Rarotonga Bicycle Tour: Easy 11.5km ride with swim option

Bike the island loop without the strain, then swim if you want to.

The Lazy Sunday bicycle tour is an easy, small-group ride around Rarotonga covering 11.5 kilometers on flat terrain, with a knowledgeable guide leading stops at historic sites, cultural landmarks and Black Rock beach. The tour meets at 9:30am or 1pm and ends at a safe swimming beach where you can bring swimwear and towels for an optional dip. Unisex 21-speed mountain bikes with helmets and gel seats are provided. Children from age 2 can join on specialized infant seats.

Step-by-step itinerary

Easy bicycle tour with cultural stops

• Meet at 9:30am or 1:00pm
• Cycle past historic church
• Visit marae and Para-O-Tane Palace
• Stop at Black Rock and Social Centre
• View 562m Cook Islands mural
• Return to swimming beach
• Optional swim and refreshments

The experience

How do you see Rarotonga without a car or a long commitment? This tour runs the island loop on bikes, covering about 11.5 kilometers at a pace that suits all fitness levels. You'll ride past a historic church, stop at Black Rock and the Social Centre for whale watching in winter, and see the 562-metre marine mural that celebrates the Cook Islands' fifteen islands. The route is flat and manageable, and the small group size means you can ask your guide about what you're seeing as you go.

The tour ends at a safe swimming beach where food trucks usually park, so you can grab refreshments after. Bring your swimwear and towels if you want to cool off in the water. The morning departure leaves at 9:30am and wraps by around 12:15pm. The afternoon tour starts at 1pm and finishes near 3:45pm. Unisex 21-speed Avanti mountain bikes come with helmets and your choice of comfy gel seats or gel seat covers. Water refill stations line the route, so bring your own bottle and top up as you go.

What’s included

• Unisex 21-speed Avanti mountain bikes with helmets.
• comfy gel seats or gel seat covers.
• specialized infant seats for children from age 2.
• small-group guided tour with a knowledgeable guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (2 to 4 years)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Storytellers Eco Cycle and Walking Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the morning slot if you're an early riser, or the afternoon one to fit a leisurely lunch into your day: both loop back to the same beach so you can swim afterward if you want.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (2 to 4 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this tour if I don't have a car or a rental bike?

Yes. The tour provides unisex 21-speed mountain bikes with helmets and gel seats for all riders. Public buses run on Sundays if you need transport to the meeting point and don't have your own.

What's at Black Rock and why do people stop there?

Black Rock is a historically and culturally significant site on the island, and the Social Centre beach there is a prime spot for whale watching during the winter months. It's also where you get a bathroom break during the ride.

Is there time to swim after the tour?

Yes. The tour ends at a safe swimming beach, and you're welcome to bring swimwear and towels for a dip. Food trucks are usually nearby if you want refreshments after your ride.

How long does the whole tour take?

The morning tour runs from 9:30am to approximately 12:15pm, and the afternoon tour runs from 1pm to approximately 3:45pm. Both cover the same 11.5-kilometer route.