Title: Visit Rangiroa: 2026 Travel Guide for Rangiroa, The Tuamotu and Gambier Islands | Expedia.com [Hotels in Rangiroa](https://expedia.com/Rangiroa-Hotels.d6047708.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rangiroa](https://expedia.com/Rangiroa-Vacation-Rentals.d6047708.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rangiroa](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rangiroa.d6047708.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rangiroa](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rangiroa.d6047708.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Rangiroa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rangiroa.d6047708.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rangiroa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rangiroa.d6047708.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rangiroa ## Travel Guide ![Rangiroa featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/1106eb4b-46b7-4652-9836-688d5cfff79b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rangiroa featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/1106eb4b-46b7-4652-9836-688d5cfff79b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rangiroa which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/b8c88f53-4409-4ec7-bcb9-bcd230ec5844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rangiroa featuring tropical scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/76782d08-4c29-45d0-bd47-8642c2f4b18b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rangiroa which includes scuba, coral and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/2f22a978-41a5-45e8-9d31-ed17e83c50ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rangiroa Things to do Reviews #### Visit the Tuamotu archipelago to explore one of the world’s largest atolls and experience spectacular dives, shop for black pearls, taste local wine and relax. Consisting of hundreds of islets and sandbars, Rangiroa is the largest atoll in French Polynesia. The locals will proudly tell you that the entire island of Tahiti could fit in its massive interior lagoon. Stay in hut built on poles and sit on the verandah to dangle your feet in the clear, warm water below. Float in a glass-bottomed boat over the Lagon Bleu or go snorkelling to catch a glimpse of the colourful underwater world. Enjoy a relaxing drift dive to see hammerhead and reef sharks, turtles, manta rays and other spectacular marine life swim by. The huge interior lagoon, with its clear waters and prolific marine life, is a scuba diver’s dream. Some 100 reef passages give access to the wider Tuamotu archipelago and the strong currents caused by the changing tides attract bigger marine species. Book a tour and hire gear with the dive centre in Avatoru village, one of the main settlements of the atoll. On your way to the dive site, keep an eye out for dolphins playing in the wake of the boats. At Pink Sand Beach, a 90-minute boat ride from Avatoru, watch how the angle of the sun creates lovely colours on the seabed. Visit Gauguin’s Pearl farm, built over the lagoon, to see how the stunning black pearls are created and buy some jewellery. At night, order a fresh seafood meal with a glass of wine made from grapes grown among the local coconut trees. Regular flights from Tahiti, Bora Bora and other South Pacific islands arrive at the airport near the northern tip of the atoll. The airport is on the island of Avatoru. You’ll find accommodation and a few restaurants in the village and around Tiputa, across the reef pass to the east. You can see many of Rangiroa’s sights in just a few days, but if you are a keen diver you may want to extend your stay to make the most of the atoll’s clear waters. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6047708) - Rangiroa Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rangiroa ![Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1329100/1329033/e9e8215f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa BP 198 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago $450 nightly $524 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews) Lovely location (beautiful views!) with amazing staff (shout out to Ghislaine!). It is a bit expensive and things like the bike and scooter rentals are add-ons as well, but this is what I'd expect in an isolated area like this. Do recommend! Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=1329033&PinnedHotelID=1329033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047708) ![Le Maitai Rangiroa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1130000/1123000/1122971/2b73e5b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Maitai Rangiroa BP 17 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago $275 nightly $323 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and ... 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This place was a dream come true. So very beautiful and the host was outstanding. I don't think you could get a more perfect vacation. Everthing about the villa was 10 stars. Location, ammenities, host, activity recommendations and food. We used their meal service and it was well worth the money. ... Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Rangiroa-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h103823328.Hotel-Information) ![Fare Huri Rangiroa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116520000/116514300/116514284/402bcafc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fare Huri Rangiroa Ohotu Rangiroa Stay at this vacation home in Rangiroa. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Tiputa Pass and Plage Publique are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Very friendly and communicative host, helped out a lot with shuttles and remained flexible Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Rangiroa-Hotels-Fare-Huri-Rangiroa.h116514284.Hotel-Information) ![Motu Fara Private Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103060500/103060442/c321a914_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motu Fara Private Island Motu Fara Avatoru Rangiroa Book a stay at this beach villa in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Rangiroa-Hotels-Motu-Fara-Private-Island.h103060442.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rangiroa](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6047708&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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That's why we went. ### 5/5 - Excellent Traveler Hot this time of year, but not crowded during this off-season. ## Cities near Rangiroa ![Rupa feeding a turtle some coral while diving the Tiputa Pass in Rangiroa. There are only a couple of dive sites in Rangiroa, but every day is a unique experience. Today we saw a turtle, a few dolphins, and a couple dozen white-tipped reef sharks. Hats off to friendly folks at TOPDIVE, who did a great job getting us back into diving and making sure we were comfortable in the water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000474874/92922b6f-2cf0-49b8-87e1-ae63936ad12a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tiputa - Cities near Rangiroa - Places of interest [Avatoru](https://expedia.com/Avatoru.dx6052861)[Tiputa](https://expedia.com/Tiputa.dx3000474874) - [Blue Lagoon ](https://expedia.com/Blue-Lagoon-Rangiroa.d553248635972888021.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plage Publique ](https://expedia.com/Plage-Publique-Rangiroa.d553248635977470007.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tiputa Pass ](https://expedia.com/Tiputa-Pass-Rangiroa.d553248635976380534.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gauguin’s Pearl ](https://expedia.com/Gauguins-Pearl-Rangiroa.d553248621526964908.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tuherahera ](https://expedia.com/Tuherahera-Tikehau.d553248621526964907.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tikehau Port ](https://expedia.com/Tikehau-Port-Tikehau.d6324967.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tikehau Church ](https://expedia.com/Tikehau-Church-Tikehau.d6324963.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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