Lagon Bleu (Blue Lagoon)
Lagon Bleu
A 'lake within a lake' enclosed by coral reef at the southwest tip of the atoll. The shallow water is crystal clear, with small blacktip reef sharks swimming around your feet. It is the most popular day trip.
Lagon Bleu lies at the western end of the atoll, about 1 to 1.5 hours by boat from Avatoru. The outer coral reef encloses a stretch of shallow water to form a natural swimming pool. The water is mostly knee to waist deep, and its colour shifts in distinct layers from light blue to emerald green. Blacktip reef sharks, stingrays and many tropical fish swim in the shallows. Visitors can wade, snorkel and picnic on a small island under the coconut palms. Day trips usually include a barbecue lunch of fish and raw fish salad in coconut milk. A day trip costs from about 15,000 CFP francs. Book in advance through your accommodation. Trips are cancelled in bad weather.
Opening hours
Day trips about 8:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Île aux Récifs
- Avatoru Pass
- Avatoru Village
- Vin de Tahiti Winery
- Rangiroa Atoll
- Gauguin's Pearl Farm
- Tiputa Pass
- Tiputa Village