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Tikehau, the pink sand paradise

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Tikehau is located only a few miles away from Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago. Smaller than its neighbor, Tikehau atoll is a near perfect ring formation featuring post card like landscape. The atoll is famous for its lagoon which can be described as a huge natural pool surrounded by pink and white sandy beaches.
 
A 1 hour flight from Tahiti and lying between beautiful “motu” islets and coconut trees, make the most of your stay and discover the incredible underwater life of this turquoise lagoon. Surf addicts will find wonderful waves which will delight both beginners and experts.
Dive lovers will be entranced by the Tuheiva pass (the unique pass of the island) which displays a fabulous underwater show of rays, sharks, dolphins and multicolored fish.
 
Once out of the water, be amazed by a beautiful symphony of seabirds. Around these pink sand islets watch colonies of boobies, tropic terns, noddi birds and fregate birds. Here you will understand why the island has been nicknamed “Bird Island”.
Take a walk around Tuherahera village or relax on the beach. The place will instill a feeling of heaven. 
  • Located 340km / 211 miles north of Tahiti (Flight time: 1 hour) and 15 minutes from Rangiroa
  • Population: 500
  • Area: lagoon of 461km2 / 287 sq miles
  • Only 2 “motu” are inhabited
  • Unique pass of Tuheiva
  • Airport: Motu Tuherahera
  • Note: no ATM and bank

Must see

  • Pink sand
  • Dive site: Tuheiva pass
  • Bird Island
  • Lagoonarium
  • Pearl farm
  • Walk on the reef

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During your vacation

  • Water activities with Tikehau Plongée
  • A stay in style at Ninamu Resort
 

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Ariimana

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“As we approach the season, I invite you to discover the humpback whales!”

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The best time is between July and October. Indeed, we have the privilege of being on the migration route of the majestic humpback whales and since 2002, French Polynesia is listed as marine mammal sanctuary. During the season they come to mate and calve which offers visitors wonderful opportunities to meet a mother and her calf. To put the odds on your side, you should know that in July / August the whales are mostly in the warm waters of the Society archipelago, then they head down to the Australes archipelago in September, especially in Rurutu. I can help you organize the most suitable trip possible and perhaps you will realize your dream of swimming with the worldwide known humpback whales! This is a rare and precious moment; few have had the chance to do in their lives.
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“The Polynesian islands will offer you some unique underwater encounters”

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If you are searching for adventure or interested by sea life. During your stay, you should enjoy our exclusive aquatic excursions like : "shark & ray feeding", swim with dolphins, or scuba diving lessons. The Polynesian islands will offer you some unique underwater encounters : Sharks of many different species, sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins, schools of jackfish or baraccudas, and much more...