Oceania & Pacific Islands
French Polynesia’s Tuamotus: Hidden Atolls and Coral Seas
French Polynesia’s Tuamotus: Hidden Atolls and Coral Seas
Venture deep into the remote Tuamotu Archipelago, where coral atolls, luminous lagoons and thriving marine ecosystems define one of the most spectacular regions of French Polynesia. From the uplifted cliffs and limestone caves of Makatea to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed reefs of Fakarava and the sweeping lagoon of Rangiroa, discover stunning islands shaped by volcanic forces. Explore crystalline waters and coral passes, search for endemic seabirds and experience the slower rhythms of life across some of the South Pacific’s most remote and untamed atolls.
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9 departuresAPR29
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MAY13
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MAY27
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JUN24
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JUL8
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JUL22
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AUG19
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SEP2
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SEP16
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Venture deep into the remote Tuamotu Archipelago, where coral atolls, luminous lagoons and thriving marine ecosystems define one of the most spectacular regions of French Polynesia. From the uplifted cliffs and limestone caves of Makatea to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed reefs of Fakarava and the sweeping lagoon of Rangiroa, discover stunning islands shaped by volcanic forces. Explore crystalline waters and coral passes, search for endemic seabirds and experience the slower rhythms of life across some of the South Pacific’s most remote and untamed atolls.
Highlight
- Discover Makatea, a rare uplifted coral atoll with dramatic cliffs, limestone caves and crystal-clear grottoes found nowhere else in French Polynesia
- Explore the vast lagoon of Rangiroa, home to dolphins, reef fish and some of the region’s richest marine ecosystems
- Experience Fakarava's Tumakohua Pass—a UNESCO-designated coral haven teeming with rare marine life and extraordinary biodiversity.
- Witness the contrast between the low-lying coral atolls of the Tuamotus and the emerald volcanic peaks and bays of Mo’orea
