Discover Moorea
Arguably the most dramatically beautiful of the French Polynesian islands, Moorea lies only a few miles northwest of Tahiti (10 minutes by air or under an hour by ferry from Papeete). This little tropical island gem is characterised by spectacular bays, white sandy beaches, and towering craggy volcanic peaks that form a jagged central spine, reflected in the surrounding crystal-surfaced lagoons.
About 16,000 people live happily on Moorea, but there are no towns, or even villages, as such. Settlements offering clusters of shops and stalls line the 40-mile long (64km) paved road that encircles the island, giving access to a handful of sightseeing opportunities and lovely beaches. The best beaches are between the Moorea Village Hotel and the Hotel Beachcomber, and near the Sofitel Ia Ora near the airport.
All sorts of water activities and excursions are offered on the island, as well as several land-based activities like hikes and mountain safaris. A fun way to explore the island is to rent a scooter or bicycle, or join the locals on the 'trucks' that form the island's public transport system, such as it is.
Must-see sights include the panoramic view of the Cook and Opunohu bays from the Roto Nui (Belvedere) viewpoint, the Paopao open-air market, and a distillery where exotic liqueurs are produced from the local pineapple, vanilla, mango, and coconut crops.
Moorea boasts some fancy luxury resorts for those wanting to indulge but there are also more reasonably priced options. Despite the island's great popularity with travellers, Moorea retains an authentic, non-touristy atmosphere and provides a good retreat from bustling Tahiti.
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Featured Hotels for Moorea
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Selected Hotels for Moorea
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Combo Tour Walk at 3 Pines Pass & Lagoon Discovery Tour
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For those who don't know what to choose between the sea and the mountains, opt for both! Moorea offers superb landscapes both in the interior of the island as well as on the lagoon. In the morning, go on an easy hike through the pineapple fields, to the Belvedere viewpoint, up to the 3 Pines pass. Superb panorama of Moorea's two bays. Discover archeological remains along the trail. After a delicious lunch of local delicacies, relax on board a comfortable boat and visit the two bays by the lagoon. Option to snorkel and swim among sting rays and black tip sharks. What a great day in sight!
Includes transfer to and from your hotel with pick up at 8am and drop off approximately 3pm.
Combo Tour 4WD Safari & Waterfall
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Full Day Tour
Highlights
Several stops offering sightseeing of Moorea
Morning: stops at the Magic Mountain, pineapple plantations, plateau of the Bounty, Belvedere, marae (ancient Polynesian temples),
Tropical Garden.
Lunch: Pointe of Temae, on a coral beach not very busy with tourists and residents. Bathing possible. Picnic included with drinks.
Afternoon: Afareaitu Waterfall and freshwater natural small pool. Beautiful preserved place.
Itinerary:
Follow your guide for this full day tour of Moorea! Spend your morning in 4WD discovering the interior of the island, its magnificent panoramas and cultural beauties. Lunch time will be enjoyed reef side at the Pointe de Temae, with a typical Polynesian dish served with a glass of punch. A short break will enable you to stroll along the beach, collect up some nice shells and swim in the lagoon.
In the afternoon, you will be driven to Afareaitu where an easy climb of about 15mn will take you to one of the waterfalls of the valley. Do not hesitate to take a dip! An enjoyable moment for the discovery of the different facets of Moorea.
Culinary Experience Moorea Food & CookLab
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Half Day Tour
Itinerary:
Get into an exciting taste and cultural journey, discover the Polynesian culinary side ! The products, their history, their uses. Start with a visit to the vegetable garden, learn about the use of local plants in the dishes and the various cooking methods. After some explanations and demonstrations, it's up to you to put on the apron! Equipped with common cooking tools like at home, combine the products with each other, try your hand at different traditional cooking techniques that reveal new flavors, make the best sauces and sides. Finally, sit down to eat your creations and enjoy a moment of sharing. And for the adventure to continue, take with you all the tips and recipes to reproduce or adapt at home the best of your culinary experience!
Akivai Floating Lounge Sunset Cruise
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Highlights:
Departure at the end of the afternoon towards Opunohu bay, listen to the legends around this bay and admire the beauty of the stunning landscape.
Cocktail & appetizers served as the sun sets.
Itinerary:
Make yourself comfortable aboard this floating lounge featuring 2 separate seating areas and admire the stunning colors of the lagoon before the day slowly fades. The turquoise tones of the lagoon give way to the orange and red colors of the blazing sky as the sun disappears behind the horizon.
Sip a cocktail served with homemade appetizers and enjoy a moment of pure relaxation.
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