'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch & Swim

4.8 (149 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation

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At Black Rock / Tuoro. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Checking out the kapok — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join Storytellers Eco Tours and cycle along the 'back road' (Ara Metua), witnessing the tranquil pace of local village life. There are plenty of stops to take in the magnificent mountain scenery, try a few local fruits, and hear stories that will bring a deeper meaning to the observations you make. You will be cycling on and off over a leisurely 3 hours, before finishing up with a delicious light lunch. Total duration is approximately 4 hours (pick up between 7.50 and 8.40am, intro / safety / equipment set up 8.40 to 9am, tour 9 to 12noon, lunch 12 to 12.30pm, drop offs 12.30 to 1.20pm). Small group size means that each tour is unique and tailored to suit the interests of those doing the tour on the day.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Storytellers Eco Cycle and Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (2–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–15 years) · Adults (16–65 years) · Seniors (66–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Swim: be sure to bring a towel if you fancy a swim!
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Lunch
Included: Equipment including well maintained bicycles and helmets

Not included

Not included: Bottled Water

Itinerary

Arorangi

3 hours

This tour takes you through the village of Arorangi. There are a number of attractions and points of interest that you may get to see along the way depending on what you are interested in, including: the prison, Black Rock, Arorangi CICC Church, palace, and Raemaru Park. Beautiful back road scenery of the mountains, gardens, and everyday life in Rarotonga.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Nikao Social Centre is a beachfront parking location, situated on the town side of Black Rock, and opposite the golf course. We meet at the Black Rock end of the beach parking area (as opposed to the town and food truck end). Look for the truck and bikes!

End point

Nikao Social Centre is a beachfront parking location, situated on the town side of Black Rock, and opposite the golf course. We meet at the Black Rock end of the beach parking area (as opposed to the town and food truck end). Look for the truck and bikes!

Pickup points

Palm Grove
Te Manava Luxury Villas
The Grand Resort
Little Polynesian Resort
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort
Club Raro Resort - Adults Only
Manuia Beach Resort
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Central Motel
The Islander Hotel
Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

and 12 more pickup points

**Please note that pick up is from any location on the island. Pick up time from your accommodation or agreed meeting place varies depending on where on the island you are located. Please ensure that you provide your accommodation name when making your booking and that you receive a message from Storytellers (via Viator) prior to your tour. If you have not received pick up time confirmation, please contact Storytellers so that we can sort that out for you.

Using your ticket

Wear comfortable footwear and clothing for cycling;
Bring water bottles;
Advise any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking;
Ensure you have received information from Storytellers (via Viator) about your specific pick-up time for the tour - or advise us if you are going to meet at the start point. Please contact Storytellers at least 24 hours prior to your tour if you have not been notified of your pick up time.

**Cruise ship pick up point is from the wharf, usually at 9am.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wear sturdy shoes for cycling
Bring 600 - 800ml water bottle to fit in bottle cage on bike
Minimum age is 2 years old.

Options

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

Light picnic lunch

Bicycle

Pickup included
'Lazy Sunday' Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours: An easy, 2 1/2 hour, 'Lazy Sunday' easy bicycle tour, with lunch and transfers.

Lunch is included.

Te O Au Tonga through Arorangi: This tour begins in town, and finishes at the southern end of Arorangi (west coast).

Bicycle: Bicycles are unisex, 21 speed mountain bikes. Kids bicycles, kid seat (Dolittle seat) are available.