Avatoru attractions

On Rangiroa you’ll spend a day exploring untouched lagoon scenery, starting with a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon and later the Green Lagoon. The trip includes snorkeling in the Bay of Sharks, time for swimming and a snack on a private motu, and an eco-tour that talks about shark nurseries, seabirds, skates, local flora, coral and the island’s beaches. Alongside nature, you’ll take part in cultural activities on the main island. A braiding workshop and traditional music session are included, followed by an aperitif and a local lunch. You’ll also have free time to relax on the motu before the next part of the outing. Later, the programme may include a snorkel stop at Avatoru if currents are favourable, and a visit to the Secret Green Lagoon where coffee and cakes are served. This day is designed for nature lovers and travellers seeking an authentic experience of Rangiroa’s marine life, birdlife and island culture.

On this Rangiroa motu day with a barbecue, you will explore a reef island that shows a striking, lunar-like landscape. Dark volcanic rock, jagged from erosion, frames natural pools where you can swim. On arrival a snack is offered, and you will visit the “feo” before snorkelling in a coral garden. Along the way you will enjoy an aperitif and a barbecue lunch while watching a weaving demonstration that introduces Paumotu braiding traditions. After time to relax and swim on the motu, the outing continues to Tiputa Pass and the Tiputa aquarium. You will visit the pass for dolphin viewing and snorkel in the aquarium area to see the marine life up close. The programme combines natural scenery, swimming and snorkelling with cultural moments that illustrate Rangiroa and Paumotu life. The experience includes the key stops of Ohotu, the motu and Tiputa Pass so you can take in both the island’s dramatic geology and its rich marine environment.

This combined Rangiroa excursion will take you to several of the atoll’s most remarkable sites. As you move between stops by boat, you will pass through Tiputa Pass, which is famous for its dolphins, visit the aquarium — the coral garden — and explore Reef Island and the Blue Lagoon. Along the way, you will enjoy changing seascapes and close views of the lagoon and reef structures. The sailing time between sites will be broken into several short boat journeys, but you will soon find the travel fades into the background. The scenery and the crew’s friendly approach will make the day feel relaxed and engaging. Rangiroa Activities leads tourist excursions on Rangiroa and puts these highlights together so you can see a variety of places in a single outing.

This experience invites nature lovers to explore the Blue Lagoon and its private island home of the Pink Sand Beach. You will spend time on the shore that is unique to this island, enjoying the scenery and the distinctive pale-pink sand. Along the way, the setting will give you chances to observe coastal birds and marine life in a relaxed, natural environment. A Sharks & Birds specialist will be part of the experience to share knowledge about the area's wildlife. You may learn about local bird species and how sharks and other marine creatures fit into the ecosystem. A local lunch is included, offering a taste of regional flavours as you rest and discuss what you’ve seen. The activity is suitable for cruisers and is organised with nature discovery in mind.

With a young, friendly team, you will spend relaxed moments visiting the islet “motu” and sharing a good, typically local meal often accompanied by the sound of the ukulele. As you move through the trip, you will enjoy the sea’s flora and fauna and an exceptional landscape in complete tranquillity, moments that may lead you to wonder and a sense of serenity. You will be sailing across a lagoon recognised as the second largest in the world, and sailing to these parts may sometimes bring you face to face with large waves, especially during the southern winter from June to September. Two 28‑foot boats fitted with 250hp motors are used to provide optimal safety conditions aimed at your comfort and well‑being.

On Rangiroa you will spend a motu day exploring a nearby reef island and its striking coastline. After leaving Ohotu, you will reach the ocean side of the motu and see a lunar-like landscape of dark volcanic rock, jagged from erosion and dotted with natural pools ideal for swimming. You will visit the “feo” and snorkel in a nearby coral garden, where colourful marine life awaits. Along the way you will enjoy an aperitif and a barbecue lunch on the motu, accompanied by a weaving (braiding) demonstration that introduces elements of Paumotu culture. You will have free time to relax and swim before heading to the Tiputa area. The experience includes a visit to Tiputa Pass for dolphin viewing and a snorkel at the Tiputa aquarium. The outing finishes back in Ohotu.

This motu day in the Rangiroa atoll takes you to the Blue Lagoon, a small lagoon ringed by tiny islets inside the atoll. The shallow water produces a wide palette of blues, creating a place of striking natural beauty. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and travel to Avatoru marina before heading out to the motu. Along the way and on the motu you’ll snorkel in two special spots — the shark nursery and later in the Avatoru pass — and have plenty of time for swimming and lazing on the sand. The outing includes a snack, an aperitif and a barbecue lunch, and you’ll see a braiding and weaving demonstration that introduces Paumotu cultural crafts. The programme balances active exploration with relaxed time on the motu, then returns to Avatoru marina for transfer back to your accommodation.