

Tahiti’s sister island is just a short flight or high-speed catamaran ride away. Dramatic, jagged peaks that inspired the fictional “Bali Hai” soar high in the sky over scenic Cooks Bay. Beautiful beaches, sparkling waterfalls and ancient legends add to this island’s charm.
Ideally located between historic Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay, the property offers a white-sand beach, a blue lagoon and tropical gardens.
This resort is situated on 21 landscaped acres with 90 rooms, including overwater bungalows, beach bungalows and garden-pool bungalows on a turquoise lagoon and a white-sand beach.
Along a palm-fringed white sand beach, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Resort invites you to experience the natural charm of the islands. Here, you can breathe and enjoy the moment.
*Price shown is per person based on double occupancy and includes airfare from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Said to be the inspiration for the mythical Bali Hai, the tiny island of Moorea has managed to hold onto its laid-back charm. About an eighth of the size of nearby Tahiti, Moorea has everything you're hoping for in a South Seas getaway: thick jungles, beautiful beaches, and an azure sea. Two fantastic bays—Opunohu Bay and Cook's Bay—cut into the triangular island's northern side. At 2,929 feet, Mount Rotul stands majestically between the two bays. Several steep, jagged mountain ridges run across the island. Your eyes will be drawn to the thumb-shaped Mount Tohiea, which reaches 3,960 feet into the clouds. Moorea is ringed by a coral reef enclosing a beautiful lagoon, making the island a favorite destination of snorkelers and divers.
There are essentially two seasons in Moorea. The wet, summer season runs from November to April, when temperatures peak at 85ºF. The drier, cooler season from May to October sees temperatures peak at 82ºF during the day. All through the year nighttime temperatures drop to around 70ºF. Volcanic islands such as Moorea also have their own microclimates, with the east coast being a bit wetter than the west.
Moorea's festivals include the Tahiti-Moorea Rendezvous sailing competition in June, the month-long Heiva Festival of traditional culture in July, the Opunohu Valley mountain race in late September, the Rotui marathon in October, and the Rotui triathlon in December.
ATV Island Tour : Explore the lush landscape and pineapple fields on an ATV. Many paths are only accessible by ATV, and you will see some iconic viewpoints, such as Belvedere Lookout.
Rum Tasting : There are several distilleries on the island. Most tasting rooms are a great place to pick up some souvenirs also.
Tiki Village : One of Moorea’s top tourist attractions, this is a buffet dinner and Polynesian cultural show. The various Tahitian dances are thrilling to watch.
Hiking : If you need a break from the ocean, there are many hiking trails all over the island. A popular destination is Afareaitu Waterfalls.
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