Snorkeling Tour in Tikehau

From: 10 500 XPF

Description

Explore the natural wonders of Tikehau lagoon! This snorkeling tour in Tikehau lasts about 4 hours and takes you to meet manta rays and dolphins. It is an ideal outing to discover aquatic life and to become aware of the issues of biodiversity preservation.

Categories: Snorkeling — Tags: French Polynesia, Tikehau —

This snorkeling tour in Tikehau will take you to the lagoon to discover the most beautiful aquatic sites. During your excursion, you will meet an impressive and varied fauna. Your professional guides are very educational and will ensure your safety and share their knowledge of the atoll’s lagoon biosphere.

Program and Itinerary

Leaving Your Hosting

On the morning of the tour, your guide will pick you up at 7:30 am at your hotel or guesthouse in Tikehau. You will then drive together to the marina, where you will get your snorkeling equipment. The departure by boat is scheduled for 8:00 am.

Manta Ray Cleaning Station

The snorkeling tour in Tikehau starts with a visit to the site of an old pearl farm. The place is famous for its cleaning station where manta rays get cleaned above the coral spats. Pure natural wonder, this aquatic ballet is well worth a first snorkeling stop to observe these majestic animals.

Stop at a Local House

On the way to Tuheiva Pass, you will stop at a tiny fishing village. A small local brunch awaits you: the opportunity to get your energy back on land! You will also get to know the islanders in a friendly atmosphere.

Dolphins at Tuheiava Pass

The tour continues with the famous Tuheiva pass, known to be one of the best scuba diving sites in Polynesia. Many species thrive there, multicolored fish and sometimes big ones: barracudas, hammerhead sharks or tigers. However, it is the dolphins that will attract all your attention during this new snorkeling stop.

Snorkeling at the Coral Garden

After these emotions, you will continue this snorkeling tour in Tikehau at a coral garden. The site lends itself perfectly to the observation of thousands of tropical fish and very well preserved corals. This explosion of colors in a permanent movement will be a memorable experience.

Back to Your Accommodation

After about 4 hours, your excursion on the lagoon to discover the aquatic life ends. The boat returns to its home port on the main motu. You will arrive in the village by lunchtime. Give thanks to your guides: with their help, you will keep beautiful pictures of Tikehau!

Inclusions

Transfers with hotel (Extra charge for Fafarua Lodge and Hakamanu Lodge)
Snorkeling equipment
Professional guide
Brunch at a local’s house

Booking and Confirmation

Booking Options

You can make a booking online today by using the booking options: number of participants, and the name of your hotel in Tikehau. To start your booking, simply click on “Book Now” and follow the checkout process.

Availability Confirmation

Note that we will first confirm the availability of your booking before processing the payment. It means that you will not be charged right away if you use a credit card, or that you will have to wait the confirmation before sending a payment with a bank wire. As soon as we confirm availability, we’ll inform you by email. If there’s no availability on the chosen date, we’ll get back in touch with you to suggest another one.

Deposit and Remaining Balance

When booking online, you’ll only need to make a 20% confirmation deposit to confirm your tour. You’ll be able to settle the remaining balance later on, either with a wire or when you’re already in Tikehau. For example, you can choose to settle your balance on when you’re picked up at your hotel in the morning of your tour.

Private Tours and Other Inquiries

If you prefer to have a private snorkeling tour in Tikehau, or if you have any questions regarding this activity or how to book it with us, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help you organize the best stay possible in Polynesia!

Cancellation Policy

Please note our booking cancellation policy. At the very least, a cancellation fee of 15% will be charged. Less than one week before the tour date, the cancellation fee is 100%. If weather conditions do not allow the tour to be organized, and only after confirmation from the guide, cancellation fees do not apply and a full refund will be made. Your understanding of these guidelines helps us to provide optimum service to all our customers.