3-Hour Rarotonga Island Discovery Tour
3-Hour Rarotonga Island Discovery Tour
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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Arai-Te-Tonga
Rarotonga’s best known sacred and ancient sites. Here, you will learn of ancient ceremonies and their significance in today's island society.
15 minutesAvana Point
The departure of the flotilla of seven canoes from Avana passage on their epic voyage to New Zealand in 1350AD marked the end of the great Polynesian migration. The voyage is commemorated by a circular formation of stones known as the Garden of Seven Stones.
15 minutesTokerau Jim
Tokerau Jim is one of only a few pearl-carvers in the world. His pieces are a cut above the rest: smaller, more intricate, and highly prized. See displays of his stunning mother-of-pearl shell carvings at his popular showrooms.
15 minutesCook Islands Library & Museum
The Museum has a small collection of historical art, photographs and artefacts from the period of early European settlement on Rarotonga to the present day including some outstanding examples of traditional weaving and carving.
15 minutesIncluded
- Hotel drop-off
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Cook Islands Library & Museum
- Entry/Admission - Tokerau Jim
Not Included
- no fold down seats
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.