Moorea Legacy Tour (trip)

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Moorea Legacy Tour

  • Moorea Airport, Haapiti, Windward Islands, French Polynesia
  • Culture & Nature
French Polynesia, Australia and Pacific

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from €62* per person3 HoursYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 1
Operator: Tahiti Expeditions 12 people max
Over the years the islands of French Polynesia have become home to a variety of characters, from beachcombers to famous artists and writers. Often their impact on the islands, whether in business, or descendants, or great stories to tell, extends well beyond their lifetime. This tour highlights the legacy of two American families that have influenced the recent history of Moorea – the Gumps and the Kellums.

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French Polynesia, Australia and Pacific

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3 testimonials about the provider, Tahiti Expeditions:

  • Reviewer: Laurie Horton located in San Diego, California USA
    I really want to thank you for pulling everything together so well.  There was a balance of adventure and relaxation; of education and playfulness.  It's no secret that the rest of the group was very dubious about this part of the trip.  Thanks to you it turned out to be hands down the better half of the holiday.  At Bora Bora we could gaze at the mountains like every other tourist...but WE knew what a Tahitian mountain felt like! Very, very fun time for all of us…

    Laurie Horton -  Moorea Outrigger Expedition

  • Reviewer: Leah Tulin located in New York, New York USA
    We just landed at LAX and wanted to thank you again for putting together an amazing, unforgettable trip for us.  We are already talking about what we want to do when we come back.

    Leah Tulin -  Moorea, Bora Bora, Rangiroa custom honeymoon trip

  • Reviewer: Wayne Holloway located in Folsom, California USA
    The next day made our trip.  If I had a vision in my head of what it should be like Ugo went there and beyond.  Aiai was surreal, Ugo spear fishing for our lunch and struggling back to the boat with a huge Wrasse followed closely by sharks, the beach camp (picnic lunch)... All were experiences Zandi and I will cherish.  Thank you for putting it together for us.

    Wayne Holloway - Flyfishing Moorea and Rangiroa

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

Richard Gump inherited ownership and management of the famous Gump Department Store in San Francisco from his father (and grandfather before him). He also inherited land in Moorea, which he eventually donated to UC Berkeley in the early 80’s. The resulting Richard Gump South Pacific Research Station has become the premier US scientific institution in the South Pacific. The station plays host to an impressive array of research projects and field courses, and through its Atitia Cultural Center provides outreach to the local schools and community. We will have a guided tour of the station and Atitia Center, hear about ongoing projects, and have a chance to discuss the role that an institution like this can play in local and global conservation issues.

The Kellum family first came to Moorea in 1924 onboard a 170-foot schooner. They settled on the shore of Opunohu Bay and their beautiful home and gardens have been part of the local landscape ever since. We will visit their beachfront where Captain Cook anchored in 1777, and then walk along a short trail that emerges into the tropical garden surrounding the Kellum house.

Mari Mari Kellum will be on hand to host cold drinks on the lanai and talk about the story of her fascinating family.

After leaving the Kellum gardens we will visit the Belvedere to have a spectacular view out over Opunohu Valley, property once owned by the Kellums, which is now public land.

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