Moorea "The Magical Island"

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Ideal for a day trip, and even better for longer, Moorea, often called Tahiti’s sister island, is only 7 minutes away from Tahiti by plane, and 30 minutes by regular shuttle boat. Often thought to be James Michener’s mythical “Bali Hai”, Moorea is characterised by its volcanic peaks, lush mountain slopes covered with rain forest or pineapple plantations, and by white sand beaches bordered with crystalline lagoons.

Many dolphins can be seen in both Opunohu and Cook’s Bays. A lazy, barefoot existence made some people proclaim Moorea to be the “perfect South Seas island”.

Moorea offers a full range of water and land activities. With a circumference of only 65 km and a coastline served by a well paved road, Moorea can easily be circled in a single day by car, scooter or even bicycle. The Belvedere Lookout is a must for all visitors and offers spectacular views of Opunohu and Cook’s Bays. Lagoon excursions are a good way to explore Moorea’s treasures and a full range of water activities are also available. If you have time, you should experience a Tahitian “tama’ara’a” (traditional meal) with food cooked in a “ahima’a” (an earth-covered pit filled with red-hot volcanic stones). Accompany your meal with an entrancing Tahitian dance show.