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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. Hotels & Resorts on
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