Escape to Paradise: Your Ultimate 5-Day Adventure in Rangiroa’s Pristine Lagoon
Essential Reservations: For optimal experience, secure your bookings with these recommended providers: Pa’ati Excursions with Leon: Book 2 weeks ahead in peak season (June-September) or 1 week in shoulder season. Cost: 12,000-15,000 XPF per person. Rangiroa Diving Center: Book upon confirming travel dates. Two-day diving packages: 45,000-60,000 XPF, plus equipment rental if needed. Day 1: Welcome to the World’s Second Largest Atoll Begin your journey with an introduction to Rangiroa’s pristine beauty. After settling into your accommodation, venture to the renowned Vin de Tahiti winery, the only wine estate in a coral atoll. During this three-hour experience, explore the unique vineyard where grapes flourish in coral soil, learning about their...
Untamed Nuku Hiva: Ancient Secrets & Wild Dives
As I look through my photographs of Nuku Hiva, each image brings back memories of this raw, untamed paradise – the largest island in the Marquesas archipelago. Unlike the well-known postcards of Tahiti, this remote corner of French Polynesia offers something entirely different. Day 1: Discovering Taiohae Bay Begin your Marquesan adventure in Taiohae, the main village of Nuku Hiva nestled in a spectacular amphitheater-like bay. After checking into your accommodation, take time to acclimate to the island’s relaxed rhythm. Spend your afternoon wandering through the heart of this small yet vibrant community. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, notable for its unique blend of traditional Marquesan wood carvings and Catholic architecture. The local craft market...