If you are into trekking, mountain climbing or simple bush walking then bring suitable footwear. A great activity while on holiday but it is advisable to go with a guide as people do get lost. Pa’s Mountain Hike offer different options from gentle nature walks to cross island treks. Pa, a living legend in his 70’s regarded as a Cook Islands treasure, will not only guide you but will point out traditional herbal and medicinal plants used for centuries along the way. We can book this for you while you are here.
Mountain safari tours
Take a mountain safari into the lush rainforest interior of Rarotonga up to 300 metres above sea level for a panoramic view of the mountains and Pacific Ocean. We recommend Raro Safari Tours and can book a tour for you when you are here.
Cook Islands cultural tours
Learn all about Cook Islands culture and traditions. Highland Paradise and Te Vara Nui offer interactive cultural village tours that demonstrate how their ancestors lived. From navigation, food preparation and cooking, old fishing techniques, costumes, carving, coconut tree climbing and husking to all things made from the coconut tree – the tree of life, legends and more…. Not to be missed. We can book a tour for you when you are here.
Golf
If you are a golfer then a round of the Rarotonga golf course is a must do. It’s only 9 holes so do two laps if you have energy after the first. The course is quite unique with a few radio transmitter pylons to avoid in the middle of the fairway to make it more interesting. No need to bring your own clubs unless you prefer to as the club hires them. Note: Golf is not allowed on Sundays.
Windsurfing
Wind surfing is very popular with locals but tourists can join in the fun too. Ariki Adventures in Muri cater for everyone. If you’ve never done it before they will teach you with various courses available or simply hire you the gear if you are already experienced. We can book this for you when you are here.
Circle island tours
There are a number of tour operators on the island – Tipani Tours – Cook Islands Tours – Tiki Tours to name just three. If a bus tour of the island is your thing then this is the way to go. Tiki Tours operate electric three wheel Tuk-Tuks. We can book tours for you when you are here.