Things to do in Arorangi, Southern Cook Islands: The Best Cultural Tours

Join this half-day tour for a fully customised experience that only a private tour can provide for you. Your experienced guide can help you craft a tour with lots of different options to cater to your own personal taste. This tour is all about discovery, culture, sightseeing, arts and crafts, and interaction with the local people. Our specially selected electric tour vehicles are great fun to ride in as well as being open to let you immerse yourself the magic of the ever changing landscape of Rarotonga. *This tour cannot be booked for cruise ship passengers.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Cycle along the 'back road' (Ara Metua) and lane ways witnessing the tranquil pace of local village life. There are plenty of stops to take in the magnificent mountain scenery, try out a few local fruits, and hear stories that will bring a deeper meaning to the observations you make. You will be cycling on and off over a leisurely 3 hours, before finishing up with a delicious lunch. Total duration is approximately 4 hours. Small group size means that each tour is unique and tailored to suit the interests of those doing the tour on the day. Please go to www.storytellers.co.ck for more information about this and other tours, as well as supplier direct rates and discounted tour bundles.

Inclusions: Lunch, Equipment including well maintained bicycles and helmets, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Bottled Water

Zip around Rarotonga on an electric tuk tuk with a local guide on this fun-filled adventure in the Cook Islands. Check out sights like the 19th-century Takamoa Theological College and head office of the Cook Islands Christian Church, the fragrant Maire Nui Gardens, Avana Passage and the turquoise waters of the Muri Lagoon, and do some shopping at local craft centres. Get picked up from your accommodation, where you hop in the back of an electric-powered tuk tuk and head out to explore the island. Learn about colonial history, experience the Ara Metua (back road) which winds its way through the villages and plantations of delicious paw paw, bananas and local produce, and let your guide show you the many hidden gems on offer. Take a moment to dig your toes into the sugar-white sand and then continue on to peek in on ukulele makers, pearl shell artists or buzz over local arts and craft shops to seek out artisan-created souvenirs before your excursion winds to a close.

Inclusions: Transport in electric Tuk Tuk, Local driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Brand new tour! The ‘Take-a-peek’ bicycle tour allows you to join in on a mini Storytellers Eco Cycle Tour, so that you get a 'taste' of what Storytellers is all about. You will get to experience and enjoy parts of Rarotonga less frequented by tourists, and learn all about the Cook Islands in a relaxed and fun, small group environment. This tour takes place on mainly inland roads, which sealed and flat to gently sloping. This tour is for cyclists of all abilities and fitness levels. It is also a family friendly activity, as we can cater to children of all ages with our smaller children's bicycles, trail-behind bikes, tow-behind buggy or ‘Dolittle’ children’s seat. A great way to get a 'bargain' tour that gives you a great intro-level orientation to Rarotonga.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Please bring your own water with you on the tour

Brand new tour!! Our ‘Walk-about’ tour is designed for those that want a Storytellers experience - but without the bicycle! This easy walking tour takes place on the west coast of the island, on the ‘back road’ or Ara Metua, finishing with a fresh fruit ice cream. This tour is suitable for all ages and is family friendly: so long as you can comfortably walk and have equipment for taking small children if applicable, then this guided tour will be perfect for you. This tour provides you with the opportunity to really experience and learn more about Rarotonga, it’s people, way of life, environment and so on, while sharing a few laughs with your group and tour guide. Each walk is tailored to your interests: you decide what interests you most and your guide while incorporate that into your tour.

Inclusions: Real fresh fruit ice cream, or a hot / cold drink if preferred, Private transportation

Exclusions: Please bring our own water for the walk.