Market, Farm, Fork! A taste of Rarotonga: from farm to fork.

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Plantation with cassava in the foreground. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Trying starfruit — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us on the only foodie tour that takes you on a food experience from the market, to the local farms, and onto you plate! Visit the market and learn about what the local food vendors are selling at the market. Then, head out on our truck along the Rarotonga inland roads and see local produce growing - learn about how it is grown and used. Lastly, taste a sample of local produce and dishes for a real Cook Islands lunch.

We only take out small groups so you will have an interactive, personalised experience (2 to 9 people);
Family friendly experience;
Our truck has seating on the back (island style) for up to 8 (at a squeeze), and 4 can sit inside;
We will take you back to the market at the end of the tour, or drop you off at your accommodation.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Storytellers Eco Cycle and Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (19–69 years) · Seniors (70–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: A range of fresh fruit and local produce that will vary depending on availability.
Included: Private transportation: We will go for a guided tour of produce and local food goods at the Punanga Nui market, and go for a guided tour on / in the truck along the inland roads of Rarotonga.

Itinerary

Join us as we browse the Punanga Nui market on a Saturday morning, looking at the different produce and prepared local foods on offer - this is your opportunity to find out what it is you are looking at! We then take a journey along some of the inland roads of Rarotonga, seeing and learning about the different local produce and its uses, both old and new. Learn about the various crops and fruits along the road sides and in the plantations. To complete our experience, we will enjoy a ‘taste of the Cook Islands’, where you will get to sample some of the produce and foods that we saw at the market (what we try will depend on what's available on the day). If you feel inclined, you can try your hand at husking a coconut too!

Stop 1
Punanga Nui

Local vegetables and fruits — Fresh or cooked produce, could include: cassava, breadfruit, taro, soursop, pawpaw, custard apple, watermelon, pineapple, starfruit, passionfruit... · Rukau — Taro leaves combined with a coconut cream sauce (island spinach!) · Ika mata — Local 'raw fish' dish: fresh fish marinated in lemon juice, with a coconut cream sauce. · Poke — A favourite island sweet dish, often made from banana or pawpaw (papaya). · Donut — Cook Islands style donut - a local favourite

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is at the front, left of the main stage, at the Punanga Nui market, at 9.30am. Look for the person wearing a Storytellers top!

End point

Meeting point is at the front, left of the main stage, at the Punanga Nui market, at 9.30am. Look for the person wearing a Storytellers top!

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.