Top Rangiroa Shore Excursions

Enjoy a leisurely day out on the water around Rangiroa without having to charter an expensive private boat or pack your own snorkeling gear and lunch. All details are taken care of on this full-day trip. After a handy hotel pickup to avoid getting lost, go snorkeling in a coral garden, look out for dolphins, visit a reef island and the Blue Lagoon, and refuel with a Polynesian buffet lunch.

Explore parts of French Polynesia that are difficult to access on your own during this full-day trip to Rangiroa from Avatoru. After a port or airport pickup, cruise to remote Rangiroa, where you spend time at the Blue Lagoon and on a private pink-sand beach. Participate in a variety of offered activities—including snorkeling, dolphin watching, and a braiding workshop—and refuel with a crab-based lunch, accompanied by wine.

Stretching over about twenty kilometers south of the island of Rangiroa, this coral formation also called "FEO" in "Paumotu" (Tuamotu language) is as important as it is exceptional, because it serves as a barrier against the strong the swell of the austral winter thus delaying the erosion of our “motu” (islets). This unique and impressive landscape transports us to the stars with its craters that one would believe to have been formed by the impact of meteorites, thus creating natural basins filled with crystal clear water.

Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Rangiroa with Y AKA Dive, where thrilling encounters with dolphins, rays, turtles, and a variety of sharks await. This friendly dive center is led by seasoned professionals committed to safety and fun. Enjoy the stunning coral reefs and rich marine life throughout the year in a cozy, human-sized environment that fosters camaraderie among divers. Whether you opt for exploration dives, discovery diving, or private sessions, each dive is a chance to create unforgettable memories in the captivating waters of French Polynesia.

Let’s share a day full of emotion at ILE AUX REEFS in Rangiroa. Participants will discover a LUNAR LANDSCAPE on the ocean side of the atoll. OEFs, fossilized coral rocks, dark and serrated by erosion, form an ATYPICAL DECOR. A TOUR IN THE OEMS, and many NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS for swimming, will allow you to discover this unique place with your Guide. PROGRAMME: From 8:20 am: transfers from accommodation 9:00 am: Check-out by boat to Reef Island 10:00: discovery of our PRIVATE ISLAND with PINK SAND, snack and swimming 10:45 am: reef visit with tour in OEMs and NATURAL POOLS 12:30: APERITIF and LUNCH of Tuamotu 13:30 to 14:15: free time, relaxing, swimming 14h15: Check-out from our island 15:15: arrival PASSES from TIPUTA, observation of the DOLPHINS 3:45 pm: snorkeling at the AQUARIUM 16:30: return to the dock, then transfer to accommodation

This excursion offers a motu day with barbecue to discover the blue lagoon, a small lagoon surrounded by small islands, inside the atoll of Rangiroa. The shallow depth of the water creates a wide palette of blue and makes it a natural site of exceptional beauty. Several activities and activities (snorkeling, braiding, shark nursery, etc.) complete the visit to this site in order to discover Rangiroa and the Paumotu culture. Program : 8:20 am: transfer from the hotel 9:00 a.m .: departure from Avatoru marina 10:00 am: arrival at the blue lagoon and snorkeling at the shark nursery 10.45 am: snack, visit to the motu and swimming 12:15 to 1:15 p.m .: aperitif, lunch and weaving demonstration 1:15 p.m .: free time, lazing around, swimming 2:15 p.m .: departure of the "motu" 3:45 pm: snorkeling in the Avatoru pass 4.30 p.m .: arrival at Avatoru marina, then transfer to accommodation

With his young team, you will share memorable and friendly moments during visits to the islet “motu” and over a good meal typically local rocked to the sound of the “Ukulele”. You will enjoy the flora and fauna of the sea and an exceptional landscape in complete tranquility and which will certainly lead you to wonder and serenity. Recognized as the second largest lagoon in the world, sailing to these high places can sometimes be impressed by the size of the waves especially during the southern winter from June to September. Having 2 boats of 28 feet with a motor of 250hp we guarantee you optimal safety conditions aiming for your comfort as well as your well-being.