You’ll race across Moorea’s bays by jet ski with a local guide, swim among rays and sharks (if you dare), then switch gears for an ATV ride through pineapple fields and up Magic Mountain for wild island views. Expect friendly laughs, real stories from locals, and moments that stick with you long after.
I didn’t expect my heart to pound so much when we zipped out of Cook’s Bay on the jet skis. The water was this unreal shade of blue — not like a postcard, but almost too bright for real life. Our guide, Mana, grinned every time we hit a small wave. He pointed out where the mountains meet the sea and told us a story about his grandmother’s house just behind those trees. I kept catching whiffs of salt and something sweet — maybe it was the fruit stands back on shore? We slowed down near Opunohu’s Bay, and suddenly there were rays gliding under us. I hesitated getting in (I mean, sharks?), but Mana just laughed and said, “They’re more scared of you.” So yeah, I slid in.
The next day was all dust and green. The ATV felt heavier than I thought it would — you really feel every bump as you ride through the pineapple fields outside Moorea. Our local guide (different guy, Teva) stopped to pick up a spiky fruit and handed it to me; it smelled sharp and fresh, nothing like supermarket pineapple back home. We passed some kids waving at us from the side of the road near the agricultural school — they shouted something in Tahitian that made Teva laugh. The climb up Magic Mountain was steeper than expected; honestly, my hands got sweaty on the handlebars.
At the top, there’s this view over Moorea that doesn’t quite fit into your phone screen no matter how hard you try. We just stood there for a minute — nobody talked much except for Teva quietly pointing out which bay was which. The air felt cooler up high, even though my shirt stuck to my back from the climb. I still think about that silence with everyone just looking out together. If you want a combo tour with both jet ski thrills and ATV grit (and lunch if you ask), this is probably it.
The tour lasts about 3 hours on jet skis plus 3 hours 30 minutes on ATVs.
Yes, you can request to do them over two different days instead of one.
No hotel pickup is mentioned in the inclusions for this tour.
Yes, a local guide leads both the jet ski and ATV portions of the tour.
No lunch is included unless arranged separately; only guides are provided.
Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.
No, it’s not recommended for pregnant travelers due to activity level.
Bring swimwear, towel, sunscreen, and maybe water shoes for comfort during swimming stops.
Your day includes guided jet ski rides through Cook's Bay and Opunohu's Bay with swimming stops among rays and sharks (if you're brave enough), plus an ATV adventure through pineapple fields past an agricultural school all the way up Magic Mountain—each part led by a local guide who shares stories along the way.
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