RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS

This tour is an excellent way to see the island of Rarotonga, whilst our guide shares with us the myths and legends of the area. As we join our coach we shall proceed in a clockwise direction passing sites such as Ngatanggiia Harbour

This tour is an excellent way to see the island of Rarotonga, whilst our guide shares with us the myths and legends of the area. As we join our coach we shall proceed in a clockwise direction passing sites such as Ngatanggiia Harbour, the departure point of the Polynesian Migration to New Zealand in 1350 AD, the historical back road – Ara Metua or Road of Toi – built in 1050 AD, and ceremonial sites including Arai Te Tonga before stopping at Avana Passage and the Seven stones Monument for a photo opportunity.Following our brief photo stop, our journey will continue past the Marie-nui Botanical gardens and Titikaveka, the oldest church on the island, before reaching Papaaroa Beach, where we shall have further photo opportunities and a coconut demonstration. At the coconut demonstration we will be told about the coconuts life cycle, the husking of a coconut and shown how to crack a coconut open.A visit will then be made to Black Rock – a volcanic boulder on the edge of the lagoon – where we will have a photo opportunity whilst we hear the legend of the ancestors’ spirits leaving this point on their journey to the next world.

Varying sizes of vehicles will be used for this tour, and it cannot be guaranteed that they will be air-conditioned. Walking during this tour will be minimal.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 WORLD CRUISE