Full-Day Moorea Cultural Tour
Moorea, French Polynesia
Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: 1 day
Enjoy this small group Moorea cultural island day tour with your local guide. Let your local guide lead you on a journey of discovery as you learn about the local fauna and flora, mountains, plantations, exotic fruits, local crafts, archaeological remains and legendary sites of this incredible island. Have a picnic at the beach with local food and enjoy the warm water of the lagoon. If weather is not suitable for a beach picnic, you will have lunch at a local house and visit your guide's plantation. This full day guided tour is one not to be missed.
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Enjoy this small group Moorea cultural island day tour with your local guide. Let your local guide lead you on a journey of discovery as you learn about the local fauna and flora, mountains, plantations, exotic fruits, local crafts, archaeological remains and legendary sites of this incredible island. Have a picnic at the beach with local food and enjoy the warm water of the lagoon. If weather is not suitable for a beach picnic, you will have lunch at a local house and visit your guide's plantation. This full day guided tour is one not to be missed.Departing from your hotel or cruise ship at approximately 8:45am, relive history and discover the local culture as your guide begins your full-day tour with a little bit of history - one full of anecdotes passed on from ancestors found in the writings of the first sailors and missionaries.
Discover how Wallis berthed the islands almost 250 years ago, oral traditions were alive and queen Marau, among others, ensured these did not get lost and that the memories were written down. Then, make a dive into the past on the footsteps of Wallis, Cook, Bougainville, the mutiny of the Bounty and, above all, of great warriors and heroes who left their marks in history. As you trace the footsteps of the local ancestors, you will visit Cook’s Bay, the maraes, mountain tops and temples.
Next, visit Opunohu Bay, the property operated by the hotel school houses home to several orchards; orange, lime, lemons, grapefruit, avocados, guavas. Before leaving, taste the delicious jams made up in the high school.
Before you end your day, make one last stop at a local juice factory where you can indulge in some delicious fruit juices. (except on sunday)
Return to your hotel or cruise ship at approximately 4pm.
Discover how Wallis berthed the islands almost 250 years ago, oral traditions were alive and queen Marau, among others, ensured these did not get lost and that the memories were written down. Then, make a dive into the past on the footsteps of Wallis, Cook, Bougainville, the mutiny of the Bounty and, above all, of great warriors and heroes who left their marks in history. As you trace the footsteps of the local ancestors, you will visit Cook’s Bay, the maraes, mountain tops and temples.
Next, visit Opunohu Bay, the property operated by the hotel school houses home to several orchards; orange, lime, lemons, grapefruit, avocados, guavas. Before leaving, taste the delicious jams made up in the high school.
Before you end your day, make one last stop at a local juice factory where you can indulge in some delicious fruit juices. (except on sunday)
Return to your hotel or cruise ship at approximately 4pm.
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