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BORA BORA Island Drive and Belvedere Lookout Point
On this casual tour highlighting daily life on Moorea,
Dolphin-Watching Expedition
embark an air-conditioned coach for a ride around the
island, passing local pineapple fields;, taking in the
Join marine biologist Dr. Michael Poole or his
magnificent views of Cook’s Bay, Opunohu Bay, and
assistant for this eco-tour. With luck, you’ll see
Mt. Rotui; and stopping in the village of Papetoai.
schools of spinner dolphins while listening to
Visit a marae, or ancient Tahitian stone temple. You
informative commentary about their remarkable
will also visit “Le Petit Village” shopping center and
society. Dolphins are found on 95% of the tours,
Ia Ora lookout point.
but the engaging narrative and magnificence of
Moorea’s coastline ensure a rewarding time. Guests
visiting between July and early November may also
TAHA’A
view humpback whales in their annual mating and
calving rituals.
Coral Gardens Drift Snorkeling
Afterashortridebymotorboat,walkacrossan
uninhabited motu offthecoast,whereyourguidewill
leadyouasthecurrentcarriesyouthroughtheshallow
lagoononthewaybacktotheboat.Youwillbedelighted
tofindthatthisareaaboundswithaspectacularvariety
oftropicalfishandamazingcoral.Thisshoreexcursion
isavailablefrombothRaiateaandTaha’a.
Exploration of Taha’a
You’lldriveviaasafarioff-roadvehicleacrossoneof
Taha’a’shighestmountains.Visitascenicviewpoint,
learnthetraditionaluseoflocalplantsandtrees,and
learnthe tamure,aTahitiandance.Thentouralocal
vanillaplantationandablackpearlfarmtolearnhow
Aito Off-Road Safari
thesetreasuresareculturedandharvested.
Travel in a four-wheel-drive vehicle for a journey inside
the volcanic crater that created Moorea. Discover the
Snorkel and Black Pearl Farm
heart of a huge pineapple plantation, stop at the
DiscovertheMotuPearlFarm,whereyou’lllearnallabout
island’s Agricultural School to sample homemade
themagnificentblackpearl.Continuetoasmallmotufor
jam, and explore a marae (open-air temple) before
somesnorkelinginthecrystalclearlagoonofTaha’aand
ascending to the top of the mountain for a
getacquaintedwiththemyriadoftropicalfishthere.You’ll
tremendous view over Cook’s and Opunohu bays.
alsofindasmalllagoonariumwhereyoucanswimwith
turtles,rays,andfishenclosedindifferentpools.
Catamaran Sail with Snorkel
Explore Moorea’s beauty aboard a catamaran. Ride to RAIATEA
Moorea’s northern coast, then on to Cook’s and
Opunohu Bays. Upon reaching Opunohu Bay, the
captain will drop anchor in the clear blue waters of a
Faaroa River and Island Exploration
coral garden. Your crew will guide you on a snorkeling
Viasafarioff-roadvehicle,discovertheinteriorofRaiatea
discovery and provide you with assistance in the
andviewvegetationincludingbambooforests,mango
water. Afterward, sail along the beautiful coral reef
trees,andgingerflowers.ThenvisitMaraeTaputapuatea,
towards Cook’s Bay.
thesacredsitefromwheretheancientPolynesians
departedtodiscoverHawaii,NewZealand,andEaster
Trails of the Ancients Trek
Island.Thenboardamotorizedoutriggercanoeto
exploretheFaaroaRiver,viewingwildhibiscus,chestnut
DiscoverasideofTahitirarelyexperiencedbyvisitors trees,andmore.
duringajourneythroughtheOpunohuValleywith
residentarchaeologistMarkEddowes.VisitBelvedere
lookoutpointforbreathtakingviewsofCook’sBay.
Raiatea Highlights Island Tour
Descendtoanancienttempleattheedgeofthenative
Exploretheinteriorofthispicturesqueisland,climbing
forest.Markwilldescribetheritesandceremonies
thehillsidethroughuntouchedforestsofbamboo,balsa,
conductedinhonorofancestralspirits.Thentakea
androsewood.Thenpasspearlfarms,localagriculture,
guidedwalkingtouralongtheancienttrails.
andconcludeattheBotanicalGardenwithaguided
naturewalk.
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