Moorea: Quad Tour with Magic Mountain & Pineapple Fields

Summary

Moorea quad adventure with panoramic views, local flavors and mountain trails

You’ll ride your own quad through Moorea’s pineapple fields, climb to panoramic lookouts like Magic Mountain and Belvedere with a local guide leading the way, stop at Lycée Agricole for homemade jam tasting, and end with windswept views over Cook’s Bay—plus photos to keep afterward.

What’s the experience like?

We kicked up red dust as soon as we left the little lot near Opunohu—me gripping the handlebars, my partner laughing behind me every time I jerked the quad a bit too hard. Our guide Manu waved us forward, calling out something about “pineapples ahead!” The air was thick with that sweet-sour smell you only get in humid places, and I could hear birds somewhere above us but honestly, all I really noticed at first was the sound of our engines echoing against the green hills.

The Lycée Agricole stop surprised me. I’d expected just a quick look around, but Manu handed us spoons and we dipped into jars of local pineapple jam—sticky, tangy, nothing like what you buy back home. There were kids from the school nearby practicing their French (I caught maybe three words), and one of them shyly offered us a taste of guava juice too. My hands were still sticky when we climbed back on the quads for the next stretch.

Climbing up toward Belvedere Lookout was where it hit me—how small you feel looking down at Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay from up there. The light changes fast; one minute it’s all blue water and sharp green ridges, then clouds roll in and everything goes silver for a second. Manu pointed out old marae stones tucked under trees—I wouldn’t have noticed them otherwise. He told us a legend about two brothers fighting over the island (I wish I remembered more details). Honestly, I just stood there for a while not saying much.

Magic Mountain was last—a bumpy ride up a narrow trail that made my heart thump louder than the engine. At the top, wind whipped my hair everywhere and we could see almost all of Moorea’s north coast. We took photos (Manu snapped some too; he said he’d send them later), but mostly I remember how quiet it felt up there despite everything below buzzing along as usual. I still think about that view sometimes when things get noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Moorea quad tour and sightseeing

• Equip and briefing
• Start 3.5-hour quad tour
• Visit pineapple fields and agriculture school
• Stop at Belvedere lookout
• Taste local jams and juices
• Ascend Magic Mountain viewpoint

Top questions

How long does the Moorea quad tour last?

The quad tour lasts approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Is hotel pickup included for this Moorea quad excursion?

No, hotel pickup is not mentioned as included in this tour.

Do I need a driver’s license to drive the quad?

Yes, drivers must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years old.

Can children join this Moorea quad tour?

The minimum age to participate is 5 years old; to drive you must be 18 or older.

Are food or drinks provided during the tour?

You’ll enjoy tastings of homemade jams and local fruit juices at Lycée Agricole; bottled water is also included.

What are some highlights of this Moorea quad excursion?

The tour includes Magic Mountain lookout, Belvedere Lookout over Cook’s & Opunohu Bays, pineapple fields, and Lycée Agricole tasting stop.

Is rain gear provided if weather changes?

A light rain jacket is provided if needed during your quad adventure.

Will I get photos from this Moorea quad tour?

Your guide will take photos throughout the day which you can download for free afterward.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a helmet and light rain jacket if needed, bottled water along the route, homemade jam and fruit juice tasting at Lycée Agricole d’Opunohu, plus complimentary drinks at the end of your ride. Your guide takes photos during stops so you can download them later without extra charge before heading home tired but happy.