Belvedere Lookout & Private Rum Tasting in Moorea

Stand at the Belvedere high above Moorea's twin bays, then taste competition-winning rums straight from the distillery.

A private activity in Moorea that takes you to the Belvedere Lookout overlooking the island's caldera, includes a tasting of rums and liqueurs at Manutea distillery, and stops in Maharepa for Tahitian pearls and crafts. The tour runs three hours and accommodates up to seven people. Groups larger than four pay an extra charge per person for the private tasting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Belvedere, shopping, and rum tasting

• Visit Belvedere viewpoint
• Shop in Maharepa (pearls, souvenirs)
• Private rum tasting at distillery

The experience

The Belvedere sits 250 meters above the center of Moorea, commanding views of Mount Rotui, the Cook and Opunohu bays, and the cloud-topped peak of Mount Tohi'ea at 1,207 meters. You arrive by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and other languages. The viewpoint is the fixed anchor of the morning, and everything else follows from there.

From the Belvedere, you head to Manutea distillery for a private tasting of rums, liqueurs, and pineapple champagne. The distillery also produces fruit juices, and depending on which option you book, you may taste those for free. You can visit the production facility itself if you want to see how the rums are made. The tasting is private to your group, not a shared session with other travelers.

The final stop is Maharepa, where you browse shops for Tahitian cultured pearls, pareos, and local crafts. Pearl Romance offers explanations on how the pearls are cultivated and graded. You can stay for lunch at Moorea Beach Café if you want, and your guide will bring you back afterward. The whole outing takes three hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Private tasting of rums, liqueurs and pineapple champagne at Manutea distillery.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full three hours.
• live guide in your choice of language.
• pickup included.
• possibility of free fruit juice tasting depending on your option.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Spirou THEBAUD

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Moorea's most famous viewpoint and taste the island's rums without arranging your own transport or navigating to multiple sites. The private tasting means you're not joining a larger group at the distillery, and your guide handles all the stops and timing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

What is the Belvedere Lookout in Moorea?

The Belvedere is a viewpoint 250 meters above sea level in the center of Moorea, overlooking the island's caldera and the bays below. Mount Rotui rises 900 meters nearby, and Mount Tohi'ea, the island's highest peak at 1,207 meters, dominates the view to the rear.

Can I taste the rums if I'm traveling with more than four people?

Yes, the tour accommodates up to seven people. Groups larger than four pay an extra charge per person for the private tasting at the distillery, so the cost scales with your group size.

What can I buy in Maharepa?

Maharepa has shops selling Tahitian cultured pearls, pareos, crafts, and souvenirs. Pearl Romance is one stop where staff explain how the pearls are cultivated and graded.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included, but you can stay for a meal at Moorea Beach Café in Maharepa if you choose, and your guide will pick you up afterward.