Moorea ATV & Jet Ski Combo: Belvedere, Magic Mountain, and Opunohu Lagoon
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5.5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable riding an ATV on uneven terrain and handling a jet ski; able to swim or use a flotation aid during snorkel stops.
Overview
Climb Moorea’s volcanic backbone by ATV to Belvedere and Magic Mountain, then trade dust for spray on a jet ski run through Opunohu’s electric-blue lagoon. This combo day balances cultural insight, big-island views, and close encounters with rays and reef sharks.
Moorea ATV & Jet Ski Combo: Belvedere, Magic Mountain, and Opunohu Lagoon
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Morning comes quick on Moorea’s north coast. The mountains shrug off their clouds, ridgelines cutting clean against a brightening sky, and the lagoon wakes in bands of turquoise that dare you seaward. This combo day splits the island in two: dust and dirt in the Opunohu Valley by quad, then a fast, salt-sprayed sprint by jet ski across one of the most beautiful lagoons in French Polynesia.
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Adventure Tips
Bring your license
A valid driver’s license is required to operate the ATV (drivers must be 18+). Pack it in a waterproof pouch.
Dress for both dust and spray
Wear closed-toe shoes for the ATV and a rash guard for the jet ski to protect from grit, sun, and wind.
Reef-safe only
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral or wildlife to protect the lagoon’s fragile ecosystem.
Secure your tech
A small dry bag or waterproof phone case keeps valuables safe when the chop kicks up.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Blacktip reef sharks
- Southern stingrays
History
Despite the name, Captain Cook actually anchored in Opunohu Bay; the mislabeling stuck on modern maps. The Opunohu Valley holds numerous restored marae that were once centers of community life.
Conservation
Stick to established ATV tracks to avoid damaging crops and native vegetation. In the lagoon, use reef-safe sunscreen and never stand on coral or chase wildlife.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Tropical sun is intense year-round and reef-friendly formulas protect coral during snorkel stops.
Closed-toe shoes
Sturdy footwear keeps feet protected and stable on dusty, uneven ATV tracks.
Dry bag (5–10L)
Keeps phones, licenses, and snacks dry during jet ski segments and brief squalls.
Lightweight rain jacket
Short tropical showers are common, especially during the wetter months; a shell adds comfort on windy rides.
winter specific