RANGIROA, MANIHI, TIKEHAU & FAKARAVA The waters of the Tuamotus are a scuba diver's dream. These islands are more remote and have fewer tourists than the Tahitian chain Rangiroa, largest of the atolls, offers the adventurous traveler the rare opportunity to live amid the wild beauty of the Tuamotus. You'll find an array of daily aquatic excursions and activities from which to choose. Windsurf on the clear waters of the great lagoon. Or snorkel beneath them, letting the tidal currents propel you amidst the fabulous variety of aquatic life. Manihi is a small atoll located north of Rangiroa, 330 miles from Tahiti, with a population of just 300 inhabitants. A trip to the black pearl farm is a must. Tikehau, an oval-shaped atoll approximately 8 miles from Rangiroa, has a large pass and a series of islets. The charming village of Tuherahera is situated on the south end of the largest motu. Fakarava, an hour and a half flight from Papeete, is the second largest atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago. Take time to wander amid its especially rare fauna and flora. In addition to an extraordinary tropical setting and black pearl farms, the real allure to Fakarava is the remarkable scuba diving available surrounding the atoll. In this pristine environment, both beginners and experienced divers will be amazed by the generous concentration of lagoon and ocean fish. As the Tuamotus are sparsely populated, social life on the atolls revolves around your hotel, where you'll enjoy the companionship of fellow adventurers from around the world.