Title: Tuamotu Archipelago Travel Guide: Best of Tuamotu Archipelago, The Tuamotu and Gambier Islands Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tuamotu Archipelago](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuamotu-Archipelago-Hotels.0-l54970-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Tuamotu Archipelago](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuamotu-Archipelago-Holiday-Rentals.d54970.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tuamotu Archipelago Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tuamotu-Archipelago.d54970.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tuamotu Archipelago Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuamotu-Archipelago.d54970.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tuamotu Archipelago Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Tourist walking on jetty, Tikehau atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Oceania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/54970/9993cb92-a952-42a0-8b29-414cb801a322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tourist walking on jetty, Tikehau atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Oceania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/54970/9993cb92-a952-42a0-8b29-414cb801a322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The blue blue water of the South Pacific in the middle of the Rangiroa atoll, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/4e3d35c2-55cb-4555-96cb-6da3d77f2ed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The cruise ship M/S Paul Gauguin is one of few cruise lines to visit Rangiroa, a remote atoll in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. The atoll is a huge "O", formed by the edge of a narrow volcanic ring that just breaks the surface of the ocean. This image shows the where the ship just passed through a narrow opening in the ring toward an anchorage in the middle of the "O". The inside of the O is so big that you can barely see the surrounding atoll on all sides of you when you're in the middle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/fc65d3a4-ff93-4dbb-afca-671424f51702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The reef off this small sandbar "island" in the middle of the huge lagoon of the Rangiroa Atoll is a great place for scuba diving. And that's just what we did, off the marina on the aft of the cruise ship M/S Paul Gauguin. The clouds camp up and smited our ship with a torrential downpour that caused our captain to leave the Tuamotus early, after a surprise typoon-like storm hit the ship the day before in Fakarava. #blue #SouthPacific #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047708/79e2deb7-0a88-4152-acfd-275a146aec6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tuamotu Archipelago Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_54970) - Top hotels in Tuamotu Archipelago - Top Holiday Rentals in Tuamotu Archipelago ![Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789800/789723/c0ad6d5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts Motu Tiano Tikehau £533 19 Mar - 20 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Tikehau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tikehau Dock and Tikehau Port are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) The location, facility, amenities and service are outstanding! This is our second visit and we’ll be back! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=789723&PinnedHotelID=789723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=54970) ![Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1329100/1329033/e9e8215f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa BP 198 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago £378 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews) Lovely location (beautiful views!) with amazing staff (shout out to Ghislaine!). It is a bit expensive and things like the bike and scooter rentals are add-ons as well, but this is what I'd expect in an isolated area like this. Do recommend! Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=1329033&PinnedHotelID=1329033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=54970) ![Le Maitai Rangiroa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1130000/1123000/1122971/2b73e5b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Maitai Rangiroa BP 17 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago Stay at this business-friendly resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (143 reviews) This place is amazing! Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=1122971&PinnedHotelID=1122971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=54970) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=1122971&PinnedHotelID=1122971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=54970) [See all 85 properties in Tuamotu Archipelago](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026®ionId=54970) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Fare Huri Rangiroa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116520000/116514300/116514284/402bcafc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fare Huri Rangiroa Ohotu Rangiroa Stay at this holiday home in Rangiroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Tiputa Pass and Plage Publique are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Very friendly and communicative host, helped out a lot with shuttles and remained flexible Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rangiroa-Hotels-Fare-Huri-Rangiroa.h116514284.Hotel-Information) ![Grande Villa Privée 200m² sur Lagon, vue mer 180°](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103830000/103823400/103823328/3994c0b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grande Villa Privée 200m² sur Lagon, vue mer 180° Rangiroa Stay at this beach villa in Rangiroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Just Pardise! This place was a dream come true. So very beautiful and the host was outstanding. I don't think you could get a more perfect vacation. Everthing about the villa was 10 stars. Location, ammenities, host, activity recommendations and food. We used their meal service and it was well worth the money. ... Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rangiroa-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h103823328.Hotel-Information) ![Motu Fara Private Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103070000/103060500/103060442/c321a914_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motu Fara Private Island Motu Fara Avatoru Rangiroa Stay at this beach villa in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rangiroa-Hotels-Motu-Fara-Private-Island.h103060442.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tuamotu Archipelago](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=54970&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Tuamotu Archipelago hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18)[17 Feb - 18 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19)[18 Feb - 19 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=54970&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Palm tree on the beach, Rangiroa Lagoon, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635972888021/e72ff19c-395f-4bbc-af24-17b96a443ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Lagoon Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Blue Lagoon during your travels in Rangiroa. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blue-Lagoon-Rangiroa.d553248635972888021.Attraction) #### Tuherahera You can find out about the history of Tikehau with a visit to Tuherahera. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuherahera-The-Tuamotu-and-Gambier-Islands.d553248621526964907.Attraction) #### Tetamanu Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tetamanu Island during your travels in Fakarava. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tetamanu-Fakarava.d553248621526964916.Attraction) #### Tiputa Pass Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tiputa Pass during your travels in Rangiroa. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiputa-Pass-Rangiroa.d553248635976380534.Attraction) #### Plage Publique Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Plage Publique during your trip to Rangiroa? Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plage-Publique-Rangiroa.d553248635977470007.Attraction) #### Ancien Phare de Topaka Find out about the history of Fakarava when you take a trip to Ancien Phare de Topaka. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ancien-Phare-De-Topaka-French-Polynesia.d553248621526964917.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Reef Island - Rangiroa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2944018/f91a2a02-7a33-4408-913f-9e785b67c63f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### REEF ISLAND | private island | pink sand | natural swimming pools £99 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reef-island-private-island-pink-sand-natural-swimming-pools.a2944018.activity-details) ![Blue Lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2943896/a3231e12-1e6a-4ccd-8dcf-e020c448f024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon £100 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-lagoon-eco-tour-snorkeling-avatoru-secret-green-lagoon.a2943896.activity-details) ![Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5168131/36b6556e-4a8f-46b0-92e1-c549a373db89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve £112 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-lagoon-private-island-pink-sand-beach-and-wildlife-reserve.a5168131.activity-details) ![Blue lagoon - Rangiroa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2944008/ecfc0b51-cce7-45b0-a7d6-c729082de45c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue lagoon private tour £796 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-lagoon-private-tour.a2944008.activity-details) ![The Blue Lagoon by private boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45288139/dc4e2506-fa1a-4e38-9d8a-1480201f0ac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Blue Lagoon by private boat £906 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-blue-lagoon-by-private-boat.a45288139.activity-details) ![Reef island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2943969/7a584933-71f8-4dcf-b13b-1a44117aa7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reef island private tour £796 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reef-island-private-tour.a2943969.activity-details) [See all activities in Tuamotu Archipelago](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tuamotu-Archipelago.d54970.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Tuamotu Archipelago ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1196/6b80f8fe-8ea9-4ee5-803d-0cd2aecc9c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fakarava ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3438/8937fd78-9f39-492d-8548-83c6067eeea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tikehau ![Tropical beach on Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3460/a7e7b811-e2f7-4753-8877-29eb107b2d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takapoto ![sea and landscape on Fakarava atoll, Tuamotus archipelago, French Polynesia, France,south pacific](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8758/85d0ffc8-63cc-4b44-a797-5cda986091c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Makemo - Cities near Tuamotu Archipelago - Places of interest [Fakarava](https://expedia.co.uk/Fakarava.dx1196)[Tikehau](https://expedia.co.uk/Tikehau.dx3438)[Takapoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Takapoto.dx3460)[Takaroa](https://expedia.co.uk/Takaroa.dx3464)[Fangatau](https://expedia.co.uk/Fangatau.dx7265)[Fakahina](https://expedia.co.uk/Fakahina.dx7267)[Makemo](https://expedia.co.uk/Makemo.dx8758)[Napuka](https://expedia.co.uk/Napuka.dx8964)[Rangiroa](https://expedia.co.uk/Rangiroa.dx6047708)[Rotoava](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotoava.dx6052838)[Ahe](https://expedia.co.uk/Ahe.dx6069979)[Kauehi](https://expedia.co.uk/Kauehi.dx6069980)[Tiputa](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiputa.dx3000474874)[Makatea](https://expedia.co.uk/Makatea.dx553248635973285711)[Amanu](https://expedia.co.uk/Amanu.dx553248635975803326)[Hao Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hao-Island.dx634721353764511744) - [Blue Lagoon ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blue-Lagoon-Rangiroa.d553248635972888021.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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