The 8 Tours in Rangiroa That Earn Their Price

1.BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $139Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring Rangiroa by boat, with shark snorkeling, a private motu eco-tour, local barbecue lunch, coconut braiding, traditional music, Avatoru snorkeling, and coffee at the Secret Green Lagoon. Guides such as Brando, Poema Burns, and Laetitia may lead the day. Small groups are limited to 12.

“Giornata perfetta, agenzia super consigliata. Team organizzato,professionale e disponibile. 8 ore di escursione con varie soste per snorkeling, pranzo buonissimo, bella passeggiata con spiegazione della Laguna. Tutto perfetto”

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2.Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $156

Spend about eight hours cruising from Rangiroa to the Blue Lagoon, with stops for pink sand, birdlife, reef sharks, snorkeling, and a local lunch featuring coconut crab and wine. The small group can reach 15 people. Guides including Eleana, Momo, Natua, Taurama, and Tmac have been praised for warm service, though English explanations can be limited.

“A really great experience for us! The pink sand beach and blue lagoon is one of the top ten most beautiful sites - worth the trip. The lunch was delicious and the “aquarium” so called for the hundreds of fishes in the area was remarkable.”

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3.REEF ISLAND | private island | pink sand | natural swimming pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $139

Spend the day with Rangiroa Excursion on a remote reef island shaped by black volcanic rock, pink sand, coral pools, and ocean surf. Guides such as Marius, Mata, Kanaka, and Amau lead snorkeling, a barbecue lunch, weaving demonstrations, Tiputa Pass dolphin watching, and an aquarium stop. The boat ride can be bumpy, but the setting is unlike Rangiroa’s usual lagoon trips.

“It was a perfekt Tour - incredible Riff, excellent barbeque, nice and friendly Guides :-) really good places for snorkeling!! Thanks a lot for the good time :-)”

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4.Excursion The Blue Lagoon and Reef Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $207

Spend about eight hours exploring Rangiroa’s Tiputa Pass, coral garden, Reef Island, and Blue Lagoon. The day includes snorkeling gear, a Polynesian buffet with coconut crab, Rangiroa wine, snacks, and water. Guides such as Momo add local stories and palm-leaf craft demonstrations, but expect about three hours of fast boat travel.

“Action packed day, visiting Reef Island, Blue Lagoon where we enjoyed a fresh local meal and wine from Rangiroa. Our guide was an awesome storyteller of the history of the island, he also gave a demonstration on how to make a purse from palm leaves. Final stop was the coral gardens for a snorkel stop.”

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5.Blue lagoon private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

Spend about seven hours around Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon with a private group of up to eight. Expect a boat ride from Avatoru, blacktip reef sharks, snorkeling, a motu barbecue, swimming, weaving, and a final stop at Avatoru Pass. Guides have included Po’e, Dan, Laetitia, Claude, Marius, Laurence, and other local crew.

“We had a wonderful time with Laetitia and Claude. She was the perfect captain and guide: capable, caring, knowledgeable and fun. He cooked a delicious meal and helped her manage the whole day. The lagoon is a beautiful deRead more”

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6.The Blue Lagoon by private boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Set out from Rangiroa for an eight-hour private boat day with a young local team. Watch dolphins at Tiputa Pass, snorkel coral gardens and with sharks, visit the pink sand beach and bird island, then eat a typical local lunch with ukulele music. Pickup is offered, and your group can include up to six people.

“We had a wonderful, incredibly memorable day at the Blue Lagoon. Our tour guide made it a true family affair! He spear caught fish for a delicious bbq lunch and we had an amazing spread surrounded by baby sharks and loads of fish. We couldn’t have asked for a more picture perfect day full of memories.”

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7.Reef island private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,121

Spend about seven hours crossing Rangiroa’s lagoon to a reef island with dark volcanic rock, natural swimming pools, coral gardens, a barbecue lunch, and a weaving demonstration. The day also includes dolphin viewing at Tiputa Pass and snorkeling at the aquarium. Hotel transfers, a mobile ticket, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure are included.

“What an amazing and informative ride. We had a great time and learned so much about the Polynesian culture. The best food on the island too!! Don’t miss out on this adventure!”

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8.Blue Lagoon Eco-Tour, Avatoru Pass Snorkeling, Secret Green Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Spend eight hours exploring Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon with local guides such as Momo and Brando. You’ll snorkel among blacktip sharks and stingrays, visit a private motu, learn weaving, eat a Tuamotu lunch, and perhaps reach the Secret Green Lagoon if conditions and timing allow.

“Great day out snorkelling and exploring blue lagoon with its sting rays and small sharks. BBQ on the beach was excellent as well as exploring other islets with their respective eco systems. The Secret Green Lagoon , however, remained a secret as we ran out of time!”

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