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RANGIROA - The Big Atoll
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Rangiroa, with its 42 mile long by 16 mile wide turquoise lagoon, is the largest atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago and the second largest in the world.
Only an hour's flight from Tahiti, Rangiroa offers sunshine, white coral beaches and an immense playground for water sports and activities.
Lagoon excursions include amazing snorkeling through the pass amongst thousands of colorful fish of all shapes and sizes together with 3 or 4 varieties of sharks. They elegantly - and harmlessly - cruise by, but close enough to make the heart beat just a little faster. A must do
Also available is line or drag fishing as well as motor boat outings to visit Tiputa village, various remote motu islets, the bird sanctuary on Motu Paio and the famous "Blue Lagoon" of Toeo'o. Picnics are sometimes included. All of the hotels and pensions can arrange these excursions.
Rangiroa lagoon and the pass are also world famous for unsurpassed scuba diving which is available with professional diving centers and can be prearranged through TravelNet.
The only hotel/resort is the Kia Ora Village located near the village, between the lagoon passes. It is a beautiful but low-key 5 star hotel with all the amenities and service expected from a deluxe property.
Across the lagoon, on a remote islet you will discover the delightful Kia Ora Sauvage with only 5 beach bungalows hidden under the trees and coconut palms. This is the ultimate South Seas fantasy!
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