Fakarava
Although Fakarava remains less known than islands such as Moorea or Bora Bora, it is still highly popular with scuba-diving enthusiasts. This coral atoll of the Tuamotu Archipelago is a true natural gem, home to endemic species and offering an incredibly unique environment. This rich ecosystem is now recognized and protected as a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Discover our selection of Fakarava Travel Packages to enjoy International Flights + Hotels deals and explore the South Pacific islands.
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Find the best deal for a trip to Fakarava
We are pleased to introduce you to the Fakarava vacation packages designed by our partners, travel agencies specialized in French Polynesia. Thus, you can benefit from low-cost offers, including:
- International flights from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti, operated by Air Tahiti Nui aboard the Tahitian Dreamliner.
- Hotel nights in Fakarava and in all The Islands of Tahiti included in your offer, in carefully selected establishments.
Depending on the Fakarava travel package of your choice, you can also enjoy other amenities activities and services. For example, the 10-dive pass is included in some packages. Request a quote to find out the price per person.
Fakarava, a scuba diver's dream
Its very large lagoon and the diversity of its underwater fauna have contributed to its popularity as a great scuba diving destination. In the lagoon, fish and corals of all kinds and colors create magnificent scenery by the beach. As a UNESCO biosphere reserve, Fakarava is a real-life experience for all nature lovers whether they are beginners, or experienced divers.
To fully appreciate this experience, choose a diving package not only in Fakarava but also in the other Polynesian islands famous for their diving spots. Islands like Rangiroa or Bora Bora can be included in some of the vacation packages. Rangiroa is an atoll just a 45-minute flight (155 miles) from Fakarava in the Tuamotu Archipelago. Check the options currently available.
In the south channel of Fakarava is called Tetamanu pass. It is one of the most famous dive spots in French Polynesia amazes all the divers who visit it: the Fakarava Shark Wall gathers hundreds of specimens to offer you the most impressive drift diving experience of your life along the reef! Here, many gray sharks cross paths with other species of sharks, and all sorts of fish (jacks, barracudas, groupers...) and coral. This is an absolutely unique experience, not to be missed!
Are you a snorkeling or scuba-diving enthusiast? Book your travel package to Fakarava now.
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Where to stay in Fakarava?
In Fakarava, there are no large international hotels and resorts like those you might find in Moorea or Bora Bora. Instead, you’ll spend your nights in a small, intimate guesthouse or lodge. With a cozy fare (bungalow) right on the beach, you’ll be able to enjoy an exceptional setting.
For an authentic vacation, choose the charm of a family-run guesthouse ("pension de famille") located in the heart of the atoll. Guesthouses are the ideal way to soak up the atmosphere of this idyllic place.
A trip in harmony with nature
In our selection of island travel offers, you can find Fakarava in several itineraries designed to help you discover the most beautiful landscapes in French Polynesia.
Besides scuba diving, other activities are available: Fakarava is also a little paradise to explore the beaches. Take the time visit to the small village of Rotoava with its church in the north of the island, the Tainoka marae (ancient religious site), and the pearl farms.
A stay in Fakarava guarantees you a relaxing trip in the peacefulness of an island turned towards nature. Here, simplicity and tranquility are the watchwords. The pure beauty of the Tuamotu archipelago's atolls always offers a total change of scenery, in the picturesque setting of the South Pacific, a peaceful atmosphere, and in complete connection with the elements.
This lifestyle, as close as possible to the ocean, has led the islanders to develop the production of the mythical black pearl: the Tahitian pearl. Thus, the first pearl farms in French Polynesia were born in the Tuamotu Archipelago. During your stay in Fakarava, take the chance to visit one of them and to bring back exceptional memories of an exceptional trip!
Fakarava, Rangiroa and many other islands of the Tuamotu and Society Archipelagos can also be included in our cruise packages to discover French Polynesia. Explore our current offers.