3-Hour Rarotonga Island Discovery Tour
Overview
Explore Rarotonga from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach as our experienced, local guide takes you on a fascinating 3 hour sightseeing tour. You will travel along the ancient Ara Metua or "Road of Toi" built in 1050 AD and visit ancient marae (ceremonial sites), inland villages and plantations and the historical Avana point. This tour is a must do as soon as you arrive on the island, it is the perfect introduction to the islands' rich culture, legends and history. Light refreshments included.
Important Note: We are unable to accommodate bookings made directly by clients arriving from cruise ships. If you are a cruise passenger, please request your booking through your ship’s Shore Excursions Department or Guest Services.
What's Included
- Light refreshments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Return Hotel Transfers
- Guided Tour
- No fold down seats
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up for the tour will commence at 9.30am. Please provide us with your accommodation details for pick up if your hotel/accommodation is not listed.IMPORTANT NOTE: We are unable to accommodate bookings made directly by clients arriving from cruise ships. If you are a cruise passenger, please request your booking through your ship’s Shore Excursions Department or Guest Services.
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Black Rock Beach
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Avana Point
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Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Office hours Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, to confirm bookings.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Cruise passengers must book via ship’s Shore Excursions or Guest Services; no direct bookings.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-42093P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-10).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Light refreshments.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Live commentary on board.
- Return Hotel Transfers.
- Guided Tour.
- no fold down seats.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3-Hour Rarotonga Island Discovery Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Hour Rarotonga Island Discovery Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Light refreshments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Return Hotel Transfers
- Guided Tour
- No fold down seats
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Office hours Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, to confirm bookings.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Cruise passengers must book via ship’s Shore Excursions or Guest Services; no direct bookings.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
