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. - 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 Fully refundable $452 nightly $538 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews) Great staff! Kind and helpful. Great pool, beach, and snorkeling at resort. 10 minute boat ride from amazing snorkeling areas Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%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 $240 nightly $287 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews) This place is amazing! 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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) - [Tiputa Pass ](https://expedia.com/Tiputa-Pass-Rangiroa.d553248635976380534.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plage Publique ](https://expedia.com/Plage-Publique-Rangiroa.d553248635977470007.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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