Rarotonga day tours

This item appears on page 31 of the May 2021 issue.

On Rarotonga, visitors can be regaled with the history and culture of the Cook Islanders on active day tours led by guides from Storytellers (Box 2130, Arorangi; phone +682 23450, www.storytellers.co.ck).

On Thursday afternoon, the 1½-hour “Take-a-peek” bicycle tour (NZD40, near $29) is on mostly paved interior roads. On Monday and Wednesday mornings, the 3-hour “Discovery” bicycle tour (NZD80), on paved and dirt roads, follows Ara Metua, the Ancient Coral Road, and includes lunch. On Thursday morning, the customizable 1½-hour “Walk-about” tour (NZD35) can include trying local food, engaging in local culture or seeing historical sites; it ends with ice cream.

Each tour includes transfers to and from members’ accommodations plus any necessary equipment.