Excursion Moorea eco-cultural experience tour at Moorea

Discover the exquisite natural splendour, history, and flavours of Moorea during this picturesque sightseeing excursion.

Moorea, Opunohu Bay, Te Fare Natura, Eco-Museum, Aquariums, 3D Movie, Endemic Plant Garden

Depart the pier for the short drive to Opunohu Bay. One of the most beautiful and pristine bays in French Polynesia, Opunohu is solely designated for agricultural use. Upon arrival, head for a visit to Te Fare Natura, our brand-new eco-museum. Led by your local guides, delve into the history of the island, its ecosystem, and flora and fauna. The museum offers different aquariums displaying the diverse eco-systems found here, a full description of the history of the corals, 3D movie of the beauty of Moorea, and an interesting garden of endemic plants, most of which are utilised for medicinal purposes by locals.

Opunohu Valley, Photo Stop, Blue-Eyed River Eels

Following your eco-museum visit, re-board your coach for a drive through the Opunohu Valley. A photo stop is made here for an opportunity to view the sacred, blue-eyed river eels whilst your guide recounts the legend of the coconut tree linked to them. Afterward, re-board your coach and proceed to your final stop, the eco-cultural shoppe of Fare Tutava.

Fare Tutava, Homemade Specialities, Production Process, Free Time, Shopping

At Fare Tutava, everything from medicinal creams and oils to noni juices, honey, and local vanilla is homemade. During a guided tour of the facility, view a demonstration of the production process utilised to prepare most of the products sold here, and sample fresh juices, smoothies, and coconut water. Following your tour and tastings, some free time is made available to browse the freshly-prepared local specialities for sale, including all kinds of jams, tropical juices and smoothies, fresh coconut water, and more. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Moorea, Opunohu Bay & Valley, Te Fare Natura, Eco-Museum, Aquariums, Endemic Plant Garden, Blue-Eyed River Eel, Fare Tutava, Homemade Goods, Free Time, Shopping

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 98 yards (about 90 metres), at times over uneven and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. Walking at Fare Tutava is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, bottled water, and US Dollars, Euros, Pacific Francs, and/or credit cards for purchases from the ship. The tour sequence may vary.