Top Rarotonga Bus Tours

Get your bearings on this quick Rarotonga sightseeing tour ideal for first time visitors. Discover some of the must-see highlights combining Rarotonga’s culture, history and local way of life. Attend an informative pearl talk, where you’ll learn about this important and iconic Cook Islands export. Explore the beautiful, vibrant island with the benefit of a guide.

Get picked up at the Avatiu Harbour shipping dock, with return transfers included Snorkel Avaavaroa Passage, Rarotonga's last real-life aquarium See green turtles, which are highly likely, and colourful reef fish Stop at Muri Beach and other island landmarks Return well before your last tender, usually before 4 pm

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.

Spend an afternoon relaxing and enjoying some gentle active adventures on Rarotonga’s favorite Muri Lagoon. Aboard a glass-bottom boat, spend the afternoon floating over the turquoise waters, stopping to snorkel at the reef along the way. Stop on dry land for a barbecue lunch and some island-style fun and entertainment. Transfers from along Rarotonga’s Ring Road can be provided for an extra fee.

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.