04/04/2026
I thought I’d share my ATV tour while in Moorea in honor of National 4x4 (jeep) day. This was my favorite part of the trip! My friend and I rode together (you can choose single) and to my pleasant surprise, the 4-wheeler was bigger than expected. There was plenty of room and we weren’t even touching like one would on a motorcycle. I drove most of the time. And when you see the videos, my friend is driving, SLOOOOW. She’s way more cautious than I am. I told our tour guide I have 3 sons and 2 brothers, I’ll be just fine. We had a chance to drive around most of the island and it checked off all the things I wanted to see (Belvédère, Magic Mountain, pineapple fields). This activity is quite popular for those who stay on the island and also for those who make a stop for the day while on a cruise. And that’s the case in other areas too. Caribbean islands often have this as an excursion, which is a great way to explore but you also want to make it back in time (yes, the boat will leave without you). This is not for the faint-hearted though. There was no waiver to sign. I did drive down some steep hills with no guardrails. But is makes you feel alive! So let’s have that sense of adventure while on vacation. I like the rooster, I thought he was pretty.
