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Spend a full day exploring Moorea’s volcanic ridges, ancient marae, and panoramic bays with a private local guide. This 7-hour shore excursion blends accessible ridge hiking with cultural insights and a locally prepared lunch.
Spend a full day exploring Moorea’s volcanic ridges, ancient marae, and panoramic bays with a private local guide. This 7-hour shore excursion blends accessible ridge hiking with cultural insights and a locally prepared lunch.
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Operated by taxiGo DMC · Moorea, Society Islands
The trail opens with the warm, humid breath of Moorea’s interior—palm fronds brushing your shoulders, the distant hum of surf in the bays below, and a guide who reads the landscape like a map of stories. You meet at a small roadhead and transfer in a safari-style vehicle to Ōpūnohu Valley, then move into a sequence of ridge climbs and broader overlooks that reveal Cook’s Bay, Ōpūnohu Bay, and volcanic spires.
moderate.
7 hours.
Suitable for people in regular walking fitness able to manage several sustained climbs and uneven trail surfaces.
The route is non-technical but includes sustained climbs; beginners in reasonable health can complete it with a steady pace and rest breaks—inform the guide of any concerns.
Yes—this is a private shore tour designed for port arrivals with transfers timed to typical cruise schedules; provide your ship and arrival details when booking.
Yes—a local lunch with appetizer, main course and dessert is included and served in a scenic outdoor setting.
This operator lists all sales final and typically runs in light rain; heavy storms may make trails unsafe—confirm local policies at booking and prepare for wet conditions.
Moorea’s valleys and ridges were shaped by volcanic activity and cultivated by Polynesian communities; marae sites along the trail mark historical ceremonial centers.
Stay on marked trails to protect fragile ridge vegetation; use reef-safe sunscreen and pack out all trash to limit impact on fragile island ecosystems.
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