The main island is surrounded by sparkling lagoons, with long motu islets off-shore with white sandy beaches and excellent snorkeling in coral gardens.
Accommodation is available in pensions on motu islets and with families in the main village.
Activities include a 3-hour walking tour of Maupiti, visits to the archeological sites, boat excursions to various islets with picnic lunch, paddling outrigger canoes, or fishing in the lagoon and pass for lobster and fish. Removed from the mainstream of tourism, Maupiti welcomes its visitors with genuine warmth while remaining an unexploited gem.