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Tikehau, much smaller than its neighbor Rangiroa, is a ring of sand 26 kilometers in diameter covered by coconut trees. Its postcard decor and its heavenly white and pink sand beaches which unfurl out of sight make Tikehau an ideal destination for all nature lovers. Sea bird colonies have chosen to reside on the innumerable motus which make up the atoll, nestling in the ground or in the miki miki bushes. It is possible to observe them more particularly while on an excursion near the “bird motu”. Outings on the lagoon allow you to appreciate the landscapes and bathe in the translucent waters where multicolored fish swim. Moreover, Tikehau is one of the Polynesian atolls the most abundant with fish. Fishermen take advantage of this resource by keeping their precious booty in fish parks, which you can visit, before sending them by plane to the market in Papeete. This abundant underwater fauna also reserves nice surprises for divers who can admire sharks, manta rays, jackfish and other interesting species on the outskirts of the only pass of Tuheiava.
Tuherahera, near the airport, is a small, charming village made up of pretty houses bordered by breadfruit trees, coconut trees and gay-colored flowers. The seashore all around is a permanent invitation for walking barefoot in the fine, pink sand. The inhabitants live principally on copra and products from the ocean. Tourism keeps several family pensions busy as well as a few activity providers and one deluxe hotel, accessible only by boat. Thanks to its numerous assets, “Tikehau the superb” is becoming valued more and more as a prime vacation destination.

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Do not miss :

• Tuheiava pass with scuba diving.
• The fish parks.
• The Bird Island

Things to do :

• Marine activities and excursions : outing to the Bird Island, visit of fish parks, picnic on a reef island, scuba diving, boat rides.
• Land based activities : Island walking tour or bicycle tour (rental), guided tour around the main part of the island, village visit.

Practical information :

• Banks : no
• Post Office : yes. A few public call boxes.
• Shops : yes. but few and not well stocked.
• Restaurants : There are no true restaurants on the island, only family lodges which offer dining possibilities. We recommend to book full board at your lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Meals are mainly based on fish.
• Since the Tikehau Village is the only establishment with a bar, clients from other lodges are advised to purchase alcoholic drinks at the village store.
• Medical care : yes.

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All our packages included domestic flights with Air Tahiti, accommodation, transfer airport / accommodation / airport, major taxes (VAT + RPT). Some meals could be included as well depending on accommodation.

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Rates per person, based on a double occupancy (2 persons per room). Packages and list of accommodation subject to change without notice. VAT and RPT taxes are included. Stay taxes are not included and are to be paid directly to the lodges and hotels. All our packages and island combos can be modified to suit individual needs and personal interests, as well as budget and schedule.(provided the domestic flight schedule as well as aircraft availability and accommodations allow it). Rates available only for Internet sales, for passengers located outside French Polynesia.