Moorea: Jetski & Quad Combo Tour with Lagoon Swim

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Duration8h 30m

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Moorea adventure with jetski lagoon swim and quad to Magic Mountain

You’ll skim Moorea’s lagoon by jetski, swim with rays and blacktip sharks near the motus, then ride quads past pineapple fields up to Magic Mountain for wild panoramic views. Expect fresh local snacks, stories from your guide, free photos of your day—and those small moments when you realize you’re somewhere entirely new.

8h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jetski tour and swimming

Equipment and briefing
Depart for 3-hour jetski tour
Explore Opunohu Bay lagoon
Swim in Coral Garden
Swim with rays and blacktip sharks

Day 2 — Quad tour and island exploration

Return to base and briefing
Depart for 3.5-hour quad tour
Visit pineapple fields and taste jams
Enjoy view of Cook and Opunohu bays
Taste and purchase local products
Visit Magic Mountain viewpoint

The Experience

I didn’t expect the water in Opunohu Bay to look so unreal—like someone turned up the color filter too high. Right after we got our quick jetski briefing (I was honestly nervous about driving one), our guide grinned and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll get it fast.” He was right. Once we started skimming across the lagoon, I forgot about looking cool and just tried not to shout every time we hit a wave. The spray felt warm on my face and there was this salty-sweet smell in the air that I still can’t place. We stopped near the motus for snorkeling—saw rays gliding by like ghosts, and blacktip sharks just doing their thing. I floated there for a minute, half laughing into my snorkel because it felt so weirdly peaceful.

After drying off (sort of), we swapped engines for wheels. The quad bikes looked intimidating but were actually pretty easy once you got going—though I stalled mine right in front of everyone at first. Our guide took us through pineapple fields that smelled sharp and sweet at the same time; he handed out some homemade jam at the agriculture school and told us how his uncle used to work there. There were chickens darting around underfoot and I nearly ran over one—don’t tell anyone. Up at Belvedere Lookout, the view over Cook Bay made me just stand there for a while without saying anything. Sometimes you don’t need words.

The last climb up Magic Mountain was bumpy enough to make my teeth rattle but when we reached the top… well, it’s hard to describe how wide everything feels from up there. You see all of Opunohu Bay spread out below, little boats leaving white trails behind them. Someone handed me coconut ice cream (which melted instantly in my hand) and I remember thinking that maybe this is what people mean when they talk about “island time”—just letting things happen slowly, letting your brain catch up with your eyes.

What’s included

Your day includes all equipment for jetskiing and quad biking (with helmet loan), bottled water throughout both tours, mask and snorkel loan for swimming stops near the motus, rain gear if needed, free downloadable photos taken by your guide along the way, tastings of local jams or ice cream at stops like Opunohu Agriculture School or Magic Mountain viewpoints—and a complimentary drink when you finish back at base.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Moorea Activities Center