Things to do in Southern Cook Islands, Southern Cook Islands: The Best 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

Explore Rarotonga from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach as our experienced, local guide takes you on a fascinating 3 hour sightseeing tour. You will travel along the ancient Ara Metua or "Road of Toi" built in 1050 AD and visit ancient marae (ceremonial sites), inland villages and plantations and the beautiful Muri lagoon. This tour is a must do as soon as you arrive on the island, it is the perfect introduction to the islands' rich culture, legends and history.

Inclusions: Hotel drop-off, Bottled water, Light refreshments, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks

Exclusions: no fold down seats

Enjoy an amazing afternoon of yoga, paddle boarding, sun and pure bliss in Muri lagoon.  No experience required, honestly!  The floating yoga class is an hour and 30 minutes and includes a certified yoga teacher, paddle board lesson, stretches, photo booth session and refreshing drink.  Treat yourself!

Inclusions: Professional guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Drinking Coconut

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup

A fantastic combination of paddling and snorkelling within the lagoon around the beautiful tropical waters of our Marine Reserve.  Your guide will share local knowledge about the islands, the best snorkelling techniques, and insider tips about safely interacting with the marine life. You can choose a stand-up paddle board (SUP), single kayak, or double kayak for your adventure. Upon returning from your exploration, a picnic style lunch awaits while you bask in the memory of a beautiful lagoon experience!

Inclusions: Professional local guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax), All equipment, Sandwich and a Beverage, Snacks

Exclusions: Any pickups and drop-offs

Come and discover the giant clams, giant trevally and giant smiles on this family friendly marine adventure!  We explore the waters of our lagoon covering safety, equipment use and swimming technique.  Our Tai Sea Scooter Snorkel is perfect for beginner snorkelers and those who just want to be guided along to the best snorkeling spot.  

Inclusions: Professional local guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax), All equipment

Exclusions: Any pickups and drop-offs

Experience being on a stand up paddle board (SUP) or Kayak and gliding through the warm lagoons of Rarotonga at night with neon lights lighting the way. Our educational and fun Night Paddles provide adventure options for the whole family to enjoy a super fun activity together. Its a serene calming experience, over 80% of our paddlers have never paddled before. We also allow young children to sit on their parents boards as we cruise the lagoon looking back on a majestic night lit Rarotonga. The tour last approximately 90 minutes but allow 2 hours.

Inclusions: Equipment (Standup Paddleboard or Kayak & Paddle/s), Professional guides

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Cook Islands ultimate intimate 5star turtle tour. With elite tour guides and worldclass professional underwater photos with internationally respected photographers to go home. If conditions permit you will also get an opportunity to see eagle rays. The ultimate wildlife experience of a lifetime. Explore the hidden underwater gems of the Cook Islands with the locals. Small exclusive groups. Guides certified lifeguards + specialist guards with APNEA and PADI certifications. This is the tour for those wanting WORLDCLASS Photos and small personaiized service.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Photography

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Explore the hidden gems of Rarotonga, Cook Islands on the ultimate snorkel tour which guarantees WORLDCLASS PHOTOS. Tour includes swimming not only with turtles but seeing eagle rays*. Photography by pro water photographer @charlottepiho (has over 200,000 followers on instagram) . Charlotte is an ambassador for Canon Australia and Aquatech. You will be given photos from your amazing experience in high res to go home with. Staff all top athletes with lifeguard certifications. This is the tour for those wanting a personalised intimate 5star experience with amazing photos. *You're are guaranteed to see turtles but if conditions are not safe we can't guarantee swimming with Eagle rays. We do our best though to take you swimming with the rays if safety permits.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment

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Rarotonga is one of the most pristine dive destinations in the world - with spectacular coral formations, hundreds of species of fish, turtles, eagle rays and even visiting whales. The shallow lagoon is renowned as an excellent place to snorkel among its abundant, colorful fish and other marine wildlife. Whatever your snorkeling experience, this service makes it accessible and worry-free. Come enjoy a fun-filled family adventure and experience all the underwater beauty of Rarotonga.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Private transportation

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This tour is a unique experience, the only one of it's kind on the island. The tour guide is very passionate about the history of his beloved Rarotonga and the stories behind the buildings and historical sites are very surprising, interesting and unique as well. It is a very simple but powerful way to meet locals and understand their culture and history.

Inclusions: Light refreshments of tropical fruit and juice included.

Exclusions: Private transportation