the day of arrival, remember that you are only allowed to stay in Japan for 72 hours without a visa!
Only Air Tahiti Nui flies from Japan to Tahiti, so tourists will have no choice. And pay attention to the baggage requirement. You can take on board no more than 20 kg as cargo and no more than 3 kg of hand luggage.
We fly through the USA
If you decide to fly through the United States, then you need to think about the need for a transit visa. This route will be longer and tourists will have to change more often to other aircraft. If you're lucky, you can buy a direct ticket from Moscow to Los Angeles, and from there go to the island of Tahiti. The cost of a flight from Sheremetyevo to Bora Bora airport starts from 350 thousand rubles. And the travel time will take from 33 to 42 hours.
From Tahiti to the island paradise can be reached by water. Speedboats and cruise ships are at your service. This route will appeal to fans of endless water spaces.
Visa
Don't forget to take care of your visa as well. This can be done at the French Embassy. But holders of Schengen visas will have to face the fact that it does not work on the territory of the resort. If you are traveling with a child, take care of the notarization of the power of attorney if only one of the parents is flying on vacation.
A permit visa can be issued in just 10 days. To make your visa processing painless, book a hotel room in advance. Indeed, in the embassy, before issuing a permit, they make a request for Tahiti. Now you know how to get to Bora Bora in the easiest way and how much time and money it will take to travel.
