Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour: Scenic Journey with Local Lunch and Beach Swim

Embark on a scenic guided bike tour in Rarotonga, exploring the ‘back road’ and local village life. Enjoy a delicious local lunch and a refreshing beach swim. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arorangi - Explore Arorangi village on the west coast of Rarotonga. Tour may include seeing the local prison, CICC Arorangi church, palace, Black Rock, and local gardens.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Equipment including well maintained bicycles and helmets
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Embark on a four-hour leisurely cycle ride with a small group, exploring the less-travelled Ara Metua ‘back road’, local lanes and occasional serene bush paths. Get a sense of the peaceful village lifestyle and soak in picturesque views of the surroundings. Frequent pauses will allow your guide to provide more in-depth information about your…

Location
Arorangi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susancr2719tc
Aug 3, 2024
Highly recommend - This was a fantastic experience, Corinna was a very warm and knowledgeable guide. We learnt so much about CI culture and history as well as tasting fruits along the way. Corunna asked at the beginning of the tour what we were all interested in learning about so she could accommodate our interests. Lunch was great and the whole experience exceeded expectations and was very good value.
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Susancr2719tc
Aug 2, 2024
Fantastic tour - Highly recommended - we had a fantastic time. Corinna is so knowledgeable about the area, history and culture. She can cater to all interests depending what you want to get out of the day. Lunch was delicious. Unlike some of the tours in the island we felt it was very good value with a delicious lunch provided. Best tour we have done on the island.
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Nataliept6851wh
Jul 19, 2024
Great Cycle Experience! - Great Tour and we all four highly recommend Corinna's tour for a day trip! Corinna gave us all kind of history of area, vistas to photograph, dleicious lunch and swim provided and all kinds of information of the flora and fauna. Even met locals and art gallery along the way. Plenty of stops along the way and very safety conscience.
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Daydream767469
Jun 23, 2024
Great way to see Rarotonga from a different perspective - Great way to see Rarotonga from a different perspective. The bikes were comfortable and in great working order. Corrine is very knowledgeable about the island and its people, politics, and culture. We had some beautiful beach stops and took an inland road learned a ton about the island’s agriculture as we stopped along the way and picked and ate fresh fruits along the way, learned how to husk a fresh coconut with a stick and more- got carried away in conversation forgetting we were even on a tour. Very fun, informative, and would highly recommend
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Janelle
May 3, 2024
Must Do at Rarotonga - This was the highlight activity for me when holidaying at Rarotonga 😊 Corrinna is an excellent guide, providing extremely knowledgeable insight into culture, history, as well as ample opportunities to sample fresh local produce growing alongside our trekking path. We were not rushed at all, taking our time to enjoy everything around us. The bikes are in prime condition, with Corrinna ensuring everyone was comfortable and fitted out well. The beach picnic at the end was truly scrumptious. I am going back next year and will be booking again.
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Scrane2016
Jan 31, 2024
Best bike tour for a perfect exploration of the island - This tour is the perfect way to explore Rarotonga. Corina, our Kiwi tour leader, had a great love and deep knowledge of her adopted island and happily shared entertaining information about the local culture, history, and plant life. Totally recommend taking this fantastic tour.
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Karen
Sep 27, 2023
Fantastic - Wonderful day! Even saw a whale breach!! 🐳🐳 Bikes were in excellent condition and comfy seats. Really informative and we enjoyed the tamarind 💕
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Julie_h
Sep 13, 2023
Get on there Bikes and go. - Got picked up on time..Good equipment.Had a great time.Bikeing along the coastal rd.And exploring the back rds.This is where u see the real Raro.Very informative about history.local legends..Various plants and fruits..Stopping at a scret waterfall .For a swim iin the cool clear water.Then stopping for lunch and a swim on the Beautiful lagoon.This was time well spent Do it you wont regret it...Recommended..
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E8221jzcatherinej
Sep 6, 2023
Excellent - lots to see - Really enjoyable - interesting cycling with lots to see and hear about - not too hard. The tour leader was careful to check in regularly on how everyone was faring and to adjust the pace as needed. Very pleasant lunch at the end at a lovely beach with an array of sandwiches to suit all dietary needs. We had a great time and would recommend the tour.
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Katrinas573
Jul 18, 2023
Loved it so much I went twice - I was so impressed with the Discover cycle tour I did with Corrina from Storytellers that I went on a longer one (the Explore tour) a few days later. I would give both tours 10 out of 10! If you are reasonably confident on a bicycle and can only do one tour choose the longer Explore option. I loved it because: • Very small groups- about 5 or 6 on each tour I went on • The bikes were comfortable, easy to ride and helmets were provided (as well as extra seat padding for me who hadn’t ridden in months). • The information and where we went was tailored to the group and what we wanted to learn about and see • I had read elsewhere that there was only one waterfall on Rarotonga but Corrina took us to the “secret waterfall” which was actually 2 little waterfalls with swimming holes- cool, clean, private, hidden and tropical paradise perfect (Bonus- no snakes, leaches or other nasties on Rarotonga). I had a divine swim and was very refreshed when I got back on the bike. • Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere- it felt like being with a group of friends going for a ride. • Corrina showed a deep respect for the culture and landscape • Lots of stops to try fruits I never knew existed growing on the side of the road • Fascinating insights and stories of both ancient and recent history including the infamous curse on the Sheraton hotel site • Great recommendations of things to see do and eat- (try the soursop ice-cream at Wigmores) • A lovely spot on the beach for a nice lunch after the ride - including sandwiches, fruit and homemade banana muffins. • Most of the ride was on the inland road which was previously the ancient coral road and it was quiet and very picturesque. • The knowledge I gained deepened my understanding and enjoyment of the environment, history and culture of Rarotonga for the rest of my trip. I would recommend you do the tour early in your stay- after the tour you feel like a traveller not just a tourist. • I learned to husk a coconut like a local (even if I do it at a slower pace) • No pressure to join in eating new fruits, feeding baby goats, husking coconuts or water hole swimming or any of the other options that arose on the tour-join in as much or as little as you want- ride in the ute cab or in the back of the ute Islander style- jump in the sea or sit on the beach at lunch time. • Lots of breaks to look at interesting places and to sample local fruits. • The ride felt safe and inclusive regardless of age and ability. I am a 60 year old woman and there were a range of ages on the ride from kids up. • I’ll be booking in another tour with Storytellers when I return to the Cook Islands.
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