- Discovery of the peaceful circle-island road dotted with
fruit-tasting stops, pineapple fields, quiet beaches,
and unique shopping experiences.
- Enchantment from the dramatic landscape of bright-green valleys encircled
by the sentinel-like mountain ridges.
- Excitement of the liquid playground with warm lagoon
waters for snorkeling,
jetskiing, canoeing, and diving.
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- Discovery of the many shops featuring "made
in Moorea" products.
- Enjoyment of the surprising number of fine-dining restaurants
within the resorts and in small villages that line the shores
- Exploration of the historic sites hidden under
a canopy of lush forests
- Relaxation in the majestic setting of the resorts and their Polynesian spas.
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Some of the most popular
activities and sites for visitors include:
Snorkeling Heaven
Plantations
Mountain Exploration
Belvedere
Overlook
Swimming with the Dolphins
Diving
Parasailing
Fruit Juice Factory Tastings
Papetoai
Village
Other activities and sites
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Snorkeling
Heaven
Because of the lack of strong currents, and the abundant marine life, the shallow waters around Moorea are ideal for year-round
snorkeling. All ages can enjoy dozens
of perfect snorkeling spots close to the resorts
and around the island. Local guides will take you to snorkel among schools of gentle rays.
Plantations
The fertile valleys are home to plantations of cotton, coffee, sugarcane, and pineaple. Considered by many to be the sweetest
tasting pineapple on earth, Moorea's harvest can be enjoyed at village stores, road-side
stands, or the tasting counter of the delightful fruit-juice
factory.
Mountain Exploration
The majestic mountains are fully accessible to everyone.
By air, helicopter tours fly into canyons and along ridgetops. By road, a 4x4
ventures past plantations, across streams, into deep valleys, and up to waterfalls. By foot, guided hikes of all levels
follow winding rainforest trails and up to high
mountain overlooks.
Belvedere Overlook
Moorea's most spectacular sites are seen from
this easily reached overlook. Located in the center
of the island, visitors marvel at the panoramic
views
of the twin bays and the plantations of Opunohu
Valley. The overlook is a popular stop on circle-island
or 4x4 tours.
Swimming with the Dolphins
Encounters with the ocean's friendliest residents
are waiting at Moorea Dolphin Center
at the InterContinental Resort Moorea. Here, adults
swim side by side with dolphins, while children
wade in the waters with them. For an educational excursion, expert guides lead dolphin-waching boat tours into the ocean to observe them in their native habitat as well. Diving
Some of the finest diving in the world can be
found at Moorea-year round.
The drama of Moorea's landscape continues below
the sea with an infinite range of canyons, chasms,
and promontories. Fish feeding is common here
so divers are often surrounded by schools of small
and large marine life.
Parasailing
Moorea has always provided visitors with
a natural high, but parasailing lets you soar
to literal new heights. Pulled by a 28 ft. boat,
you can ascend as high as 300 feet over Moorea's
glistening lagoon.
Fruit Juice Factory Tastings
Visitors enjoy a pleasant stop along the shores
of Cook's Bay at the Fruit Juice Factory for shopping
and tastings of juices and liquors made from island-grown
fruits.
Papetoai Village
History buffs will want to make a stop
at the historic octagonal church located in the
northern coastal village of Papetoai. Established
by the London Missionary Society in 1822, the
church is the oldest European building in use
in the South Pacific.
Other activities and sites
on Moorea include:
Shark and Ray Feeding.
Tiki Theatre Village.
Open-ocean dolphin and whale watching.
Underwater diving helmets.
Paopao & Opunohu
Valley tours.
Semi-sub underwater tours.
Shopping at Le Petit Village and island boutiques
and art galleries.
Lagoon explorations by boat, jetski, pedalboat,
kayak, or parasail.
Circle-island self drive to explore villages,
shops, and ancient sites.
Deep sea fishing.
Guided hiking trips to mountain overlooks and
waterfalls.
Guided or self-guided itineraries including
these and other sites
can be reserved or planned by your travel arranger
before you travel
or at the activities desk of your resort or cruise
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