Moorea Blue Pearl Private Tour with Belvedere Lookout, Agricultural High School, Bays, and Pearl Shopping
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Overview
The Moorea Blue Pearl Private Tour begins with a one-hour visit to the Belvedere Lookout, where guests can enjoy views of Moorea and select which sites to visit next. The guide speaks six languages and offers suggestions for notable places on the island. The tour duration ranges from one to four hours, with a minimum of three hours recommended to explore the north and central parts of Moorea. A full four-hour tour covers the entire island, and additional time can be added at a set hourly rate. After the Belvedere, the tour continues to the Agricultural High School at Opunohu for a 15-minute stop to taste jams. Guests may also purchase fresh juices, ice cream, monoï and tamanu oils, and jams. The itinerary includes visits to Cook Bay and Opunohu Bay, the Rotui fruit juice factory, and the Manutea distillery, where tastings are offered except on Sundays. The tour proceeds to Maharepa Village, the main shopping area on Moorea, where the guide explains the importance of Tahitian pearls at Pearl Romance. Guests have about 30 minutes to shop for pearls, pareos, souvenirs, T-shirts, and other items from around a dozen shops. Several restaurants are available in Maharepa for those who wish to have a meal and return by taxi afterward. The tour is conducted in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Snacks are not included.
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Itinerary
Belvedere Lookout
Guests spend a minimum of one hour at the Belvedere Lookout. The guide recommends key sites on Moorea, and guests choose where to visit next. A three-hour tour covers the north and center of the island, while four hours includes the full island. Additional hours can be added for a fee of 8000 XPF per hour (9000 XPF in 2024).
10 min
Lycee Agricole Opunohu
At the Agricultural High School, guests taste jams and have the option to buy fresh juice or ice cream. Monoï and tamanu oils and jams are also available for purchase.
15 min
Moorea
This stop covers the Belvedere, Cook Bay and Opunohu Bay, the Rotui fruit juice factory, and the Manutea distillery, where tastings are offered except on Sundays. The Agricultural High School jam tasting is also included. The tour then proceeds to Maharepa for shopping and pearl explanations.
180 min
Maharepa
Maharepa is the shopping center of Moorea with about a dozen shops offering pareos, souvenirs, T-shirts, and more. The guide explains Tahitian pearl culture at Pearl Romance. Guests may choose to dine at one of five local restaurants and return by taxi if they wish.
30 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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