Start your holiday with an orientated cultural circle island tour of the island. Be enlightened with a qualified tour guide sharing with you the local history & culture of Rarotonga as you journey around the island in an airconditioned sight seeing coach. Refreshments not included in this tour.
Tour Highlights...
Arai Te Tonga & Pa's Marae
Gain access to some of Rarotonga's sacred sites like Arai Te Tonga Marae and Pa Ariki' Marae in the Takitumu district. These ancient sites are located on private land and normally closed to the public. Here, you will learn of ancient usage and its significance in today's modern society.
Site of the 7 Canoes
The departure of the flotilla of canoes from Avana passage on their epic voyage toNew Zealand at the turn of the 15th century marked the end of Polynesian migrations using their doubled hulled canoes. The site is now marked by 7 Rocks in
commemoration of this epic voyage.
Cook Island Christian Church
Rarotonga has many limestone churches built by the London missionary society. Some of these churches are over 100 years old. The most famous of these churches is the one in Avarua where the bronze bust of the first Premier of the Cook Islands can be found.
Inland Villages and Plantations
This part of the tour always offers a more intimate look at the island. You will visit remote inland plantations where locals still use an agriculture system that dates back to pre missionary times.
Knowledgeable Guides
All guides on our tours are locals who have a great appreciation of our culture and heritage. The commentary throughout the tour will provide you with the information you need to gain an insight into the structures of this small island community.
What to bring.
Sunscreen Reef Shoes Insect Repellent Bottled Drinking Water Camera/Film Hat Walking Shoes