The Islands

Things To Do

Land Activities	Attractions
Water Activities	Arts, Culture & Heritage
Air Activities	Wildlife

Things To See

Natural Phenomena	Scenic Views
History & Culture	Walks & Trails
Parks & Gardens

Accommodation

International hotels	Family Pensions
Small hotels	Camping

Tahiti and Her Islands has something to offer every visitor, whether you are looking for ultra-luxury or you prefer a more rustic experience.

Like the tattoo, the Polynesian Dance - considered by the missionaries as too erotic - had to be practiced in secret until the beginning of the 20th century.

How to get to Mangareva

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The Gambier Archipelago is about 1700km from Tahiti

By air

The airport is located on the motu of Totegegie, which is 30 minutes by sea-shuttle to Rikitea. There is one flight from Tahiti a week, the journey is five hours. Local boat are at the airport at every flight to meet guests. The price is approximately around 500 CFP.

By boat

Nuku Hau sails to the Gambier every 25 days

Getting around the island

Local people such as Chez Benoit & Bianca and Chez Pierre & Mariette arrange island tours 2500 CFP to 3000 CFP per person. Chez Benoit & Bianca rent bicycles for 1000 CFP per day. Chez Pierre & Mariette are the only rental company in the island. The price is around 5000 CFP a day. Chez Jojo is organising fishing trips.

Exchange rate: approx £1 = 175 CFP (Aug 2005)

What to do in Mangareva

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