Private tour in Moorea Apolline J
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My name is Apolline, and I have been living in French Polynesia since 2016. My husband, our two children and I chose to move here to give our family a life closer to nature, traditions and the human values that are so important to us. Over the years, I have become deeply passionate about Polynesian history, culture, landscapes and people. Before becoming a hiking guide, I worked as a kayak guide, including introducing transparent kayaks to Moorea, and later as a jet ski and quad guide. These different experiences allowed me to know both the lagoon and the mountains, and above all to listen carefully to travelers. Many of them asked me how they could access waterfalls, hiking trails, more hidden places and more authentic parts of the island. This is what inspired me to create private experiences designed to discover Moorea from the inside. To me, Polynesia is best understood when you take the time to walk, listen, meet the right people and respect the places you visit. Hiking is also a gentle and more responsible way to explore the island, with a lighter impact on nature. I have also built partnerships with local providers in order to offer richer days combining nature, culture, traditions, local know-how and relaxing moments, while supporting the local economy. I have created programs that allow visitors to truly discover the island and Polynesian culture, but I am always flexible and happy to adapt to specific wishes. That is the real advantage of a private tour. From the beginning to the end of the day, my guests are personally accompanied by me. I am their driver, their hiking guide, and even when we meet my local partners, I stay with them throughout the experience. I never simply drop people off. The day is intimate, personalized and reassuring, with full care from start to finish. I hold the required sports qualifications, the local driving permit that allows me to transport visitors, and I use a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle that can welcome from one to eight guests. Couples, families, friends, honeymooners or curious travelers are all welcome. My tours are for anyone who wants to enjoy a meaningful, authentic and beautiful moment in Moorea.
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Enjoy a private half-day tour in Moorea with me as your local guide and driver. I will pick you up anywhere in Moorea in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and stay with you throughout the experience. We start early with the Magic Mountain hike, while the morning is still cooler, and enjoy a beautiful 360° view over the many shades of blue of Moorea’s lagoon. After the walk, I will offer you a smoothie made with fruits grown along the Magic Mountain road by a local family, plus a tasting of local fruits and homemade jams. We then continue to Opunohu Bay for a scenic photo stop, before walking from the ancient marae toward the Belvedere. Along the way, I will share the history of these former Polynesian temples before we reach the viewpoint on foot, away from buses, cars and ATVs. After visiting the pineapple fields and learning about Moorea’s famous fruit, we finish with a VIP tasting at Rotui factory: pineapple brut, wines and premium Manutea rums made with Moorea pineapple and sugar cane.
1. I will pick you up anywhere in Moorea at your chosen location, in a private air-conditioned vehicle – approx. 15 to 30 min transfer. 2. Early Magic Mountain hike with 360° lagoon and mountain views, followed by a local smoothie, fruit tasting and homemade jams made from fruits grown on the mountain – approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs. 3. Photo stop in Opunohu Bay – 10 min. 4. Guided walk from the ancient marae to the Belvedere, with explanations about Polynesian temples and history, then photo time at the viewpoint – approx. 1 hr. 5. Return by the same trail toward the marae and the Ancestors’ Trail. 6. Short visit of the pineapple fields with explanations about Moorea pineapple and its local uses – approx. 30 min. 7. VIP small-group tasting at the Rotui factory in an air-conditioned room: pineapple brut, wines and premium Manutea rums – approx. 1 hr. 8. Return to your chosen drop-off location anywhere in Moorea – approx. 15 to 30 min transfer.
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Private transportation is included between each stop in a comfortable air-conditioned Peugeot Expert. This is not a driving-only tour: the vehicle is used for pick-up, drop-off and transfers between the cruise tender dock, Magic Mountain, Opunohu Bay, the marae, Belvedere, pineapple fields and Rotui factory. The vehicle has 9 seats and can welcome up to 8 guests.
Moorea, Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia
I will pick you up anywhere in Moorea at the location you provide after booking. No need to travel to a fixed meeting point. After booking, please send me your exact pick-up location, such as your accommodation name, address, ferry arrival point, cruise ship arrival point or any other place in Moorea. I will confirm the meeting time according to your location and the itinerary, then drive you back to your chosen drop-off point at the end of the tour.
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