How do you get to Tuamotu?

Air Tahiti flies about four times a day to Rangiroa, twice a day to Tikehau, and daily to Manihi and Fakarava. Two Air Tahiti passes cover the region but can only be used when staying for a month or longer: the Lagoon Pass and the Bora Bora/Tuamotu Pass. Air Archipels, a charter operator, flies to the Tuamotu.

Where is Tikehau?

Tikehau is located 340 kilometres (210 miles) northeast of Tahiti in the Tuamotu Islands. The nearest atoll, Rangiroa, lies only 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) to the east. Mataiva, the westernmost atoll of the same group, is located 35 kilometres (22 miles) to the west.

How do you get to Pearl Beach Resort Tikehau?

Air Tahiti is the domestic flights carrier and the fastest way to travel between the islands. After a 50-minute flight from Tahiti with the only one domestic airline Air Tahiti, you will see Tikehau, which is one of the most beautiful atolls of the Tuamotu archipelago.

Where is Rangiroa French Polynesia?

Rangiroa, the largest atoll in French Polynesia and the second largest in the world, is located 350 km north-east of Tahiti, just a one hour flight away (direct flight). Rangiroa is made up of a string of coral islets as far as you can see around an immense lagoon.

Is Tahiti an atoll?

Commonly referred to as The Islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia is a collection of 118 islands and atolls scattered across an impressive nautical surface area the size of Western Europe. Still, these tiny islands—many of which remain uninhabited—make up a total landmass of only 1,600 square miles (4,100 sq. km).

How do you get from Tahiti to Tikehau?

Tikehau is served by Air Tahiti with frequent non-stop and one-stop flights from Papeete and regular flights from Rangiroa. The non-stop flight time from Papeete is fifty-five minutes and the flight time from Rangiroa is twenty minutes, both offer great ways to get to Tikehau.

What is tikehau known for?

Tikehau is definitely one of the most beautiful and secluded atolls in Polynesiax; it is also home to many bird colonies that have sought refuge in the islets, including the aptly named Isle of Birds, well known for its red-footed gannets and brown noddies.

Who owns Rangiroa?

the Palliser group
It is part of the Palliser group. The nearest atoll is Tikehau, 12 km to the west. It is about 355 km northeast of Tahiti. Rangiroa is home to about 2,500 people on almost 80 km2.

How do I get to Rangiroa from Tahiti?

By Air: by far the most convenient way to get to Rangiroa. You can fly directly to Rangiroa from Tahiti (55 mins) and Bora Bora but can also get there by passing through other atolls in the archipelago. Rangiroa itself is connected to other neighboring atolls, including Fakarava and Tikehau.