Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $9,025. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec.
Peak austral winter: best water clarity, highest shark aggregations in the pass, optimal conditions for drift diving with grey reefs and whitetips.
Dry season: peak visibility (up to 195ft), water 77–81°F, prime manta ray encounters at cleaning stations, strong drift dives through the pass.
Rainy season: warmer water 82–86°F, fewer crowds, but slightly reduced viz due to plankton blooms that attract pelagic feeders.
Tikehau is a boat-access atoll where Cousteau's crew dubbed it French Polynesia's most fish-dense atoll — expect manta rays, sharks, and massive barracuda schools at 79–82°F with 30–40 m (98–131 ft) visibility, suitable for all levels.
Also known for: Poisson cru (raw fish marinated in coconut milk) served at guesthouse tables and fishermen's-village excursion lunches
Flamingo Pink Sand Beach — Walk a rare pink-tinged sand beach formed from crushed coral and shells.
Birdwatching at the Frigatebird Colony — Spot large frigatebird and red-footed booby colonies nesting on the atoll.
Village Visit in Tuherahera — Explore Tikehau's main village, see local life, pearl shops, and small churches.
Black Pearl Farm Tour — Visit a working pearl farm to learn how Polynesian black pearls are cultivated.
Fresh Fish Market Meal — Eat locally caught tuna and parrotfish at the simple village market stalls.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Tikehau fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.