Half-Day Cultural Tour of Moorea Including Opunohu Bay
Moorea, French Polynesia
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Trip Type: Half-day Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy this half-day small group Moorea cultural island 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. This 4-hour guided tour is one not to be missed.
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Enjoy this half-day small group Moorea cultural island 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. This 4-hour guided tour is one not to be missed.Departing from your hotel at approximately 8:45am, relive history and discover the local culture as your guide begins your 4-hour 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.
Return to your hotel at approximately 12:30.
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.
Return to your hotel at approximately 12:30.
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