Top Cook Islands Art & Culture

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the island with our Coco Brush Cultural Classes. Choose from a tropical-style paint-and-sip session, a weaving workshop to create your traditional lei, or a cooking class to learn how to make local dishes. Whichever class you choose, you will have the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the island while creating your unique masterpiece.

Enjoy a brief overview of Rarotonga’s history and culture; this tour covers several of the highlights in just a few hours. This tour gives you a sense of the island and its landmarks that will serve you well if you want to explore on your own. See beyond the gloss of the tourist area and learn more about the natural, cultural, and political heritage which makes this place unique. Visit limestone churches, lagoons, and The Garden of Seven Canoes.

Pedal around Rarotonga on a relaxed 4-hour bicycle tour. Follow your local guide through the island's villages, down picturesque lanes and past breathtaking mountainous scenery. Listen to your guide's informative commentary about the culture, history, folklore and traditions of the native islanders. After a leisurely 3 hours of biking, covering approximately 5 to 7.5 miles (8 to 12 km), stop for a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. Wash off the road dust with a swim at a secluded beach. Lunch, round-trip hotel transportation and use of all cycling equipment is included.

Get an intimate experience of Rarotonga’s landscape and culture on a fun small-group walking tour. Your local guide will take you on a two-hour walk through the west of the island, along backroads and country paths that many travelers miss. Listen to your guide’s stories as you get some gentle exercise. The tour is suitable for families and anyone else who can walk at a leisurely pace.

Capture memories of a lifetime with a special photo shoot in paradise with your significant other or family. Includes at least 50 photos sent to you in a downloadable album.

Heading out for a big night in an unfamiliar town can be a daunting prospect; it’s easy to get lost, get separated from your friends or wind up in the worst-value venue in town. Get your bearings in Avarua with this nightlife tour; hop aboard a custom party bus to check out Rarotonga’s hottest clubs and night spots.

ONLY AVAILABLE JUNE - NOVEMBER Every tour contributes to active whale research, with experienced guides conducting photo identification and recording behavioural observations that support conservation and responsible whale tourism. Small group sizes ensure a personal, unhurried experience with more time in the water and increased swim opportunities, suitable for solo travellers, couples, and adventure seekers. Professional photography is included, allowing you to stay present while receiving high quality images of your encounter. Tours are led by highly experienced guides and conducted ethically and safely, with whale welfare as the priority, we have decades of experience with these majestic beings and it shows. Guests consistently highlight the strong organisation, knowledgeable crew, quality equipment, and exceptional whale encounters in pristine environments. This is a purpose led whale swim that delivers meaningful experiences while supporting whale protection.

This is the perfect tour for wildlife lovers. Save time searching for marine life and go on a tour to a place where you are guaranteed to swim with turtles. A photographer accompanies you throughout the experience to take photos of you and the turtles. After the tour, get online access to the photographs through a digital photo album.

Expand your knowledge on the history of Avarua without spending hours doing research. Instead, follow a guide around the city’s essential sightseeing spots, and learn the stories behind its notable buildings and historical sites. Places showcased include the Palace of Justice, the university, and one of the island’s oldest churches.