Rangiroa

Slightly over an hour away from Tahiti on flights that run daily, Rangiroa is a gigantic atoll, the largest in Polynesia, so large it could contain the whole island of Tahiti. A genuine natural aquarium, rated by Commandant Cousteau as the most beautiful and richest lagoon in the world, Rangiroa has become a mecca of the world's scuba divers. The Tiputa pass is a must-see, offering an incredible panorama of marine life and particularly the famous shark 'wall', a group of up to 300 sharks of various species. Diver or not, the atoll is a sweet paradise for anyone, where serveral excursions will lead to pink sands, hidden 'motu' and the blue lagoon, a heavenly and isolated place.