Rurutu is well known for her caves and cave dwellers of old. The island is a lifted atoll and the shorelines of steep cliffs are spectacular. The people of Rurutu Island welcome infrequent visitors with their drums beating and families singing in an invigorating welcome ceremony that includes island dancing. An adventure to Ana Ae’o cave may involve a convoy of the famous “Le Truck” vehicles not to mention bamboo-lit flares and native warriors chanting from high in the caves. The island also holds the sacred worship ground of the High chief of Rurutu -Marae Tararoa- and a lovely handicraft market.