Moorea 4x4 tour: Magic Mountain, Opunohu Bay & local lunch

Drive the mountain roads to Magic Mountain, then cross Opunohu valley past pineapple fields and freshwater eels.

A six-hour guided 4x4 tour of Moorea led by a local guide who shares Polynesian legends and traditions while you travel mountain roads and coastal valleys. You visit Magic Mountain and Belvedere Lookout for views of Cook and Opunohu bays, cross Opunohu valley past pineapple fields, touch freshwater eels and hear their story, taste juices and liqueurs at the Rotui fruit juice distillery, and finish with lunch at a beachside restaurant offering a 360-degree view, cultural activities like a coconut show, and time to swim in the lagoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Magic Mountain1h
2. Opunohu Bay30m
3. Belvedere Lookout30m
4. Fruit Juices of Moorea1h

Explore Moorea's landscapes and culture

• Travel mountain roads to Magic Mountain viewpoint
• Cross Opunohu valley, touch freshwater eels
• Enjoy views at Belvedere Lookout
• Taste juices and liqueurs at Rotui distillery
• Dine and enjoy cultural activities at Le Jardin Tropical
• Relax at public beach and shop for pearls

The experience

The tour starts on the mountain roads at Magic Mountain, one of the island's most recognizable viewpoints. From there you head into Opunohu valley, driving past pineapple fields and rivers where you'll touch freshwater eels and learn the legend tied to them. The Belvedere Lookout comes next, where you stop to see the views across Cook and Opunohu bays spread out below.

After the lookout, you visit the Rotui fruit juice distillery for a tasting of local juices and liqueurs made from island fruit. Then comes lunch at Le Jardin Tropical, a restaurant set on one of Moorea's most beautiful spots with a 360-degree view. The meal includes raw fish in coconut milk and uru (breadfruit), and you'll have the chance to watch a coconut show and take part in other cultural activities in a fully local setting. Juice, water and punch come as you wish throughout the meal.

The afternoon wraps with time at one of the island's public beaches to swim in the turquoise water, followed by a stop for pearl shopping before you return to your accommodation. Your guide speaks English or French and handles all the driving. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water, entry to Magic Mountain, and your lunch.

What’s included

• Private 4x4 transportation with a local guide.
• entry to Magic Mountain.
• tasting of juices and liqueurs at the Rotui distillery.
• lunch with raw fish in coconut milk and uru.
• cultural activities including a coconut show.
• beach time.
• bottled water and local punch throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Safari tropical tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to explore Moorea's interior and coast in a single day with a local guide who knows the island's stories and traditions. The private 4x4 vehicle means you travel at your own pace and stop where your guide sees fit, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Magic Mountain and why is it on the tour?

Magic Mountain is one of Moorea's most recognizable viewpoints, reached by mountain road at the start of the tour. It's the opening stop and sets the tone for the day's exploration of the island's landscape.

What happens at Opunohu valley?

You drive through Opunohu valley crossing pineapple fields and rivers. Part of the stop involves touching freshwater eels in the water and hearing the Polynesian legend connected to them.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes. Lunch is at Le Jardin Tropical, a beachside restaurant with a 360-degree view. The meal includes raw fish in coconut milk and uru (breadfruit), plus unlimited juice, water and punch. Cultural activities like a coconut show happen during the meal.

Is there time to swim in the ocean?

Yes. After lunch and cultural activities, you stop at one of Moorea's public beaches for swimming and relaxation in the lagoon before heading back to your accommodation.